Black Mental Health Matters Support Sessions
Sessions will resume on February 10, 2023

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Black History Month Opening Ceremony Tabling
Thursday, February 2
12:40-2:20 pm
2nd Floor Lobby, NVC

Please come to the Opening Ceremony for Black History Month and stop by our table. Counseling Center staff will be available to share information about our services such as our Black Mental Health Matters Support Sessions, Individual and Group Therapy offerings and much more.

Black Mental Health Matters Support Sessions
Friday, Feb. 10, Feb. 17, Feb. 24

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Women’s History Month Opening Ceremony Tabling

Thursday, March 2
12:40–2:20 pm
2nd Floor Lobby, NVC

Please come to the Opening Ceremony for Women’s History Month and stop by our table. Counseling Center staff will be available to share information about our services such as our Black Mental Health Matters Support Sessions, Individual and Group Therapy offerings and much more.

Yin Yoga Practice to Release Emotional and Physical Blockages

Monday, March 6
1:00–2:00 pm
Via Zoom
Register for Yin Yoga Practice to Release Emotional and Physical Blockages

In observance and with an abundance of awareness for Mental Health Awareness Week, Baruch College is offering a one-hour decompression session focused on yin/restorative yoga practices. Yin Yoga focuses on emotional and muscular releases. Flowing through Yin Yoga is very slow and calm, allowing the yoga student to deepen the awareness of the body and its perceived limits, through a meditative and extended stillness in each pose. Yin Yoga can be seen as a balance to any dynamic yoga style, does not require any specific yoga level and is suitable for every yoga student.

Presenter: Brianna Strong, Certified Yoga Instructor

Depression Screening—In Person Event

Tuesday, March 7
12:15–2:15 pm
Lobby of the Newman Vertical Campus; use the Baruch Plaza Entrance

Please join us in the Lobby of the Newman Vertical Campus just inside the Baruch Plaza entrance to the Newman Vertical Campus to get screened for depression and chat with counselors from the Baruch College Counseling Center. We hope to see you there!

Students are able to get a better understanding of their mental health by completing a screening form that has markers for depression at our table.

Counselors will then briefly meet one-on-one with each student to provide feedback and help them to connect to the Counseling Center at Baruch or outside counseling as needed or desired.

Presenter: Baruch College Counseling Center Staff

Body Positivity Celebration—In-Person Event

Tuesday, March 7
12:15–2:15 pm
Lobby of the Newman Vertical Campus; use the Baruch Plaza Entrance

Please join us on March 7th as we celebrate Body Positivity! Come to speak with a representative from the Renfrew Center to learn about eating disorders awareness and resources for support. Create your own body positive poster using craft materials provided at the table, then take it home to provide you with inspiration!

Presenter: Ruthie Flynn, MA, Renfrew Center

Coping Skills Workshop

Wednesday, March 8
11:00 am
Via Zoom
Register for the Coping Skills Workshop

In this workshop we will define stress and explore the ways in which stress affects our well-being. We will explore how social factors impact our experience of stress and explore mindfulness-based coping skills to help reduce the negative effects of daily stressors.

Presenters: Jael Amador, PhD & Abigail Mendez, MA, Baruch College Counseling Center

Let’s Talk About It: Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma, Part 1—In-Person Event

Thursday, March 9
12:30–2 pm
Room 2-125, NVC

Please join us to learn about Intergenerational Trauma, how it may be affecting you and steps to take for healing. Come be part of the conversation as we start to heal together.

Presenters: Lynn Kaplan, Psy.D. and Faith Iloka (Baruch College Counseling Center) in collaboration with the OSL and the USG

Let’s Talk About It: Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma, Part 2—In-Person Event

Friday, March 10
12:30pm–2:00pm
Room 3-210, NVC

Please join us for an experiential workshop on Intergenerational Trauma. Participants will have the opportunity to have a deeper conversation about Intergenerational Trauma which can bring further understanding and promote your healing journey.

Presenters: Jan L Martinez, Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Baruch College Office of Student Life in collaboration with the Counseling Center and the USG

Prioritizing your Mental Health as Graduate Students of Color- In Person Event

Thursday, March 30
4:45–5:45 pm
Room 7-175, NVC

Higher education and graduate programs have historically centered the learning and needs of middle/upper class White students, creating early career equity gaps for those without generational privilege of access or information at the university level. This includes students of color, international students, and low-income students.

