Changing Perspective

On the plus side...

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PERSPECTIVE ON NEGATIVE EVENTS. Unexpected outcomes can spin out of control IF we let them get to us...

While unfortunate things do happen, we have the power to move on with positive thinking.

Use this technique to imagine the way out. Putting distance between us and the event can give us the perspective to have the courage to break free and come back to the present.

The good sort.

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STUDENT COUNSELING. Stuck? Try working it out with us. No problem is too big or too small...

Counselors are skilled, culturally competent, and ready to work things through with you. Whether it's a personal, academic, or career issue that you could use some help sorting, there are many ways to keep you mentally healthy.

Short-circuiting the energy of fear.

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CULTIVATING COURAGE. Techniques to disrupt the cycle of not getting what you want due to overwhelming fear...

Bravery is not something we just snap your fingers and get, especially if we're worried about the hundreds of potential negative outcomes we play out in our head. How can we recalibrate here?

Filtering out the noise.

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TEACHING IN TROUBLED TIMES. Conducting class with students who are negatively distracted by our socio-political arena can be challenging...

Join in conversations that identify current complex societal issues and collaborate on potential strategies for how faculty can leverage that knowledge in the classroom.

Presented by the Division of Equity & inclusion, the Center for Teaching and Learning, the American Cultures Center, and the Academic...

Courage. Compassion. Resilience. Repeat.

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MAKING GREAT WORKPLACES. In what kinds of environments do we perform at our best?...

Research suggests in positive rather than stressful or threatening environmentsPersonal courage, compassion, and resilience help get us there.

What are the potential benefits for us and the people we work with if we cultivated them? This article suggests that humans have a desire to work powerfully and...