Connecting Badgers

Content Warning: Our topic for today is on Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This material may be triggering for some listeners. Today we have conversations on sexual assault on campus, prevention efforts, and also collective healing and transforming our culture. Our guest today is Nola Pastor from Violence Prevention. ----- On today’s episode, hosts Liz, Casey and Mary discuss several topics connec...

For today’s episode, hosts Sidra and Mary navigate coping with the cancellation of Spring Break this semester. Spring Break is the usually very awaited time to rest, reconnect, reengage and recharge that the entire campus community embraces. With a full year into the pandemic, we explore ways in which listeners can still explore recharging and reenergizing even in the absence of Spring Break.&nbsp...

Today, hosts Casey, Liz, Jamie, Sidra and Mary navigate the conversation on exploring your needs and wants when searching for a community provider. This may be applicable when the options for accessing services on campus are limited and/or you may graduating.  To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wi...

On this episode, hosts Sidra and Casey talk with MHS’ Michelle Pitot, EdD, MSSW, about codependency in all types of relationships. Due to some technical difficulties, audio quality may be impacted at times.  To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/ General information on Mental Health Services...

Hosts Sidra, Jamie, Liz, and Casey talk couples counseling with Mental Health Services provider, Jo Hoese, PhD on why couples counseling, what might lead partners to get counseling together, how to approach the topic with your partner if interested, and what couples counseling might entail. To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS po...

On this episode, hosts Liz, Casey, Jamie and Mary welcome a new host to our Connecting Badgers team, Sidra! This episode is focused on getting to know our new host Sidra and listening to their insight and knowledge. We also spent some time on processing self-compassion and challenging expectations we place on ourselves for the new year and new semester.  To schedule an Access appointment, ple...

This is a continuation of episode 14.  On this episode, hosts Casey, Liz and Mary continue to debunk myths about therapy and working with a therapist.  For more information on mental health services at UHS, please check out https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/ , Call 608-265-5600 option #2, or webbook an access appointment.  Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holme...

On this episode, hosts Casey, Liz and Mary suggest strategies for taking care of yourself during finals week for improved performance as well as maintaining health and wellbeing.  For more information on mental health services at UHS, please check out https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/ , call 608-265-5600 option #2, or webbook an access appointment.  Here is the link to sign up for...

On this Episode of Connecting Badgers hosts Mary and Casey debunk some common myths about therapy.  For more information on mental health services at UHS, please check out https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/ , call 608-265-5600 option #2, or webbook an access appointment. Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

On this episode, hosts Casey, Liz and Mary are joined by MHS provider Corey Steele Ph. D to talk about Movember. For more information, including how to get connected with a UHS provider, visit https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/survivor-services/. Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

CW: Dating and Domestic Violence.  On this episode, hosts Casey, Liz and Mary are joined by MHS and Survivor Services provider Molly Caradonna, PsyD to talk about dating and domestic violence as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They explore the dynamics of power and control within different forms of relationships and offer information on resources both on campus and in the Madison c...

A content warning for our listeners: This episode of Connecting Badgers discusses self-harm, suicide, and death. If you would like you can skip forward to 18:22 mark for our discussion on self care. If you are in crisis or have concerns about a loved one and need talk to someone about Mental Health Services, call us at 608-265-5600, option 9. October is Depression Awareness Month. In this episode,...

A content warning for our listeners: This episode of Connecting Badgers discusses self-harm, suicide, and death. If you'd like to skip this content, please fast forward to the 11:30 minute mark for this episode's mindfulness exercise. If you are in crisis or have concerns about a loved one and need talk to someone about Mental Health Services, call us at 608-265-5600, option 9. September is Suicid...

On episode 9 of Connecting Badgers co-hosts Liz and Mary speak with Ben de Boer, PsyD, CGP, Coordinator of Group Services at MHS. Join us to learn more about the groups program in general at MHS as well as specific group offerings for Fall 2020 including processing groups, support groups, workshops, and more!  You can read the full Fall 2020 groups schedule and descriptions here: https://www....

On episode 8 of Connecting Badgers co-hosts Liz, Casey and Mary welcome students back to campus with a review and discussion of tools and skills to aid studying as well as supportive resources students can access throughout the semester. After exploring these tools, Mary will guide our listeners through an exercise called Off the Top of my Head from The Creative Journal for Teens: Making Friends w...

On episode 7 of Connecting Badgers co-hosts Casey, Liz and Mary process boundaries: what they are, what they may look like, how to recover after crossing a boundary, etc. After navigating these questions host Mary guides our listeners through a brief visualization exercise of boundaries.  To schedule an access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or web book through the MyUH...

On Episode 6 of the Connecting Badgers Podcast co-hosts Mary and Liz interview Joselyn Diaz-Valdes, a Senior Advisor in the Office of Student Financial Aid at UW-Madison. Listen in to learn more about the Office of Student Financial Aid, and how they can support UW-Madison Students. Stay tuned to the end for this week’s mindfulness activity ‘hot cocoa breath’. Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybo...

On Episode 5 of the Connecting Badgers Podcast co-hosts Mary, Liz, Jamie, and Casey interview Morgan Keller, Assistant Director of Student Transition and Co-curricular Education at International Student Services through UW-Madison. Learn more about what ISS does, how they can assist students, programs and ways to get involved, and any new changes to be aware of since COVID-19. Later, Liz guides us...

In the 4th episode of the Connecting Badgers Podcast, join Mary, Jamie, Casey, and Liz for an overview of the resources available at University Health Services, Mental Health Services.  After this discussion host Mary will lead members in the grounding activity “Butterfly Hug.”  To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS port...

Please listen to our previously released short message addressing recent events, the Black Lives Matter movement, and how you can show support and engage directly in anti-racist action.  During this episode two members of our highly skilled Access team will answer some important questions about the intricacies and details of an Access appointment. An Access appointment is a great resource to...

The values described in this mission statement of the Connecting Badgers podcast include a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. We would be remiss if we did not acknowledge the events going on at the time of this recording. We also acknowledge the limitations of our recording schedule, and that these words might be arriving to you much later than we would like and apolog...

UHS Mental Health Services staff discuss how to “FACE COVID” and demonstrate a grounding technique.

Commencement is an important celebration of academic accomplishments. It is valid to grieve the cancellation of our in person commencement ceremony. We hope that this episode gives you strategies and tools to cope with this loss and ideas on how you may want to still celebrate your graduation!