RIO (Recognition, Insight, and Openness) Series
Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?”
Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!
RIO is a two-part program that teaches students techniques for recognizing and moving past situations that cause stress, frustration, and anxiety. RIO can provide skills to help you:
- Manage and reduce anxiety
- Adapt to new challenges
- Understand your thoughts and feelings, WITHOUT judgment or shame
- Move beyond feeling “stuck”
- Take the initiative to step out of your comfort zone
This program is open to all Illinois students—you do not need to be a current client of the Counseling Center. We strongly encourage you to be available to attend both sessions. ForSpring 2026, we offer various in-person and Zoom options. To register, please select an option below complete the brief form, and submit it. After registering, you’ll receive an email confirmation with location or Zoom information. Please call the Counseling Center at 217-333-3704 with any questions.
Spring 2026 Dates
Series 1
Monday, February 9 and 16, 6-7 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Series 2
Wednesday, February 18 and 25, 4-5 p.m.
Location: Education 192
Series 3
Thursday, March 5 and 12, 5-6 p.m.
Location: Architecture Building 210A
Series 4
Tuesday, March 24 and 31, 5-6 p.m.
Location: BIF 1049
Series 5
Thursday, April 2 and 9, 4-5 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Series 6
Wednesday, April 15 and 22, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: Grainger Library 429
Series 7
Tuesday, April 21 and 28, 5-6 p.m.
Location: 2052 Van Doren Hall
Series 8
Wednesday, April 29 and May 6, 4-5 p.m.
Location: Zoom
