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Dec 5, 2018

4 Steps to Mindfulness and Gratitude During the Holidays by Kirsten Marino

What is Mindfulness? Have you heard of mindfulness? A simple definition of mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment, on purpose, without judgment.  It truly can be just this simple. Why then, do so many of us find it so difficult to do? With our hectic lives, filled with a plethora of electronic devices,… 

Oct 29, 2018

Embracing a Love Ethic by Andrew Shaw, CCERC Counselor

“A love ethic presupposes that everyone has the right to be free, to live fully and well.” —bell hooks, All About Love Can you think of a time, recently or in the past, when you felt deeply cared for and respected? How did that make you feel then? How does it feel to reflect on… 

Oct 29, 2018

Your Teen’s Weight Is Not the Problem: Building Healthy Habits Without Shame. By Brittany Guerin and Andrew Shaw

In our society, there is an unhealthy amount of fear and oppression towards people whose bodies are larger. Cue: “The War on Obesity.” In reality, weight is not a reliable indicator for our physical health. In fact, the stigma and bias against people with larger bodies causes more damage to physical and mental health than… 

Sep 20, 2018

CCERC at Cox Quick Tour

Aug 14, 2018

CCERC receives the 2018 Opal Mann Green Award

The Community Counseling, Education and Research Center (CCERC) received The 2018 Opal Mann Green Award from the NC State University, Office of Outreach and Engagement. The Opal Mann Green Award recognizes excellence of a community-based team demonstrating democratic strategies, mutually beneficial actions, scholarship, and valued community outcomes. The team consisted of the: NC State Counselor Education Program… 

May 9, 2018

WELL Blog

Who Are Your Mental Health Role Models? by Vanessa Soleil 

Apr 23, 2018

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Having Hard Conversations with Teenagers by Dave Hughes 

Mar 29, 2018

WELL Blog

How Black Panther is Good for Our Mental Health by Vanessa Soleil 

Feb 8, 2018

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CCERC: A Center for the Community by Dave Hughes 

Jan 16, 2018

Award for CCERC Founder and Co-Director Dr. Marc A. Grimmett

Dr. Grimmett Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award from UGA