[Histmaj] Spring Counseling Center offerings

[HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS]

Happy Spring Quarter!  The Counseling Center is offering several workshops and groups:


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 at uw.edu<mailto:intpride at 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<http://letstalk.uw.edu/>:

*         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<http://uwccportal.pointnclick.com/>.

Warmly,

Natacha

Natacha Foo Kune, Ph.D.
Pronouns: she, her, hers
Director
University of Washington Counseling Center
401 Schmitz, 1410 NE Campus Pkwy
Box 355830
Seattle, WA 98195-5830
Phone: 206-543-1240   Fax: 206-616-6910
fookune at uw.edu<mailto:fookune at uw.edu>

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To protect the confidentiality of our clients, Counseling Center staff will not discuss personal information by e-mail with clients or with others. E-mail may reach unintended audiences through forwarding, address errors, or disclosure as public records.  Clients are urged to limit e-mails to the Center to scheduling issues, and to contact us by phone or in person for other matters. Please also be aware that I do not maintain 24 hour access to e-mail accounts, and e-mail is only checked intermittently during business hours.

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