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CWC Talks
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CWC Talks is a podcast devoted to honest conversations about mental health and wellness in college and beyond. Episodes feature a variety of topics relevant to undergraduate and graduate students, from racism to managing panic attacks to developing resources for hard times.
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Olivia and Chelsea chat with registered dietitian Susannah Folsom about how food can impact your mood and improving your gut and brain health!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week’s episode, Chelsea and Olivia sit down with Dr. Rosa West to talk about relationships at work, how to set boundaries and have difficult conversations with colleagues.
Resources:
Career Connections Center www.career.ufl.eduSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Olivia talks with Debbie Hatfield and Michelle Alexander about childhood sexual abuse and how it can impact you as an adult and your future relationships.
To get in touch with Debbie Hatfield: Debbie Hatfield, Counselor, Gainesville, FL, 32605 | Psychology Today
Resources:
Victim Services And Rape Crisis Center (alachuacounty.us)
www.rainn.org
www.1in6.org
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Olivia and Chelsea speak to Darcie Burde and Leah Shelley at UF's Rec Sports about the difference between exercise and physical movement and how engaging in activity impacts your overall mental health.
For more info on programs that Rec Sports offers, visit www.recsports.ufl.edu
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Chelsea talks with UF grad students Jacqueline Aenlle, Jaime Harsell, Reba Liddy, and Murielle Gammons about some of the unique challenges of grad school - including balancing different roles, imposter syndrome, and creating community, while taking care of your mental health. They are also joined by Erin Rice, Assistant Director in the Office of Graduate Diversity Initiatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chelsea and Olivia speak to Katie Usrey, a CWC AWARE ambassador, about her experience as a first generation student, the challenges and the benefits and how she has navigated life at UF.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chelsea and Olivia talk to author Taylor Williams about public speaking in its many forms, how our socialization has been impacted by the pandemic and how we can continue to "show up" for ourselves and eachother.
To get in touch with Taylor, visit www.gutsandglorygnv.com
For more on this topic, read "Beyond the Words: How to Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking and Confidently Present Yourself to the World" by Taylor WilliamsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Counselors Olivia and John Pitkethly have a few laughs and discuss healthy ways to communicate in a relationship.
To get in touch with John Pitkethly, visit www.elisabethansel.com
It’s Not About the Nail: It's Not About The Nail - YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week’s episode, Chelsea and Olivia talk to Dr. Stephani Jahn and AWARE ambassador Sage Schaefer about roommate relationships, managing expectations and having difficult conversations.
Resources:
Peer Mediators with Housing and Residence Life: Peer Mediators | residents.housing.ufl.edu
Students Conduct & Conflict Resolution: SCCR | Dean of Students Office UF - Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution (ufl.edu)
UF Off Campus Life Home - offcampus.ufl.edu
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall Rosenberg
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In the second part of our ADHD series, Chelsea and Olivia again speak with Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Joanna Roberts, and Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Saloni Taneja about different options for managing ADHD.
Additude Magazine: www.additudemag.com
How to ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/c/HowtoADHDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In honor of ADHD Awareness Month, Chelsea and Olivia speak with Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Joanna Roberts, and Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Saloni Taneja about many of the ways ADHD can manifest. This is part one of a two-part series, so stay tuned for more in Part 2!
For more information about ADHD, check out ADDitude magazine: www.additudemag.com
How to ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/c/HowtoADHDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Chelsea talks with Roselind Brown from GatorWell about her favorite tips and advice for improving your sleep habits and time management. Learn more about GatorWell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CWC Talks kicks off our Fall 2021 season with a Relationships 101 series. We talk with local therapist Debbie Hatfield and CWC counselor Hailey Brown on the topic of emotional abuse and explore gaslighting, trust, and how emotional abuse can be just as traumatizing as any other kind of abuse. We answer a few listener questions and discuss how to recognize signs of emotional abuse and reach out for support.
Notes:
CWC Workshop: Building Relationship Intimacy & Dialogue Effectiveness (BRIDGE) - https://counseling.ufl.edu/outreach/workshops/bridge/
CWC Workshop: Building Fulfilling Relationships - https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAld-6spj4sGdy6T6Lk1aW9xjQp5IFnqEXy
Debbie’s counseling practice - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/32605/441233?sid=60706a1434734&ref=7&tr=ResultsName
Cycle of violence - https://newlight.space/understanding-the-cycle-of-conflict/
Peaceful Paths - www.peacefulpaths.org
Alachua County Victim Services - Victim Services And Rape Crisis Center (alachuacounty.us)
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Where does shame come from, why does it exist, how does it affect us, and how does it differ from guilt? Olivia and Chelsea talk with mental health counseling interns Kate Wrench and Lorena Colina about their own experiences with shame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Chelsea talks with GatorWell Health Promotion Specialist Samantha Evans about the Dimension of Wellness, how GatorWell supports students, and "building your strengths". Visit gatorwell.ufsa.ufl.edu to learn more about GatorWell and the Dimensions of Wellness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Therapy can be more than just talking, it can be art! In this episode, Olivia Pitkethly talks to Deanna Barton, a board certified art therapist, who will discuss unique interventions she utilizes with college students. You can find out more about Deanna and art therapy at her websites - art therapy allumabewell.com, personal artwork - deannarkbarton.comIG: @allumabewell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Olivia talks with CWC clinicians about substance abuse and addiction in college and how to get help.
CW This episode contains content that may be sensitive to those who have experienced trauma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Perry Peace’s counseling website: Peace Counseling & Consulting, LLC, Perry Peace, PhD, LMHC (peacecounselingllc.com)
Find a therapist or blogs about counseling and mental health: Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist
What to expect from your first therapy session: What to Expect During Your First Therapy Session (verywellmind.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Savannah Tucker talks about recently losing her Dad to cancer. After a complicated relationship with her father, including his suicide attempt when she was 16, Savannah describes unexpected healing with her Dad as he reached the end of his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is yoga and who is it for? Join Drs. Jen Stuart and Sara Nash as they discuss how yoga help you heal from overwhelming experiences, traumas, or just the stress of everyday life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.










