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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

A lovely day for data analysis and lab planning! Thank you Chakra Bowls Cafe! 🌸🌸🌸 Working here with my summer research scholar, Zoë Shelley '28, on our Yoga for Resilience project. Undergraduate Research Summer Institute @vassar.bsky.social #yogaforresilience #ursi2026 #mindbody #resilience

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Nothing better than speaking to a room full of engaged and curious minds, with bright insights and thoughtful perspectives. Looking forward to staying in touch, and following your journey. Keep shining, Class of 1976!! Happy 50th Reuniion! ✨🎉✨ @vassar.bsky.social #vcreunion26 #vassar #classof1976

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Very honored to have been invited to deliver the keynote lecture for the 50th Reunion of Vassar’s Class of 1976. ✨🎉✨ Looking forward to a wonderful reunion weekend with many friends retuning, and to celebrate Vassar College across generations. See you all soon! #vassaralums @vassar.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

The art of storytelling!! A great panel discussion by Lisa Kudrow ‘85, Michael Patrick King, and Dan Bucatinsky ‘87, moderated by Dara Greenwood! A joy to see Vassar's influence on film and television that capture human emotions over time. Can't wait to dive into The Comeback!! @vassar.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

That's a wrap! We had our last day of classes for the semester. So proud of my students! These bright minds will make a remarkable difference in the world. Congrats to our seniors who are savoring the days until graduation! 📚 💐☀️🌸🌷 @vassar.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Good vibes at The Vassar Table! ✨ We enjoyed sunshine and Vassar Devils - the classic Vassar sundae dessert - with President Betsy Bradley! The event was a wonderful way to bring together the Vassar community spirit. 🌼☀️🌼 @vassar.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Best way to understand concepts we've studied in my course - by getting on the mat & feeling the mind-body shift firsthand. Bridging science & practice is why I love teaching - seeing sparks of inspiration & bringing the course material to life! 💖 #yoga #embodiment #resilience @vassar.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

There is beauty in art, music, and movement! 🌸 Join us on Monday, April 27th for an incredible Yoga & Classical Music experience in The Loeb Art Center! To reserve a mat, scan the QR code or fill out the form below. Reserve your mat! forms.gle/QZ6Hx4J3yfK4... @vassar.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Love this! Everyone's sharing their experience with the heart balloon at Grand Central. Here's mine from two weeks ago! As one viewer stated, "It's about love. Come on." ❤️ #momentsofjoy #love #lookup #heartseverywhere "6 Things to Add Joy to Your Day" www.nytimes.com/2026/04/08/b...

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Best wishes to Christina Koch & the amazing Artemis II crew as they orbit the moon! One of my greatest joys has been working with the NASA Human Research Program who is dedicated to astronaut well-being & resilience during space flight. #NASA #resilience @vassar.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

So inspiring to share the stage with Dr. Krystle McLaughlin & Dr. Catherine Tan in the "Scholarship in Public" panel! Thank you Sree Sreenivasan for leading this rich discussion. Video to come! 🎥💫✨ : @vassar.bsky.social @biophyskrys.bsky.social @catherinetan.bsky.social @sreenet.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

So happy to announce a new retreat that I am co-hosting with Carla Olla at Kripalu in the beautiful Berkshires this summer! Registration is now open. Save your spot today! (Link in bio and QR code)🧘🏻‍♀️☀️⛰️🌸🛶 #yoga #resilience #innerpeace #empowerment #mindfulness #kripalu : kripalu.org/experiences/...

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Vassar College students! The Resilience Laboratory is launching our spring study and we cannot wait to get started. Sign up today! ✨ Register here: forms.gle/jsdaAQA8XkKj... @vassar.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year - the Year of the Fire Horse! I am delighted to share my latest piece in Psychology Today. Wishing everyone a year of adventure, happiness, positive transformation! ✨ www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ever... 🔥🐎 #firehorse #resilience @vassar.bsky.social @psychtoday.bsky.social

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The Year of the Fire Horse: A Call to Adventure

The Year of the Fire Horse symbolizes energy, passion, and momentum. Learn now to skillfully direct this intensity to fuel vitality, creativity, and "wise bravery."

