While You Wait

Due to demand for counseling services, there may be a bit of a wait before your appointment.

We know wait times can be frustrating and inconvenient. Please know that we look forward to meeting with you. In the meantime, while none of these are a replacement for therapy, here are some options for what you can do while you wait for your counseling appointment:

Try out some relaxation techniques

Groups

Healing Hearts

This is a drop in group with a flexible format that may include both structured activities and open discussion regarding grief and loss. Objectives of the group are: 1) appreciate common grief responses and understand the variability in experiences; 2) provide a mutually supportive environment in order to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors surrounding bereavement; and 3) expand coping skills. You can learn more and sign up through The Pirate Experience.

Mindfully Connect

This weekly drop in group is a combination of mindfulness practices and Cope & Connect drop in group.  The goal is to provide a safe space to take time to intentionally focus on the present moment, connecting with oneself and with others.  Brief psychoeducation about the importance and benefit of mindfulness, stress management, emotional awareness, interpersonal skills, and others as needed will be discussed at each session.  Each session will provide a different skills that students are able to practice, as well as space to collaboratively process stressors, experiences, and concerns. You can learn more and sign up through The Pirate Experience.

Workshop

Pirates Navigating Distress

Pirates Navigating Distress is a 3-session virtual skills seminar created for ECU students. This guided virtual learning tour is designed to introduce (and revisit) skills for coping with distress and times of change (rough seas), shifting from surviving to thriving (finding your sea legs), and cultivating a rich and meaningful life (steering the ship). 

Each module will provide you an introduction to a set of skills, as well as tips and resources for diving deeper on your own. The ideal progression is to complete the modules in order 1, 2, then 3; however, this is not required.

Virtual small group sessions are facilitated by CCSD team members who will serve as guides to helping you make the most of your experience. Sign up by logging onto The Pirate Experience and search for “Pirates Navigating Distress” or “CCSD”.

Additional Resources

Urise

Urise offered by Uwill offers free resources on sleep, self-esteem, relationships, stress, yoga, anxiety, and more. Visit our Uwill page to learn more.

Other ECU resources

Please visit ECU’s Health and Well-Being website to learn more about other resources available on campus.