California Lutheran University Community Counseling Services

04/06/2022

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09/08/2020

TW: su***de

September is ***dePreventionMonth and this week is ***dePreventionWeek . We wanted to share some critical resources and remind you that you are not alone. Please see our resources below and if you have any you would like to add, put them in the comments! We are here to support our community.

National Su***de Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
https://su***depreventionlifeline.org/
To speak with a crisis counselor, text HOME to 741-741

09/01/2020

to our post back from April. How are you doing? Do you have any coping skills you could share with us? What about self-care? Let us hear it!

Westlake Village, CA: 805-493-3390
Oxnard, CA: 805-493-3059

Did you know... We're (virtually) open!

We are providing therapy through Telehealth (phone/video sessions). These times can be troubling and unsettling and we want to help. Give one of our locations a call for more information about how to start therapy.

www.clucounseling.org

Westlake Village, CA: 805-493-3390
Oxnard, CA: 805-493-3059

08/28/2020

Now this is the content we like to see! In this TED talk, Emily Anhalt discusses why we should all give therapy a try.

https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_anhalt_why_we_should_all_try_therapy

www.clucounseling.org
Westlake Village, CA: 805-493-3390
Oxnard, CA: 805-493-3059

We tend to think of therapy as an approach to fixing problems — you go if you're not happy, not when everything seems fine. Clinical psychologist Emily Anhalt shares her experiences as both therapist and patient to make a compelling case that therapy isn't just a means to an end. "It'll drasticall...

08/26/2020

TW: racism, social injustice

Once again, we are facing social injustices in America - this time in Wisconsin. It can be overwhelming to process and you might find yourself asking: what can I do? Our friends over at the University of Missouri have posted a great resource page on how to cope with social injustices and racism.
If you feel you need some support as well, we are here, too. Our information is below.

https://wellbeing.missouri.edu/coping-with-social-injustice/

www.clucounseling.org
Westlake Village, CA: 805-493-3390
Oxnard, CA: 805-493-3059

Recent national events spotlighting long-standing social injustice have been impacting many of us at Mizzou, including incidents of hate that have occurred on our campus.

08/18/2020

Are you a pumpkin spice latte person? Wait... how is that related to mental health? It's part of our memory by association. Check out this fun and light-hearted article about the psychology behind the pumpkin spice latte (and other drinks, too!)

Interested in starting individual, child, couples, or family therapy? Give us a call. Our phone number is below!

www.clucounseling.org

Westlake Village, CA: 805-493-3390
Oxnard, CA: 805-493-3059

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind-brain-and-value/202008/the-psychology-the-pumpkin-spice-latte

How the psychology of associations makes the PSL irresistible.

08/05/2020

The month of August is typically associated with warm weather, long evenings, and the start of a new school year. Big transitions can impact our physical and mental health. Check out this article from the U.S. Department of Education on how to ease the transition back to school. What's something you do to help your transitions? As always, we're here to help if you need us!

www.clucounseling.org

Westlake Village, CA: 805-493-3390
Oxnard, CA: 805-493-3059

https://www2.ed.gov/free/features/back-to-school.html

07/22/2020

Do you struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep, or feel restless during the night? A weighted blanket may help with that. Weighted blankets are theorized to produce a calming effect because it feels like we are being hugged, similarly to swaddled babies. Have you used one before? Would you recommend it to others?

www.clucounseling.org

Westlake Village, CA: 805-493-3390
Oxnard, CA: 805-493-3059



https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/i-tried-using-weighted-blanket-stress-less-here-s-what-ncna872846

Weighted blankets are surging in popularity thanks to their ability to relieve stress and improve sleep.

07/08/2020

What is stress? It's our body's response to emotional or physical situations. Sometimes when we feel stressed, it is hard to bring our minds and body sensations back to its normal state. This website has some great tips for quick stress relief. Check it out!

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/quick-stress-relief.htm

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Westlake Village, CA: 805-493-3390
Oxnard, CA: 805-493-3059

07/01/2020

Check out this article from Psychology Today about how we can be true allies in the pursuit of social justice:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/truth-and-courage/202007/true-allyship

Seeking, Speaking, and Enacting Truth

06/16/2020

The longest day of the year, the Summer Solstice, will take place this Saturday, June 20th. This also marks the start of Summer! The change of seasons may come with a change in routine: no school for our youth, lax schedules, and longer days. Here is an article on how to help maintain our mental health this Summer:

https://www.unh.edu/healthyunh/blog/psychological-health/2019/07/how-take-care-your-mental-health-summer

As always, please reach out to us if you need some support.

Westlake Village: 805-493-3390
Oxnard: 805-493-3059

Tips For Enjoying Your Summer And Keeping Your Mental Health In Check Summer vacation is long anticipated by most people, but especially for those in a school setting, like students and teachers. Summer is synonymous with relaxing, soaking up the sun, and enjoying more leisurely days. However, some....

06/12/2020

Are you interested in how your personality, likes, and dislikes may influence your career? Take this test to find out! It is based in the Big 5 Personality trait (openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism) and Holland's Code (another personality evaluator). Let us know what your results are! Do they match up with your current career?

https://www.truity.com/test/career-personality-profiler-test

The Career Personality Profiler is a comprehensive, scientifically validated career test that measures both your interests and your personality traits so you can find the right career for you. Based on the robust Holland Code and Big Five theories, your results help you discover: The real-world care...