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PAWS (Peer Advocates for Mental Wellness and Success) is the only student outreach group under Kansas State Counseling Services committed to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health topics in an effort to educate the student body and create a larger cultural change. Hosts from Peer Advocates fo…

Peer Advocates for Mental Wellness and Success

  • Jun 2, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 32 EPISODES


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Ep. 49 Life Transitions | High School to College

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 56:24


Join Alex and Matt as they discuss how to effectively transition from high school to college, talking about topics from how to choose a school, what major to pick, and what organizations to be involved with on campus. We hope that this podcast helps you have a smooth transition. Check out our facebook page at facebook.com/cspaws for more resources!

Ep. 31 CARE Office: Responding to Sexual Violence

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 45:21


T/W Sexual Violence Happy Valentine's Day! Join Jessica Henault from the CARE office and Alexandria Bontrager as they discuss how to respond to sexual violence and how to care for yourself or your loved ones after surviving violence. Be sure to check out our Facebook page for more information: facebook.com/cspaws

Episode 30: Setting Boundaries

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 35:31


Forgive us for the technical difficulties at the end! We are back after a much-needed break -- please enjoy this episode about how to set boundaries and why boundaries are so important! Be sure to reach out to us on Facebook if you have any additional questions! Facebook.com/cspaws

Ep. 29 Failing Well

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 21:50


Hey friends! We hope your New Year's resolutions are going well -- if they are not, this episode can help to reframe failure and to march on through 2020. If you like this episode, be sure to review us on iTunes and share it with your friends!

Ep. 28 Goal Setting in the New Year

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 17:07


Join Katie and Alex in this minisode as they discuss how to set effective goals for the New Year, covering SMART goals and even how to set goals for things that are out of your control! Stay tuned throughout January as we release episodes that help you stay on track. You can find more information about this episode on our Facebook page at facebook.com/cspaws

Ep. 27 Embracing Your Gifts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 24:50


Merry Christmas Eve and Happy Holidays! Join Alex on today's episode where she discusses opening your gifts, identifying your strengths, and truly embracing where you are! If you like this episode, please be sure to review us on iTunes! More information about this podcast can be found on our Facebook page at facebook.com/cspaws

Ep. 26 Skill Session 1: Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 9:27


Join us for our first-ever Skill Session, a mini-episode designed to teach you a mental health strategy that you can implement immediately! We hope that you find value and relaxation in Progressive Muscle Relaxation! If you like this episode, be sure to review it on iTunes and share it with a friend to help spread important information about mental health! You can find more information about this podcast on our Facebook page at facebook.com/cspaws

Ep. 25 Will Ben Sims and "KeepAppy"

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 36:13


Join us for a very special episode with Will Ben Sims, a Kansas City native and now co-founder of a mental wellbeing app, KeepAppy. KeepAppy can be found in both app stores! Our listeners can receive a free month of premium membership by using the code "paws!" Enjoy the show!

Ep. 24: Anxiety Basics

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 32:47


Join Alex Bontrager and Katie Hutson as they explore the basics of anxiety and some self-care techniques that can be used for anxiety management. If you like this episode, be sure to review us on iTunes! For more information, please visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/cspaws

Ep. 23 Serving from Your Saucer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 27:35


The elusive "serving from your saucer" episode is finally here! Join Alex in learning about what serving from your saucer is and some practical tips on how to fill up your cup this holiday season! Check out our facebook page at facebook.com/cspaws for the Instagram grid! We can't wait to see how you choose to take care of yourself this December!

Ep. 22 The Art of Gratitude

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 30:28


Happy week of Thanksgiving! Join Evangelina Gallardo and Alexandria Bontrager as they discuss the benefits of gratitude (not surprisingly, there are a LOT of benefits!) and how you can practice it this holiday season! Enjoy the show! You can find more information about this episode on our Facebook page at facebook.com/cs.paws

Ep. 21 Combating Compassion Fatigue and Burnout

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 32:49


Join Alex as she discusses two common experiences: compassion fatigue and burnout. In this episode, you will learn what compassion fatigue and burnout are as well as how to combat them effectively. You can find more information about this podcast on our Facebook page at facebook.com/cspaws

