Self-Care Classes for Self-Awareness & Recharge

Stress •Anxiety •Burnout •Depression •Transference

Compassion-Fatigue •Stress-Management •& Much More

Testimonials:

“Brendan’s Qigong class is the best Self-Care I have found in over 25 years. I am amazed at how little I react to stressful moments. My severe anxiety issues are gone & my energy levels stay constant throughout the day.” Jill Morris, LNP, LMP, RMT

“As a Nurse, I initially felt pretty skeptical about attending the QiGong training with Brendan. My days are spent in science based activities and Western medicine. I was really surprised when I was able to feel the energy between my hands and an unexplainable sense of joy and lightness during the first class. The benefits have been: sleeping more soundly, feeling more energized during the day, not feeling as overwhelmed during the day with stress, greatly reduced anxiety, feeling grounded and feeling more connected to other people. My diet and appetite has also changed for the better, I now crave healthier foods.” Lynn, Registered Nurse

Upcoming Classes: (open to all)

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Michelle Jaquish, one of our MSW students, was awarded a FLAS Fellowship to learn Tagalog and she is featured on the Southeast Asia Center Blog through the Jackson School of International Studies.  Please read about her here:

https://jsis.washington.edu/seac/blog/

Treating Severe Mental Disorders

Wed. April 27 | 7:30PM | Kane Hall, UW Seattle | FREE

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), developed by UW Psychology professor Marsha M. Linehan, integrates behavioral science with Zen mindfulness for effective results. Professor Linehan will be joined by Heidelburg University’s Martin Bohus to share how DBT and other interactive research strategies are helping reduce the risk of suicide and treat complex mental disorders.

The Connecting the Dots Between Research and the Community lecture series pairs a UW Psychology professor with a visiting colleague to tell the story of how their research is addressing some of society’s biggest challenges. On April 27, professor Linehan will kick off the evening with her talk “Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Where We Were, Where We Are and Where Are We Going.” Dr. Bohus will conclude the program with his presentation, “Mechanisms-Based Psychotherapy: on the Interaction of Psychobiology and Treatment Development.”

Presented by the UW Department of Psychology and the UWAA, and made possible by a generous bequest from professor Allen L. Edwards, this event is free and open to the public but reservations are required.

Graduate students enrolled in programs for psychology, counseling, social work, and related fields are invited to join us on:

Saturday May 21, 2016: 2-4pm

Beacon Hill Branch Library Meeting Room

2821 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

Please register for this free event @ www.MulticulturalCounselors.org

Being a graduate student is challenging, and being a person of color can make the journey seem harder! The purpose of this event is to launch a group that provides graduate student counselors of color a safe and empowering space to discuss the topics impact our work as mental health professionals. Light refreshments will be offered.

If you have any questions, you may reach her at:

Laura Ahn

(206)552-8899

www.CandLCounseling.com

Hall Health Mental Health

Spring Quarter Groups 2016

1. International Student Support Group: Wednesdays 10:00 to 11:30 pm.  Starting April 20, 2016. This is a support group for international students who want to develop interpersonal skills, increase emotional awareness, and practice self-care habits in a multi-cultural context. If you’re interested in the group or have questions, please contact the group facilitators, Chia-Wen Moon at chiawen@uw.edu or Jenny Schwickerath, MSW, schwick@uw.edu or call 206-543-5030, option #4.

2. Mindfulness for Healthy Living Group: Thursdays 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Starting April 14, 2016. This is a therapy group for people who want to change maladaptive behavior patterns and/or learn to manage stressors and improve life balance. The focus will be primarily on mindfulness, meditation, and yoga practices aimed at learning and practicing skills for healthy everyday living. If you’re interested in the group or have questions, please contact the group co-facilitators, Ryli Webster, MSW, LICSW, at ryliw@uw.edu or Carey DeMartini, at careyd4@uw.edu or call 206-543-5030, option #4.

3. DBT Skills Group: (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy group). Mondays from 1:30-3:00 pm. Starting Monday, April 4, 2016. Ten weeks. Learn how to increase self-awareness, build relationship skills, manage crisis situations, and better control your emotions. Open to clients referred by their Hall Health Mental Health Clinic providers. Co-facilitated by Treg Isaacson, MA (221-7983) and Chia-Wen Moon, LMHC (543-3213).

4. Procrastination/Perfectionism Group: Two Sections – Wednesdays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. and Fridays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Ongoing. This is group for folks who struggle with procrastinating and being perfectionist. Learn how to be less anxious about being anxious, which includes seeing clearly that there is no need to avoid experiencing anxiety. Facilitator: Ricardo Hidalgo, LMHC. Info at: 206-543-5030, option #4 or via email at rhidalgo@uw.edu .

