We aspire to oppose oppression in all forms.
At the Counseling Center, we remain committed to affirming and supporting the value and belonging of all students. We encourage you to reach out to the Counseling Center if you are feeling emotionally overwhelmed or are experiencing negative treatment, threats or more subtle forms of oppression because of race, ethnicity, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or other aspects of your identity.
Unplug
Limit your consumption of media, particularly of the 24 hour news and social media variety. Monitor your reactions. Reflect. Set time limits for how long you spend connected to social media.
Refuel
Focus on restoring yourself. Eat well, regulate your sleep patterns, drink water, exercise, watch a movie, laugh, be creative, make art, etc. Incorporate activities that are rejuvenating instead of debilitating.
Connect
Engage with supportive friends, talk with loved ones and/or spend time in comforting environments. Critically engage with your own and others’ reactions but also communicate your boundaries when necessary.
Volunteer
Channel what you feel into positive, rewarding & significant activity. Join a UW and/or Seattle organization that critically challenges individual, cultural and institutional forms of domination.
