Category Archives: Counseling

Counseling

Meet the Counseling Center Team!

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Carlee, Jessica, Raquel, Gene, and Hanna look forward to connecting with you this year!

The WPU Counseling Center offers FREE and confidential services for all students.  We provide remote (telehealth) services through a secure Zoom link. The Center is continuing to provide in-person services (masks, physical distancing, and other protocols are in place).

Hours:
Monday and Tuesday from 9am-3pm
Wednesday 9am-6pm
Thursday 9am-5pm

If you’d like to check in with a counselor, email us at counseling@warnerpacific.edu.  Want more information first?  Check out our page: WPU Counseling Center

Campus Events, Counseling, News & Updates

Sugar (the labradoodle) Day!

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The Counseling Center will have a special visitor Wed. Feb 3rd, 9am-3pm.

Sugar the Labradoodle is 6 years old, loves her belly rubbed and ears scratched. She enjoys chasing after her toys but plays keep away instead of “bring it back”. Gene, her owner, will provide toys and treats for you to give Sugar.

Reserve your 15min session Reserve your time here

Students and Employees are welcome!

Email Julia Garrison at jgarrison@warnerpacific.edu with any questions.

Announcements, Campus Events, Community, Counseling

Student Connect Groups

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Student Connect Groups

They say “get connected and find support“, but do you ever wonder to yourself, “how and where??“There has been a heart cry for connection and support at WPU this semester. Too many students are thinking they are alone or that they “just need to push through”. I’m here to tell you there’s more for you. I’m Julia Garrison (see my face here), I coordinate and provide well-being and resilience outreach to the WPU community. Will you join me and other WPU students in CONNECT GROUPS? 

WHEN: twice a week —Tuesdays at 2pm and Wednesdays at 12:30pm –-come to both or just one. It’s up to you! If no one joins the call 15 min after start time the meeting will conclude.

WHO: If you’re a student of WPU and you’ve:
  1. Felt stressed or overwhelmed by ANYTHING in the last month
  2. Want to get to know your peers
  3. and/or have hope or a heart to support your peers
WHERE: Zoom: In order to reach the most students in the most consistent way we will meet. See zoom info below
HOW: See shield for the Zoom link and passcode and/or email me at jgarrison@warnerpacific.edu for the link or for questions
WHY: Because when we say, “you weren’t meant to figure this out alone or bear this burden alone”, we mean it. Support is a leading factor in resilience, trauma recovery, and management of stress. We need others to heal, grow, and be ourselves. Self-care isn’t just about doing things you want to do. It’s also about doing things you need to do and that you know are going to help you even a little bit. Take Connect Group as a time for self-care and peer-support.

Connect Group Guidelines:
Connect Group is a judgement free, respectful, and supportive assembly of students and 1-2 staff where thoughts, experiences, and burdens can be expressed and validated.

  • Mute your screen when you’re not talking
  • Ideally I’d like to see your faces 🙂 It helps others feel connect with you.
  • Advice is not encouraged. However, if there arises an appropriate situation only give advice/suggestions when it’s being asked for or if permission is given by the receiver.
  • Refrain from sharing another person’s story or involvement in group outside of the meeting. This will be repeatedly communicated. 
Zoom info:

Topic: Connect Group TUES recurring @2pm
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

Join Zoom Meeting
https://warnerpacific-edu.zoom.us/j/88964590125?pwd=b1V5L2ZpSUpNeUE3Vm9pcEY2M2Mxdz09

Meeting ID: 889 6459 0125
Passcode: tues

Topic: Connect Group WED recurring @12:30
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

Join Zoom Meeting
https://warnerpacific-edu.zoom.us/j/85074650736?pwd=TFFkNHNxSU9YSmJYT3JvT1NKQVdEQT09

Meeting ID: 850 7465 0736
Passcode: wed

Email jgarrison@warnerpacific.edu if you have any issues logging into ZOOM.
Announcements, Community, Counseling

All things Counseling Center

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The Counseling Center is ready to help!

We provide remote (telehealth) services through a secure Zoom link or phone call. The Center is continuing to provide in-person services (masks, physical distancing, and other protocols are in place).Check out our short introduction video! https://youtu.be/uIZGfjvjpy8

3 min Video

For more about our counselors see their bios at https://wpulife.com/counselors .

Wanting even more information on therapy structure and getting started? Check out our page: https://wpulife.com/getting-started

Follow Student Life IG page @WPULife

Email counseling@warnerpacific.edu with questions or to schedule.

Community, Counseling

5/6 Roundtable Meeting @12pm

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Hi WPU community,

You’re invited to the final roundtable meeting via Zoom. See below for details. The heart behind this is inclusion and support, just getting a space for students to come together and connect while also getting practical needs met. Please join us, your participation really does matter! 

Agenda for May 6th: 

    • Topic: WPU Community Roundtable
    • Purpose: Support students and provide resources. The more people involved the more likely appropriate resources and creative solutions will be shared. 
    • Specific questions or major points of discussion: 

 

  • Shared experiences & I-Sharing. We’ll talk about how shared experience can build connection and prevent existential isolation. We will also reflect and recenter. As this is a big week for transition and more change, we’ll take time to metabolize all we’ve been consuming. Julia will be leading discussion and reflection questions.