This one-hour workshop specifically focuses on the lived experiences of BIPOC graduate students and their mental health within predominantly white settings. The workshop will discuss internal and external barriers to navigating graduate programs. Through interactive discussion, mental health and advocacy skill sets will also be highlighted as protective factors to intra/interpersonal, cultural, and institutional barriers. The workshop will teach students that they can thrive and learn, despite the multiple and complex barriers to being a student of color in predominantly white spaces.

Exploring Asian and AAPI Identity Workshop

Friday, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5
1:00 pm–2:00pm
Via Zoom
Register for the Asian and AAPI Identity Workshop using your Baruch email.

This limited-run workshop series will focus on exploring Asian and AAPI identity, what it means to be “Asian/AAPI” inside and outside of Baruch, understanding racial trauma and its impact on our functioning, and more. We hope to support and foster a sense of community, connection, and recognition among students who identify as Asian or AAPI in any way, shape, or form.

We encourage students to attend all 6 meetings. However, students are not required to attend all 6 meetings in order to register.

Presenters: two Asian/AAPI clinicians, Kahlen Kim, Ph.D. & Tina Lee, M.A., Baruch College Counseling Center

Mindful Monday Reset

Monday April 17, 2023
12:00 PM–12:30 PM
Zoom
Register for Mindful Monday Reset

Dr. Jael Amador will be discussing the Mindset and ways in which we can develop a Growth Mindset.

Athlete Resilience

Thursday April 20, 2023
12:00 PM–2:30 PM
NVC 3-150

***This event is only for student athletes***

Join Simone Cooper and Jael Amador as we discuss mental health stigma, athlete burnout, and ways to build resilience to improve performance and well-being.

Baruch College Counseling Center | Mental Health Matters
Wednesday, January 12
5:00 pm

All incoming graduate students are invited to join the Counseling Center team to learn about: mental health along a continuum from wellness to illness, negative stigma that surrounds mental illness/anti-stigma messaging, ways to identify signs of mental health issues, resources for help and other wellness strategies/support services offered by the Counseling Center.

The presentation is open to incoming graduate students for the spring semester.

Orientation to the Counseling Center
Thursday, January 20
10:30 am

Students will learn about the Baruch College Counseling Center, including the services offered, the Counseling Center’s culturally responsive and trauma-informed approach to counseling and how to make an appointment.

The presentation is open to incoming International undergraduate students.

Stress Management and Self Care
Thursday, January 20
11:00 am

The goals of this workshop are to understand the impact of stress, develop skills to empower attendees to control their response to stress through breathing and relaxation techniques and to learn to prevent burnout through self-care.

The workshop will be presented at the Thriving Beyond the Pandemic: Building Resilience, 2022 Early Child Care Conference sponsored by The Child Care Council at CUNY.

Mindfulness, Self-Care and Coping Techniques Workshop for Baruch College Graduate Students
Wednesday, February 2
12:00 – 1:00 pm

In this workshop, we will explore Mindfulness, Self-Care, and Coping Techniques that can help you effectively manage stress in all areas of your life.

Register for the Mindfulness, Self-Care and Coping Techniques Workshop

Black Mental Health Matters Support Session
Friday, February 18
2:00 – 3:00 pm

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Black Mental Health Matters Support Session
Friday, February 25
2:00 – 3:00 pm

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Black Mental Health Matters Support Session
Friday, March 4
2:00 – 3:00 pm

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Mindful Monday Reset
Monday, March 7
12:00-12:30 pm

These are challenging times for everyone. A global pandemic. Hybrid classes. Return to the office and the great resignation. Not to mention all of the obligations you have to juggle under increasing uncertainty. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by it all, we get it. To deny what you’re experiencing and to pretend it’s not happening is only a recipe for anxiety and burn out. Join us for a 30-minute weekly Monday lunchtime reset to slow down, get present, and be intentional in a safe space and in community with your peers as we mindfully set the tone to move through the week. Passcode: MMR

Hosted by Baruch’s Office of Health & Wellness, Zicklin Graduate Career Management Center and the DEI Incubator.

March Leadership Conversation
Monday, March 7
5:00 pm

We’d like to invite you to join our upcoming March Leadership Conversation on Monday, March 7, at 5:00 pm!

Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, millions have been suffering from crisis-level mental health challenges. In New York alone, nearly one in 25 people live with “serious mental illness,” according to the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health. Black, Latinx, and Asian American/Pacific Islanders, who are less likely to receive care, have been particularly affected. Nonprofit workplaces and the lives of their employees and constituents have been particularly vulnerable.

