Tuesday @ 7
These peer-facilitated workshops focus on "Students Helping Students" by enhancing mental health, well-being, and success. Presented by Counseling Center Paraprofessionals. They are held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. online or across campus.
Fall 2025 Sessions
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Date |
Title |
Description |
Location |
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September 9 |
Find Your Path: Navigating a New Campus |
Welcome to U of I! Transitioning to a new campus and way of life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out all alone. Come join the CCPs in ISR 94AB for a workshop that will cover strategies for adjusting to a new environment, exploring interests, and building communities, as well as campus resources that can support you during your time at UIUC! |
ISR 94AB |
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September 16 |
Focus Mode: Strategies for Managing Academic Stress |
A workshop on how to identify and manage academic stress through practicing self-care and organizational techniques! |
Education 192 |
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September 23 |
From Nerves to Confidence: Skills to Thriving in Social Spaces |
This workshop aims to give participants the knowledge of what social anxiety is and how it may present in educational settings. Participants should leave this workshop with the skills to be able to identify feelings of social anxiety and enact coping strategies in real life scenarios. |
La Casa 104 |
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September 30 |
Feel It to Heal It: Regulating Difficult Emotions |
This workshop focuses on the importance of emotional regulation and introduces participants to adaptive coping strategies. During the workshop, participants will have the chance not only to learn, but also to practice this newly acquired information. |
BIF 1041 |
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October 7 |
Quiet the Critic: Building Self-Compassion Skills |
This is a guide to treating yourself with kindness and managing self-criticism. Through practical skills and real-life scenarios, this presentation aims to foster mental and physical wellbeing. |
AACC Lounge |
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October 14 |
The Art of Doing Nothing: Mindful Rest in a Hyper-Productive World |
As we approach halfway through a busy semester, we invite students to slow down and explore the art of doing nothing: an intentional practice that aims to help us pause, recharge our minds, and make our productive moments more meaningful. |
Engineering Hall 106B3 |
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October 21 |
The Weight We Carry: Coping with Loss |
The purpose of this workshop is to broaden participants’ understanding of loss generally (to include more than the death of a loved one), share coping strategies and resources, and create a strengths-based support space. |
BNAACC |
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October 28 |
Spooky Scary Spirits: Safe Drinking During Halloween |
This is a workshop that provides practical tips on safe drinking, harm reduction, and how to look out for friends during party season. Students will also engage in interactive activities that make learning about substance use both fun and memorable. |
Lincoln Hall 1002 |
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November 4 |
Extra Extra!: Coping with Political and News Anxiety |
This Tuesday @7 will provide participants with tools that will allow them to stay informed while protecting their mental health and well-being. Participants will be taught about evidence-based strategies to navigate political stress and set boundaries with the media. |
Women's Resources Center Lounge |
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November 11 |
Somebody’s Watching Me: Coping with Comparison |
In this workshop, participants will explore the pressures of comparison and learn strategies to build self-confidence. This workshop offers practical tools that will shift focus from external judgement to personal growth. |
Zoom* |
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November 18 |
Struggling To Feel Thankful: Navigating Family Conflict |
Heading home for the holidays can be difficult, especially when familial tensions can leave you feeling more stuffed with stress than turkey. This workshop can help develop productive communication, set realistic boundaries, and rediscover what it means to be truly thankful. |
Zoom* |
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December 2 |
Failing Forward: Finding Growth in Setbacks |
Facing setbacks and dealing with rejections is a common occurrence for college students and can be challenging to navigate. This workshop offers strategies and tools to grow from these challenges. |
Zoom* |
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December 9 |
Feeling Foggy? Coping with Finals Fatigue |
This workshop, created by fellow students to help others manage stress, sharpen focus, and recharge their energy during the various pressures of finals week. In an hour-long Zoom session, participants will learn and understand practical strategies to stay balanced, clear-headed, and energized to avoid burnout and make time for self-care. |
Zoom* |
*Zoom Information:
Direct access to Zoom for all online sessions
Meeting ID: 863 0232 2916
Password: T@7