Counseling Center
The University of Central Arkansas
Counseling Center
“Supporting Growth Outside The Classroom”
Announcements!
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Counseling and Advocacy for LGBTQ Individuals
A talk by:
Angie Bowen, MS, LPC
Bowen Wellness Center
When: April 8, 2014
Where: Mashburn, Room 201
Time: X-period (1:40-2:30)
This is a talk open to all individuals and groups interested in
supporting and providing services for LGBTQ youth, adults, and their families
Sponsored by: ArMHCA
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Women's History Month Presents
"Body Is Not An Apology"
Poetry Slam Workshop
When: April 14, 2014
Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: College of Business Auditorium (107)
In conjunction with Body Positivity Week, internationally renowned poet, Sonya Renee Taylor, is being brought to UCA to host a workshop and poetry reading on women's bodies. The aim is to let go of media-driven standards of how one should look and to instead embrace who you are!
Sponsored in part by The Gender Studies Minor, The Feminist Union, and Speak Out
For more information contact:
Dr. Taine Duncan, Director of Gender Studies, tduncan@uca.edu
or
Kelsey Foster, Intern for Gender Studies, kfoster8@uca.edu
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Groups/Workshops are Starting for the Spring Semester!
Click on the link below
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Support Group for Survivors of Sexual Abuse/Assault
Often there is confusion as to whether abuse was actually experienced, how it impacts current relationships, and what steps can be taken to move on. A group can help you see that you are not alone.
First Meeting
January 30th
X-Period (1:40-2:30)
Student Health Center, Room 328
For More Information Contact:
cstaton1@uca.edu
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The Anxiety Workshop is Back!
The Anxiety Workshop will resume on: 
February 4th
1:40 - 2:30 (X-period)
Student Health Building - Room 328
We will meet weekly (except Spring Break),
through the Spring Semester
Topics for discussion will include, but are not limited to:
Social Anxiety
Performance Anxiety
Test Anxiety
For More Information Contact:
Dr. Susan Sobel at - ssobel@uca.edu
or
Jason Ribbing - jribbing@uca.edu Anxiety Workshop Flyer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gender Identity Support Group Meetings Will Resume In The Fall of 2014
Come talk as a group regarding stress, academics, relationships, etc.
Led by students and counselors
You Are Not Alone!
For more information, please contact:
PRISM
or
Reesa at reesar@uca.edu
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This Group No Longer Available as of 03/24/14
Support Group for:
"Eating Disorders Anonymous Group"
Will meet on Sundays at 6:00 p.m.
420 Willow Street
Conway, AR 72034
For more information contact Jessie at (636) 357-5724
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The UCA Counseling Center provides mental health counseling, and other counseling services, for all currently enrolled UCA students as well as UCA faculty and staff. We are accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services.
Our staff consists of five counselors and psychologists. We also have Masters-level graduate trainees who provide counseling under the supervision of the professional staff.
The mission of the Counseling Center is to meet the mental health needs of the vibrant, diverse UCA community. We encourage, support, and assist those whom we serve to develop and strengthen their knowledge, skills, and abilities in order to effectively meet life's demands and challenges. We aim to be respectful toward everyone we serve, sensitive to diversity, true to our professional ethics, and ever mindful of the trust placed in us to genuinely care for others.
Contact Information:
Student Health Services Building
Suite 327
(501) 450-3138
Hours:
Fall & Spring Semesters
Monday - Thursday : 8:00 - 5:30
Friday: 8:00 - 4:30
Summer Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 4:30