We are in the last few weeks of the semester and I have talked with a lot of students who are trying to wrap up the course assignments and prepare for winter break. This can be an extremely stressful time, but there are ways to work with these situations rather than feel like they are working against you. Acute stress, such as taking an exam, … Continue reading Counseling Corner: Getting good sleep

We’re half-way through the semester! Wellness Wednesday (6:30 to 7:30 pm on Zoom and in Egan 211) has covered How Sleep Helps Our Bodies and Why it is the First Thing We Give Up, which included understanding the stages of sleep, how sleep deprivation affects a person, recommendations for a sleep hygiene routine, and the challenges college students face in getting good sleep. According to … Continue reading Counseling Corner: Getting Good Sleep

Welcome to Fall Semester! During the last three weeks, the Wellness Wednesday group (6:30 to 7:30 pm on Zoom and in Egan 211) has covered the following topics: Connecting during the First Week of Classes, Caring for Yourself While Caring for Someone Else, and Time Management Techniques. These topics are important because many folks may be trying to connect the first week of classes, may … Continue reading Counseling Corner: September 2022

By Becky Iverson, UAS Counseling Services If you’ve looked outside lately, you’ve no doubt noticed by now that the days are getting shorter and “termination dust” has been spotted on the mountains.  Winter is fast approaching and we all feel the inclination to hunker down and cozy up.  Its natural to feel that hibernation instinct this time of year, but when the old “winter blues” … Continue reading Counseling Corner: Seasonal Affective Disorder

Developing Positive Coping Statements By Becky Iverson, UAS Counseling Services The purpose of coping statements is to replace the negative, undermining self-talk that perpetuates anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and insecurity.  When these positive, rational statements are practiced, your brain begins to listen and believe the new messages.  This is a form of gentle conditioning, meaning that your brain chemistry actually changes as a result of … Continue reading Counseling Corner