5. A Mindful Approach to Anxiety: Tuesdays 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Starting April 12, 2016. Eight weeks. Explore common signs of anxiety and learn how to approach the anxiety in your life and situations you tend to avoid. If you are interested in learning more about the group, please contact co-facilitators Carey DeMartini, at careyd4@uw.edu, or Chia-Wen Moon at chiawen@uw.edu.

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Spring Quarter 2016 programming:

“Finding Graduate Funding,” Tuesday, April 12th, 12:30-1:30, Research Commons, Red C

The first in a two-day workshop series, this Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS) event will introduce UW graduate students (current and admitted) to the graduate funding landscape. The workshop provides an overview of timelines, databases, and strategies for finding fellowships, scholarships, grants, and awards to support graduate education, research, and travel. No RSVP necessary. Attendance at the second workshop in the series — “Crafting a Strong Application for Graduate Funding” — is recommended, but not required.

“Crafting a Strong Application for Graduate Funding,” Wednesday, April 13th, 12:30-1:30,

Research Commons, Red C The second in a two-day workshop series, this event will introduce UW graduate students to the components of a quality funding application and strategies for creating one. Moderated by the Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS) Manager, the workshop will include presentations by representatives from the UW Libraries and Office of Fellowships, in addition to a panel discussion with current students and faculty. No RSVP necessary. Attendance at the first workshop in the series — “Finding Graduate Funding” — is recommended, but not required. Refreshments will be provided, courtesy of Core Programs.

Further details about these events are available via the Research Commons events calendar<http://lib.washington.edu/commons/events/calendar>.

Best,

Rachel Wishkoski
Graduate Funding Information Service Manager

G3 is excited to announce that Spring mentor and mentee applications are open for UW graduate and professional students!

Grads Guiding Grads (G3) – A Volunteer-Driven Peer Mentoring Network

UW Bothell, Seattle & Tacoma
**Depending on mentor availability, in-person, skype or both types of appointments are available**
**Incoming mentors are required to participate in a program orientation session in April 2016**

Interested in being a peer mentor to a fellow graduate or professional student? Need a peer who can provide an empathic ear to your interpersonal, intellectual, and professional experiences?  Grads Guiding Grads (G3) aims to fulfill the need for non-crisis, non-academic mentoring in the graduate and professional student community.  Mentors volunteer their time to provide a sympathetic, objective ear to fellow peers.  G3 strives to be inclusive and welcoming to all communities represented in the diverse UW graduate student body.  The program matches students across disciplines and communities, and provides an opportunity to get advice from a fresh perspective.

Participation in G3 is confidential. This program is not a clinical intervention, nor is it a replacement for the services of mental health professionals.  G3 is supported by the Graduate and Professional Student Senate, in consultation with the Graduate School and Counseling Center.

Apply to be a mentor here: http://depts.washington.edu/gpss/content/become-mentor

Request mentoring services: http://depts.washington.edu/gpss/content/get-mentor

Questions?  Please contact Bryan Namba at gpsspart@uw.edu.

Hi Everyone –

We hope your quarter is going well. We know that this time of quarter (and year!) can be a particularly stressful time for students with homework, practicum placements, and all of the other things that make our lives complicated.

We wanted to let you know that there are resources available to you. In particular, we want to highlight our handout on Counseling Resources for Students, which includes both campus and community free, low-cost and sliding scale options. That handout and other resources may be found at: http://socialwork.uw.edu/node/4339

As always, if you’re under so much stress that you’re feeling like you may need to adjust your schedule, you can always email Lin (linm@uw.edu), Kelly (hoeftk05@uw.edu), or Bilen for EDP students (bilenm@uw.edu) to discuss your options.

Caring Connections

A Grief/Loss Support Group

University of Washington Counseling Center

There is a grief that ages the face

And hardens the heart

Yet softens the spirit…

Grief is a normal and natural reaction to the loss or death of some-one dear to us. This group is designed specifically to facilitate the healing process of such a loss. As we take care of this unfinished business, we open up ourselves for comfort and hope.

Time: Fri 3-4:30pm, 401 Schmitz Hall

Please call 206-543-1240 to set up an intake appointment.

Facilitators:

David Slagle, M.S., LMFT

Lina Pranata, Ph.D.

 

For more info about the UW Counseling Center: https://www.washington.edu/counseling/about/

This coming Wednesday, November 18, ARWAG (anti-racism and white allies group) meeting will have three foci:

1. Discussing racism and white privilege with family and friends over the upcoming holiday weekend. What are some effective strategies for discussing racism and white privilege, and for interrupting racism and microaggressions?  Bring your hopes and fears about family gatherings.
2. Debriefing last Thursday’s Black Lives Matter rally and march, and discussing strategies to support the movement 3. As usual, we will support to openly address white privilege and racism in our lives.