Please join your Fellow alums, mentors and faculty for a virtual conversation to learn more about this crisis and exchange strategies on how our nonprofit community can best address the increasing stresses among our fellow New Yorkers. We’ll discuss why nonprofit leaders must prioritize the mental health needs of their constituents, staff and communities contextualized in the current environment.

Our guest speaker will be Michael A. Lindsey, Executive Director, McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research. Other guest facilitators are currently TBA.

Depression Screening Day – In-Person Event!!!
Tuesday, March 8
12:30-2:30 pm
Lobby of the Newman Vertical Campus, use the Baruch Plaza entrance

Please join us in the Lobby of the Newman Vertical Campus just inside the Baruch Plaza entrance to the Newman Vertical Campus to get screened for depression and chat with counselors from the Baruch College Counseling Center. We hope to see you there!

Students are able to get a better understanding of their mental health by completing a screening form that has markers for depression at one of our tables.

Counselors will then briefly meet one-on-one with each student to provide feedback and help them to connect to the Counseling Center at Baruch or outside counseling as needed or desired.

Body Positivity Celebration – In-Person Event!!!
Tuesday, March 8
12:30-2:30 pm
Lobby of the Newman Vertical Campus, use the Baruch Plaza entrance

Please join us on March 8th as we celebrate Body Positivity! Come to speak with a representative from the Renfrew Center to learn about eating disorders awareness and resources for support. Create your own body positive poster using craft materials provided at the table, then take it home to provide you with inspiration!

Kognito Workshop for Staff and Faculty
Tuesday, March 8
1:00-2:00 pm

Take the Kognito Training First! To access the training:
1) go to: cuny.kognito.com
2) log in or create a new account
3) enter enrollment key: baruchcaruf

The training takes around 30-45 minutes to complete.

After completing the Kognito mental health training for Faculty and Staff, we invite you to join this workshop to help integrate and apply the material you learned. Presenter: Teresa Hurst, PhD., Director, Baruch Counseling Center. Passcode: kognito

Let’s Talk About It: Caring Conversations
Wednesday, March 9
5:45-7:00 pm

Starting conversations about suicide prevention. What are the signs to look out for in friends and others to prevent suicide? How can we have conversations with our friends to help them?

Please join the Counseling Center and the USG for another “Let’s Talk about it series”. In this interactive presentation, we will share information from the Baruch Healthy Minds Study and help students gain confidence to support their peers who may be struggling with mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts. Passcode: selfcare

Yoga for students, staff and faculty
Thursday, March 10
12:45-1:45 pm

Please join us on for a 45 minute gentle yoga flow lead by Ruthie Flynn, MA, the Professional Relations Representative of the Renfrew Center in New York City. Ruthie teaches vinyasa yoga at St. Marks Yoga in Manhattan in addition to being the educational liaison for Renfrew.

The Renfrew Center treats eating disorders in adolescents and adults through a variety of outpatient and residential programming. In honor of Baruch’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we are offering a virtual body-peace-yoga flow from 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm followed by a 15 minute Q&A with Ruthie about Renfrew as well as diet culture, eating disorders, and how to support others in recovery. Passcode: selfcare

Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Workshop
Friday, March 11
12:30-1:30 pm

Stress is a natural part of life. However, in these difficult times, you may find that it is more difficult to manage stress. In this workshop, you will learn identify stress and learn how to effectively manage it using mindfulness techniques and other coping strategies. Passcode: SELFCARE

Black Mental Health Matters Support Session
Friday, March 11
2:00 – 3:00 pm

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Black Mental Health Matters Support Session
Friday, March 18
2:00 – 3:00 pm

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Black Mental Health Matters Support Session
Friday, March 25
2:00 – 3:00 pm

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Black Mental Health Matters Support Session
Friday, April 1
2:00 – 3:00 pm

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Let’s Talk About It: Caring Conversations
Tuesday, April 5
12:45-2:00 pm

Starting conversations about suicide prevention. What are the signs to look out for in friends and others to prevent suicide? How can we have conversations with our friends to help them?

Please join the Counseling Center and the USG for another “Let’s Talk about it series”. In this interactive presentation, we will share information from the Baruch Healthy Minds Study and help students gain confidence to support their peers who may be struggling with mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting

Register for Let’s Talk About It

Black Mental Health Matters Support Session
Friday, April 8
2:00 – 3:00 pm

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Mindful Monday Reset – Sleep Hygiene
Monday, April 11
12:00-12:30 pm

Join us for a conversation on sleep hygiene and learn some tips and tricks to help you wind down at night.

