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Coffee with a Counselor provides a unique opportunity for students at Texas A&M University to ask questions and learn more about the counseling process and resources such as University Health Services. It allows a positive interaction between students and counselors in a relaxed and informal environment, while increasing students’ knowledge of their overall wellness. Although this is NOT an individual counseling session, this is an opportunity to engage with a mental health professional and discuss strategies for self-care in order to give you the tools to achieve your academic goals!

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Explore self-expression at Texas A&M University Health Service’s "Color with a Counselor" event! Paint your emotions, connect with counselors, and embrace a vibrant journey to self-discovery. Join us for this transformative experience!

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QPR offers a traditional approach to understanding the impact and prevalence of suicide as well as intervention tools. This interactive training prepares students, faculty, and staff to recognize the warning signs, know what to say to someone who might be at risk for suicide and where to refer individuals for help.

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Experiencing thoughts of suicide is a common, but often undiscussed, experience on college campuses. Encouraging conversations about how to keep friends, loved ones, and ourselves safe when experiencing mental health struggles is an important and ongoing effort. One evidence-backed way of supporting someone is to help them remove or secure items related to their thoughts of suicide, commonly referred to as “lethal means”. In the presentation Restricting Access to Lethal Means: Creating Safer Communities, A&M’s ACES Co-Responder unit and a team of local resource directors will share information on how to safely store and dispose of medication, the importance and use of gun locks, and proactive use of mental health resources. This presentation is an excellent resource for anyone interested in fostering supportive conversations around mental health and gun safety in the Texas A&M Community. Attendees will have the option to receive a free gun lock and instruction kit.

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Escape the chaos of campus life and embark on a rejuvenating journey with our Mindfulness Yoga Practice at Stark Galleries! Join us for an exclusive session led by Michelle Bettin, Senior Director of Counseling & Mental Health Care. This is your chance to unwind, learn calming breathing techniques both on the mat and at your desk, and discover how to stay grounded amidst the demands of student and staff life. Spaces are limited, so it's first-come, first-serve. Don't forget to bring your own mat for a blissful break from the hustle – your well-being deserves it!

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Suicide can be prevented. This presentation will cover what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide. Participants will learn the common risk factors for suicide, how to spot the warning signs in others, and how to keep ourselves, our loved ones and those in our community safe.

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