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Counseling & Student Accessibility Services Events<\/h1>
\n

August \u2013 Welcome New & Returning Students<\/small><\/h2>
27<\/strong> \u2013 Do-Nut Stress, Just Do Your Best!, Downtown & North Campus Learning Resource Centers
\n Joint outreach with the Library \u2014 normalize wellness at semester start, reduce stigma, warm handoff to counseling & library resources.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div> \n

September \u2013 Suicide Awareness & Prevention Month (“You Matter”)<\/small><\/h2>
1<\/strong> \u2013 College Student Suicide Awareness & Prevention Display, Campus-wide display, All month
\n Pinwheel display \u2014 awareness of 24,000 annual attempts; 1,100 deaths by suicide among college students each year. Suicide is the #2 leading cause of college student death in the U.S.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
1<\/strong> \u2013 CFCC Parent Network Welcome Back Mixer, Union Station Rm 153, 12:00 \u2013 1:00 pm (lunch provided)
\n New semester, new faces! Come meet other CFCC students who totally get what it\u2019s like to juggle homework and a household. Grab some lunch, swap stories, and start the semester knowing you\u2019ve got people in your corner.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
1<\/strong> \u2013 CFCC Parent Network Virtual After Hours Chat, Online, 6:00 \u2013 7:00 pm
\n Can\u2019t make it in person? Drop into this evening virtual chat for the same community, connection, and support \u2014 just online and after hours.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
6\u201312<\/strong> \u2013 National Suicide Prevention Week
\n Awareness events and programming in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
8<\/strong> \u2013 988 Day
\n National awareness day for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline \u2014 a free, confidential resource available 24\/7 by call, text, or chat for anyone in mental health crisis. Promo materials available for pickup near pinwheel displays on all 4 campuses.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
9<\/strong> \u2013 All-Access: Time Management & Organization Strategies, Union Station Rm 153, 12:00 \u2013 1:00 pm (lunch provided)
\n Build planners, calendars, and task systems that fit how you work. Leave with routines for tracking assignments, breaking work into steps, and protecting time. Bonus: strategic planner & timer giveaway. Presenter: Tara.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
10<\/strong> \u2013 World Suicide Prevention Day, McKeithan Center Atrium, 10:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm
\n Stop by our Counseling Center resource table for information and take time to pet therapy dogs.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
16<\/strong> \u2013 All-Access: What’s Your Type?, Union Station Rm 153, 12:00 \u2013 1:00 pm (lunch provided)
\n Learn about your personality type and how it provides natural strengths, communication skills, and preferences. Tap into the patterns that shape your perspective. Presenter: Beth.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
23<\/strong> \u2013 All-Access: Reading, Notetaking & Test Prep Strategies, Union Station Rm 153, 12:00 \u2013 1:00 pm (lunch provided)
\n Active-reading habits and flexible note systems (Cornell, mapping, digital tools) that turn passive review into real retention. Leave with prep strategies adaptable to any course. Presenter: Tara.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
29<\/strong> \u2013 QPR Training & Mental Health Resource Fair, Union Station Rm 170 \/ Lobby
\n QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a suicide prevention gatekeeper training described as \u201cthe CPR for mental health crisis.\u201d QPR Sessions: 9:30 \u2013 12:30 pm & 1:30 \u2013 3:30 pm (Rm 170). Mental Health Resource Fair: 12:00 \u2013 2:00 pm (Upper & Lower Union Station Lobby). Lunch provided while supplies last. Presenter: Keri Hill.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div> \n

October \u2013 Domestic Violence Awareness Month & Invisible Disabilities Week (Oct 18\u201324)<\/small><\/h2>
6<\/strong> \u2013 CFCC Parent Network: Juggling Midterms & Parenting, Union Station Rm 153, 12:00 \u2013 1:00 pm (lunch provided)
\n Midterms hit differently when you\u2019ve got a kid waiting at pickup. Come trade your best survival tips with parents who genuinely understand the chaos \u2014 and pick up a few new ones to get you through the rest of the semester.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
6<\/strong> \u2013 CFCC Parent Network Virtual After Hours Chat, Online, 6:00 \u2013 7:00 pm
\n Can\u2019t make it in person? Drop into this evening virtual chat for the same community, connection, and support \u2014 just online and after hours.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
9<\/strong> \u2013 Mental Health First Aid Certification, Union Station, 9:00 am \u2013 4:00 pm (RSVP by 10\/5)
\n Evidence-based, 8-hour certification training to recognize signs of mental health and substance use challenges and respond with confidence. Open to faculty, staff & students. 2.5 hours of online pre-work required. To register, contact counseling@cfcc.edu or call 910-362-7017.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
14<\/strong> \u2013 All-Access: Professional Communication, Union Station Rm 153, 12:00 \u2013 1:00 pm (lunch provided)
\n Write clear, confident emails; speak up in class and meetings; present yourself professionally face-to-face or online. Skills for discussion boards, video calls, and office hours. Presenter: Tara.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
21<\/strong> \u2013 All-Access: Exploring Your Strengths, Union Station Rm 153, 12:00 \u2013 1:00 pm (lunch provided)
\n Name it, claim it, aim it. Identify your strengths through resilience, highlight core qualities, and connect those traits as practical tools for life’s challenges. Presenter: Mia.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
22<\/strong> \u2013 Invisible Disabilities Week: Temple Grandin TED Talk & Discussion, Union Station Rm 153, 12:30 \u2013 2:00 pm (lunch provided)
\n Join us for a 22-minute TED Talk from Temple Grandin and a lunch-table conversation that pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to push through every day with an invisible disability.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
28<\/strong> \u2013 All-Access: Growth Mindset, Union Station Rm 153, 12:00 \u2013 1:00 pm (lunch provided)
\n Reframe challenges, quiet harsh self-talk, and build resilience. Leave with practical tools for staying motivated, learning from mistakes, and approaching difficult coursework with confidence. Presenter: Tara.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div> \n

