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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.
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6 Ways to Stop Overthinking

University Counseling PodcastSep 26, 2022

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Breath Awareness

Breath Awareness

Take a moment to relax, notice your breath, and be in-the-moment during this guided breath awareness mindfulness exercise.


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Apr 22, 202403:14
A Brief Overview of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A Brief Overview of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

In this podcast, a counselor providers a brief overview of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

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Apr 08, 202403:45
Grounding with Touch

Grounding with Touch

Learn from a counselor how to ground with your sense of touch.


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Mar 25, 202401:08
Grounding with Sound

Grounding with Sound

Learn how to ground yourself with sound.


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Mar 04, 202408:04
Focusing on Breath and Affirmations

Focusing on Breath and Affirmations

A counselor leads a guided meditation that helps the listener focus on their breath and reflect on positive affirmations.


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Feb 19, 202403:10
An Interview with an EMDR Therapist

An Interview with an EMDR Therapist

Listen and learn from Kara Niccum M.S, LMFT, LADC who is an EMDR certified therapist and trainer.

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Feb 05, 202412:21
Mindfulness Body Meditation

Mindfulness Body Meditation

Listen to a guided mindful body meditation to increase body awareness.

Serenity

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Jan 22, 202408:32
Observing Thoughts on a Train

Observing Thoughts on a Train

Learn to observe thoughts using guided imagery.


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Dec 11, 202301:29
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Brief Overview

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Brief Overview

A mental health counselor discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), what it is, and ways to treat it.


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Nov 27, 202304:41
3-Part Breathing

3-Part Breathing

A counselor walks you through a 3-part breathing exercise.

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Nov 06, 202303:50
16 Different Types of Grief

16 Different Types of Grief

A counselor briefly discusses 16 different types of grief.


Clear Sky

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Oct 23, 202307:41
Positive Self-Reflection Mindfulness Exercise

Positive Self-Reflection Mindfulness Exercise

Take a moment to reflect positively on yourself.


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Oct 09, 202302:07
Phobias
Sep 25, 202305:41
Different Aspects of Group Therapy

Different Aspects of Group Therapy

A UCS Clinical Counselor interviews the UCS Referral Coordinator about the different aspects of group.

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Sep 11, 202305:47
Tension Release Breathing

Tension Release Breathing

Listen and follow this guided breathing exercise to help release tension.


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Aug 28, 202304:42
Take 5 Breathing Technique

Take 5 Breathing Technique

A counselor teaches a quick breathing/grounding technique. The technique is tracing your hands as you breath in and out to help anchor yourself if you are feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, or just need some grounding. 


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May 01, 202302:10
How To: Physiological Sigh

How To: Physiological Sigh

Learn a quick breathing technique that can help reduce stress.


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Apr 17, 202301:24
Strategies for Managing Stress

Strategies for Managing Stress

A counselor briefly discusses strategies for managing stress in 4 strategies: physical, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional. 


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Apr 03, 202303:26
Should I read the book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents?
Mar 20, 202302:17
Diaphragmatic Breathing

Diaphragmatic Breathing

In this episode, learn how to practice diaphragmatic breathing. 


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Mar 06, 202301:51
The Ducks by Eckhart Tolle
Feb 20, 202302:40
Some Myths about Depression

Some Myths about Depression

In this episode, some of the myths regarding depression are discussed by a counselor. 


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Feb 07, 202303:44
OSU Counseling Resources

OSU Counseling Resources

In this podcast you will find a list of all the counseling resources available to OSU students. 

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Jan 23, 202301:54
The 6 Needs of the Mourner

The 6 Needs of the Mourner

UCS Grief Outreach Intern, Meg Baker, discusses the 6 Needs of the Mourner from the book "Understanding Your Grief" by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.

Dec 05, 202203:40
5 Misconceptions about Grief

5 Misconceptions about Grief

University Counseling Grief and Loss Intern, Meg Baker, (M.S. Clinical Psychology) discusses 5 major misconceptions about grief. 

Nov 21, 202203:06
Wise Mind Explained

Wise Mind Explained

A counselor briefly explains wise mind, a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) concept where the emotional mind and rational/logical mind "meet". 


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Nov 07, 202202:08
How To Create Your Own Body Scan

How To Create Your Own Body Scan

A counselor talks about the basic structure of a body scan exercise so the listener can create their own. 


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Oct 24, 202202:20
Being More Comfortable with Emotions

Being More Comfortable with Emotions

In this episode, a counselor talks about ways to help become more comfortable with emotions by exploring question to ask yourself.


