CW: There is a brief discussion about gender affirming surgeries. If you would like to skip it, go to 25:45. 

This week Grace and Whitney are joined by Quinn Westlynd to discuss resources for students seeking out gender affirming care. We talk about what SHAC offers for students and the different kinds of gender affirming care. 

View the transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bPnacmyo1E0nfsxXtQvfQgzCIhKurvqoZjhcjhVOptw/edit?usp=sharing

Additionally, here are some resources put together by Quinn!

PSU's Queer Resource Center (QRC)

- Resource for Queer & Trans Students of Color

- Chosen/Preferred Name Change, Legal Name Change, & Gender Marker change support resources 

Medical Resources:

OHSU Transgender Health Program

- OHSU's Transgender Health Program offers a wide range of medical/surgical services as well as lists of providers Trans Health services in the area.

Outside In - Transgender & Gender Diverse Services

- A low cost community clinic that offers Gender Affirming services & referral/connection with community. They're downtown clinic is really close to campus.

SHAC Transgender Health Resource Guide

- PDF going over Gender Affirming Care Options at SHAC

Mental/Emotional Health Services & Community Resources:

Trans Lifeline

- Support for trans/nonbinary/gender diverse folks run by trans/nonbinary/gender diverse folks. They provide crisis peer support, that will not contact emergency services unless you give explicit consent for them to do so. They also offer a variety of community supports and resources.

Brave Space Resiliency Project

- Offers surgery letter writing services, mental health counseling, and a lovely resource page to connect folks to a variety of services.

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For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling

Check out MySSP a new 24/7 confidential mental health & wellbeing support: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/my-ssp

Email: [email protected]

Instagram @psu_what (www.instagram.com/psu_what)

WHAT Website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what

Virtual Mind Spa: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa

This week Grace and Whitney talk about the benefits of positive affirmations and the realities of self talk.  We remind each other how important it is to be kind to ourselves and be mindful of our own self talk. We hope you use some of the tools we share in this episode and that you have a great weekend! See y'all next week.

View the transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Q4lBdwKrUyRGWej-9uZdUSImwkb7UeCbPttdfaLz04/edit?usp=sharing

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Resources:

Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our Google Form, shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram!

Google Form for questions: https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6

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For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling

Check out MySSP a new 24/7 confidential mental health & wellbeing support: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/my-ssp

Email: [email protected]

Instagram @psu_what (www.instagram.com/psu_what)

WHAT Website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what

Virtual Mind Spa: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa

This week Grace and Whitney discuss why apologizing is important, how to properly break down the "anatomy" of an apology, and how genuine apologies create stronger bonds with others. This episode is based on the Illuminate team's workshop created by Amy Collins. 

View the transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FhG9n4shjgeCut-MgkfhptEM99lWwAR_N20f46m5JUg/edit?usp=sharing

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Our CampusWell Blog: https://pdx.campuswell.com/

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psu_what/

Peer Recovery Support: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/peer-recovery-support

Make a MindSpa Appointment: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/mind-spa

Virtual Mind Spa: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa

Schedule A Workshop: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZc0L_AQDbjvJb8TalyGYwBzbZZH-yfjGwDOEphYX9U2mtsA/viewform

For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling

MySSP support, please call 1-866-743-7732 or download the app at google play and the app store 

Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our google form, feel free to shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram!

Google Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6

Email: [email protected] // Instagram: @psu_what (www.instagram.com/psu_what/)

WHAT Website:  https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what

This week Grace and Whitney are joined by Bella Catalano (she/they) and Quinn Westland (he/him), to celebrate our 100th EPISODE!!! Woohoo!! We share the history of the podcast as well as our favorite moments and lessons learned through out the years. We can't wait to make more episodes for y'all and keep growing the podcast for our PSU community. <3

View the transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1plXNgVyJWbSFQj3iY2p47mjZvER3BtgnWPskkH_vNDI/edit?usp=sharing

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Our CampusWell Blog: https://pdx.campuswell.com/

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psu_what/

Peer Recovery Support: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/peer-recovery-support

Make a MindSpa Appointment: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/mind-spa

Virtual Mind Spa: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa

Schedule A Workshop: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZc0L_AQDbjvJb8TalyGYwBzbZZH-yfjGwDOEphYX9U2mtsA/viewform

For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling

MySSP support, please call 1-866-743-7732 or download the app at google play and the app store 

Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our google form, feel free to shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram!

