University Counseling Podcast

University Counseling Grief and Loss Intern, Meg Baker, (M.S. Clinical Psychology) discusses 5 major misconceptions about grief. 

A counselor briefly explains wise mind, a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) concept where the emotional mind and rational/logical mind "meet".  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/the-long-ride-home License code: 58DTV14CPJNHCFO8

A counselor talks about the basic structure of a body scan exercise so the listener can create their own.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/boat-on-the-ocean License code: AK1JSBLWXA3CQ6YB

In this episode, a counselor talks about ways to help become more comfortable with emotions by exploring question to ask yourself. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/homeward-bound License code: ZCJGNPB6ETQIVEDX

A counselor teaches you 6 brief ways to stop overthinking.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky License code: 9KZS8N0PP08L7EFI

A counselor guides the listener through a cognitive defusion exercise called 'Leaves on a Stream'. This technique is used to try to cope with distressing thoughts by acknowledging thoughts and feelings and then helping thoughts "move along a stream", in other words creating distance from the thought. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/mental-cleanse License code: W...

A counselor talks about establishing a mental health routine and provides ideas on what to add to this practice.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/lighthouse-town License code: ISWRIW2YWGWYVM9D

A counselor guides the listener through a holistic (body, mind, and emotions) self check-in.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/blurry-dreams License code: CZHFP6O1YW6GNFXA

A counselor guides the listener through a guided exercise which includes relaxation and setting an intention to help improve mental health. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/arend/new-beginnings License code: I1F6OMKEYYJWXCKW

A counselor discusses the differences between guilt and shame. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/dream-land    License code: HDW1URFWOG77AMOF

A counselor guides the listener through a guided breathing exercise focusing on the heart and gratitude.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/shroud License code: KUF64Q0XUFJGSR18

A counselor guides the listener through an imagery exercise with beach wave breaths. Audio from Mixkit: small waves harbor rocks

Feeling stressed? Take 3 minutes to focus on yourself through this guided breathing exercise.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/zimpzon/calm License code: IIB6Z8583414CBXM

Want to learn a technique to help provide your study sessions a little structure? In this episode, a counselor explains the Pomodoro Technique and how to use it for studying and completing assignments.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): http://uppbeat.io/t/zayner/babel License code: RSGDQJXFNBBLRTSU

A counselor provides the listener a way to complete a daily self check-in and briefly discusses its benefits. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): http://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/hearts-of-fire License code: EC2LXNZKBJLHHLQA

In this episode, a counselor explains how to use an emotions wheel and the benefits of using one.  Emotions wheel link: https://feelingswheel.com/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): http://uppbeat.io/t/roger-gabalda/a-little-peace License code: KDETRFLZAHNPQWCJ

A counselor guides the listener through a quick self-care breathing exercise focusing on the being in the present moment.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/to-wither-away License code: W33XCARM5RY2BCHQ

A counselor guides the listener through a brief guided imagery to help when unwanted images come to our mind. This guided imagery will help remove those unwanted images with practice.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/caleb-fincher/looking-forward License code: GQP2JXDWLMNCBO1D

A counselor guides the listener through the Sphere of Light meditation. This visualization helps with relaxation, to reconnect us to our body as well as steady our mind.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/caleb-fincher/looking-forward License code: GQP2JXDWLMNCBO1D

A counselor guides the listener through a brief guided imagery to better set and visualize goals.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/only-you License code: QSFVK5W3THAYOZGR

A counselor discusses the 8 signs that you might need to take a social media break and the 8 benefits of taking that break. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/zayner/falling License code: GWJ0C15BLA0MNO4B

A counselor guides the listener through a brief mindfulness practice. A mindfulness practice can help reduce stress, enhance performance, gain insight and awareness through observing our own mind , and increase our attention to our-self and others. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/only-you License code: QSFVK5W3THAYOZGR

Before doing the Wise Inner Advisor Meditation you will want to have practiced the Relaxing Safe Place (found here on this podcast). The Wise Inner Advisor can come in many different forms. This is a practice taught by a counselor for if you are struggling with a question or an issue your Wise Inner Advisor can help guide you.   Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ca...

 A counselor guides the listener through a brief guided meditation to build a relaxing safe place. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/caleb-fincher/looking-forward License code: GQP2JXDWLMNCBO1D

In this episode, a counselor briefly discusses stress. You will learn the side effects of stress and ways to manage it. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/arend/new-beginnings License code: FZCYFK4K3PZWOIFV