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

The Vassar Alum Travel Trip to Greece is officially sold out! 🇬🇷 ✨ Thanks for the incredible interest. Missed a spot? Please add your name to the waitlist. Grateful for such a wonderful community! 💙🤍 #reflect #restore #resilience Waitlist Email: Kristy Grimes kgrimes@vassar.edu @vassar.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Proud mentor moments! Alums are back on campus to share their career and grad school insights w our sophomores. It's all about supporting each other! 💖 #mentor #connect #share #support #vassaralums #welcomehome : @vassar.bsky.social @daragreenwood.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

New publication from The Resilience Lab! Find our chapter in The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology and Disability, Oxford University Press. Our work shifts the discussion from deficit-focused models towards a strengths-based perspective. @vassar.bsky.social @oxunipress.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Vassar Alumni Friends … Just a few spaces remain for this island-hopping Greek adventure! I'm so honored to be the Faculty Host of this trip, designed w wellness & resilience in mind! 🧜‍♀️ 🇬🇷 ☀️Please contact me for details. I’d love to travel with you! @vassar.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Many thanks to Manduka for their latest article, discussing our new partnership with the Vassar Resilience Lab! Read more about our research and how #yoga allows us to turn inward, restore, & empower ourselves in a highly charged world. ✨ #resilience #restore #empower #yoga #manduka @vassar

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The Science of Stress: How Yoga Helps Us Regulate, Reconnect, and Buil

Discover how yoga and breathwork help regulate stress, restore balance, and build emotional resilience—backed by research from The Resilience Lab at Vassar College.

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Cheers to a great semester, Vassar! Best wishes on finals to all of our students! A wonderful term with my Research Methods students. Future research scientists in our midst! @vassar.bsky.social 📚📓✏️ #psychologicalscience #vassar #research

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

While darker, colder days can drain our psychological reserves, can we see winter as a time for active restoration? Professor Michele Tugade '95 tackles this with "Finding Light in the Hazy Shade of Winter," in Psychology Today. bit.ly/48B1YiB

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Finding Light in the “Hazy Shade of Winter”

Want to beat the winter blues? Preserve your inner peace through mindful movement, by integrating the ancient wisdom of yoga with the restorative power of being in nature.

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

My latest in Psychology Today! While darker, colder days can drain our psychological reserves, can we see winter as a time for active restoration? Finding Light in the “Hazy Shade of Winter” | Psychology Today : www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ever... : @vassar.bsky.social @psychologytoday.com

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Finding Light in the “Hazy Shade of Winter”

Want to beat the winter blues? Preserve your inner peace through mindful movement, by integrating the ancient wisdom of yoga with the restorative power of being in nature.

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David DeSteno @daviddesteno.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Meghna Chakrabarti and I explore the science of gratitude, how to cultivate it (even in difficult times), and why feeling grateful isn’t just about giving thanks for the past, but about ensuring a better future. Tune in to @wbur.org / @npr.org On Point’s episode today.

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

How do we tell impactful stories that relate deeply to people? The subject was tackled at a recent Signature Program at the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts. bit.ly/47ZGw83

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Hadley Bergstrom @hadleybergstrom.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Vassar College Social at The Society for Neuroscience conference in San Diego CA. Great catching up with old and new friends! #SfN2025 #Vassar @vassar.bsky.social @sfn.org

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

New Partnership Announcement! Thrilled to announce a new collab btw the Vassar Resilience Lab and Manduka. Together, combining thoughtful research, wellness initiatives, & purposefully crafted #yoga gear to support #resilience & #mindfulmovement across communities. @vassar.bsky.social #Manduka

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

One of the most rewarding conversations I've had! STORYTELLING FOR CHANGE: Making academic work accessible to the public. Article and Videos: www.vassar.edu/news/onion-ai @daragreenwood.bsky.social @robertkbrigham.bsky.social brigham.bsky.social @vassar.bsky.social

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Dara Greenwood @daragreenwood.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Nice overview of our program on "Storytelling for Change." Many thanks to all of our wonderful panelists and participants! @vassar.bsky.social @theonion.com @ericbmarcus.bsky.social @micheletugade.bsky.social @robertkbrigham.bsky.social @doreenoliver.bsky.social www.vassar.edu/news/onion-ai

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From The Onion to AI | Vassar College

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Yoga, Music & Art! A joy to help create this event w/ thanks to Carla Olla for a heartful yoga session, Katya Grineva for the lovely concert performance; Loeb Art Center for the gallery space to yoga among the masterpieces! #yogaforresilience #fillyourheart #resplenishyoursoul @vassar.bsky.social

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Fantastic opening discussion for the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts Signature Program, "Storytelling for Change: Shaping and Sharing Inclusive Narratives in Higher Education, Media, and the Arts," with professors, Michele Tugade, Dara Greenwood, and Robert Brigham, and moderator Wesley Dixon.