Google Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6

Email: [email protected] // Instagram: @psu_what (www.instagram.com/psu_what/)

WHAT Website:  https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what

This week Grace and Whitney are joined by Bella Catalano (she/they), our new Health Promotion Coordinator! Bella was one of the original podcast hosts and reflects on her time as a WHATster. They also plug all the important things happening in SHAC Health Promotion, links below!

Our CampusWell Blog: https://pdx.campuswell.com/

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psu_what/

Peer Recovery Support: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/peer-recovery-support

Make a MindSpa Appointment: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/mind-spa

Virtual Mind Spa: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa

Schedule A Workshop: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZc0L_AQDbjvJb8TalyGYwBzbZZH-yfjGwDOEphYX9U2mtsA/viewform

View the transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GC3MgW6qR8zN7qIFdXE682c1dX5kmbL1CF1hG4rXtDI/edit

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For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling

MySSP support, please call 1-866-743-7732 or download the app at google play and the app store 

Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our google form, feel free to shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram!

Google Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6

Email: [email protected] // Instagram: @psu_what (www.instagram.com/psu_what/)

WHAT Website:  https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what

This week Grace and Whitney talk about the "Clean Girl" aesthetic and how trends influence our ideas of wellness. Spoiler alert: you don't need a matching athleisure outfit to reach your fitness goals.

View the transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12X6WwoihK0-71O44XaW-SzNs_NPkMR4bZG8egwLy_Yg/edit?usp=sharing

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For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling

MySSP support, please call 1-866-743-7732 or download the app at google play and the app store 

Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our google form, feel free to shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram!

Google Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6

Email: [email protected] // Instagram: @psu_what (www.instagram.com/psu_what/)

WHAT Website:  https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what

Virtual Mind Spa: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa

This week Grace and Whitney continue their mini wellness series and discuss social media therapists. We talk about the benefits and downsides of these platforms and also talk about how to view them through a critical lens. 

Thank you Quinn for putting this list of resources together for us! Here are links to of all of Oregon's licensing boards for mental health experts:

 Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists 

Board of Licensed Social Workers

Board of Psychology

Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO)

View the transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y4GTalFQMiDeni5ULyA_bqOoburagPYQ01xCYYx7Pck/edit

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For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling

MySSP support, please call 1-866-743-7732 or download the app at google play and the app store 

Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our google form, feel free to shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram!

Google Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6

Email: [email protected] // Instagram: @psu_what (www.instagram.com/psu_what/)

WHAT Website:  https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what

Virtual Mind Spa: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa

This week Grace and Whitney promote the upcoming annual Sex & Chocolate event! We talk about logistics of the event and discuss our sex education growing up. We hope to see you all there!

Link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFZiAuRCHcqmngl5s-fgmeYDyMo98dp-E_jlENqPI5vI8rnQ/viewform

View the transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qVM1fv74zhZW7cHDXehwOo4Lx9Ws7yEu768TMqoFp64/edit 

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For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling

MySSP support, please call 1-866-743-7732 or download the app at google play and the app store 

Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our google form, feel free to shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram!

Google Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6

Email: [email protected] // Instagram: @psu_what (www.instagram.com/psu_what/)

WHAT Website:  https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what

Virtual Mind Spa: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa

This week Grace and Whitney discuss the psychology of nostalgia and how it impacts our frame of reference and our past. 

View the transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LCLEIUck5xPMmOrQURwzCa2tdYtcfvjP/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108417771638488691307&rtpof=true&sd=true

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For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling

MySSP support, please call 1-866-743-7732 or download the app at google play and the app store 

Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our google form, feel free to shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram!

Google Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6

Email: [email protected] // Instagram: @psu_what (www.instagram.com/psu_what/)

WHAT Website:  https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what

Virtual Mind Spa: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa

This week Grace and Whitney discuss routines and why it's important to find a healthy balance of flexibility and routine. This is the first episode in our new wellness culture mini series, where we will be exploring topics related to social media's influence on wellness and "self-care."

View the transcription here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XiW1IFPmFJ5HZVBQ1FPa3BlJJZSklfgY/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108417771638488691307&rtpof=true&sd=true

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For SHAC Counseling Services, please call 503-725-2800 or visit the website: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/counseling

MySSP support, please call 1-866-743-7732 or download the app at google play and the app store 

Have any questions or feedback? Fill out our google form, feel free to shoot us an email, or slide into our DMs on Instagram!

Google Form for Questions: https://forms.gle/obDVnDMGWPKUtJVm6

Email: [email protected] // Instagram: @psu_what (www.instagram.com/psu_what/)

WHAT Website:  https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/what

Virtual Mind Spa: https://www.pdx.edu/health-counseling/virtual-mind-spa