Events
November: Gratitude
11.4
CAYA (Come as You Are) with Counseling Learning Resource Center Conference Room (L – 201) 1 pm – 2 pm
Academic Week Topic: Study Skills
This nine week library series will include a wellness topic one week, an academic topic the second week, and then a calming craft to top it off, then repeat! Come to one session or come to all! Snacks provided!
11.5
Thrive Together: U-262 – 11 am – 12 pm
Ashley Sprotberry will be facilitating this group to support the mental health of all CFCC students. The goal of the group is to help normalize mental health issues that may impact a student’s ability to be successful. Attendees can expect to learn tools and skills to manage things like anxiety, procrastination, communication skills and boundary setting. Snacks provided!
11.6
Gratitude Jar Activity: all campuses, 10am – 12 pm
Students are encouraged to stop by and share what they are grateful for and add it to
the Gratitude Jar
● Union Station Lobby – Downtown
● McKeithan Center Lobby – North
● Surf City Lobby Burgaw/PECHS (during Wolf Lunch)
11.6
First Gen. Connections: U-262 – 11 am – 12 pm
Emily Varnell will be facilitating this group to support the mental health of First Generation college students. Students will engage in conversation surrounding first gen. student resources and building connections through sharing, mentorship and collaboration. Snacks provided!
11.7
Teammates for Mental Health, U-262 – 11 am – 12 pm
Mackenzie Reaves will be facilitating this group to support the mental health of CFCC student athletes. Students will engage in storytelling and psychoeducational activities to learn healthy coping skills, and to work together to stop the stigma around mental health challenges and athletics. Snacks provided!
11.8
Mental Health First Aid from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Virtual
Mental Health First Aid Training available to all staff, faculty, and students. MHFA provides information on how to respond to mental health and substance use crises. Each class consists of approximately 2 1/2 hours of pre-work online before the class meets. Contact counseling@cfcc.edu for information and/or to register.
11.11
Veteran’s Day – Veterans Resource Center Event
11.13 & 11.14
Mocktail Mania
In preparation for the holiday season, CFCC Counseling Center will share some tasty alcohol-free treats to make the season holly jolly!
● Downtown Campus, Union Station Lobby, Nov. 13, 10 am – 12 pm
● Mocktails, North Campus, McKeithan Center Lobby, Nov. 14, 10 am – 12 pm
11.18
CAYA (Come as You Are) with Counseling in the L building space near baking & pastry (old cafeteria) 1 pm – 2 pm
Calming Craft Week: Calm Jars
This nine week library series will include a wellness topic one week, an academic topic the second week, and then a calming craft to top it off, then repeat! Come to one session or come to all! Snacks provided!
All supplies and instruction will be provided to create a “calm jar” to help you de-stress as you finish out the fall semester strong!
December: Finals and Finishing the Semester Strong!
12.2 & 12.3
Calm & Connect
● 12.2 – at Union Station Downtown
● 12.3 – at McKeithan Center, North Campus
Take time for self care at the end of the semester when things get a bit hectic. Pick up some self care items, test taking tips, and learn about chair yoga! Your counselors are here for you.
