UWO Counseling Center
By Leah F
UWO Counseling Center is here to provide wellness tips and tools to practice so we all can continue to Flourish in life.
UWO Counseling CenterApr 23, 2020
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Sitting by the Waterfall Mindfulness Practice
Join us for a mindfulness practice from The Little Pocket Book of Mindfulness buy Ana Black
Oct 29, 202103:21
Relaxation Paint Meditation
Join us for a mindfulness practice using visualization to help manage stress.
Sep 14, 202108:41
Create a Garden
Create a garden in your mind's eye to give yourself inner peace.
May 12, 202109:41
Staying connected virtually
Ways to stay in touch with loved ones.
May 07, 202102:42
Mental Fatigue
What is mental fatigue and how to help yourself break it.
May 05, 202107:12
Study tips with Leslie
With finals approaching, knowing how to take a study break is essential. Listen in on why and how to take study breaks during the time of finals.
May 03, 202105:52
Flower Gazing Meditaiton
Flower gazing is a way to help ground yourself and connect with the present.
Apr 16, 202108:02
Awe Moment. What is it? & How to practice?
Listen to what an Awe moment is and how to bring this task into your daily life.
Apr 09, 202111:04
Take a rest on the beach for awhile
Take a stroll through your mind's eye to a tropical beach.
Apr 01, 202108:52
Self-Compassion Break
During mid-terms remember to take a break for yourself to reset.
Mar 16, 202106:43
Self-Compassion with Emily & Tyler
Explore Self-Compassion with Emily & Tyler!
Mar 09, 202110:37
Mindfulness 101 with Kris
Listen to how the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh implements mindfulness to the counseling center. Learn about the affects of stress on the body. Learn the benefits of mindfulness on the body.
Mar 01, 202113:31
Just Like Me Meditation
Become aware of the people around you and find similarities between yourself and others.
Feb 10, 202104:51
Calming winter walk
Take a relaxing walk through your mind with this visualization meditation.
Feb 03, 202107:49
Calming Color Meditation
Explore the world of colors throughout this meditation.
Dec 16, 202007:52
Love & Kindness
Practice love & kindness mediation to help you refocus.
Dec 09, 202017:39
RAIN meditation practice with Leah
RAIN is an acronym used to create awareness of our thoughts, emotions, and experiences - and how to practice curiosity and kindness to be present.
Dec 09, 202010:12
You Already Are, a meditation with writing reflection
Have paper and pen in hand as you listen to a reading of You Already Are,by M.H. Clark. You’re invited to write the words and thoughts that capture your attention, are meaningful, or are ideas you want to hold on to.
Dec 01, 202006:49
You’re Here for a Reason with Tyler
Listen as Tyler Volkert, staff counselor, reads “You’re Here for a Reason” by Nancy Tillman for a message we can all use as a reminder.
Nov 24, 202003:27
Hygge with Kim & Alyssa
Learn more about the Danish concept of hygge and how this concept applies now more than ever during the colder months.
Nov 20, 202015:54
Forgiveness Meditation
Trigger warning talks about a time when someone hurt you. Please feel free to stop the recording if need and go to a different mindfulness practice on this page.
Nov 18, 202007:30
Mindfulness of the Senses
Explore all of your senses through this mindfulness meditation.
Nov 11, 202008:20
Gratitude Practice
Listen to the Gratitude practice to assist in changing the one's thought process.
Nov 11, 202007:26
Mindfulness Breathing
Mindfulness breathing is a tool that can be used throughout your day.
Nov 04, 202005:02
It’s OK to struggle
A conversation with Sandy, exploring how to find the meaning in the struggle.
Apr 30, 202026:52
5-minute Guided Meditation
This quick and simple guided meditation can be utilized any time of the day to get in tune with your breathing and your body. If you have a specific topic or idea that you would like us to make a guided meditation or podcast about - please comment on this podcast or email: calm@uwosh.edu - we would love to hear your feedback!
Apr 23, 202004:24
5-Minute Body Scan
This guided meditation is intended to bring total relaxation to your entire body. This meditation is recommended to be done either sitting or laying down. Whenever you feel that you need to decompress from the day, this meditation will assist with stressors by focusing on the body.
Apr 23, 202005:42
Gratitude Meditation
This brief meditation is for anyone who is looking to check-in and focus on something that went well today for you. When you practice gratitude, it can retrain the mind to think more positively and focus on the “good”, rather than the “bad”.
Apr 23, 202004:32
3-minute Check In Meditation
This guided meditation is for those who just have a few minutes that want to check in quickly with the body and breath. If you are interested in a longer meditation, check out our other podcasts! And if you have any suggestions or topics you would like covered, please email calm@uwosh.edu and we can do our best to meet your needs.
