Meredith Herald
September 19, 2000
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Features
Counseling Center offers help for students
in aftermath of terrorist attacks
Angel Johnson
Contribullng Writer
Counseling Center
In the wake of the tragic
events of this past week, we are
haunted by images of chaos,
mass destruction and unimag
inable grief.
While we have always
viewed the United States as an
impenetrable fortress of protec
tion, we are suddenly faced
with a stark reality of anxiety
and fear.
It is up to us as individuals,
and as the Meredith College
community collectively, to
rebuild a sense of stability and
hope.
Some students may know
people who worked in the
World Trade Center or the Pen
tagon. while others have family
or friends in the armed ser
vices, the airlines or who are
serving as rescue workers.
Many students have endured
intense sorrow even without
such direct connections to the
disaster
Although we have all been
affected by this national
tragedy, each of us has a unique
response to emotional distress.
In fact, it is likely that for
many students this may be the
first significant traumatic expe
rience as an independent adult.
During this period, we tend
to feel the need to be taken care
of and perhaps the need to care
for others.
The..
Counsel
ing Center
offers the
following
strategies
as guid
ance for
self-care:
N u r -
ture your
Time
Manage
your time
to avoid
fee 1 i n g
o V e r -
whelmed.
N u r -
ture your
Health:
Enjoy
vigorous
exercise
or a
leisurely
Take a deep breath and remem
ber to take it one day at a time.
Nurture your Sense of
Humor: Laugh. It reminds us
of the happiness that exists in
Counseling Center Tips
Nurture your Time:
Nurture your Health:
Nurture your Body:
Nurture your Ratience:
Nurture your Sense of Humor:
Nurture your Coonectiaiis.:
Nurture your Inner Child:.
Nurture your Heart;
Nurture your Spirit:
Nurture your Sadness.:
Nurture your Soul.:
Manage your lime to avoid
feeling overwhelmed.
Enjoy vigorous exercise or a leisurely
walk to clear your mind.
Eai a balanced diet and allow for plenty
of rest.
Take a deep breath and remember to lake
it one day at a time.
Laugh, li reminds us of the happiness
that exists in our world.
Volunteer, panicipaie and reach oul
to others in need.
Enjoy the little things like ice cream,
sunshine and coloring books.
Let others know how important they
are to you.
Take time to reflect, meditate or use
prayer as a source of comfort.
Remember that grief is an important part
of the healing process.
Allow lime to reflect on the strengths
in your life such as family and friends.
Enjoy the little things like ice
cream, sunshine and coloring
books.
Nurture your Heart: Let
others know how important
ihey are
to you.
Nu r-
ture your
pi r i t:
Fake time
:o reflect,
meditate
or use
prayer as
source
af com
fort.
N u r -
ture your
Sadness.:
Remem
ber that
grief is an
Walk to
cle^ your mind.
Nurture your Body: Eat a
balanced diet and allow for
plenty of rest.
Nurture your Patience:
important
part of the
healing
process.
Nur
ture your
Soul.:
our world.
Nurture your Connec
tions.: Volunteer. participate
and reach out (o others in need.
Nurture your Inner Child:
Allow time to reflect on the
strengths in your life such as
family and friends.
It is always important to
remember that at the core of
these suggestions lies the belief
that the mind and body are con
nected and that feeling con
nected prevents isolation.
The stress of being a college
student with academic and per
sonal demands may be over
whelming in and of itself
While it may feel selfish to
put one’s needs first in this
time of crisis, it is also impor
tant to remember that feeling
overwhelmed makes us vulner
able to stress and even illness.
The Counseling Center
strongly encourages students to
rely on the resources available
in the Meredith College com
munity including the Counsel
ing Center, Campus Ministry
and Student Health Services.
The Counseling Center
offers the follo>^ing walk-in
times fOT students to come by
and discuss concerns this
week:
Thursday, September 20
12:30-1:30pm
Friday, September 21
4:00-5:00pm
Monday, September 24
5;00-6:00pm
TERRORISM PANEL at NCSU
WHAT: "TERRORISM: OPTIONS FOR AMERICA' '
WHEN; We*iesday.Sept3nberl9.200I.
WHERE: 'Rie event will be held from 7;^ - drsa p.m. in the Faculty Senate Q>am-
bers.RoMn 232», R H. Hill Libiwy, wn Ihe J^b-Carolina State Universtty CaosMis, Ralei^. It
is fiee fflid cfco to ttie public.
WHO WILL BE THERE:Panrfists will be: William A. Boettcher (Assisfant Profe^, Politi
cal Science, NCSU) who spcciaH»s in decision nKddng during crises; Linda BrMy (Dean, CH ASS,
NCSU) who served in the Mce of the Secretary of l>efense during Ae Calf War aiKl whose
research inleresu are in intemationa} neg^^on, attns ctMiml, and war-tominatian: W.
Caddell (Adjunct Asastam ftofe^w, NCSU) wlw ^teciaiizes In military hi^ory and 6ie
history oif warning intelligence); Cwtis Jones, who retired after 29 years of experience as a Foreign
Service Officer, mainly in the Middle East; Afaam Khater (AsaKiMe R-ofessor of IfctOTy, NCSU)
whose a)^ of fipecializaticm is the MitMle i^t; and Rkh^ R JCohn (Chalrof (he Cumculum in
Peace, War, and DefeiKe at UNC-Cha$iel HiH) who formerJy Chief Hisuman rf the US.^ a
whwe area of specialiMtiOT B American nslitoy
Format: each of the speakers has been adced to give a vetylmef jvesentation. Utis will t^e up
most of the first hoiff. Ilie rest of the dme will Iw devoted to a question and answer session.
EHrections to the Faculty Senate Otauber, Room 2320 D.H. Hiil Library. ~
Enter the NCSU Lifcra^. Go the 'Rhd Go to the ttod of'
Keep It Clean
Recycling isn't only about aluminum cans or plastic bottles;
the impact of recycling is far greater. By recycling we help save
our natural resources, as well as energy, clean air, water, and
landfill space.
By recycling paper we cut down fewer trees, which gives us
cleaner air. In most cases, making products from recyclable
material causes far less air and water pollution, which means a
cleaner environment for you and your children.
The more you recycle the less landfill space is needed, which
saves precious land for our enjoyment and growth. Recycling
really is as simple as throwing a can or bottle into a recycling bin
instead of a trashcan. So next time you llnish that cool bottle of
lemonade, remember all that you can do just by simply placing
the bottle into a recycling bin. It is our responsibility to help
preserve the earth for future generations, and your little bit can
make a lot of difference.
, This is one ad in a series submitted by students
in Dr. Carol Hand's Environmental Resources class.