Counseling Center Events

The Counseling Center at Otterbein University

Location: 146 W. Home St.
Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Walk-in Hours: Monday – Friday (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Phone: 614-823-1333
Email: counseling@otterbein.edu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otterbeincounseling/

Upcoming Fall Events

Schedule

All of our workshops are INST Approved! No registration needed.

  • September 13, 1pm, Library Room 124: Self-Care isn’t Selfish. Join us at the start of the semester to create your own self-care plan.
  • September 26, 4pm, Library Room 126: Fatigue and Sleep. Learn Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills for Insomnia and create a bedtime routine to fit your needs.
  • October 11, 1pm, Library Room 124: Exiting the Stress Zone. Join us for an interactive workshop to learn basic relaxation skills to use throughout the week.
  • October 24, 4pm, Library Room 126: Thriving Relationships. Our relationships with our significant other, friends, and family are complex. Come join us to learn interpersonal skills to improve communication and conflict resolution.
  • November 15, 1pm, Library Room 124: Loving Limits. Boundaries are important for self love and for our relationships. This workshop will help you learn ways to prioritize your needs and self care within relationships.
  • November 28, 4pm, Library Room 126: Holiday Prep. For some, going home for the holidays can be hard. Let’s review some skills that can help you prep for the break!

*New* First Generation Student Support Group: The Counseling Center will be hosting a support group for first generation students interested in talking through the college experience and building community. Topics will include self-care, wellness skills, belonging, making connections, and campus resources. Hosted by our first gen staff members! If you are interested in participating, please contact us at counseling@otterbein.edu or stop by the Counseling Center 146 W. Home Street to set up a brief consultation where our counselors can tell you more about the group.

Meeting Times:  The support group will meet every other Wednesday from 4pm-5pm. Optional* events listed below.

  • Sept 6  4pm-5pm, Location TBA
  • Sept 16 Hangout at homecoming parade*
  • Sept 20, 4pm-5pm, Location TBA
  • October 4, 4pm-5pm, Location TBA
  • October 18, 4pm-5pm, Location TBA
  • Nov 1, 4pm-5pm, Location TBA
  • Nov 8 First Gen College Celebration Campus Event*
  • Nov 15 , 4pm-5pm, Location TBA

We are more alike than we are unalike.

Maya Angelou