We meet in the Research Commons, study rooms 2/3, from 5-6:30 PM.  Come for all or part of the session.

Questions? Email James Barrett DeLong at delongj@uw.edu

 

UW students: You’re invited to attend a Know Your Title IX Team panel!

Title IX is the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education. It aims to protect women, men and gender non-conforming students from sex-based discrimination, harassment or violence.

This event is your opportunity to meet and hear from University staff working in the areas of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, harassment and domestic violence and to share your ideas and concerns.  Snacks will be provided. 

What: Know Your Title IX Team panel

When: Monday, November 16, 4-6 p.m.

Where: HUB 145

Panelists:        

Melissa Tumas, Training & Education Coordinator, Health & Wellness

Dana Cuomo, Health & Wellness Advocate, Health & Wellness

Natalie Dolci, Victim Advocate, UWPD

Matt Sullivan, Investigator, Community Standards & Student Conduct

Amanda Paye, Title IX Coordinator

Are you a Social Work student (undergrad, MSW, or PhD), staff, or faculty and Jewish? Are you interested in the Jewish tradition’s relevance to social justice?

Join us for a meeting of the Jewish Social Workers Group, where Jewish members of the School and their friends can meet, create community, and learn.

When: Thursday, November 12, 5:30 to 7:00 pm

Where: SSW 306

Light refreshments will be served

Please RSVP to David Krstovich at krstovich@outlook.com.

 

Are you a Social Work student (undergrad, MSW, or PhD), staff, or faculty and Jewish?  Are you interested in the Jewish tradition’s relevance to social justice?  If so, help me to form a Jewish Social Workers Group, where Jewish members of the School and their friends can meet, create community, and learn.

Contact David at KRSTOVICH@OUTLOOK.COM for more details.  An upcoming initial meeting will be scheduled soon.  I am thinking of a Tuesday or Wednesday between 4:30 and 5:45 pm, and I would like to know which day works for you (or about your availability).

Disability activists will meet to further discuss disability education and the “Do One Thing Campaign” on Nov. 6.

When: Friday, Nov. 6, 4:20-6 PM

Where: Research Commons’ large conference room

Last meeting’s summary:

Seven people attended yesterday’s Disability Activism group, with representation from Day 1 and 2, Advanced Standing, EDP 1 and 3, and the main campus. It’s an impressive group. We had a productive meeting and the group plans to meet again in two weeks to plan the details for a “Do One Thing Campaign” in which members talk with foundations professors/instructors with whom they have a connection to ask for a commitment to “do one thing” about disability education in each class once a quarter. This could be leading a discussion, inviting a speaker, watching and discussing a film, and so forth. The activist would offer to help the professor/instructor think through what might happen.

Questions? Mary Edwards, maryedwards1964@msn.com

Join us as the Professional Staff Organization (PSO) and The Whole U welcomes Amy Hawkins, director of Worklife and Childcare Development at the UW, to share updates on the childcare access initiative. Hear the latest news as the University works to expand its offerings. Looking for current opportunities for childcare access and support? Join us before the presentation for a resource fair starting at 11:30 a.m on 11/4. Light snacks will be served.

This FREE event is open to all faculty, staff, and students.

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Anti-Racism and White Allyship Group (ARWAG) weekly meetings are beginning this Wednesday evening 10/14, 5:15 PM, in Room 116. We meet for roughly an hour and a half but please come late/leave early as needed. (Every week thereafter we will meet at 5:00pm in Research Commons 2/3.)

ARWAG aims to provide support and challenge for white-identifying folks to address white privilege, to do personal and collective emotional and skill-building work in order to strengthen our possibilities to be meaningful agents against racism and to make classroom space more productive for all. For more information or details for the 2015-2016 school year, contact kdunphy@uw.edu.
Each session offers opportunity to both discuss a topic (examples described below) AND to provide ample time for participants to bring up emerging questions, concerns and issues related to racism and allyship. Come because you’re interested in the topics and/or because you want to share and explore with others experiences in your life related to racism and allyship.

Example ARWAG topics:

• Institutional and structural racism:  Let’s illuminate some of the institutional and structural elements of racism that benefit white people, and generate anti-racist interventions that can be effective on institutional rather than interpersonal levels.

• Moving through white shame and guilt:  This session is a space for sharing thoughts and feelings of shame and guilt about white privilege and racism with a goal of strengthening capacity for allyship.

