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🌼 Spring into Wellness at Counseling on the Green

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Therapy Dog

Looking for a mid-semester reset? Join Counseling Services for Counseling on the Green, a fun and relaxing wellness event designed to help you de-stress and recharge! 🌿✨

🗓 Event Details:

📍 Location: Central Campus, Parr Quad
🗓 Date: Wednesday, April 9
⏰ Time: 11a.m.–2 p.m.

💛 What to Expect:

🐶 Therapy dogs – the ultimate stress relief!
🧘 Yoga – breathe, stretch, and unwind
💆 Massage therapy – yes, please!
🎨 Art & mindfulness activities
🍎 Snacks, games, giveaways, and more!
🎯 Interactive pop-ups with helpful self-care tips and campus resources

This is your chance to connect with wellness experts, discover resources, and show yourself some love with mindfulness, movement, and relaxation.

📩 Have questions? Call 704-330-6420 or email counseling@cpcc.edu

Don’t miss this opportunity to slow down, recharge, and focus on YOU. 💙

 

🏁 Finish the Semester Strong 💪

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Group of students sitting on the stairs inside the Parr CenterYou’ve put in so much hard work, and we’re proud of your progress! 🌟 As you power through the rest of the semester, remember—you’re not alone. Central Piedmont has resources to support your academic success, well-being, and personal needs.

💙 Wellness Center – Prioritize Your Well-Being

Feeling stressed? Need support? The Wellness Center offers a safe space and essential resources, including:
✔️ Counseling & stress management
✔️ Emergency grants, housing, & food assistance
✔️ Healthcare, dental, & vision services
✔️ Professional clothing closet & benefits counseling

📍 Open Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 6 PM | Complete the Wellness Screener to access services.

📚 Center for Academic Success and Excellence (CASE) – Free Academic Support

Struggling with a class? Need help with a big assignment? The Center for Academic Success and Excellence (CASE) provides free tutoring for math, science, and writing courses. Don’t wait until finals—get help now!

🌍 International Student Services – Specialized Support

The Kal Kardous International Student Services Center offers guidance on:
🌎 Immigration-related questions
📖 Campus resources & student involvement
📄 F-1 students: Always keep a physical copy of your I-20 form

🚀 Keep Going—You’ve Got This!

The finish line is in sight! Stay connected, use available resources, and take it one step at a time. We believe in you, and we’re here to help! 💙

🧘‍♀️ De-Stress Before Finals at Central Piedmont 🧘‍♂️

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Feeling the pressure of finals? Take a break and join us for a relaxing De-Stress Event at the Harper Campus Library. Central Piedmont’s Counseling Services is hosting a special session to help you unwind and recharge.

Event Details:

  • When: Tues., Dec. 3
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Where: Harper Campus Library

What’s Happening:

  • 🧴 Create your own coping kits: Personalized tools to help you manage stress.
  • 🌸 DIY aromatherapy scents: Craft calming blends to take home.
  • 🎨 Coloring stations: Express your creativity and relax with some art.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take care of your mental health! For more info, reach out to Brittany Lutton.

See you there! 🌟

🎨 Get Creative with Cricut Crafting! 🎨

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Photo of a cricut machine with the words cricut crafting underneathLooking for a fun and relaxing way to express yourself? Join us for a Cricut Crafting session where you can design your own tote or pencil pouch with a mental health theme! 👜✏️

Event Details 📅

  • Date: Wed., Oct. 23
  • Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Location: Harris Campus, Student Engagement Office

It’s a perfect opportunity to unwind, get creative, and take home something special that you made yourself!

Need More Info? 📧

For any questions, reach out to Brittany Lutton at brittany.lutton@cpcc.edu.

Don’t miss out on this chance to craft something meaningful while connecting with fellow students. We can’t wait to see what you create! 🌟

🌟 Self-Care Check-In at Central Piedmont 🌟

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Students mingling at a gatheringTake a moment for yourself and join us at Central Piedmont’s Harper Campus for a self-care check-in! This event is all about helping you discover new ways to take care of your well-being.

