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TAO

TAO online services are provided to you as a student or employee of Montclair State University for free.

Start Feeling Better Now.

TAO is easy to access and use.

Here’s what you can expect:

  • Guided therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, and other concerns.
  • No matter where you are, TAO provides help and support.
  • The TAO platform is completely private and secure.
  • The TAO Mobile app makes it easy to practice skills like changing thought patterns and learning to relax.

Get TAO Now!

  1. Visit our TAO Website.
  2. Click the “Sign Me Up” button.
  3. Use your @montclair.edu email address.
  4. Choose a password you’ll remember.
  5. Agree to the Terms of Use.
  6. You will receive an email with more information!

Try these TAO modules for the following concerns:

Academic Struggles:
Calming Your Worry- Student
Module 1: Understanding Anxiety and Worry (1 hour 30 minutes)
Session 1: Program Introduction
Session 2: Goal Setting
Session 3: Motivation
Session 4: What is Anxiety?
Session 5: The Cognitive Response System
Session 6: Causes of Anxiety and Unhelpful Practices

Recovery Skills and Topics:
Time Management in Recovery (50 minutes)
Session 1: Setting Priorities
Session 2: Obstacles to Effective Time Management

Interpersonal Relationships and Communication:
Problem Solving (50 minutes)
Session 1: Problem Solving Model
Session 2: Thinking Habits

Are You on the Right Path?:
Let Go and Be Well
Module 5: Values (1 hour 15 minutes)
Session 1: Values
Session 2: Defining Your Values
Module 6: Taking Action (30 minutes)

Building Resilience:
Calming Your Worry- Student
Module 3: Thoughts, Assumptions, and Core Beliefs (1 hour 55 minutes)
Session 1: Defining Thoughts, Assumptions, and Core Beliefs
Session 2: Unhelpful Thoughts
Session 3: Challenging Thoughts
Session 4: Challenging Assumptions
Session 5: Core Beliefs
Session 6: Challenging Core Beliefs

Let Go and Be Well:
Module 1: Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (40 minutes)
Session 1: Getting Stuck in Our Thoughts
Session 2: The Six Core Principles of ACT
Module 2: Fusion and Defusion (40 minutes)
Session 1: Fusion and Defusion
Session 2: Defusion Strategies
Module 4: Mindfulness (20 minutes)
Interpersonal Relationships and Communication
Communication Strategies (45 minutes)
Problem Solving (50 minutes)
Session 1: Problem Solving Model
Session 2: Thinking Habits

Handling Perfectionism:
Calming Your Worry- Student
Module 1: Understanding Anxiety and Worry (1 hour 30 minutes)
Session 1: Program Introduction
Session 2: Goal Setting
Session 3: Motivation
Session 4: What is Anxiety?
Session 5: The Cognitive Response System
Session 6: Causes of Anxiety and Unhelpful Practices
Module 2: Relaxation and Anxiety Reduction (30 minutes)
Session 1: Relaxation
Session 2: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Session 3: Deep Breathing
Session 4: Guided Imagery
Module 3: Thoughts, Assumptions, and Core Beliefs (1 hour 55 minutes)
Session 1: Defining Thoughts, Assumptions, and Core Beliefs
Session 2: Unhelpful Thoughts
Session 3: Challenging Thoughts
Session 4: Challenging Assumptions
Session 5: Core Beliefs
Session 6: Challenging Core Beliefs
Module 4: Mindfulness (40 minutes)
Session 1: Mindfulness
Session 2: Mindfulness Tips
Session 3: Mindfulness Exercise
Interpersonal Relationships and Communication
Problem Solving (50 minutes)
Session 1: Problem Solving Model
Session 2: Thinking Habits

Healing from a Breakup:
Leave Your Blues Behind
Module 2: Understanding Stress and Relaxation (45 minutes)
Session 1: Stress and Depression
Session 2: Relaxation Strategies
Module 3: Unhealthy and Healthy Thoughts (10 minutes)
Module 6: Relationships, Lifestyle, and Problem Solving (1 hour)
Session 1: Lifestyle Factors
Session 1: Social Support
Session 3: Problem Solving

Health and Wellbeing:
Calming Your Worry – Student
Module 2: Relaxation and Anxiety Reduction (1 hour)
Session 1: Relaxation
Session 2: Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Session 3: Deep Breathing
Session 4: Guided Imagery
Module 6: Lifestyle Factors (30 minutes)
Session 1: Lifestyle Factors
Session 2: Nutrition
Session 3: Physical Exercise and Sleep

Social Connections:
Improving Your Mood
Module 1: Behavioral Activation (35 minutes)
Session 1: Sources of Well-being
Session 2: Recognizing Depression Traps
Module 2: Make an Activation Plan and Identifying Values (40 minutes)
Session 1: Activation Plan
Session 2: Road Map for Activation
Session 3: Values

Interpersonal Relationships and Communication:
Communication Strategies (45 minutes)
Relationships (45 minutes)
Communication Styles (1 hour 5 minutes)
Session 1: Different Types of Communication
Session 2: Understanding and Avoiding Drama in Relationships
Stress Management
Calming Your Worry- Student
Module 2: Relaxation and Anxiety Reduction (30 minutes)
Session 1: Relaxation
Session 2: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Session 3: Deep Breathing
Session 4: Guided Imagery
Interpersonal Relationships and Communication
Problem Solving (50 minutes)
Session 1: Problem Solving Model
Session 2: Thinking Habits

Time Management:
Recovery Skills and Topics
Time Management in Recovery (50 minutes)
Session 1: Setting Priorities
Session 2: Obstacles to Effective Time Management