Episodes
In this podcast you will find a list of all the counseling resources available to OSU students.  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/yeti-music/peaceful-morning License code: 4G53JXG7E4OI5BXL
Published 01/23/23
UCS Grief Outreach Intern, Meg Baker, discusses the 6 Needs of the Mourner from the book "Understanding Your Grief" by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
Published 12/05/22
University Counseling Grief and Loss Intern, Meg Baker, (M.S. Clinical Psychology) discusses 5 major misconceptions about grief. 
Published 11/21/22
A counselor briefly explains wise mind, a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) concept where the emotional mind and rational/logical mind "meet".  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/the-long-ride-home License code: 58DTV14CPJNHCFO8
Published 11/07/22
A counselor talks about the basic structure of a body scan exercise so the listener can create their own.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/boat-on-the-ocean License code: AK1JSBLWXA3CQ6YB
Published 10/24/22
In this episode, a counselor talks about ways to help become more comfortable with emotions by exploring question to ask yourself. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/homeward-bound License code: ZCJGNPB6ETQIVEDX
Published 10/10/22
A counselor teaches you 6 brief ways to stop overthinking.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/clear-sky License code: 9KZS8N0PP08L7EFI
Published 09/26/22
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. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/mental-cleanse License code: WYCT97O6USK74LJF
Published 09/12/22
A counselor talks about establishing a mental health routine and provides ideas on what to add to this practice.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/lighthouse-town License code: ISWRIW2YWGWYVM9D
Published 08/22/22
A counselor guides the listener through a holistic (body, mind, and emotions) self check-in.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/blurry-dreams License code: CZHFP6O1YW6GNFXA
Published 08/01/22
A counselor guides the listener through a guided exercise which includes relaxation and setting an intention to help improve mental health. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/arend/new-beginnings License code: I1F6OMKEYYJWXCKW
Published 07/11/22
A counselor discusses the differences between guilt and shame. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/dream-land    License code: HDW1URFWOG77AMOF
Published 06/21/22
A counselor guides the listener through a guided breathing exercise focusing on the heart and gratitude.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/shroud License code: KUF64Q0XUFJGSR18
Published 06/06/22
A counselor guides the listener through an imagery exercise with beach wave breaths. Audio from Mixkit: small waves harbor rocks
Published 05/16/22
This guided mindfulness exercise helps you take a moment to focus on you and find some stillness and peace.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/twilight License code: ACDOQN2BTJ7SVPH1
Published 05/09/22
Feeling stressed? Take 3 minutes to focus on yourself through this guided breathing exercise.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/zimpzon/calm License code: IIB6Z8583414CBXM
Published 05/02/22
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.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): http://uppbeat.io/t/zayner/babel License code: RSGDQJXFNBBLRTSU
Published 04/25/22
A counselor provides the listener a way to complete a daily self check-in and briefly discusses its benefits. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): http://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/hearts-of-fire License code: EC2LXNZKBJLHHLQA
Published 04/18/22
In this episode, a counselor explains how to use an emotions wheel and the benefits of using one.  Emotions wheel link: https://feelingswheel.com/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): http://uppbeat.io/t/roger-gabalda/a-little-peace License code: KDETRFLZAHNPQWCJ
Published 04/11/22
A counselor guides the listener through a quick self-care breathing exercise focusing on the being in the present moment.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/to-wither-away License code: W33XCARM5RY2BCHQ
Published 04/04/22
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.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/caleb-fincher/looking-forward License code: GQP2JXDWLMNCBO1D
Published 03/21/22
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.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/caleb-fincher/looking-forward License code: GQP2JXDWLMNCBO1D
Published 03/07/22
A counselor guides the listener through a brief guided imagery to better set and visualize goals.  Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/only-you License code: QSFVK5W3THAYOZGR
Published 02/28/22
A counselor discusses the 8 signs that you might need to take a social media break and the 8 benefits of taking that break. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/zayner/falling License code: GWJ0C15BLA0MNO4B
Published 02/21/22
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. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/only-you License code: QSFVK5W3THAYOZGR
Published 02/15/22