Register for Mindful Monday Reset

Let’s Talk About It: Our Relationship with Food and Our Bodies
Tuesday, April 12
12:45-2:00 pm

Please join the Counseling Center and the USG for another “Let’s Talk about it series”. In this interactive presentation, we will focus on our relationship with food and our bodies. We will discuss eating mindfully, disordered eating, and eating disorders as well as how our relationship with eating impacts how we feel about our bodies and body positivity. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Register for Let’s Talk About It

Assertiveness in the Workplace for Women of Color
Thursday, April 14
1:00pm- 2:30pm

In this workshop, we will discuss Women of Color’s experiences with speaking up and advocating for themselves and discuss how to care for ourselves in work environments.

This is a closed event for participants of the Women of Color Leadership Program. For more information on the Women of Color Leadership Program, please visit the Student Life website.

Black Mental Health Matters Support Session
Friday, April 15
2:00 – 3:00 pm

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Black Mental Health Matters Support Session
Friday, April 22
2:00 – 3:00 pm

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Queer Workshop: Writing is not a luxury
Thursday, April 28
5:30 – 7:00 pm

In this program, Baruch LGBTQIA+ students will come together to read, write, and create works that draw on their own queer experience through zine making. We will be creating a unique one of a kind zine. All you need is one sheet of paper, scissors, and something to write/draw with. Together with these tools we learn to flesh out ideas and spread them into a small scale book form. We will delicately look at the history of zines and see how knowledge outside of the mainstream media has been disseminated and used for survival within queer cultures as well as other underrepresented groups. This practice continues today. Through this workshop, you will gain the agency to step into it and write your way closer towards freedom.

Register for Queer Workshop: Writing is not a luxury

Black Mental Health Matters Support Session
Friday, April 29
2:00 – 3:00 pm

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Managing Stress and Anxiety During Finals for Graduate Students
Monday, May 2
12:30 – 1:30 pm

Finals can cause stress and anxiety. This interactive virtual session will provide tools for reducing stress and anxiety, especially during finals week.

Black Mental Health Matters Support Session
Friday, May 6 and Friday, May 13
2:00 – 3:00 pm

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Health and Wellness Fair
Wednesday, May 11
12:30 – 2:30 pm

Come by the second Floor of the Newman Vertical Campus on Wednesday May 11th from 12:30-2:30pm to visit with the Counseling Center, the Student Health Center and other Campus Partners.

Location: In person!
Baruch College, Newman Vertical Campus, 2nd floor lobby
55 Lexington Avenue (at 24th Street)

Stress Management Support Session
Monday, May 16
1:00 – 2:00 pm

We recognize that the end of the semester can be a difficult time for students with upcoming finals and end of the year projects and schoolwork due. The Counseling Center is offering Stress Management Support Sessions for students during this time. Please join us to get support and learn ways to cope and manage during this stressful time.

You must use your CUNYFIRST login to register – Firstname.Lastname##@login.cuny.edu

Stress Management Support Session
Thursday, May 19
1:00 – 2:00 pm

We recognize that the end of the semester can be a difficult time for students with upcoming finals and end of the year projects and schoolwork due. The Counseling Center is offering Stress Management Support Sessions for students during this time. Please join us to get support and learn ways to cope and manage during this stressful time.

You must use your CUNYFIRST login to register – Firstname.Lastname##@login.cuny.edu

Love, Sex, and Dating
Thursday, June 9
5:30 – 6:30 pm

Do you have questions about Love, Sex, and Dating? Well, join us on Zoom for a conversation with sex educator Dirty Lola! She will share her work as a sex educator and answer your relationship and sexual health questions! Attendees will be eligible for giveaways! All questions will be shared anonymously.

You must use your CUNYFIRST login to register – Firstname.Lastname##@login.cuny.edu

Register for the Love, Sex and Dating session

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Dr. Jael Amador jael.amador@baruch.cuny.edu.

Staying in Balance at Baruch
Thursday, September 1
3:00–4:00 PM

College can be an exciting time with new beginnings and challenges. It can also be stressful at times. Come join us to discuss ways to stay in balance and become resilient in the face of stress and difficulties.

Register in advance for Staying in Balance at Baruch

You must register using your CUNY login email (Firstname.Lastname##@cuny.login.edu)

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Mindfulness Workshop
Tuesday, September 7
1:00–2:00 PM

Mindfulness has come to mean many different things. Come join us to learn about different ways to be mindful and to share your own favorite mindfulness practice or technique.