Event Details:

  • When: Tue., Oct. 15
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Where: Harper IV Building, outside the Student Engagement Office

Activities:

  • ✅ Free self-care assessment: Learn more about your current self-care practices.
  • 🌱 Self-care tips: Get practical advice to enhance your well-being.
  • 🎟️ Raffle entry: Stand a chance to win a self-care book!

Make time for yourself—your well-being matters! For more information, contact Brittany Lutton.

September is National Recovery Month! 🌟

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This month, we celebrate the strength and resilience of those in recovery. 💪 Did you know that over 21 million Americans are in recovery from substance use disorders? Among them are 600,000 college students across the nation who proudly identify as being in recovery.

Here’s how you can support recovery:

  • 💡 Educate yourself about addiction
  • ❌ Dispel myths and stigmas around addiction
  • 🗣️ Advocate for change and understanding

💚 Counseling Services Are Here to Help!
Central Piedmont’s Department of Counseling Services offers mental and emotional support for all enrolled students. Whether you’re on campus or need virtual support, they’re here for you.

📞 Connect Today: 704-330-6420 | counseling@cpcc.edu

Together, we can raise awareness and show support for those on their recovery journey! 💜

Pinwheels for Prevention: Raise Awareness at Central Piedmont 🎗️

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Suicide prevention month ribbon, purple and tealJoin us in making a difference during Suicide Prevention Month by participating in Pinwheels for Prevention at Central Piedmont. Each pinwheel symbolizes the lives of college students lost to suicide each year—a powerful reminder of the importance of mental health awareness.

Event Highlights:

  • 🌟 Symbolic Pinwheels: Each pinwheel represents approximately 1,100 college students who die by suicide annually.
  • 🎨 Get Involved: Drop by to create your own pinwheel and contribute to this meaningful display.
  • 🌍 Raise Awareness: The pinwheels will be displayed throughout Suicide Prevention Month to spread awareness and show support.

Event Details

Harper Campus

  • 📅 Date: Tues., Sept. 10
  • 🕙 Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • 📍 Location: Harper IV Building First Floor Lobby

Harris Campus

  • 📅 Date: Wed., Sept. 11
  • 🕙 Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • 📍 Location: Harris Building 1 Lobby

Your participation can make a real impact, so let’s come together to show our support and raise awareness. 💜

🎉 Central Piedmont Opens New Campus Wellness Center with Support from U.S. Congresswoman Alma Adams 🎉

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Campus Wellness Center Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening: Congresswoman Alma Adams poses for a photo in front of the building with Dr. Deitemeyer

Central Piedmont celebrated the opening of its new Campus Wellness Center earlier this month with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by U.S. Congresswoman Alma Adams and President Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer.

About the New Wellness Center:

  • Location: Central Campus
  • Services Offered:
    • 🐕 Therapy dogs
    • 🧘 Yoga sessions
    • 💬 Counseling services
    • 🌿 A range of resources for mental health support

Key Highlights:

  • Congressional Support: Congresswoman Adams, who represents the NC 12th district, played a crucial role in securing a $575,000 award to renovate and equip the center. This funding was provided through the Health Resources and Services Administration.
  • Purpose: The Campus Wellness Center is designed to be a safe and supportive space where students and staff can address their mental health needs, manage stress, and find strategies to balance academic and personal life.
  • Central Piedmont’s Vision: “We envision the Campus Wellness Center as a central hub for our students and employees to access the resources needed to support their success academically, in the workplace, and in the community,” said President Deitemeyer.

What’s Next?

  • Operating hours for the Campus Wellness Center will be announced soon. Stay tuned to make the most of this fantastic resource! 🌟

🍁 Fall Semester Reminder: Counseling Services Are Here for You!

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A student setting up a counseling sessionAs the fall semester kicks off, remember that Central Piedmont’s Counseling Services are here to support your mental and emotional well-being. 🧠💚 Whether you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or just need someone to talk to, we’re here to listen and help.

🛠️ How to Reach Out:

👥 Available Services:

  • Student Support: If you’re a student seeking help, don’t hesitate to reach out!
  • Consultations: Counselors are also available to consult with students, faculty, and staff who have concerns about others.

You don’t have to navigate this semester alone—reach out whenever you need support. 🌟 We’re here to help you thrive!

