SHARE WITH STUDENTS: UIC Counseling Center Resources and Self-Compassion Workshop starting 5/8!
See the just posted update from the Counseling Center and a longer list of resources and information from the Counseling Center:
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Join a Counseling Center ONLINE Self-Compassion Workshop!
Self-Compassion is a 4-week workshop designed to help you be less self-critical and more compassionate to yourself. The workshop will include interactive activities, journaling, guided meditations, and discussion among members. In order to participate in the workshop, we ask that students commit to attend all 4 weeks of the workshop and practice the weekly skills outside of the workshop. This workshop will be held online and participants are expected to use video during the meeting.
Dates: Fridays from 2-3:30 PM on 5-8-20, 5-15-20, 5-22-20 & 5-29-20.
Register here:
https://apps.sa.uic.edu/workshops/Home/Index/D30K42P4UO
We will be offering another Self-Compassion workshop later in the summer, so if it fills up don't worry- just add yourself to the waitlist and we'll contact you when the next workshop is scheduled.
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Resources and information for UIC students from the UIC Counseling Center
Call 312.996.3490 or visit https://counseling.uic.edu/
Find our newest addition of Counseling Center e-newsletter “Tackling End of Semester Stress” go to https://counseling.uic.edu/news-stories/introducing-counseling-center-e-newsletters/ where you can also find our e-newsletters on The Cultural Impact of COVID-19, The Unique Grief of COVID-19, The Case for Self-Care during the Pandemic, Coping with COVID related Stress
Upcoming Workshops/Projects ( https://counseling.uic.edu/upcoming-workshops/ for more information and to register for the workshops listed below)
- COVID-19 Video Advocacy Project https://counseling.uic.edu/events/covid-19-video-advocacy-project-submissions/ (submissions due April 30th)
- Managing Your Mood During a Pandemic: Tuesdays in May: 4:30pm-6:00pm https://counseling.uic.edu/events/managing-your-mood-during-a-pandemic-2/
- COVID-19 and the African American Student Experience: Thursday, May 7th noon – 1:00pm https://counseling.uic.edu/events/covid-19-and-the-african-american-student-experience/
Here are some of our other great online self-help resources including guided meditations, coping skills, and readings on anxiety, stress, and depression:
https://counseling.uic.edu/online-resources/mental-health-resources/
Our UIC student peer United Support Network (USN) remains active and has been converted to an online peer support community: https://counseling.uic.edu/services/usn/
Clinical Services and Consultation (from our website https://counseling.uic.edu/ )
Due to utmost concerns for health and safety during this time of COVID-19, the Counseling Center is now functioning entirely remotely. Call the Counseling Center phone number at 312-996-3490 during current business hours (9am-5pm) to schedule an appointment or to contact a counselor. If calling after hours, press 2 to be connected to a crisis counselor.
For UIC students:
- Initial consultations are being conducted by video, using Webex/Zoom rather than in-person. Call the Counseling Center at 312-996-3490 to schedule an initial consultation.
- Counselors are providing individual therapy services by video (using Webex/Zoom) and phone, with video being preferred.
- Many of our group therapies have been migrated to online formats. Current group therapy clients are being contacted by group co-facilitators regarding support in the absence of face-to-face contact.
- If you are currently receiving psychiatric services at the Counseling Center, please email your psychiatrist or call the Counseling Center to arrange for a time to speak with her about plans for your continued treatment during this time.
For faculty and staff:
We appreciate your support of UIC students and are available to consult regarding how best to support a student(s). Contact the Counseling Center by calling 312.996.3490 for consultation regarding students of concern.