Register in advance for Mindfulness Workshop

You must register using your CUNY login email (Firstname.Lastname##@cuny.login.edu)

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Black Mental Health Matters Support Sessions
Friday, September 16, September 23 and September 30
2:00–3:00 PM

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

ISLA presents: Primer Cafecito  In-Person event!!!
Wednesday, September 21
11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Bearcat Den, NVC 2^nd Floor

Join ISLA for “un cafecito” as we welcome you to the Baruch Family. Learn tips and tricks for student success from department and organizations on campus while making connections with other students and campus staff.

Black Mental Health Matters Support Sessions
Friday, October 7, October 14, October 21, October 28  

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Depression Screening Day   In-Person Event!!!
Tuesday, October 11
12:00–2:00 pm
Baruch 25^th street Plaza, just outside the entrance to the Newman Vertical Campus
(If there is inclement weather, we will be in the lobby of the Newman Vertical Campus; use the 25^th Street Baruch Plaza entrance)

Please join us on the Baruch 25^th st Plaza, just outside the to the Newman Vertical Campus to participate in depression screening and chat with counselors from the Baruch College Counseling Center. We hope to see you there!

Students are able to get a better understanding of their mental health by completing a screening form that has markers for depression at one of our tables.

Counselors will then briefly meet one-on-one with each student to provide feedback and help them to connect to the Counseling Center at Baruch or outside counseling as needed or desired.

LGBTQ+ & Allies Meet & Greet
Tuesday October 11
5:00-6:00 pm
Virtual

Come network with faculty, staff, alumni, and students. Help us foster and further develop a supportive and inclusive community at Baruch with fun LGBTQIA+ trivia games.

Register for the LGBTQIA+ & Allies Meet & Greet

Bring The Virtual Balance Podcast–PAWS
Tuesday, October 18
4:00–5:00 pm
@BARUCHPAWS (Instagram)

Stress: What are some ways to manage it and how to reduce it. Come join the BARUCHPAWS Instagram Live Bring The Virtual Balance Podcast to learn some ways to manage and reduce stress. With guest Dr. Jael Amador, Licensed Psychologist.

Let’s Talk About It: Caring Conversations
Thursday, October 20
12:30–2:00 pm
NVC 2-125

Starting conversations about suicide prevention. What are the signs to look out for in friends and others to prevent suicide? How can we have conversations with our friends to help them?

Please join the Counseling Center and the USG for another “Let’s Talk about it series”. In this interactive presentation, we will share information from the Baruch Healthy Minds Study and help students gain confidence to support their peers who may be struggling with mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts.

Me, You, US… Individual and Community LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Across Time
Thursday, October 20
1:30-2:30 pm
NVC 5-160

Join us as we connect/network and travel through time to explore mental health within the LGBTQIA+ community.

Mindful Monday Reset
Monday, October 31
12:00-12:30 pm

Dr Jael Amador from the Counseling Center will join Mindful Monday reset on October 31st. This is a 30-minute weekly Monday lunchtime reset to slow down, get present, and be intentional in a safe space and in community with your peers as we mindfully set the tone to move through the week.

Hosted by Baruch’s Office of Health & Wellness, Zicklin Graduate Career Management Center and the DEI Incubator.

Please email joy.allison@baruch.cuny.edu with any questions. Please do not send email messages to joyce.allison67@login.cuny.edu.

Register for Mindful Monday Reset

Black Mental Health Matters Support Sessions
Friday, November 5, November 12, November 19

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Let’s Talk About It! Intergenerational Trauma In-Person Event!!!
Tuesday, November 29
12:30–1:30 PM
NVC Room 2-125

Please join us on Tuesday November 29th to learn about Intergenerational Trauma, how it may be affecting you and steps to take for healing.

Black Mental Health Matters Support Sessions
Friday, December 3, December 9, December 16

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Dealing with Imposter Feelings in Your Education and Job Search
Thursday, December 8, 2022
12:00–2:00 PM

For SEEK students only.
Do you feel like an impostor when it comes to being in college or navigating the job search/career process? You’re not alone. Nearly 70% of people reportedly experience feeling like a fraud despite their competence and achievements. Feelings of inadequacy can limit how you show up and get in the way of your success when you’re constantly questioning whether you belong and have a fear of being “found out”. Join us for an interactive workshop on Thursday, 12/10, 12:30-2pm (Club Hours), where Dr. Jael Amador of Baruch’s Counseling Center will explore the root of impostor feelings and offer strategies to help you feel confident in your abilities to move forward.

