As the academic year draws to a close, Rosemont College is proud to share the final Wellness Wednesday installment of the Counseling Center’s popular series “A Place to Be Seen, Heard, and Supported.” In this heartfelt edition titled Wellness Wednesday: Look Back at the Memories, Sam Keller offers a gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and ground yourself before stepping into summer.
If your mind feels loud with a mix of relief, excitement, and uncertainty, you’re not alone. This week’s message is a kind reminder to slow down and reconnect with yourself amid the end of year whirlwind.
A huge thank you to Sam Keller and the entire Rosemont Counseling Center team for providing weekly messages of support, encouragement, and self care throughout the academic year. Your guidance has helped so many students feel seen and supported.
As you head into summer, remember: you’ve already accomplished so much. Take time to look back at the memories, celebrate your growth, and move forward at your own pace.
Look Back at the Memories
As the school year comes to a close, there’s a lot that can come up all at once.
Relief.
Excitement.
Uncertainty.
Even pressure to “make this summer count.”
And at the same time… your mind might feel loud.
Replaying moments.
Overthinking decisions.
Questioning what’s next.
If that’s you, you’re not alone.
Before you rush into what’s next, take a moment to come back to yourself.
Here are a few simple ways to try and ground yourself when your thoughts start to feel overwhelming:
👉 Put both feet flat on the floor and take 5 slow breaths, in through your nose, out through your mouth
👉 Name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things you can hear
👉 Step outside, even for a few minutes, and let your body reset in fresh air
👉 Write down what’s actually in your control right now (and gently release what’s not)
👉 Reach out to someone you trust instead of sitting in your thoughts alone
These aren’t big, complicated changes.
But they help bring your body and mind back to the present moment.
And from there… things can start to feel a little clearer.
As you step into summer, you’re allowed to feel excited.
You’re Allowed to Rest
You’re allowed to grow at your own pace.
There is no “right way” to do this next season.
Because it is YOUR season.
Let this be a time where you:
Slow down when you need to, lean into what feels good, and reconnect with who you are outside of deadlines and expectations.
You made it through this year, and that matters more than you think.
Take a breath.
You’re allowed to begin this next chapter feeling both grounded and hopeful.
The Counseling Center is always here as a space to slow down, process, and make sense of your experience; not just when things feel overwhelming, but also when you’re trying to understand your growth.
The Counseling Center is open Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm.
You can reach me directly at samantha.keller@rosemont.edu or email rosemontcounselingcenter@rosemont.edu to schedule an appointment.
Thank You to the Counseling Center
A huge thank you to Sam Keller and the entire Rosemont Counseling Center team for providing weekly messages of support, encouragement, and self care throughout the academic year. Your guidance has helped so many students feel seen and supported.
As you head into summer, remember: you’ve already accomplished so much. Take time to look back at the memories, celebrate your growth, and move forward at your own pace.
A Place to be Seen, Heard & Supported
The Counseling Center is "A Place to Be Seen, Heard, and Supported." The Counseling Center team includes Thomas DeGeorge, PhD, LPC, and Samantha Keller. The center brings clinical expertise and a strong commitment to student care. As a result, the Rosemont community receives consistent guidance designed to foster reflection, resilience, and growth.
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