Category: Services for Students
November 28th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
Winter is Coming…Do you know about Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Greetings from the Accessibility Advisory Committee! As we all have probably noticed, it’s getting much darker. And for many, many people, this means that the symptoms of Fall Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) are becoming activated. SAD, a form of depression, is real; that’s a fact. This can make our work and personal lives significantly more difficult, but there are ways to combat it.
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, “Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is type of depression. It happens during certain seasons of the year—most often fall or winter. It is thought that shorter days and less daylight may trigger a chemical change in the brain leading to symptoms of depression.” There is also a variation of SAD that occurs in the Spring. Technically, SAD is not a “diagnosis” in the DSM-5-TR (the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). The DSM describes this area as Depression with a “seasonal pattern” that begins in the fall or winter or spring. Less commonly, says the DSM, seasonal pattern may occur in the summer. Note that this is a part of Major Depressive Disorder as mentioned above.
What causes SAD?
The Mayo Clinic explains that SAD can typically be caused by a variety of factors. These might include:
- Your biological clock (circadian rhythm). The reduced level of sunlight in fall and winter may cause winter-onset SAD. This decrease in sunlight may disrupt your body’s internal clock and lead to feelings of depression.
- Serotonin levels. A drop in serotonin, a brain chemical (neurotransmitter) that affects mood, might play a role in SAD. Reduced sunlight can cause a drop in serotonin that may trigger depression.
- Melatonin levels.
How can we help our mental health in the winter?
A few useful measures individuals may take while feeling the stress of SAD are the following:
- A SAD lamp (a bright, LED “happy light”).
- Therapy
- Medications
- Exercise in the fresh air
- Surrounding oneself with greenery
It’s okay to want to curl up at home during the cold season; but those with depression should seek medical assistance if they are having thoughts of self-harm or suicide or contact the Crisis Line at 866-427-4747.866-427-474
Resources
How are we doing?
Please submit feedback about the information that the Accessibility Advisory Committee shares to Miranda Levy via email at mlevy@shoreline.edu so that the committee can review together and serve the campus community better.
Posted in Announcements, Services for Students
November 17th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
Free Mental Health First Aid Training Offered at Shoreline Community College!
Shoreline Community College Counseling Center is offering free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training for our campus community. MHFA is a research-supported international education program developed to teach adults how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges. MHFA is a skills-based course that gives people the tools to assist someone who might be struggling with mental health or substance use challenges and connect them with appropriate support and resources. To date, 2.5 million people across the United States have been trained in MHFA.
Just as CPR helps those without clinical training assist an individual having a heart attack, MHFA prepares participants to interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step Action Plan that guides them through reaching out and offering appropriate support.
With support from the Counseling Center, this training (valued at $170.00/participant) is FREE to Shoreline Community College employees and students.
Training Details:
We are currently offering a blended training which includes:
• 2-hour, self-paced online training prior to the in-person training and
• 6.5 hour in-person training
This quarter’s in-person training is scheduled for:
Thursday, Dec. 7th, 9:00am-3:30pm
The self-paced online training must be completed prior to attending the in-person training. You must complete the online and in-person training to become a certified Mental Health First Aider. MHFA certification lasts for 3 years.
Please email Gwyn Hoffman-Robinson at gehoffman@shoreline.edu to register and/or find out more information. Please note registration is limited and a waiting list will be started when capacity is reached. Once registered, details as far as room location, etc. will be shared.
Posted in Announcements, Services for Students
November 7th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
Brainstorming is a good way to come up new ideas. As the name suggests, the idea is that you storm on the neural pathways through the brain to pick a lot of thoughts quickly and intuitively.
Date: Tuesday 11/14/23
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Location: Hybrid Rm 4202 and online
- https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tcuGgqzktGNai6pQCidK56CRrN1-Jgf5J
Posted in Announcements, Services for Students
October 24th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
The Tutoring Center will help students newly informed and empowered by the two preceding info sessions through the act of drafting scholarship applications essays.
Date: Wednesday 11/15/23
Time: 1-3:00pm
Location: Room 4202 Library Conference Room
Free
Register Here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6160280
Posted in Announcements, DEI, Scholarships, Services for Students
October 24th, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
The Student Learning Center/Writing Studio will be offering a series of workshops focused on college entrance essays.
Learn how to tell your story in transfer and scholarship applications in this hands-on workshop! We’ll use the UW transfer personal statement prompt as an example, but we encourage you to bring prompts for schools, scholarships, or programs you’re applying to!
There will be 3 workshops
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Location– In Person in Room 4301 or online.
Register Here: https://shoreline.formstack.com/forms/personal_statement_workshop_registration
Posted in Announcements, Services for Students
October 3rd, 2023 by Cat Chiappa
The Fall Quarter has begun! Here are the updated hours for the Student Learning Center. We hope to see you there!
Writing Studio (4301) and Math & Sciences Learning Center (4213) Hours:
- Monday: 10 am – 5 pm
- Tuesday: 10 am – 5 pm
- Wednesday: 10 am – 5 pm
- Thursday: 10 am – 5 pm
- Friday: 10 am – 4 pm
Posted in Announcements, Services for Students
July 6th, 2023 by pio@shoreline.edu
Summer Bookstore Hours Update
Beginning next week on Monday 7/10/23 , summer bookstore hours will be:
Monday – Thursday: 10am-4pm
Friday: Closed
Posted in Announcements, Services for Students
July 6th, 2023 by pio@shoreline.edu
The Student Learning Center Will Resume Operations for Summer Quarter on Monday 7/10
To receive free tutoring from our amazing tutors, either
schedule an appointment on Starfish or simply stop by one of our learning centers located in the Library (4000 building)!
Our hours for Summer Quarter are:
Math & Science Learning Center (4213)
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Monday through Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Writing Studio (4310)
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Monday through Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Posted in Announcements, Services for Students
June 9th, 2023 by pio@shoreline.edu
TUTORING SERVICES DURING FINALS WEEK
The Student Learning Center will be open every day next week during the following hours:
Math & Sciences Learning Center (Room 4213)
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday, 6/12 — Thursday, 6/15
10:00 am – 12:00 pm pm Friday, 6/16
Writing Studio (Room 4301)
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday, 6/12 — Thursday, 6/15
10:00 am – 12:00 pm pm Friday, 6/16
Drop-in appointments are available. If students wish to secure an appointment, however, they are encouraged to book appointments through Starfish.
Online tutoring is also available through the Western eTutoring Consortium.
Posted in Announcements, Services for Students
April 21st, 2023 by pio@shoreline.edu
Do you have questions about resumes? Join us!
This free online workshop is open to all.
When: Thursday, 4/27 @ 2:30 pm
Where: Virtual via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85037047188
We’ll talk about resume basics as well as how to customize one for a job.
Reach out to the Career Center with questions: mtucker@shoreline.edu
Posted in Announcements, Career Services, Services for Students
