University Counseling Podcast

University Counseling Podcast

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University Counseling Podcast episodes

  • Ratio Breathing

    A counselor walks you through ratio breathing. This deep breathing technique may help with a person's anxiety and stress levels. Music by Leaving Things Behind Richard Smithson @  Leaving Things Behind by Richard Smithson • Free Music For Creators • Uppbeat

    11 min
  • Pros and Cons of Body Positivity

    Jessica Santiago, M.Ed., and Melissa Ward, M.S., explore the pros and cons of body positivity. They discuss how body positivity can be a useful framework for improving body image, while also having important limitations. The concepts of fat positivity, radical body positivity, and body neutrality are explored as an adjunctive to body positivity. 

    16 min
  • Self-Compassion Break

    In this episode, a counselor encourages the listener to take a break and reflect on providing self-compassion. 


    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/only-you

    License code: W8ZH76SMJMXVMWQS

    6 min
  • Reaching Out When Far From Home: One Student's Story

    This episode includes an interview with an international graduate student from South Asia, who we'll call "Sam." He will share what his experience was like reaching out to a therapist, and how this was impacted by his culture. A gentle reminder that this is just one person's experience, and will not apply to everyone. 

    14 min
  • Body Relaxation Mindful Moment

    A counselor guides the listener through a brief guided mindful body relaxation breathing exercise. 


    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/sanchii/aurora

    License code: S4PGOARUCMYJVPF4

    5 min
  • Journaling: Benefits and Ideas

    In this episode, a counselor talks about how journaling can helpful and the variety of ways a person can journal. 


    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/zayner/babel

    License code: IVAWJGIF3ITFQVCU

    4 min
  • Neck and Shoulder Mindful Breathing

    A counselor guides the listener in a breathing exercise that focuses on mindful breath and relaxing the neck and shoulders.


    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/caleb-fincher/reach

    License code: PA59WGZUG2A2ILRP

    6 min
  • Time Management Help

    In this episode, a counselor provides some strategies to help increase time management skills.  


    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/every-heartbeat

    License code: PBT7VN3UOH0VAHMB

    5 min
  • The ABC of CBT

    You can learn the ABC of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). You can use the ABC model to help you challenge irrational thoughts as well as learn cognitive distortions. This allows you to restructure these beliefs and adapt a healthier response.

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    10 min

About University Counseling Podcast

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The University Counseling Podcast features clinical counselors and counseling interns covering a variety of topics and issues related to maintaining your mental health.