Civic Calm: Managing Election Stress and Civic Engagement

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Are you feeling the stress of election season? You’re not alone! Managing election stress while staying civically engaged can be challenging, but we’ve got just the thing to help.

Civic Calm: Managing Election Stress and Civic Engagement 🧘‍♂️

Join us for an interactive session where we’ll explore:

  • Navigating Political Stressors: Learn how to handle the pressures that come with election season.
  • Coping Strategies: Discover effective ways to manage your mental health during these times.
  • Accessing Mental Health Resources: Find out what resources are available to support you.
  • Healthy Civic Participation: Engage in open discussions and learn how to be an active, informed citizen without the stress.

Event Details 📅

📍 Location: Central Campus, Parr 1000
🕛 Date & Time: Wed., Sept. 11, 12 – 1 p.m.

This event is brought to you by the Department of Counseling Services & Student Engagement. It’s a great opportunity to connect with others, share your thoughts, and learn how to stay balanced during this crucial time.

Don’t miss out on this chance to gain valuable insights and tools for managing election stress. See you there! 🌟

Counseling Services at Central Piedmont

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Counseling Services staffAt Central Piedmont Community College, we understand that challenges can sometimes impact your studies. Our Counseling Services are here to support your mental, emotional, and academic journey toward growth and success.

Here’s how we can help

  • Licensed Counselors: Qualified team ready to help with academic and personal challenges
  • Easy Access: Contact 704-330-6420 or counseling@cpcc.edu to schedule an appointment.
  • Flexible Options: Free in-person and remote counseling are available
  • Wide-ranging support: Stress, relationships, grief, and more
  • Stay Informed: For details, visit Central Piedmont Counseling Services

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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Central Piedmont Counseling Services Staff

Did you know that 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience mental illness each year – but less than half receive treatment? This Mental Health Awareness Month, Counseling Services wants to remind you that mental illness affects many people, and there’s no shame in reaching out for help. Mental health is about more than illness and struggle, of course. It includes fostering healthy habits of self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-care. It involves enjoying positive relationships, navigating challenges with resilience, and finding satisfaction with yourself and with your life.

Central Piedmont’s Counseling Services encourages you to pause and consider your own mental health right now. What’s working? What would you like to be different? What can you do to move closer to the life you want? You can even take a free, confidential mental health screening and access additional information and resources.

Students are invited to speak with a member of our team. Services are free and confidential. Visit us online to learn more!

Counseling Services: Building your coping toolbox

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Three students sit around a table talkingIf you need help learning how to manage feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression, Central Piedmont’s Counseling Services department has a new series to help.

Sign up for any or all of the free “Building your coping toolbox” series that offers both in-person and virtual sessions until late April.

  • Jan. 31: Mindfulness (part 1) | Central Campus, Parr Center, room 2160
  • Feb. 14: Mindfulness (part 2) | virtual (online)
  • Feb. 21: Distress tolerance (part 1) | Central Campus, Parr Center, room 2160
  • March 14: Distress tolerance (part 2) | virtual (online)
  • March 21: Emotion regulation (part 1) | Central Campus, Parr Center, room 2160
  • March 28: Emotion regulation (part 2) | virtual (online)
  • April 18: Interpersonal effectiveness (part 1) | Central Campus, Parr Center, room 2160
  • April 25: Interpersonal effectiveness (part 2) | virtual (online)

If you have questions about this series, contact Brittany Lutton at Brittany.Lutton@cpcc.edu or counseling@cpcc.edu.

Counseling Services: Get in touch with your creative side

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Get in touch with your creative side while you learn how to process your emotions and develop new ways to cope with daily stressors.

Join Central Piedmont’s Counseling Services team and sign up for one or all of the free “Creative Hour” program series over the next four months from 2-3:30 p.m. at Central Campus in the Parr Center:

  • Visual Arts: Wed., Jan. 25 | room 1000-A
  • Music: Wed., Feb. 15 | room 1000-A
  • Psychodrama: Wed., March 22 | room 1000-A
  • Poetry: Wed., April 12 | room 1000-A
  • Poetry Showcase: Wed., April 19 | room 2160

Questions? Please contact Vianka Martinez-Nunez (vianka.martineznunez@cpcc.edu) or Jasmine Warren (jasmine.warren2@cpcc.edu).

