Walking the tightrope between engagement and exhaustion
Although society is now stuck in a reactionary state of taking care of its mental health and wellbeing, it doesn’t need to be this way. In fact, it shouldn’t. Rather than reacting to the mental health crisis, society should have already implemented proactive, or preventive, measures for greater mental health. After all, everyone has mental health, all the time. And everyone is somewhere on the spectrum of mental health wellness. Yet our current mental health programs are treatment based. They’re designed and built to support the 1 in 5 adults annually who experience some form of mental health illness. The mental health of these individuals shouldn’t be the only ones considered important during a pandemic — or at any other time. Guests: Sharon Grigsby: Facilitator, Faculty Social Sciences, Education Kimberly Young, MS, CLC, IMH-E, Case Manager, Adjunct Faculty Psychology Rachel Hanson, MS,CLC,IMH-E, Adjunct Faculty Psychology
Participants: Sharon Grigsby: host, faculty CSCC Dr. Lacy Benns: Professor of Communication; Director of International Education CSCC DeMarcus Jackson: Associate Professor of Psychology CSCC Thomas Moore: Program Chair Sociology CSCC Ronda Williams: Admissions Representative CSCC Radha Peacock: Psychology grad CSCC Agenda: There are larger concepts that we are all aware of in our lives. Our identities affect how we perceive these concepts, as well as how central they are to our experiences. The idea is to focus on one universal human experience or emotion and examine how different identities perceive and experience that feeling. What is the black, queer, female, trans, or native perspective on joy? On shame? On fear? On freedom? On anger? How does your identity shape how you feel this? Does one of your identities have an effect opposite to another? How do your multiple identities interact to change your experience? Our goal is to highlight the importance of different perspectives and identities while also highlighting their complexity. By hearing from diverse individuals, our hope is to avoid stereotypes and highlight personal nuance! Takeaways: Responsibility Obligation Claim your privilege for good deeds Sorry followed by action
Join me and my experts, Kimmy Young and Rachel Hanson, to discuss adverse and positive childhood experiences. We will learn what they are, how they start, and what transpires into young adulthood. We will also speak to the education perspective in K-12 and higher education, and what we see in our classrooms. We will learn how we can help our communities and our schools to address these issues. Fascinating and very informative conversations! Join me.
What historically has represented attractiveness and why? How have body types, dress, and societal norms changed to currently represent what is hot and what is not? What do different generations look for and want out of a relationship? How has social media played a role in our search for connection? The good, the bad, and the ugly of attraction.
Are you feeling powerful and profound or down and defeated? Perhaps you just feel "meh". Today, we will explore the feeling of "meh" or languishing, that middle child of mental flow. We will find out what it is and what it isn't, and tips and tricks to manage our languishing state.
"I've never seen any life transformation that didn't begin with the person in question finally getting tired of their own bullshit." -Elizabeth Gilbert
Mental Health is an issue with all populations, but particularly with college students. As many as 80 plus percent of college students report anxiety and or depression. Today, I will speak with Melissa Febbroriello and Kimberly Young. They are adjunct professors of psychology and social work and also counselors in the community. I will also speak with two of my sophomore students of psychology, Anna Rich, and Rada Peacock. We will discuss mental health from a counselor viewpoint, instructor viewpoint, and from the personal and academic viewpoints of students. We wrap things up with the impact of the pandemic and how our campus can help. This episode is sponsored by UNBOXED, the new social science club at Columbia State Community College.
Bad day, overwhelmed and consumed with negativity? Listen in for ways to take control and have a positive day.
Another year of change and dealing with the Pandemic. The good, bad, and ugly wrapped up in a short reflection.
Understanding and managing emotions give students the edge
Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance
How to start and continue a daily practice. Why it is so important now, more than ever.
September is Mental Health Awareness month. How have we been fairing with the COVID pandemic and our mental health? What can we do? Join me.
We must strive to nurture the forces that propel us toward a kinder, more grateful people while combatting the forces that restrain us.