 

    • Do you have any questions* for the group to provide feedback on?
      • Examples – Where can I find aid for groceries or rent? I feel a little lonely, any ideas? I have a [certain dilema] and want some suggestions.
    • Do you have any recent uplifting stories to share or suggestions to make?
  • Moderator/Facilitator: Julia Garrison  jgarrsion@warnerpacific.edu 
  • Timeline: 30-45 minutes  (the call will be ended if no participants join after 10 minutes of start time). 
  • Key information: Wednesday May6th, at 12pm. Click the Zoom invite link to join the meeting.  How to Join a Zoom Meeting.  INVITE BELOW  
  • Ground rules: A roundtable discussion is just that, a respectful and open minded assembly where individuals have the opportunity to give and gain feedback, ideas, and resources. Some ground rules include:
    • Mute your screen when you’re not talking
    • Only give advice/suggestions when it’s being asked for or if permission is given by the receiver.
    • Keep comments/suggestions/questions brief and to the point.
    • Refrain from sharing another person’s story outside of the meeting. 

*It’s not promised all questions will be answered, but you may find a step to take or new insight needed to get the answer you’re looking for. 

INVITATION INFO:

Julia Garrison is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Final Roundtable 

Time: May 6, 2020 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/96823478994?pwd=SUhYMmlROU15VnZ6YnVUYWV3Lyt6dz09 

Meeting ID: 968 2347 8994

Password: 951815

 

Community, Counseling

4/29 Roundtable Meeting

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4_29 RoundTable Meeting

Hi WPU students

You’re invited to a roundtable meeting via Zoom. See below for details. The heart behind this is inclusion and support, just getting a space for students to come together and connect while also getting practical needs met. Please join us, your participation really does matter! 

Agenda for April 29: 

  • Topic: WPU Community Roundtable
  • Purpose: Support students and provide resources. The more people involved the more likely appropriate resources and creative solutions will be shared. 
  • Specific questions or major points of discussion: 
    • What to do when you feel overwhelmed, depleted or weary. No matter the reason or cause, we all know the feeling of being overextended. Give and/or gain ideas on how to cope and recharge in seasons of high demand and pressure.  Our stories may provide perspective or hope for one another. 
    • Do you have any questions* for the group to provide feedback on?
      • Examples – Where can I find aid for groceries or rent? I feel a little lonely, any ideas? I have a [certain dilema] and want some suggestions.
    • Do you have any recent uplifting stories to share or suggestions to make?
  • Moderator/Facilitator: Julia Garrison  jgarrsion@warnerpacific.edu 
  • Timeline: 30-45 minutes  (the call will be ended if no participants join after 10 minutes of start time). 
  • Key information: Wednesday April 29th, at 12pm. Click the Zoom invite link to join the meeting.  How to Join a Zoom Meeting.  INVITE BELOW  
  • Ground rules: A roundtable discussion is just that, a respectful and open minded assembly where individuals have the opportunity to give and gain feedback, ideas, and resources. Some ground rules include:
    • Mute your screen when you’re not talking
    • Only give advice/suggestions when it’s being asked for or if permission is given by the receiver.
    • Keep comments/suggestions/questions brief and to the point.
    • Refrain from sharing another person’s story outside of the meeting. 

*It’s not promised all questions will be answered, but you may find a step to take or new insight needed to get the answer you’re looking for. 

INVITATION INFO:

Julia Garrison is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Roundtable 4/29

Time: Apr 29, 2020 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/96474304027?pwd=b3RSbit2azh3SituMFlJSmhCVW84QT09 

Meeting ID: 964 7430 4027

Password: 903621

Community, Counseling

Roundtable 4/15 @ 12pm

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Hi WPU community, 

You’re invited to a roundtable meeting via Zoom. See below for details. The heart behind this is inclusion and support, just getting a space for students to come together and connect while also getting practical needs met. Please join us, your participation really does matter! 

Roundtable Agenda for April 15: 

  • Topic: WPU Community Roundtable
  • Purpose: Support students and provide resources. The more people involved the more likely appropriate resources and creative solutions will be shared. 
  • Specific questions or major points of discussion: 
    • Processing and dealing with disappointment. Give and/or gain ideas on ways you have dealt with disappointment caused by the pandemic. Our stories may provide perspective or hope for one another. 
    • Do you have any questions* for the group to provide feedback on?
      • Examples – Where can I find aid for groceries or rent? I feel a little lonely, any ideas? I have a [certain dilema] and want some suggestions.
    • Do you have any recent uplifting stories to share or suggestions to make?
  • Moderator/Facilitator: Julia Garrison  jgarrsion@warnerpacific.edu 
  • Timeline: 30-45 minutes  (the call will be ended if no participants join after 10 minutes of start time). 
  • Key information: Wednesday April 15th, at 12pm. Click the Zoom invite link to join the meeting.  How to Join a Zoom Meeting.  INVITE BELOW  
  • Ground rules: A roundtable discussion is just that, a respectful and open minded assembly where individuals have the opportunity to give and gain feedback, ideas, and resources. Some ground rules include:
    • Mute your screen when you’re not talking
    • Only give advice/suggestions when it’s being asked for or if permission is given by the receiver.
    • Keep comments/suggestions/questions brief and to the point.
    • Refrain from sharing another person’s story outside of the meeting. 

