Supporting Your Mental Health

Below are some drop-in programs offered through the University Counseling Service:

 

The Body Image Workshop:

Tuesday, April 27, 4:30-5:30 pm

Zoom: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/99714958600

This week, the Body Image Workshop focuses on learning about the sociocultural factors that impact our body image and becoming a critical media consumer.

The Guest House

Tuesday, April 27, 4:00-4:50pm

Zoom: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/91906401458

The Guest House focuses on cultivated a more compassionate stance towards ourselves, others, and the world around us. This week, learn about what it means to be gentle and understanding with ourselves, why we are self-critical and practice ways of being kind to ourselves.

 

Soothe Your Anxiety

Wednesday, April 28, 5:00-5:30pm

Zoom: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/95959208919; Meeting ID: 959 5920 8919

Soothe Your Anxiety is for students looking to better understand anxiety and develop some quick tools to cope with the symptoms they may experience. This week, learn about identifying automatic thoughts and using mindfulness as a tool to manage them.

 

Mindfulness Matters

Thursday, April 29, 1:30-2:00pm

Zoom: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/129398591

Join for a half hour, guided mindfulness exercise. The practice of mindfulness can lead to an increase sense of balance, stress management, and overall well-being in your life.

 

Questions about what might be a good fit for you, or in need of mental health services? Reach out to Tippie’s embedded therapist at kristin-wurster@uiowa.edu or call the University Counseling Service at 319.335.7294.

 

Kristin Wurster

Wurster, Kristin G - Embedded Staff Therapist