May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of mental well-being. Central Piedmont is committed to supporting our students’ mental health through various counseling services designed to foster academic success, personal growth, and emotional resilience.
Available Counseling Services:
- 🏫 In-Person Counseling: Available across all campuses to help you with mental and emotional health concerns.
- 🖥️ Remote Therapy Sessions: Offering video appointments for flexible scheduling and easier access. Often, these can be scheduled sooner due to the high demand for specific time slots.
- 📅 Appointments: You can schedule virtual, phone, or in-person sessions on the counselor’s assigned campus.
When to See a Counselor:
- Relationship issues
- Stress management and coping skills
- Anxiety and depression
- Grief and loss
- Life balance and self-care
- Goal-setting
- Substance use
- Or anything else causing you worry or distress
Contacting a Counselor:
- 👥 Our diverse staff are trained in various specializations. When scheduling, communicate any preferences you might have.
- ✉️ Complete the intake form on our website, and a counselor will contact you to arrange a session.
- 📞 For general inquiries, call 704-330-6420 or send an email.
🌟 Highlight Event: Counseling on the Green 🌟 On Apr. 17, the Central Campus Quad was bustling with the “Counseling on the Green” event, which saw over 500 students participate. This event featured:
- Mindfulness meditation
- Chair massages by our Massage Therapy program
- Therapy dogs
- Low-impact yoga
- “Theater with a Therapist”
- “Kick Away Your Fears”
- Gratitude letters
🙌 Special Thanks to Our Contributors:
- Massage Therapy Program: Delivered 112 relaxing chair massages.
- Sondra Hines Yates (NextGen Program): Led enriching yoga sessions.
- Therapy Dogs International: Provided comfort with their canine volunteers.
- Human Services Club: Added a refreshing twist with mocktails and affirmations.
- Student Engagement: Crucial in planning and supporting the event.
💡 Remember: Mental health is as important as physical health. Utilize our services to improve your well-being and academic performance. Let’s make mental health a priority this May and beyond! 🌈
For more details on upcoming workshops and activities, visit our counseling services page!
Take a break and find your calm with free Mindfulness and Subtle Yoga sessions at Harper Campus! These sessions are perfect for beginners and are designed to help you de-stress and focus. 🌿