*It’s not promised all questions will be answered, but you may find a step to take or new insight needed to get the answer you’re looking for. 

 

INVITATION INFO:

Julia Garrison is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Roundtable: 4/15 @ 12pm

Time: Apr 15, 2020 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/96890202345?pwd=ZE01dTdsQ3I3QitzR1EvRjN6T3NBUT09 

Meeting ID: 968 9020 2345

Password: 006391

 

4_15 RoundTable Meeting

Community, Counseling

4/8 @ 12pm Roundtable Discussion

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Hi WPU Student, 

You’re invited to a roundtable meeting via Zoom. See below for details. The heart behind this is inclusion and support, just getting a space for students to come together and connect while also getting practical needs met. Please join us, your participation really does matter! 

Roundtable Agenda for April 8: 

  • Topic: WPU Community Roundtable
  • Purpose: Support students and provide resources. The more people involved the more likely appropriate resources and creative solutions will be shared. 
  • Specific questions or major points of discussion: 
    • How have you found opportunities in this challenging time? Give and/or gain ideas on ways you (or others you know) have turned this situation into accomplishing a goal or succeeding in unexpected ways. (no matter how “small”, they all matter)
    • Do you have any questions* for the group to provide feedback on?
      • Examples – Where can I find aid for groceries or rent? I feel a little lonely, any ideas? I have a [certain dilema] and want some suggestions.
    • Do you have any recent uplifting stories to share or suggestions to make?
  • Moderator/Facilitator: Julia Garrison  jgarrsion@warnerpacific.edu 
  • Timeline: 30-45 minutes  (the call will be ended if no participants join after 10 minutes of start time). 
  • Key information: Wednesday April 8th, at 12pm. Click the Zoom invite link to join the meeting.  How to Join a Zoom Meeting.  INVITE BELOW  
  • Ground rules: A roundtable discussion is just that, a respectful and open minded assembly where individuals have the opportunity to give and gain feedback, ideas, and resources. Some ground rules include:
    • Mute your screen when you’re not talking
    • Only give advice/suggestions when it’s being asked for or if permission is given by the receiver.
    • Keep comments/suggestions/questions brief and to the point.
    • Refrain from sharing another person’s story outside of the meeting. 

*It’s not promised all questions will be answered, but you may find a step to take or new insight needed to get the answer you’re looking for. 

INVITATION INFO:

Julia Garrison is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Roundtable Meeting: Opportunities 

Time: Apr 8, 2020 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/998890290 

Meeting ID: 998 890 290

4_8 RoundTable Meeting

Community, Counseling

Roundtable Meeting: April 1 at 12pm

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        RoundTable Meeting

WPU Students,

You’re invited to a roundtable meeting via Zoom. See below for details. The heart behind this is inclusion and support, just getting a space for students to come together and connect while also getting practical needs met. Please join us, your participation really does matter! 

Roundtable Agenda for April 1: 

  • Topic: WPU Community Roundtable
  • Purpose: Support students and provide resources. The more people involved the more likely appropriate resources and creative solutions will be shared. 
  • Specific questions or major points of discussion: 
    • What are ways you’re coping with uncertainty? Give and/or gain ideas on ways to cope with uncertainty.
    • Do you have any questions* for the group to provide feedback on?
      • Examples – Where can I find aid for groceries or rent? I feel a little lonely, any ideas? I have a [certain dilema] and want some suggestions.
    • Do you have any recent uplifting stories to share or suggestions to make?
  • Moderator/Facilitator: Julia Garrison  jgarrsion@warnerpacific.edu 
  • Timeline: 30-45 minutes  (the call will be ended if no participants join after 10 minutes of start time). 
  • Key information: Wednesday April 1st, at 12pm. Click the Zoom invite link to join the meeting.  How to Join a Zoom Meeting.  INVITE BELOW  
  • Ground rules: A roundtable discussion is just that, a respectful and open minded assembly where individuals have the opportunity to give and gain feedback, ideas, and resources. Some ground rules include:
    • Mute your screen when you’re not talking
    • Only give advice/suggestions when it’s being asked for or if permission is given by the receiver.
    • Keep comments/suggestions/questions brief and to the point.
    • Refrain from sharing another person’s story outside of the meeting. 


*It’s not promised all questions will be answered, but you may find a step to take or new insight needed to get the answer you’re looking for.

INVITATION INFO:

Julia Garrison is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: WPU Roundtable Meeting 4/1/20

Time: Apr 1, 2020 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/902642846 

Meeting ID: 902 642 846