Ep. 20: Staying Healthy over the Holidays

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 41:57


Join Katie Hutson and Alexandria Bontrager as they discuss how to stay healthy over the holidays, covering topics from establishing boundaries, exploring creative interests over the breaks, and navigating difficult family situations! You can find more information about this podcast on our Facebook page: facebook.com/cspaws

Ep. 19 Life Transitions | From College to Graduate School to Career

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 38:17


In this episode, join Matt and Alex as they interview Scott Degan, DPT and physical therapist at Lafene Health Center about how he handled his transition from college to graduate school, and then graduate school to career and the unique struggles that came along with each transition. If you enjoy this podcast, please like, share, and subscribe. Additionally, feel free to review us on iTunes. All of these actions help us reach more listeners just like you. You can find additional information about this podcast on our facebook page: facebook.com/cspaws

Ep. 18 Imposter Syndrome

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 40:12


Join Alex in exploring imposter syndrome, something that impacts 70% of individuals. In this episode, she explores what imposter syndrome (IS) is, the symptoms and thoughts associated with IS, the types of IS, and ways to combat it. If you enjoy this podcast, please like, share, and subscribe. Additionally, feel free to review us on iTunes. All of these actions help us reach more listeners just like you. You can find additional information about this podcast on our facebook page: facebook.com/cspaws

Ep. 17 Surviving Finals | Study Tips for Success

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 47:31


In this episode, Matt and Alex discuss their study strategies to reduce stress and prepare for finals week! Additional information about this podcast can be found on our Facebook page: facebook.com/cspaws Don't forget to rate us on iTunes! It helps us reach more listeners like you and creative positive change in our communities!

Ep. 16 Minisode: K-State Wellbeing Director

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 19:45


Surprise minisode! Join Matt and Alex as they interview Jack Dunfield, the Wellbeing Director in Jansen and Ali's cabinet for the academic year of 2019-2020. Learn about his visions for mental health on Kansas State's campus!

Ep. 15 SGA and Mental Health at Kansas State University

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 45:55


Matt is back (he's not really)! Join Matt and Alex in their interview with Jansen Penny and Ali Karamali, the president and vice president of Kansas State University for the academic year of 2019-2020. Learn about how they decided to run, their platform in regards to mental health, and their goals for the upcoming year! More information regarding this episode can be found on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cspaws/

Ep. 14 Seasonal Affective Disorder

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 21:10


In this episode, Alexandria Bontrager and Alyssa Scott discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, it's contributing factors, it's symptoms, and how to combat the effects of SAD. More information about this podcast can be found in the show notes on our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/cspaws/

Ep. 13 Nutrition And Mental Health

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 52:15


In episode 13, join Matthew Burnett and Alexandria Bontrager as they speak with registered dietician and Kansas State University professor, Dr. Linda Yarrow, RDN as they discuss probiotics and microbiome, how stigma can impact lives on a large scale, and nutrition advice for college students. If you enjoyed this episode, please review us on iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pawscast/id1454312057). You can find our shownotes on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/cspaws/

Ep. 12: Finances and Mental Health | Powercat Financial

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 45:45


In episode twelve, Alexandria Bontrager and Matthew Burnett have the pleasure of interviewing the director of Powercat Financial at Kansas State University, Jodi Kaus. Jodi provides information about what Powercat Financial does as well as some helpful tips on how to manage your money in college!

Ep. 11: Sleep and Mental Health with K-State Prof. Erika Lindshield

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 52:43


Hello, PAWS Nation! In Episode 11, Matthew and Alexandria continue their discussion on sleep on mental health by interviewing Erika Lindshield, a professor in the Food, Dietetics, Nutrition, and Health department in the K-State College of Human Ecology. Erika is the professor for FNDH 352 (Personal Wellness), and one of the class's modules discusses sleep in depth as it relates to health/ wellbeing. Join us as we discuss the importance of FNDH 352, define sleep hygiene, understand the impact of different life stages on sleep hygiene, dissect the different sleep cycles and provide various general take away tips for listeners. For those interested in FNDH 352, you may contact Prof. Lindshield at elbono@ksu.edu Show notes can be found on our Facebook Page and in our NEW google folder: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cspaws/ Google Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lMn0y5_WY7-zjfCAAjRVfpWz9Bu9_PUz?fbclid=IwAR0iRUblrRa1rzQy3RLC_xcomgZF7oZOzDRdVlAf2T2oxrQeiM2Apw_Qaqo