Apr 23, 202003:34
Daily Mindfulness Exercise: Unhooking From Thoughts
This guided meditation is for listeners to understand the process of thought and to know that it is okay to have thoughts during meditation/mindfulness practice. If you have a specific topic or idea that you would like us to make a guided meditation or podcast about - please comment on this podcast or email: calm@uwosh.edu - we would love to hear your feedback!
Apr 14, 202012:54
Daily Mindfulness Exercise: Attitude of Gratitude
This mindfulness exercise is intended to awaken the body and mind to happy and pleasant times. If you have a specific topic or idea that you would like us to make a guided meditation or podcast about - please comment on this podcast or email: calm@uwosh.edu - we would love to hear your feedback!
Apr 09, 202008:47
Guided Sleep Meditation
This meditation is intended to assist with those who looking to wind down a bit before going to sleep. This may be helpful to those who are struggling to fall asleep due to anxiety, stress, or worry. If you have a specific topic or idea that you would like us to make a guided meditation or podcast about - please comment on this podcast or email: calm@uwosh.edu - we would love to hear your feedback!
Apr 08, 202014:20
Guided Meditation: Relaxation and Body Scan
This 20 minute guided meditation is intended to help you relax and take a moment from your day to bring awareness to your body and being. If you have a specific topic or idea that you would like us to make a guided meditation or podcast about - please comment on this podcast or email: calm@uwosh.edu - we would love to hear your feedback!
Apr 03, 202018:43
Daily Mindfulness Exercise: Resting the Mind
This guided mindfulness experience is intended to assist with relaxing the mind and body when moments of agitation or irritability arise. If you have a specific topic or idea that you would like us to make a guided meditation or podcast about - please comment on this podcast or email: calm@uwosh.edu - we would love to hear your feedback!
Mar 31, 202008:43
Daily Mindfulness Exercise: Having a Bad Day?
This guided mindfulness exercise is intended to bring awareness to a specific difficulty that you are experiencing or have experienced. This meditation will allow you to be one with this difficulty and find the good from the day as well. If you have a specific topic or idea that you would like us to make a guided meditation or podcast about - please comment on this podcast or email: calm@uwosh.edu - we would love to hear your feedback!
Mar 31, 202011:01
Meditation on Gratitude and Joy
Leah offers a meditation on gratitude and joy as written by Jack Kornfield
Mar 30, 202007:54
Loving Kindness Meditation
Leah offers a loving kindness meditation.
Mar 30, 202007:31
Coping with the “new normal”
A conversation with Kris and Kim exploring ways students can adjust to this new normal.
Mar 27, 202011:04
What is Self-Care?
This podcast discusses different forms of self-care and how we can practice taking care of ourselves in our everyday life.
Mar 26, 202007:51
Daily Mindfulness Exercise: Self-Acceptance and Forgiveness
Mindfulness practice allows for the mind and body to be at ease. This guided meditation is about practicing acceptance and forgiveness. If you have a specific topic or idea that you would like us to make a guided meditation or podcast about - please comment on this podcast or email: calm@uwosh.edu - we would love to hear your feedback!
Mar 26, 202009:43
Daily Mindfulness Exercise: Points of Contact
This is a brief guided mindfulness experience that you can follow along with no matter what you are doing right now. Mindfulness helps ease the body and mind by creating a pathway to the present moment. Tune in! If you have a specific topic or idea that you would like us to make a guided meditation or podcast about - please comment on this podcast or email: calm@uwosh.edu - we would love to hear your feedback!
Mar 25, 202007:26
Sitting like a mountain is a meditation from The Little Pocket Book of Mindfulness by Anna Black.
Sitting like a mountain reminds us that we carry our strength with us. We are resilient and able to make it through our struggles.
Mar 24, 202004:06
Reading of Kitty O'Meara's Poem on COVID-19
Tune in to hear a reading of Kitty O'Meara's poem on the topic of COVID-19. Kitty O'Meara is a retired Irish American teacher from the Madison, WI area.
Mar 24, 202001:57
Daily Mindfulness Exercise: Following the Breath
Mindfulness allows the body and mind to calm down a bit by focusing on one thing at a time; the practice of being present. We invite you to kindly follow along with the guided mindfulness exercise and allow yourself to take a few minutes to experience the benefits of following the breath.
Mar 24, 202007:39
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: an afternoon chat with Kim
Kim shares from the book entitled Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff and explores the impact our thoughts can have on our emotions.
Mar 23, 202013:51
Grateful to be Alone: a morning chat with Sandy
Our Counseling Center director, Sandy, joins the podcast to share an article from a favorite magazine, Breathe.
Mar 23, 202021:46
The Gifts of Imperfection: Courage, Compassion, and Connection
In this chapter, Brene Brown explores how courage, compassion, and connection are truly the gifts of imperfection.
Mar 19, 202033:07
The Gifts of Imperfection: Introduction - Wholehearted Living
The Counseling Center knows that reading can bring comfort to many of us - but being read to - now that's real comfort! Join in to listen to the words of Brene Brown as she explores how to Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are.
Mar 18, 202013:03
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