University Counseling Podcast

In this episode, a counselor discusses some techniques you can try to help reduce test anxiety.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/some-skies

A counselor walks you through a brief mindfulness exercise to set time aside to grieve.SerenityMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/serenityLicense code: MW2NCMYEDARAEVVL

This brief episode provides a couple of tips to help you navigate mid-semester burnout. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-skyLicense code: PU2WU8IRLM6ETEHG

A counselor walks you through a brief and lesser-known grounding technique called 'Orienting to Safety' practice. It is inspired by somatic approaches to trauma therapy. This combines mindful observation with physical engagement in your environmentSerenityMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/serenityLicense code: MW2NCMYEDARAEVVL

A counselor guides you through a meditation for sitting with your feeling. This meditation is a follow up to the "Meditation to Feel Feelings". It is recommended to complete that meditation first before completing this episode's meditation.SerenityMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/serenityLicense code: MW2NCMYEDARAEVVL

A counselor walks you through a brief meditation to help you feel your feelings or to help you identify what feelings you may be experiencing.SerenityMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/serenityLicense code: MW2NCMYEDARAEVVL

A counselor walks you through a brief meditation for easing test anxiety. Serenity Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/serenity License code: MW2NCMYEDARAEVVL

A counseling intern guides the listener through a mindfulness exercise focused on body neutrality and body image. Psychoeducation about body neutrality is provided. Serenity Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/serenity License code: MW2NCMYEDARAEVVL

Thanking your mind can be a way to help defuse a persistent thought. Listen to this episode to learn this quick technique to see if it could work for you. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: 35L24RWLKB2BXMWJ

Today's episode discusses finding purpose. Whether you're struggling to pick a major, feeling lost about your career path, or just trying to figure out what your goals should be, this episode is for you. Dream Land Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/dream-land License code: HDW1URFWOG77AMOF

A counselor normalizes and talks about navigating homesickness while at college. Whether it is your first time away from home or your last year in college, this episode is for everyone. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky License code: 0RAYPTKHLYXRCDJH

Take a moment to ground yourself, acknowledge anxious thoughts, and provide yourself self-compassion during this guided mindful meditation. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abstract-aprils/hybrid-guile License code: EN1AAVJOCWH0SCTI

In this podcast, a counselor at UCS informs parents about the importance of counseling, confidentiality, and how to support their college student. Clear Sky Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky License code: 9KZS8N0PP08L7EFI

Nate Covington, MS, LPC-Candidate discusses a new counseling group geared toward students of color, that is being offered at University Counseling Services. The relevancy of the group, group discussion topics, and instructions on how to go about registering are all introduced in this brief introduction to the Melanin and Mental Health Counseling Group. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/cold-brew License code: 5L8NBCELG4N3K9DB

This guided mindfulness practice helps the listener take a break by appreciating the present moment. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/mental-cleanse License code: WYCT97O6USK74LJF

Take a moment to relax, notice your breath, and be in-the-moment during this guided breath awareness mindfulness exercise. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ambient-boy/teardrops License code: XCQZ3MYWEO29SKQI

In this podcast, a counselor providers a brief overview of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/arend/new-beginnings License code: FZCYFK4K3PZWOIFV

Learn from a counselor how to ground with your sense of touch. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/zimpzon/calm License code: IIB6Z8583414CBXM

Learn how to ground yourself with sound. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/laniakea License code: EIHX8D3DMPHZTJWH

A counselor leads a guided meditation that helps the listener focus on their breath and reflect on positive affirmations. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sanchii/equilibrium License code: HCSAH7HO6P75LHV8

Listen and learn from Kara Niccum M.S, LMFT, LADC who is an EMDR certified therapist and trainer. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/justin-lee/gently-does-it License code: AA855NQUENFTAJOQ

Listen to a guided mindful body meditation to increase body awareness. Serenity Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/serenity License code: MW2NCMYEDARAEVVL

Learn to observe thoughts using guided imagery. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/return License code: JY95DI8CIJCGIWS6

A mental health counselor discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), what it is, and ways to treat it. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/justin-lee/gently-does-it License code: AA855NQUENFTAJOQ

Learn from a counselor how to engage in a grounding exercise with any type of sound. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/laniakea License code: EIHX8D3DMPHZTJWH

A counselor walks you through a 3-part breathing exercise. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/serenity License code: MW2NCMYEDARAEVVL

A counselor briefly discusses 16 different types of grief. Clear Sky https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky License code: 9KZS8N0PP08L7EFI

Take a moment to reflect positively on yourself. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sanchii/equilibrium License code: LKF9XOZLDWQYHMJ3

In this podcast, a counselor briefly discusses different phobias and the difference between a phobia and fears. Return - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/return License code: JY95DI8CIJCGIWS6

A UCS Clinical Counselor interviews the UCS Referral Coordinator about the different aspects of group. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/justin-lee/gently-does-it License code: AA855NQUENFTAJOQ

Listen and follow this guided breathing exercise to help release tension. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ambient-boy/blurry-dreams License code: QSHJZ4DFREO6K1EA

A counselor teaches a quick breathing/grounding technique. The technique is tracing your hands as you breath in and out to help anchor yourself if you are feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, or just need some grounding.  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sanchii/aurora License code: MVF21PM7YWBDECVX

Learn a quick breathing technique that can help reduce stress. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sonder-house/let-go-josh-jacobson License code: U5FKARKAS05YPOFP

A counselor briefly discusses strategies for managing stress in 4 strategies: physical, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional.  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/dream-land License code: HDW1URFWOG77AMOF

This podcast gives a brief assessment from the book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents to determine if this book is for you.  Return - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/lane-king/return License code: JY95DI8CIJCGIWS6

In this episode, learn how to practice diaphragmatic breathing. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sonder-house/let-go-josh-jacobson License code: U5FKARKAS05YPOFP

The ducks is a story that Eckhart Tolle uses to help us to learn to let go of the stories we tell ourselves. Library - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/library License code: P1FKBLFZKESZTTYV

In this episode, some of the myths regarding depression are discussed by a counselor. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/the-long-ride-home License code: 58DTV14CPJNHCFO8

In this podcast you will find a list of all the counseling resources available to OSU students. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/yeti-music/peaceful-morning License code: 4G53JXG7E4OI5BXL

UCS Grief Outreach Intern, Meg Baker, discusses the 6 Needs of the Mourner from the book "Understanding Your Grief" by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.

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: WYCT97O6USK74LJF

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