{"612686":{"#nid":"612686","#data":{"type":"news","title":"De-Stress With These 6 Campus Resources","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWork, research, class \u0026mdash;\u0026nbsp;just a few of the many demands that you might be juggling. If you\u0026rsquo;re feeling a little overwhelmed this semester, here are several\u0026nbsp;campus resources to help you relieve some stress.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/counseling.gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECounseling Center and Let\u0026rsquo;s Talk Sessions\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESometimes, you just need a neutral person to talk to about your problems. And that\u0026rsquo;s where the Counseling Center, open to any degree seeking Georgia Tech student, comes in handy.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We provide a number of mental health services for students, including brief individual therapy, group therapy, referral services, Peer Coaching, and self-help resources,\u0026rdquo; said Peter Hauge, a psychologist with the center.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents coming in for the first time can consult with one of the counselors to discuss next steps. The center is also open to walk-ins and has a 24\/7 counselor available to help with student crises.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u0026rsquo;re not sure about signing up for a counseling session, you can also check out the center\u0026rsquo;s Let\u0026rsquo;s Talk sessions, available on a drop-in basis to any student. These are held on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon in the Communication Center (Suite 447), Clough Commons.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/orgsync.com\/135809\/chapter\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMeditation Club\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u0026rsquo;re looking for strategies to tune out the rest of the world, check out the Meditation Club.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;A survey was done with Tech students about what they want in life. There were two main outcomes: they want to be smart, and they want to be happy,\u0026rdquo; said Jason Tsukhara, president of the club. \u0026ldquo;Tech does a great job at training our intellect, but mental well-being requires different skills. We\u0026rsquo;re part of a wider movement to help students be happy, while still pursuing the challenges of a rigorous education.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMeetings are held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., and Wednesdays and Fridays at 5 p.m. Each meeting lasts an hour, and includes a 20-minute mediation session and activities to learn different methods of meditation.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/healthinitiatives.gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYoga for EveryBody\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStretch you body like you stretch your mind every day in class and lab with a free beginner\u0026rsquo;s yoga class.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We think the classes give students a great opportunity to take a midday break, clear their minds, and reflect on what their bodies can do for them,\u0026rdquo; said Melanie DeMaeyer, interim director of the Women\u0026rsquo;s Resource Center.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EClasses are held in the Piedmont Room of the Student Center and are open to all levels. Mats are provided.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We hope that participants in Yoga for EveryBody feel supported in prioritizing their well-being, and leave the class feeling refreshed and ready to take on the rest of their day,\u0026rdquo; DeMaeyer added.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/counseling.gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECounseling Center Outreach Workshops\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you could use some advice on on topics like improving self-confidence or your communication skills, check out the Counseling Center\u0026rsquo;s outreach workshops. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Our workshops provide information and exposure to experiential activities that can help students reach their academic, career, and personal goals,\u0026rdquo; said Janice Harewood, the assistant director for outreach and wellness at the center. \u0026ldquo;For some students, getting information at the workshops can provide enough help for them to address a difficulty without needing additional counseling services.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWorkshops can be from 15 minutes to an hour and are open to the campus community.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/provost.gatech.edu\/conflict-resolution\u0022\u003EOffice of the Ombudsman\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESuffering from stress due to problems with an advisor or faculty member? The Office of the Ombudsman is available to help.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The office is open to help any graduate student who needs confidential advice pertaining to their academic careers,\u0026rdquo; said Leigh Bottomley, faculty and graduate student ombuds. \u0026ldquo;We offer conflict resolution regarding professional conflicts and concerns with degree progression.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe ombuds provide informal conflict resolution, giving students a neutral sounding board for any Institute complaint or issue.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Also, it\u0026rsquo;s important to know that the ombuds are strictly neutral, and will not take sides in any issue brought before them,\u0026rdquo; Bottomley added.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/crc.gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECampus Recreation Complex\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to take a break and get your body moving, check out one of the Campus Recreation Complex\u0026rsquo;s (CRC) many exercise options.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe facility offers workout equipment and personal training services to any students enrolled in more than four hours. Plus, it also offers fitness classes and team sports.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Our drop-in classes provide the perfect setting to engage with peers in a fun, exciting way,\u0026rdquo; said Jessica Kolis, communication manager of Health and Well-Being. \u0026ldquo;From cycle to yoga, we have a class that\u0026rsquo;s right for you.\u0026rdquo; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFinally, if you\u0026rsquo;re dealing with tight muscles and aches, the CRC also offers massage therapy sessions. Sessions last\u0026nbsp;30-60 minutes and start\u0026nbsp;at $35.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u0026rsquo;re feeling a little overwhelmed this semester, here are six\u0026nbsp;campus resources to help you relieve some stress.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"If you\u2019re feeling a little overwhelmed this semester, here are six campus resources to help you relieve some stress. 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