November \u2013 Healthy Holidays<\/small><\/h2>
3<\/strong> \u2013 CFCC Parent Network: Gratitude Roundtable, Union Station Rm 153, 12:00 \u2013 1:00 pm (lunch provided)
\n Life\u2019s full right now \u2014 school, family, everything in between. Come take a breather with people who get it, and talk about what\u2019s actually keeping you going this semester.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
3<\/strong> \u2013 CFCC Parent Network Virtual After Hours Chat, Online, 6:00 \u2013 7:00 pm
\n Can\u2019t make it in person? Drop into this evening virtual chat for the same community, connection, and support \u2014 just online and after hours.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
3<\/strong> \u2013 Mental Health First Aid Certification, Union Station, 8:00 am \u2013 4:00 pm (RSVP by 10\/28)
\n Evidence-based, 8-hour certification training to recognize signs of mental health and substance use challenges and respond with confidence. Open to faculty, staff & students. 2.5 hours of online pre-work required. To register, contact counseling@cfcc.edu or call 910-362-7017.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
11<\/strong> \u2013 All-Access: Test-Taking Strategies, Union Station Rm 153, 12:00 \u2013 1:00 pm (lunch provided)
\n Pacing, question strategy, staying calm under pressure, and making the most of your accommodations. Leave with a clear game plan for walking into any test prepared and steady. Presenter: Tara.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
17<\/strong> \u2013 Make Mine a Mocktail & Gratitude Jar, Union Station Lower Lobby, 10:30 am \u2013 12:30 pm
\n Hosted with Counseling and Human Services Technology \u2014 share what you’re grateful for and add it to the Gratitude Jar. Enjoy alcohol-free holiday treats to make the season jolly!<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
18<\/strong> \u2013 All-Access: Attitude of Gratitude, Union Station Rm 153, 12:00 \u2013 1:00 pm (lunch provided)
\n In psychology, an \u201cattitude of gratitude\u201d is a habit of shifting your perspective. In this workshop, focus on ways to shift perspectives and create a visual reminder. Presenter: Ashley.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div> \n

December \u2013 Finishing the Semester Strong<\/small><\/h2>
1<\/strong> \u2013 CFCC Parent Network: Finish Strong, Rest Well, Union Station Rm 153, 12:00 \u2013 1:00 pm (lunch provided)
\n You\u2019re almost there! Come recharge before finals with other student parents, and talk about how you\u2019re planning to enjoy a little well-earned rest with your family once the semester wraps.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
1<\/strong> \u2013 CFCC Parent Network Virtual After Hours Chat, Online, 6:00 \u2013 7:00 pm
\n Can\u2019t make it in person? Drop into this evening virtual chat for the same community, connection, and support \u2014 just online and after hours.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
2<\/strong> \u2013 Final Stretch (Downtown Campus), Union Station Lower Lobby, 10:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm
\n Take time for self-care at the end of the semester. Pick up self-care items, test-taking tips, and stress reduction techniques! Your counselors are here for you.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
2<\/strong> \u2013 Stretch & Strategize: Lunch & Learn, Union Station Rm 152, 12:00 \u2013 1:00 pm (lunch provided)
\n Exam preparation strategies and stress relief with chair yoga before finals!<\/em> <\/div> <\/div>
3<\/strong> \u2013 Final Stretch (North Campus), McKeithan Center Atrium, 10:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm
\n Take time for self-care at the end of the semester. Pick up self-care items, test-taking tips, and stress reduction techniques! Your counselors are here for you.<\/em> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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