How to Deal

How to Deal

By The University of Memphis SHCSHealth & FitnessMental Health
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How to Deal episodes

  • What Does My Hair Have To Do With It?! Pt.2

    What does my hair have to do with it? Intern Group outreach

    event:

    As a Black woman, have you ever felt that your hair is a big

    topic of conversation? Or did you think that you had to “look a certain way” to
    be seen as professional or acceptable? If so, please join the U of M Counseling
    Center Interns for our live podcast on Black Women’s hair and professionalism.
    We will be discussing:

    • Experiences of macro- and microaggressions in professional

    spaces regarding Black hair.

    • The pressure to conform to conventional beauty standards.

    • Ideals and expectations of our hair.

    • How we have established ourselves as professional Black

    women.

    In addition, we will also be taking questions from the

    audience as a part of the discussion!

    Do’s and Don’ts/ oops vs. ouch/ education/ conduct

    42 min
  • What Does My Hair Have To Do With It?!

    As a Black woman have you ever felt that your hair is a big topic of conversation? Or felt that you had to “look a certain way” to be seen as professional or acceptable? If so, please listen to the U of M Counseling Center's 2022-2023 Pre-Doctoral Psychology Interns as they facilitate a discussion on Black Women’s hair including:

    • Experiencing macro- and microaggressions in professional spaces regarding Black hair.
    • Pressure to conform to conventional beauty standards.
    • Ideals and expectations of our hair.
    • Establishing oneself as a professional Black woman.
      • 1 hr 22 min
    • Understanding Student Finances

      Student Finances is a big topic to understand and so important for student financial wellness. Check out this with episode with Jessica Howell from Financial Aid to learn more about student finances and resources that can help! 

      https://www.memphis.edu/financialaid/

      https://studentaid.gov/

      23 min
    • Mental Health and Wellness Q and A with U of M SGA

      Join us for a Q and A with SGA's president and Vice President of 2021 at the U of M talk about Mental Health and Wellness. 

      Resources mentioned in podcast: 

      https://advice.theshineapp.com/articles/the-7-types-of-rest-you-need-to-actually-feel-recharged/

      https://thelovelandfoundation.org/loveland-therapy-fund/

      https://www.calm.com/

      35 min
    • Pace yo Self

      Yes you can be safe AND have fun! Check out these strategies to keep in mind if you plan on having a couple of drinks while out with friends. We emphasize this information is for our folks who are 21 and older. If you are not 21, we encourage you to not drink just yet! You can learn the information, and apply it when ready. 

      For more information on substance use visit https://www.memphis.edu/counseling/wellness-and-resources/alcohol-echug.php. 

      11 min
    • Riding the Wave
      In this episode, we discuss the idea of "riding the wave" as well as adapting to adversity. Riding the wave refers to accepting rather than resisting our emotional experiences. Pain + resistance = suffering. Also talked about is setting and keeping focus on goals and long-term self-care.
      19 min

    About How to Deal

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    A variety of topics from mental health professionals at the University of Memphis Counseling Center