RIO focuses on changing one’s relationship with stress and creating flexibility in how one responds to it. Participants are identified as having symptoms of stress, anxiety, anger, academic and/or financial concerns, social concerns, relationship and/or roommate struggles.
The sessions includes 3 modules dedicated to students gaining a deeper understanding of their specific concerns, creating flexibility in how concerns are viewed and approached, and helping students take steps towards becoming more open and accepting of their own experiences. By the end of the workshop, students create a road map of change based on personal values and goals.
RIO stands for Recognition, Insight and Openness.
Recognition – become aware of moment-to-moment experiences
Insight – more easily understand how one experiences and respond to distress
Openness – move towards becoming more open and accepting of experiences, while demonstrating openness to more effective coping
If you are interested come to to the health and counseling center to be placed in a workshop.