• What are appropriate roles for white persons in addressing white privilege and racism?  How does anti-racism work benefit all members of society? Discussion of Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites model.

• Exploring racial identity development:  This session is open to all persons who want a keener understanding of their current racial identity developmental phase and who wish to map out the next steps in their developmental process.

• Winter break is just around the corner. Many of us will be seeing family for the first time since we started the program.  How can we talk with family and other non-social workers about racism and white privilege?  Bring your hopes and fears, and we’ll share strategies for connection and conversation.

• Interrupting microaggressions:  We’ll watch a powerful videoclip from Cracking the Codes in which Dr. Joy DeGruy describes a powerful example of white allyship behavior, and we’ll explore situations where we can act to interrupt racism.  How do we respond effectively with compassion?  Bring your real life experiences of racism, share strategies to counter silencing internal dialogues and generate effective interventions.

The first UW Disability Studies Program Brown Bag Seminar of the 2015-2016 year will be:
 Friday, Oct. 16, 12-1pm in Mary Gates Hall 024 (the D Center)

Title: “A Gentle Hijacking: Disability Studies Meets Special Education”
Jacob Hackett (UW Education), Kayla Brown (UW Social Work), and Sara Goering (UW Philosophy) discuss their Huckabay-funded project to create a Disability Studies-infused syllabus for special education teachers in training. The presentation will be followed by a social gathering to celebrate the new year! Food & drink will be provided at 1pm.

Please join us !

Accessibility:
ASL interpretation and CART captioning have been requested. Contact Joanne if you have any questions (jwoiak@uw.edu).

Please do not wear any scented products, for the health and safety of our community members with chemical sensitivity. The D Center is a fragrance-free space.

To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office, preferably at least 10 days in advance, at: 206.543.6450 (voice), 206.543.6452 (TTY), 206.685.7264 (fax), or emailatdso@uw.edu.

The UW Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) Certificate in Care Management has opened its registration for the Winter 2016 start.

We will be holding 3 info sessions both in person and via webinar for prospective students to learn more about the program from our instructors.

RSVP here: http://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/care-management.html

This year’s instructors are:

Foundations of Care Management: Jullie Gray

Jullie Gray is a principal at Aging Wisdom, a life care management firm in Seattle. In her work and teaching she brings together three decades of experience in health care with her passion for working with older adults. She is an award-winning care manager and the current president of the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. She also served as the 2013 president of the Aging Life Care Association. Gray holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Washington and is also a licensed independent clinical social worker in Washington state and a certified care manager.

Tools and Applications for the Care Manager: Bonnie Shultz

Associate Clinical Professor and Clinical Instructor, School of Social Work, University of Washington & Palliative Care Navigator, Harrison Medical Center

Bonnie Shultz has taught courses at the University of Washington since 2003. Her course, Caring for Persons With Life Limiting Illness, is one of the highest rated practice courses in the UW School of Social Work. In 2011, she was nominated for the UW Distinguished Teaching Award and in 2013 was awarded the Master of Social Work Student Choice Teaching Award. Shultz assisted in establishing the pediatric palliative care consultation service at Seattle Children’s Hospital and was the leader in bringing palliative care services to Evergreen Healthcare (now EvergreenHealth) in Kirkland, Washington. She has worked on grants such as the Robert Wood Johnson pediatric palliative care demonstration grant and Aetna end-of-life care grants and is a recipient of the Project on Death in America Social Work Leadership Award. She has a master’s in social work and is a licensed independent clinical social worker.

Learn more about the program courses and how to apply here: http://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/care-management.html

Are you interested in learning tools to manage life stressors and improve  life balance? Are you living with issues related to stress, anxiety, physical health, substance use, sleep, eating, and/or compulsive behavior?

This group draws from several evidence-based mindfulness approaches, such as Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), self-directed neuroplasticity, and yoga.  Group sessions will focus primarily on mindfulness, meditation, and yoga practices aimed at learning and practicing skills for healthy everyday living.

Location: Hall Health Center
Start date: October 15 – December 10
Time: Thursdays, 1:00- 2:30 p.m.
Frequency/duration: Weekly, 8-week series
Insurance accepted

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On Sunday, June 28^th, all University of Washington students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to come MARCH with their fellow Huskies at the Seattle Pride Parade. LGBTQ or Ally, all are welcome!

When: Sunday, June 28^th, 10:30am

Where: 4^th Ave, Downtown (aim for Union St.; more specific details will be sent out once we know our position in line)

What to wear: Husky Gear, Pride Apparel, Rainbows, Drag, Purple, just be colorful and have fun with it!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1583528748573539/

Please RSVP so we can get a head count:   http://doodle.com/tubmf4saqcd43e57

 

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