Register for Dealing with Imposter Feelings

Stress Management Support Session for Students
Thursday, December 8, 2022
1pm to 2 pm
In-Person at the Counseling Center
(137 East 25th Street, 9th floor. We are the entrance between the library and the Welcome Center).

We recognize that the end of the semester can be a difficult time for students with upcoming finals and end of the year projects and schoolwork due. The Counseling Center is offering a Stress Management Support Session for students during this time.

Mindful Monday Reset: Sitting with Uncertainty
Monday, December 19, 2022
12 pm-12:30 pm
Zoom

Register for Mindful Monday Reset

Let’s Talk About It: Caring Conversations
Thursday, November 4
12:45 pm–2:15 pm

Please join the Counseling Center and the USG for the next of the “Let’s Talk About It” series.

In this interactive presentation, we will share information from the Baruch Healthy Minds Study and help students gain confidence to support their peers who may be struggling with mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts.

Black Mental Health Matters Support Session
Friday, November 5
2:00 pm–3:00 pm

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Counseling Center and the Guinean Student Association present Coping with Mental Health in a Digital Age
Thursday, November 11
12:45 pm–1:45 pm

Navigating mental health issues in the digital age poses unique challenges and offers new opportunities in taking care of ourselves. In this presentation, we will discuss both the drawbacks and benefits of modern technology and how to live a healthy life in the digital world.

Black Mental Health Matters Support Session
Friday November 12
2:00 pm–3:00 pm

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Rejoining the World: A Conversation about Body Image & the Pandemic
Thursday, November 18
12:30 pm–2:00 pm

Please join the Counseling Center, the USG and Our B.I.A.S. for an important conversation about rejoining the world while navigating our feelings and experiences about our bodies and selves.

Government and Mental Health
Thursday, November 18
6:30 pm–7:45 pm

Please join the Counseling Center and Up to Baruch for an open discussion on the importance of mental health and NYC policies and fiscal efforts around mental health services. Up to Baruch is Baruch’s subgroup of the larger Up to Us Program, the only national, campus-based initiative dedicated to engaging college students on fiscal sustainability and economic change.

Black Mental Health Matters Support Session
Friday, November 19
2:00 pm–3:00 pm

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Women of Color Leadership Program
Tuesday, November 23
12:30 pm–2:00 pm

In this interactive presentation, we will share information about the imposter phenomenon and help students gain skills on how to deal with imposter related thoughts and feelings.
 
Open only to members of the Women of Color Leadership Program. Please contact: student.life@baruch.cuny.edu if you are interested in participating in this program in future semesters.​

Black Mental Health Matters Support Session
Friday, December 3
2:00 pm–3:00 pm

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Stress Management Support Sessions offered by the Baruch College Counseling Center
Friday, December 3
3:00 pm–4:00 pm

We recognize that the end of the semester can be a difficult time for students with upcoming finals and end of the year projects and schoolwork due. The Counseling Center is offering Drop-in Stress Management Support Sessions for students during this time. Please join us to get support and learn ways to cope and manage during this stressful time. Sessions are Drop-in, no registration is required.

Black Mental Health Matters Support Session
Friday, December 10
2:00 pm–3:00 pm

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Stress Management Support Sessions offered by the Baruch College Counseling Center
Friday, December 10
3:00 pm–4:00 pm

We recognize that the end of the semester can be a difficult time for students with upcoming finals and end of the year projects and schoolwork due. The Counseling Center is offering Drop-in Stress Management Support Sessions for students during this time. Please join us to get support and learn ways to cope and manage during this stressful time. Sessions are Drop-in, no registration is required.

Black Mental Health Matters Support Session
Friday, December 17
2:00 pm–3:00 pm

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)
• Being Black at Baruch
• Intersecting Identities
• BLM Movement and Advocacy
• Power and privilege
• Finding motivation
• Coping with loss
• Social distancing
• Remote learning
• Developing community
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom
• Microaggressions
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Stress Management Support Sessions offered by the Baruch College Counseling Center
Friday, December 17
3:00 pm–4:00 pm

We recognize that the end of the semester can be a difficult time for students with upcoming finals and end of the year projects and schoolwork due. The Counseling Center is offering Drop-in Stress Management Support Sessions for students during this time. Please join us to get support and learn ways to cope and manage during this stressful time. Sessions are Drop-in, no registration is required.