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Spring Counseling Center offerings

Submitted by Albert Sub Yun on April 1, 2022 - 9:17am

CONNECTING MINDFULLY WITH NATURE

Shinrin Yoku, or Forest Bathing is the Japanese practice of seeking a deep and meditative connection with nature. There are many well-researched mental and physical health benefits to getting outside and immersing in nature, and our campus offers many beautiful and tranquil outdoor spaces for mindful relaxation! Please join us for an experiential workshop that will teach you a little about mindful connection to nature, and an opportunity to engage in this practice and connect with others in the process. 

 

Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.  
Location: Wooded locations on campus
Dates: 4/19, 5/10 and 5/31
Facilitators: Sashya Clark, MSW, LICSW and Jon Weber, Psy.D.

To register: Call 206-543-1240 to learn more

 

TABLETOP ROLE PLAYING GAME GROUP

This group is built on a tradition of tabletop gaming as therapy. This alternative format group therapy will allow participants to build a tabletop character with their individual presenting concerns in mind. Participants will role play their characters in a fantasy setting to develop strategies to cope with social anxiety, practice using social skills, and address other mental health concerns brought to the table by the group. No previous gaming experience necessary.

 

Time: Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.  
Location: Online 
Start date: 4/5
Facilitators: Jamie Welch, PhD and Dottie Gill, MS

To register: Call 206.543.1240 to learn more 

 

BETWEEN CULTURES: HEALING FROM NOT BELONGING

For those who live in the borderlands between two or more cultures, being of both while also experiencing a sense of not belonging to either or any of them. 

Time: Mondays, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Online 
Duration: Ongoing 
Focus: Students who are multiracial and/or multicultural 
Facilitator: Ricardo Hildago, LMHC and Sashya Clark, MSW, LICSW

To register: Call 206.543.1240 to learn more 

 

INTERNATIONAL PRIDE

International Pride is a confidential, safe space that centers queer, questioning, trans, bi, non-binary, and gender non-conforming (self-defined) international student experiences. This supportive space emphasizes community and connection as we process everything and anything related to culture, nationality, sexuality, and gender. Ask questions, find support, and grow.

 

Time: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Location: Online
Start Date: 3/31
Focus: Students who are from outside the US  
Facilitator: Tomomi Ito, LMHC

To register: Email intpride@uw.edu

 

 

UNDERSTANDING SELF AND OTHERS

Understanding Self and Others (USO) group will provide a safe space to learn and practice effective interpersonal skills, to become more comfortable having conversations and social interactions with others, to learn how to develop more satisfying relationships, and to practice introspection and acceptance of self. We will seek to develop insights about personal patterns through giving and receiving support and honest feedback, and by discussing and exploring interpersonal challenges and concerns.

 

Time: Thursdays, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.  
Location: Online 
Start date: 4/14
Facilitators: Sashya Clark, MSW, LICSW

To register: Call 206.543.1240 to learn more 

 

 

BEGINNING MINDFULNESS (Mindfulness 101)

An 8 week practice and discussion oriented group that helps people calm and soothe their nervous systems, looking at different aspects of mindfulness, and sharing thoughts about the practice. We look at groundedness, loving kindness, self compassion, gratitude, and dealing with difficult emotions.

 

Time: Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Online
Start date: Beginning of each quarter
Duration: Eight weeks
Facilitator: Treg Isaacson, LMHC

To register: Call 206-543-1240 to learn more

 

As usual, we will continue offering Let’s Talk:

  • Drop-in virtually | 2p.m.-4p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays
  • If you are looking for off campus resources, drop in virtually | Mondays 1p.m. – 2:30p.m., Fridays 2:30p.m.-3:30p.m.
  • If the above times do not work, you can schedule a 20-minute Let’s Talk appointment via the Counseling Center student portal.
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