How to Deal

What does my hair have to do with it? Intern Group outreach event: As a Black woman, have you ever felt that your hair is a big topic of conversation? Or did you think that you had to “look a certain way” to be seen as professional or acceptable? If so, please join the U of M Counseling Center Interns for our live podcast on Black Women’s hair and professionalism. We will be discussing: • Experien...

As a Black woman have you ever felt that your hair is a big topic of conversation? Or felt that you had to “look a certain way” to be seen as professional or acceptable? If so, please listen to the U of M Counseling Center's 2022-2023 Pre-Doctoral Psychology Interns as they facilitate a discussion on Black Women’s hair including: Experiencing macro- and microaggressions in professional spaces...

A Convo about Wellness with Dr. Justin Lawhead. Resources: Student outreach and support> Tiger Care Line information Emergency and crisis sources Outreach Events and request link for SHCS SHCS resources Tiger Pantry > Emergency Fund >

Dr. Howard joins us to discuss the challenges students may encounter while taking class and how they can communicate problems to their professors. 

Student Finances is a big topic to understand and so important for student financial wellness. Check out this with episode with Jessica Howell from Financial Aid to learn more about student finances and resources that can help!  https://www.memphis.edu/financialaid/ https://studentaid.gov/

Join us for a Q and A with SGA's president and Vice President of 2021 at the U of M talk about Mental Health and Wellness.  Resources mentioned in podcast:  https://advice.theshineapp.com/articles/the-7-types-of-rest-you-need-to-actually-feel-recharged/ https://thelovelandfoundation.org/loveland-therapy-fund/ https://www.calm.com/

Its okay to let others help you!

Yes you can be safe AND have fun! Check out these strategies to keep in mind if you plan on having a couple of drinks while out with friends. We emphasize this information is for our folks who are 21 and older. If you are not 21, we encourage you to not drink just yet! You can learn the information, and apply it when ready.  For more information on substance use visit https://www.memphis.edu/...

Exploring how to be single on Valentines Day and the importance of self-love.

In this episode, we discuss the idea of "riding the wave" as well as adapting to adversity. Riding the wave refers to accepting rather than resisting our emotional experiences. Pain + resistance = suffering. Also talked about is setting and keeping focus on goals and long-term self-care. 

Listen to this episode to learn about your sources of motivation, understand what motivates you at a deeper level, and how you can use that understanding to keep you moving forward when you start to lose your drive or energy.

Fit Friday Ways to be healthy/fit amidst Covid and pandemic College culture with fitness etc.

Are you looking for some new perspective and need some guidance? Figuring out your "Why" can be a wise way to fufill that need in your life! 

In this episode, we check in with five areas of self-care and take a quick trip into the practice of journaling!

The Culture of Food and Holiday 

In this episode we will explore what compassion fatigue is, why it's important and what you can do to prevent and treat it!  Visit www.memphis.edu/counseling to learn more about our center and services we offer!

This is the first episode in a miniseries on women's empowerment. In this episode we highlight the life, legacy and accomplishments of the late supreme court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We also provide takeaways from her achievements to empower the next generation.  

This episode is full of strategies and suggestions to help you manage your time, take care of yourself during a very stress portion of the semester, avoid becoming overwhelmed, and maximizing your learning style and environment.  We encourage you to use these strategies to retain more information, reduce stress, and enhance your academic performance.

Exploring the concept of toxic masculinity and the role it plays in our lives.

Learn about the history and meaning behind mindfulness then join us for some different practices. Take your own mindful moment today

Addressing the then. now. and when of racism and ways to practice self care around this topic area.  Article about seven factors contributing to American racism Shine Text - daily self care  Black Mental Health Matters - Shine Resource Guide

Resilience is just as important now as it ever has been. In this episode of the "How to Deal" podcast from the University of Memphis Counseling Center we discuss what it means to be resilient (hint: it's more than "just be positive").  We also offer you some suggestions that you can use to be more resilient in your daily life as well as how to exhibit resilience during COVID.

Let's practice healthy boundaries!

Hi everyone, I hope you are well; we will be discussing adjusting to college. Feel free to check out these articles; https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/decisions-teens-make/201803/user-s-guide-the-first-year-college and https://counseling.dasa.ncsu.edu/resources/self-help-resources/adjusting-to-college/ . 

You can always learn more from resources below or reach out to the counseling center at Memphis.edu/Counseling . https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/tennessee/memphis/38112/memphis-health-center-midtown-3348-91550 https://memphischoices.org/ https://www.outmemphis.org/health-wellness/