February 6, 2023
Support is Available
We recognize that the video release of Tyre Nichols’ fatal encounter with five Memphis police officers may elicit a range of feelings for our students, and in particular, for our Black students. Whether you choose to view the video is up to you, and we want you to consider the impact of your choice. We…
January 24, 2023
Managing Your Distress After Tragic Events
The country has faced many shootings recently, including one in Monterey Park this past weekend. It is typical for people to experience a variety of emotions following such traumatic events. Some people will feel particularly impacted, especially when they hit close to home. Feelings can include shock, sorrow, numbness, fear, anger, disillusionment, grief, and others….
March 11, 2021
You Matter
Posted by Yuxin Sun, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, UWCC It’s been almost a year since the pandemic started in the United States, and it has been a rough year for many of us. The Asian community not only has to face the pandemic, but also the rise of violence and hate against the community. Going through…
March 3, 2021
Anniversary Reminder: You are an Essential Element in Our UW Tapestry
Posted by Scott Shiebler, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, UWCC Yes, it’s true, you are vital to the UW community. Your value is not in what you achieve, not in what you produce, and not in which specific results you bring about. Even during moments of intense self-doubt, the truth remains that your membership and participation in…
March 1, 2021
Using Acceptance to Reduce Distress
Posted by Caitlin Stanaway, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, UWCC Stress, distress, and strong emotions are all common and normal responses to the present circumstances. Symptoms of stress and distress can have a physical, mental, emotional, relational impact. When there are overlapping impacts on these domains, it is easy to be overwhelmed. Grief can also manifest…
February 22, 2021
The Body Whisperer: Becoming a Better Listener to Your Body
Posted by Mandy Lu, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, UWCC The Pandemic has no doubt impacted eating patterns, body shapes/sizes, and exercise routines in one way or another just like how it has upended routines in other areas of our lives. The connection between food and how our bodies feel, look, and move are some of the…
February 12, 2021
A Lunar New Year in the Pandemic
Posted by Hsuan Hsuan Dai, M.A., Licensed Mental Health Therapist, UWCC Dearest students, 新年快樂! Happy Chinese New Year, the Spring Festival, Tet, and Seollal! Just as we kicked off the new cycle of the lunar calendar with the Metal Rat last year, we invite the Metal Ox into 2021. Coronavirus has done a number on…
January 5, 2021
This is Your Brain on Zoom
Posted by Iris Song, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist, UWCC Fall 2020… Well, that was something… Whether you were a new student in fall or continuing your education from the previous year, it seems that many of us were taken by surprise by how our minds and bodies reacted to the changes that have been happening in…
November 25, 2020
Creative Hopelessness
Posted by Anne Swenson, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, UWCC Congrats to everyone for having made it thus far into this unprecedented Autumn quarter! I think many of us entered this quarter feeling a bit prepared by our experiences last Spring, but then were surprised by the many unexpected ways this quarter has been challenging. I hope…
November 2, 2020
Elections & Boundaries
Posted by Andrew Pereira, M.S., Ph.D. Candidate, Psychology Intern, UWCC I want to begin by sharing about my family: I come from a large family that has many value conflicts that often cause contention. Talking with any opinionated member of my family on the telephone is a struggle in emotion regulation and boundary setting….