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Only a few spaces left for this special event! Register today if you wish to attend. We are so excited to offer this experience to members of our community! 🪷 We will have a waitlist of we reach capacity. forms.gle/iEHkkqSxCNyZ... : @rhinebeckyoga @katya.grineva @vassar_resiliencelab

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Great time w amazing colleagues on our "Storytelling for Change" panel discussing the value of sharing academic work in public spheres. It connects us all. Let's keep talking and sharing! ✨💫⭐️ #storytelling #connect #share #changetheworld @vassar.bsky.social @daragreenwood.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

So special to attend "JOY: Loving the World in Dark Times" at Bard College. My students saw great talks that touched on lightness, beauty, gratitude, & joy by Teju Cole & others. Thanks for thoughtful moments of reflection! ✨#JoyInDarkTimes #resilience @vassar.bsky.social @bardcollege.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

We all have stories to share! How we share stories can shift culture, challenge norms & spark change! Honored to be a panelist "Storytelling for Change" convenes voices committed to creativity & transformation. Free & open to the public. Join us! www.vassar.edu/institute/si... @vassar.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

One of my biggest honors - to speak w this incredible group of Vassar alums - 6 decades among us! Joyful memories shared & deep dedication, care for the current and future students of Vassar. Thank you, Vassar Legacy Society! ✨💖✨ #vassar #gratitude #light #micromomentsofjoy @vassar.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

A wonderful URSI Symposium at Vassar College! My students shared findings from our research on Yoga, Mindfulness & Resilience & shared valuable insights with all. Grateful for this amazing team! Aviv-Fisher Brown, Zoë Shelley, Michelle Lima Enriquez, & Carla Olla. ✨ #resilience @vassar.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Want to learn more about our research? Please stop by the URSI Symposium at Vassar College to hear about the summer research and ongoing projects by the Vassar Resilience Lab! ✨ : Full URSI Symposium Schedule: www.vassar.edu/ursi/symposium : @vassar.bsky.social #psychologicalscience

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Vassar students! Take a moment for yourself, and participate a new Yoga Program, hosted by the Resilience Lab at Vassar College. A nice way to practice yoga together with other students! 🦋 Sign up here: forms.gle/CetFmjpkeqWV... : @vassar.bsky.social @vassarathletics.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Congratulations to amazing friend & Vassar sister, Natalie Nixon, PhD, on her new book - "Move. Think. Rest." This is exactly what we need - a new way to define productivity. I loved talking with her as her book developed. A gem! 💎 Book launch is Sept 2nd ! 🎉📚💖 #MoveThinkRest @vassar.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Grateful to @vassar.bsky.social for featuring our research on Yoga for Resilience. Thanks to an amazing research team, including Carla Olla (Rhinebeck Yoga Center), & my students, Aviv Fischer-Brown, Zoe Shelley, and Michelle Lima-Enriquez. Thank you for reading! www.vassar.edu/news/can-dow...

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

So great to see The Southlands Foundation featured in the newest issue of Living Rhinebeck! A nice shout-out to our horsemanship program w/ @samaritandv.bsky.social helping to foster wellness & recovery for individuals coping w addiction. #connectwithnature #horsepower #resilience #horsesheal

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Psychological science students dove into some timely issues in social psychology during Vassar’s 2025 Undergraduate Summer Research Institute (URSI)—a unique program that affords closely mentored scientific exploration not typically available at the undergraduate level. bit.ly/3UVApKk

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

"Many retirees report feeling a 'phantom pressure' on Mondays, rooted in decades of workplace associations." —Michele M. Tugade, Professor of Psychological Science on the William R. Kenan, Jr. Chair. bit.ly/3GRp4Ia

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Even Retirees Get a Case of the Mondays

Anxiety about the start of a new week isn't just experienced by those in the workforce. Retirees deal with it, too. Here's why it happens and strategies for dealing with it.

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

So great to speak with Kiplinger on this important topic! Have you ever felt the #MondayBlues? It is real, & retirees feel it, too! Learn why & discover ways to cope w pressures that arise at the start of the week. ✨ #resilience #coping #retirement @kiplinger.com.web.brid.gy @vassar.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Proud professor moment! Warm farewell (for now!) to Claire Zickl, Vassar College '23, on their way to the University at Buffalo, for a combined Master's Degree in Public Health and Social Work! 💫 The future is bright w this compassionate student! 📚✨🌸 #goodluck #yougotthis #makeadifference @vassar

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Some graduation pics with my amazing students! Cheers to your continued success!! @vassar.bsky.social

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Vassar College Commencement 2025 - Cheers to another year!! The faculty are beaming ... We are so proud of our graduates. A lovely ceremony, full of all the beautiful Vassar traditions. And I always love the cap toss. Congratulations to all! 🎓✨🎉🌼 #vassar #salve #bethechange 🦋 @vassar.bsky.social

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