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Happy New Year!
Winter Quarter is the Perfect Time to Resolve to Put Some Balance into Your Life!
Join our Winter Quarter FREE weekly meditation and relaxation class at the Student Recreation Center, DROP IN Wednesdays from 12:15pm - 1pm January 20 - March 10, 2010 TOOLS FOR SUCCESS! Time Management & Study Tips
Spend some time in self care and see how it can impact your energy and ability to cope with stress... Enjoy our Second Edition, Relaxation Sampler online... Meditation and Relaxation Audio Exercises

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WINTER 2010 |
CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
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Wednesday January 26 4-5 pm HUB 269 |
Where Does Time Go? Time Management Techniques for a Busy Life Before we can manage our time, we need to look at and understand how we spend it. Priorities are different and unique for each individual and we will explore how to weigh and establish priorities. We will then discuss some time management strategies and lastly, examine how procrastination may work within us all. Presented by the Counseling Center as part of the First Year Success Program. Be sure to register at http://resources.ucr.edu/studentlife/FirstYearSuccessSeries/Workshops.aspx
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Tuesday February 2 1-2 pm International Education Center
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Time Management: For International Students
Are you an international student? Do you sometimes find it challenging to manage the many demands of everyday college life in the U.S.? If so, please read on!
Please come join us for an important discussion and presentation on time management. The pace of college life can be very overwhelming, especially for international students who are dealing with cultural adaptation in addition to everyday academic pressures. We will explore the benefits of time management and provide suggestions as to how to effectively manage your time. So we hope that you can join us! |
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Tuesday February 9 3-4 pm HUB 265 |
Introduction to Mediation and Relaxation
Take time out for some self care through relaxation and meditation practice. This workshop will consist of an experiential introduction to several relaxation and meditation techniques, including deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and meditation. Part of the First Year Success Program. Be sure to register at http://resources.ucr.edu/studentlife/FirstYearSuccessSeries/Workshops.aspx |
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Wednesday February 17 10am-11am Costo Hall Lower Level |
Healthy Relationships
Learn how to have “healthy relationships.” This workshop will focus on assertive communication, dating safety, conflict resolution, negotiating intimate partner violence, jealousy in relationships, and stalking behavior. Part of the First Year Success Program. Be sure to register at http://resources.ucr.edu/studentlife/FirstYearSuccessSeries/Workshops.aspx |
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Wednesday February 24 3-4 pm HUB 260 |
You Are Not Alone. An Inside Look on the Lives and Experiences of First-Generation College Students
The discussion will focus on exploring the challenges and experiences of first generation college students. You are not alone! There are many first generation college students who succeed at universities and the country despite the challenges they face. You will also explore the strength and resiliency of this wonderful and unique group of students. Part of the First Year Success Program. Be sure to register at http://resources.ucr.edu/studentlife/FirstYearSuccessSeries/Workshops.aspx |
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Wednesday February 24 4-6 pm HUB 260 |
Making Peace with Our Bodies
We will explore factors that relate to body image and eating issues, and will identify different aspects that we can target for positive change. We will begin a dialogue around these issues to gain insight into ways we undermine ourselves through unhelpful behaviors, a negative focus on body, and unsupportive self-talk. Learn new, healthy coping strategies and relaxation techniques. Presented by the Counseling Center as part of WELLness Wednesdays. Visit http://well.ucr.edu for more information about The Well and how it can be helpful to you. |
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Wednesday March 10 4-6pm HUB 260 |
StressBusters Stress Management/Meditation Session
StressBuster Peer Educators will talk about stress and its impact on the body. Students will then be guided through a series of relaxation exercises. Presented by the Counseling Center’s StressBuster Peer Educators. |
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Weekly Wednesdays 12-1 pm Student Rec. Center |
Drop in Relaxation & Meditation Class Come in for a weekly Relaxation and Meditation break. It is free to all, no registration required. |
Did You Know? The UCR Counseling Center operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding university holidays. For appointments, please call 951-UCR-TALK (951-827-8255) or 2-TALK (2-8255) from campus phones. The Center also offers a walk-in service for consultations and for individuals who are in need of crisis counseling between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
After hours, mental health therapists are available for crisis counseling and consultation by phone 951-UCR-TALK or 2-TALK from campus phones
Students in crisis can also call the Riverside Area HELPline at (951) 686-HELP for a 24-Hour Crisis/Suicide Intervention Hotline. Additional assistance is also available by calling 9-1-1 and the police will respond promptly.
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Counseling Center Veitch Student Center North Wing University of California, Riverside Riverside, CA 92521-0320 Phone: 951-UCR-TALK or 951- 827-5531 Fax: 951- 827-2015 Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm Counselors Available 24 Hours By Phone
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