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Oct 10, 202202:05
6 Ways to Stop Overthinking

6 Ways to Stop Overthinking

A counselor teaches you 6 brief ways to stop overthinking. 

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Sep 26, 202205:58
Leaves on a Stream

Leaves on a Stream

A counselor guides the listener through a cognitive defusion exercise called 'Leaves on a Stream'. This technique is used to try to cope with distressing thoughts by acknowledging thoughts and feelings and then helping thoughts "move along a stream", in other words creating distance from the thought.

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Sep 12, 202204:56
Establishing a Mental Health Routine

Establishing a Mental Health Routine

A counselor talks about establishing a mental health routine and provides ideas on what to add to this practice. 


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Aug 22, 202204:37
Guided Self Check-In

Guided Self Check-In

A counselor guides the listener through a holistic (body, mind, and emotions) self check-in. 


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Aug 01, 202204:45
Setting an Intention - Guided Relaxation and Reflection

Setting an Intention - Guided Relaxation and Reflection

A counselor guides the listener through a guided exercise which includes relaxation and setting an intention to help improve mental health.


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Jul 11, 202204:57
Brief Differences Between Guilt and Shame

Brief Differences Between Guilt and Shame

A counselor discusses the differences between guilt and shame.

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Jun 21, 202203:25
Heart Breathing

Heart Breathing

A counselor guides the listener through a guided breathing exercise focusing on the heart and gratitude. 


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Jun 06, 202203:60
Beach Wave Breaths

Beach Wave Breaths

A counselor guides the listener through an imagery exercise with beach wave breaths.

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May 16, 202203:54
Peaceful Guided Mindfulness

Peaceful Guided Mindfulness

This guided mindfulness exercise helps you take a moment to focus on you and find some stillness and peace. 


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May 09, 202203:43
3 Minute Relaxation

3 Minute Relaxation

Feeling stressed? Take 3 minutes to focus on yourself through this guided breathing exercise. 


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May 02, 202203:08
Pomodoro Study Technique

Pomodoro Study Technique

Want to learn a technique to help provide your study sessions a little structure? In this episode, a counselor explains the Pomodoro Technique and how to use it for studying and completing assignments. 


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Apr 25, 202203:58
Check In With Yourself: How Are You Doing?

Check In With Yourself: How Are You Doing?

A counselor provides the listener a way to complete a daily self check-in and briefly discusses its benefits.


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Apr 18, 202201:60
How To Use an Emotions Wheel

How To Use an Emotions Wheel

In this episode, a counselor explains how to use an emotions wheel and the benefits of using one. 


Emotions wheel link: https://feelingswheel.com/


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Apr 11, 202202:07
Take a Moment and Breathe

Take a Moment and Breathe

A counselor guides the listener through a quick self-care breathing exercise focusing on the being in the present moment. 


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Apr 04, 202203:38
Image Manipulation

Image Manipulation

A counselor guides the listener through a brief guided imagery to help when unwanted images come to our mind. This guided imagery will help remove those unwanted images with practice. 

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Mar 21, 202201:37
Sphere of Light

Sphere of Light

A counselor guides the listener through the Sphere of Light meditation. This visualization helps with relaxation, to reconnect us to our body as well as steady our mind. 

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Mar 07, 202204:50
Goal Rehearsal

Goal Rehearsal

A counselor guides the listener through a brief guided imagery to better set and visualize goals. 

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Feb 28, 202202:19
8 Signs You Might Need to Take a Social Media Break

8 Signs You Might Need to Take a Social Media Break

A counselor discusses the 8 signs that you might need to take a social media break and the 8 benefits of taking that break.

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Feb 21, 202210:01
Mindfulness

Mindfulness

A counselor guides the listener through a brief mindfulness practice. A mindfulness practice can help reduce stress, enhance performance, gain insight and awareness through observing our own mind, and increase our attention to our-self and others.

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Feb 15, 202202:44
Wise Inner Advisor

Wise Inner Advisor

Before doing the Wise Inner Advisor Meditation you will want to have practiced the Relaxing Safe Place (found here on this podcast). The Wise Inner Advisor can come in many different forms. This is a practice taught by a counselor for if you are struggling with a question or an issue your Wise Inner Advisor can help guide you.  

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Feb 07, 202202:22
Relaxing Safe Place

Relaxing Safe Place

 A counselor guides the listener through a brief guided meditation to build a relaxing safe place.

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Jan 31, 202201:49
Stress

Stress

In this episode, a counselor briefly discusses stress. You will learn the side effects of stress and ways to manage it.

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Jan 24, 202201:56