At Yale Law School, we care deeply about our students thriving individually and collectively. As a small community of about 650, it’s important that everyone feels known and supported.
Law school is hard. And, despite rigorous academic demands, life keeps happening: family and partner obligations, finding friends and community, daily admin, and seeking personal and professional meaning and direction.
YLS promotes mental health and wellness in a number of ways: assistance in finding a clinical therapist; regular meditations (some led by faculty); social events; wellness circles; and workshops on stress, grief, time management, sleep hygiene and more. Beyond YLS, the Yale campus and New Haven community offer a plethora of options for feeling whole and well.
Clinical Counselor
You may also meet our clinical therapist Mia Wilson (203-432-2574, mia.wilson@yale.edu), to discuss confidentially a range of issues including whether therapy is the right step for you. Mia uses a person-centered approach. A session’s focus can range from finding an outcome to providing support in handling an acute crisis.
Wellness Counselor
You can also meet with our dedicated, full time, non-clinical wellness counselor, Catherine Khang Banson (203-432-2366, catherine.banson@yale.edu). Catherine can work with you to meet your needs and address any concerns you have while preserving your privacy and confidentiality.
Wellness Programming
The Office of Student Affairs delights in offering ways for students to come together and make and deepen connections over things like: Jackbox TV, cross-stitch, coloring, gingerbread houses, authentic relating, wellness circles, and restorative justice community circles.
Other wellness programming includes:
Interpersonal communication webinars (assertive confrontation, saying “no,” self-disclosure, problem-solving, active listening)
Nutrition
Functional fitness & bike rides led by law professor
