Counseling Center
The mission of the UCA 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.
The Counseling Center provides a wide range of mental health services, including consultations, to currently enrolled UCA students, faculty and staff. We also conduct educational programs for student organizations, classes, UCA departments, and the community, upon request. We are accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services.
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National LGBTQIA History Month
October 2018
Thursday, October 18
1:40 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. UCA Pride Walk
From Crafton Alumni Pavilion to Steps of Old Main
Saturday, October 20
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Little Rock Pride Fest
E-mail diversity@uca.edu by October 18 to reserve your seat with First and Last Name plus UCA Banner ID number. Details about the departure location will be sent with your confirmation e-mail.com.
Tuesday, October 23
1:40 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. The Coming Out Process
Student Health Center 307
Hear from a panel of diverse students about their coming out experience.
Thursday, October 25
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Othered
Randi M. Romo will share a presentation based on her new book, Othered. Romo has been an activist/organizer in the South of over 30 years. Fifteen of those years she worked in AR, co-founding the Center for Artistic Revolution (CAR), serving as its director for 11 years. The emphasis of her work has been with, and for the LGBTQ AND Ally community. Today, Romo uses her writing and storytelling to share the experiences of all that it took to be whole in all of who she is and he observations of the world around her as a means to build bridges.
PRISM meets every Thursday at X-Period (1:40 – 2:30) in Irby 307.
Events co-sponsored by
PRISM Alliance, UCA Counseling Center, Office of Diversity and Community and Social Justice League
Fall 2018 -Boot Camps
All boot camps will be held on Tuesdays, at X-Period (1:30-2:30) in the Student Health Center, Room 307.
October 16th – Becoming a Resilient Bear – Anxiety can stop us from living life fully. Learn skills to manage anxiety through cognitive restructuring, mindfulness techniques, and self -care. Contact Christina at CGriffin5@cub.uca.edu for additional information.
October 23 rd – The Coming Out Experience – The experience of being Black and gay is different from being White and gay. Listen as students discuss their Coming Out experience and the many ways they have navigated this process. Contact Reesa at Reesar@uca.edu for additional information.
Fall 2018 Groups
Group counseling is beneficial in many ways. Students experience a decrease in their feelings of isolation, they often get immediate feedback from peers, and they often feel supported as they make changes in their lives. The following groups will be offered this Fall 2018 semester:
Me Too Support Group – Welcoming of all genders this is for any survivor of sexual assault, rape, childhood sexual molestation, and/or harassment. Members will explore their experiences, learn how past experiences are affecting their current life, and gain strength by knowing that you are not alone. This group will be led by Dr. Susan Sobel and will meet on Tuesdays at X-Period in the Counseling Center, suite 327. Group starts on Tuesday, September 25th. For additional information contact Dr. Sobel at ssobel@uca.edu.
If You are Anxious and You Know it Join This Group – A long title, we know, but humor does help in managing anxiety. We all experience anxiety at various times in our lives and there are moments when it can be so overwhelming that it interferes with our daily living. Learn how to manage your anxiety through mindfulness exercises, cognitive restructuring, and self care. Led by Jason Ribbing and Reesa Ramsashai, this group will meet every Friday at 2:00 pm and starts on Friday, September 21st. E-mail Reesa at Reesar@uca.edu to schedule and intake session.
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Make an appointment for your free STD/STI screening at Student Health Services by calling 450-3136. (one free test per semester)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline – 1-800-273-(TALK)8255 and a live chat is available at http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/or Text ARK to 741741 (Text with a trained counselor from the Crisis Text Line for free 24/7.)
Rape Crisis/Domestic Violence – 1-866-358-2265 (Conway)