Check out today’s video for strategies on how you can create the community that you need during this pandemic.
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The Student Counseling Center (SCC) has expanded our services to offer around the clock mental health support to our students and consultations for our faculty, staff, and paraprofessionals who may be concerned about a student’s mental health. Access the SCC 24/7 Support and Crisis Line by calling at 503-352-2999.
Today’s conversation centers on microaggressions and how making an intentional choice to not immediately confront one’s oppressor is a commendable, self-preserving survival strategy for people of color.
In episode 4 of Rising from the Margins, "Listen To Your Gut," staff psychologist and EDI Outreach Director Dr. Shirley Ley invites you to join her in conversation on the importance of listening to your gut when countering and resisting oppression and hate.
In episode 3 of Rising from the Margins, "The Journey to Re-establishing," staff psychologist and EDI Outreach Director Dr. Shirley Ley talks about how you can expand on your survival toolkits to incorporate things that can affirm your humanity, meaning things that give you access to the range of experiences that define your personhood.
In episode 2 of Rising from the Margins, Creating a Survival Toolkit, staff psychologist and EDI Outreach Director Dr. Shirley Ley introduces the idea of creating survival as opposed to self-care kits. The term survival does a better job at reflecting the realities of people of color.
In episode 1 of Rising from the Margins, Anti-Asian Racism, staff psychologist and EDI Outreach Director Dr. Shirley Ley looks at how people identifying as or perceived as Asian American Pacific Islanders have experienced an increase in hate-crime, violence and bullying.
The four-part series includes an introduction, as well as three practice videos, each focusing on one of the themes of recognition, insight and openness.
Social distancing can feel isolating, but no matter where you are, the Student Counseling Center remains open and available to any student. The SCC provides online coping tools & mental health resiliancy tips, teletherapy and referrals.
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