The Counseling Center has compiled a list of mental health resources below both on campus and in the community. If you need help or can’t find what you’re looking for, send us an email at counseling@toolcelecom.com

Dial 988 for immediate assistance with assistance with suicidal ideation or mental health crisis

If a student is experiencing a mental health emergency, the Director of the Counseling Center may be contacted Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30AM – 2:30PM at (503) 517-1119. Please call 988 or text “Hello” to 741741 for immediate mental health assistance.

For students or staff with on-campus safety concerns call Campus Safety at 503-250-1730.

Depression

What is [Clinical] Depression? – TED-Ed [5min]

What is Bipolar Disorder? – TED-Ed [5min]

Empathy & Shame

Listening to Shame by Brene Brown

The Power of Vulnerability by Brene Brown

Empathy [3min]

Self-Compassion [4min]

Grief & Loss

Psychological Testing | Full Evaluation to Diagnose Disabilities

Please contact WPU Accessibility Services for more information.

Relationships

See Therapy in a Nutshell channel for videos on relational skill building: Healthy Relationship Skills Playlist

See the Gottman Relationship Blog to search by topic. John Gottman is a leading relationship researcher and speaker. Have you ever heard of the 4 horsemen (signs) that will predict the end of a relationship? Check out what the Gottman institute has to share: Relationship Blog

Family

Dealing with judgmental/overbearing family members – Therapy in a Nutshell [13min]

How to deal with toxic relatives – Mel Robbins [6min]

Interpersonal

Emotional Flooding:(John Gottman) How Anxiety impacts Relationships – Therapy in a Nutshell [6min]

What is Intimate Partner Violence? IPV – CDC [2min]

Seeking Mental Healthcare Outside of WPU

Search engine: Search for licensed therapists on Psychology Today.

How to Seek Mental Health Counseling Services outside of WPU
If you’re no longer a student or are for any reason unable to schedule an appointment with the Counseling Center, please consider these basic steps to connect with a Licensed therapist in your area.

Basic Steps

  1. If you have health insurance, clarify with them if you have mental health coverage.
  2. Search for a therapist that meets your criteria of needs/goals.
  3. Interview the potential therapist(s) over the phone or through email.
  4. Schedule a first meeting to see if it is a good fit.

 

Inpatient Care:

 

Outpatient Care:

Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Resources

Please see WPU Sexual Misconduct and Title IX and the Personal Safety resources.

Transportation

Anxiety

Understanding Anxiety

Anxiety Cycle by Therapy in a Nutshell [3min]

How Stress Affects Your Body – TED-Ed [5min]

How Stress Affects Your Brain – TED-Ed [5min]

Coping with Anxiety

Rewiring the Anxious Brain – Neuroplasticity and the Anxiety Cycle by Therapy in a Nutshell [14min]

Why Mindfulness is a Superpower [3min]

Meditation Apps: Abide, HeadSpace , Calm, or check your app store by topic “meditation”.

Emotional Regulation & Grounding Techniques – Paige Pradko YouTube Playlist

Intrusive & Obsessive Thoughts

Debunking the Myths of OCD – TED-Ed [5min]

Obsessive Intrusive Thoughts | Top 4 Techniques to Manage Intrusive Thoughts – Paige Pradko YouTube Channel [13min]