Ep. 10: Sleep and Mental Health

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 45:21


Hello, PAWS Nation! In Episode 10, Matthew and Alexandria discuss the impact of sleep on mental health as it relates to college students. Join us as we discuss the academic/ personal impact of sleep deprivation, tips for napping, the dangers of drowsy driving, the effect of alcohol on sleep. In addition, Matthew and Alex discuss the differences in their sleep hygienes and offer various strategies to get better sleep. Show notes can be found on our Facebook Page and in our NEW google folder: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cspaws/ Google Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lMn0y5_WY7-zjfCAAjRVfpWz9Bu9_PUz?fbclid=IwAR0iRUblrRa1rzQy3RLC_xcomgZF7oZOzDRdVlAf2T2oxrQeiM2Apw_Qaqo

Ep. 9: Word of the Year and the P.A.W.S. Class

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 41:03


In Episode 9, Matthew and Alexandria discuss their words for the year of 2019 as well as information about the P.A.W.S. student organization and peer education certification course. Show notes can be found on our Facebook Page and in our NEW google folder: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cspaws/ Google Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lMn0y5_WY7-zjfCAAjRVfpWz9Bu9_PUz?fbclid=IwAR0iRUblrRa1rzQy3RLC_xcomgZF7oZOzDRdVlAf2T2oxrQeiM2Apw_Qaqo

Ep. 8: Emotional Regulation - Joy vs. Happiness

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 60:58


In this episode, Matthew Burnett and Alexandria Bontrager continue their "Emotional Intelligence Series" by discussing the difference between joy and happiness and how to distinguish them. Through this podcast, listeners will be able to define joy/happiness, understand their relationship, identify common barriers in experiencing joy, and offer practices to help foster a more conducive environment for joy/happiness. *This was recorded November 20 2018, which explains the references to winter and finals week in the episode* Find the show notes to this episode and other resources on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/cspaws/

Ep. 7: Emotional Regulation - Understanding Fear

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 51:07


In this episode, Matthew Burnett and Alexandria Bontrager continue their "Emotional Intelligence Series" by discussing fear. Through this podcast, listeners will be able to define fear, understand the consequences of chronic stress related to fear, distinguish rational vs. irrational fear, identify common causes, and implement strategies to confront/ accept/ overcome fear. Find the show notes to this episode and other resources on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cspaws/

Ep. 6: Emotion Regulation - Understanding Anger

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 53:51


In this episode, Matthew Burnett and Alexandria Bontrager introduce "Emotional Intelligence Series" by first discussing anger. In this podcast, listeners learn about gender disparities surrounding anger, the definition of a healthy catharsis, distinguish anger management styles. and introduce anger management techniques. Find the show notes to this episode and other resources on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cspaws/

Ep 5: Goal Setting and Behavior Change Model

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 41:15


In this episode, Matthew Burnett and Alexandria Bontrager discuss the transtheoretical model of behavior change and how to effectively set goals (SMART goals). Find the show notes to this episode and other resources on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cspaws/

Ep. 4: K-State Academic Achievement Center with RJ Youngblood

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 16:31


In this episode, Alex Bontrager interviews RJ Youngblood from the K-State Academic Achievement Center and learns about the kind of shampoo RJ uses and the resources available to K-State Students at the AAC.

Ep. 3: The 100 Hour Workweek: the importance of taking breaks for productivity

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 49:58


This week, Matt Burnett and Alex Bontrager discuss the importance of proverbially sharpening your ax and the benefits of taking breaks from your busy life. Show notes and other resources can be found on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cspaws/?ref=br_rs

Ep. 2: Suicide Prevention Techniques

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 39:59


Join Matt Burnett and Alex Bontrager as they discuss warning signs, risk factors, and suicide prevention techniques. You can find our show notes on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cspaws/?ref=br_rs

Ep 1: Carl's Cause

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 37:00


Trigger Warnings: Suicide For the very first episode of PAWSCast, we were very fortunate to get to speak with Carl Specht's family to talk about his life and the mission of Carl's Cause.

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