Free Online Mental Health Screenings

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Two students sitting at a distance on steps, lounging in comfortable conversation, surrounded by trees.Everyone faces difficulties that can strain their mental and emotional health from time to time, with 1 in 5 people experiencing mental illness at some point along the way.

How are you feeling? You’re invited to take a free, confidential behavioral health screening sponsored by Counseling Services.

And, if you’d like to talk to someone about the results or simply about how you’re feeling, a counselor at Central Piedmont is here to support you.

Mental Health Awareness Month

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Student Walking on CampusMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Counseling Services encourages you to pause and think about your emotional and psychological well-being. Some things to consider:

  • At some point in their life, 46% of all Americans will show signs and symptoms of a diagnosable mental health condition.
  • Mental health concerns (such as stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and substance use) impact us all, even when they’re not a diagnosable disorder.
  • When not addressed, struggles with mental health impact success in school by affecting concentration, clarity of thought, focus, memory, energy, and engagement in class.
  • Mental health struggles also impact our personal relationships, employment, and general satisfaction with our lives.
  • Fears about what other people think – as well as personal stigmas around mental illness – are a primary reason people don’t reach out for help. But if you’re having a hard time, that doesn’t mean you’re strange or messed up or bad. You’re not alone in your struggles, and people are eager to support you.

It’s been a difficult few years, and you may be feeling the weight of it. Central Piedmont’s Counseling Services is here to provide emotional support and help you find new ways to cope as you sort things out. Services are free and confidential to enrolled students. To learn more, complete our Service Request Form, email counseling@cpcc.edu, or phone 704.330.6420.

Mental Health Matters – for All of Us

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You are not alone! Anyone can feel down, but what happens when this stretches into days or weeks? If you notice someone going through a rough time, asking how they’re doing can make a world of difference – even if it feels uncomfortable at first.

Unsure how to start that conversation? Or maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed yourself? Central Piedmont’s Counseling Services is available when you want to talk through concerns about a friend or your own mental and emotional well-being. To learn more, complete our Service Request Form, email counseling@cpcc.edu, or phone 704-330-6420.

Central Piedmont is Here to Support You

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Two students walking on campusEvery semester is filled with a host of emotions, ranging from excitement and optimism to insecurity and fear. All these normal experiences may feel more intense right now. If worry, sadness, anger, or confusion have you feeling distracted or concerned, a Central Piedmont Counselor is available to help you sort it out and find new ways to cope. Services are free and confidential to enrolled students. Complete a service request form, visit us online at cpcc.edu/counseling, or email counseling@cpcc.edu to learn more.

Managing Your Mental Health: Anxiety Management

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two nursing students walking on campus with face masksDid you know anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 18.1% of the population every year*?  Join the Central Piedmont healthcare careers programs for an upcoming town hall discussion: Managing Your Mental Health: Anxiety Management. Participate in an interactive presentation discussing mental health management strategies.

Glenda Nnaji, a curriculum counselor in health professions, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor supervisor (LCMHCS), and a licensed clinical addiction specialist (LCAS). She will share her expertise and answer questions from participants. Glenda works with adult students who are having challenges with managing their Mental Health while in stressful competitive health programs. Learn about mental health symptoms, behaviors, and mental health management.

Event Details: 

  • Date: October 26, 2021
  • Time: 6:30 to 7:30pm
  • Location: Central Campus, Zeiss Building, Auditorium
    1231 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204

Save your spot and register today.

Questions? Visit us online to learn more about Healthcare Programs Townhall.

*according to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America.

Free Counseling Support for Students

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student with central Piedmont mask on laptop outsideYou may be feeling pretty overwhelmed right now. COVID, isolation, fractured relationships, economic hardship, racial discrimination and trauma, political unrest and violence – not to mention adapting to a new learning environment – have left many of us feeling burned out.

Central Piedmont’s Counseling Services is here to support you, whether you’re dealing with stressful situations, painful emotions, difficult relationships, or challenges with school. Services are free and confidential. During COVID, sessions are provided through video chat and phone calls. Complete a service request form, visit us online at cpcc.edu/counseling to learn more. You may also e-mail counseling@cpcc.edu.