University of Washington Counseling Center

Good Luck Huskies
the very best as you head into finals, projects, and everything in between 🐾✨You’ve got this, stay strong, stay kind to yourself, and finish the quarter proud. Good luck, Huskies!

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A playful vertical graphic with a light purple-and-cream striped background. Large bubble-style pink text at the top reads “Good Luck,” with “Huskies” written underneath in teal script. In the center is a cartoon husky wearing oversized glasses and small flower accents, sitting with a cheerful expression. Small school-themed illustrations, including a laptop, drink, notebooks, and a medal, decorate the corners of the image.

June is here, and so is your June Rundown 🐾
Join us for a month full of community, connection, and fun — with a special Community Bioblitz Space on June 4.

Save the date, stay tuned, and mark your calendars for what’s coming up this month!

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A monthly calendar-style flyer titled “June Rundown” in large purple and pink text at the top. The flyer has a cream textured background with a purple grid calendar for June. Several dates include circular photos of dogs placed inside the calendar boxes, along with a green label reading “Community Bioblitz Space” near June 4. A small S+AF logo appears in the top right corner. The overall design is playful, simple, and community-oriented.

What would it feel like to create something comforting just for yourself?

At Paws for a Steep, we are invite you to explore herbs traditionally associated with grounding, warmth, and emotional support — then build a personalized tea blend to take home and return to whenever you need a moment to pause.

This is a relaxed, drop-in space designed for students to come and go at their own pace. Whether you stay for a few minutes or settle in a little longer, the space is here for reflection, rest, and quiet community care in the midst of a heavy season.

No experience needed. No pressure to share. Just come as you are.

📍 Peterson Room

Allen North Library, 4th Floor, Room 485

Suzzallo and Allen Library

4000 15th Ave NE

Seattle, WA 98195
🗓 June 4

⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

Questions? Contact the University of Washington Counseling Center.

Breathe in, slow down, and connect with nature 🌿
Join us on 5/28 from 3:30–5 PM at the south end of the Drumheller Fountains (Mount Rainier side) for an afternoon of mindful connection and fresh air.

Come unwind, explore, and enjoy the beauty around you. See you there! ✨

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A nature-themed event flyer with a collage-style design. The main headline reads “Connecting Mindfully With NATURE,” with “NATURE” in large green letters. The flyer includes the date 5/28/2026 and time 3:30–5pm, along with the location: Meeting at the south end (Mount Rainier side) of Drumheller Fountains. The design features torn-paper textures, leaves, flowers, and small scenic nature photos, with a University of Washington SAF logo in the top left corner.

In the midst of grief, stress, and overwhelm, we’re creating a quiet space for students to pause.

Join us for Paws for a Steep—a gentle drop-in tea blending experience centered on grounding, rest, and community care. Explore herbs traditionally associated with comfort and reflection, create a blend to take with you, and spend a moment reconnecting with yourself in community.

No pressure to share. No experience needed. Just come as you are.

📍 Peterson Room
Allen North Library, 4th Floor, Room 485
Suzzallo and Allen Library
4000 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98195

🗓 June 4
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

Questions? Contact the University of Washington Counseling Center.

🐾✨ Paws 4 Break is happening this week! Come take a study break and hang out with some adorable therapy dogs 💜🐶
Join us at Schmitz Hall 4th-floor lobby from 12pm–1pm. We can’t wait to see you there!

As our UW community mourns the loss of a fellow Husky, many of us may be feeling the impact of what has happened on and around campus in different ways.

You may be experiencing sadness, anger, numbness, fear, confusion—or a sense of not knowing what you feel at all.

There is no right way to respond to loss or to what is unfolding around us.

1. Your response is your own
Emotional responses can look very different from person to person.

You might notice:
- Strong emotion or emotional distance
- Feeling everything at once, or nothing immediately
- Waves that shift over time
- Difficulty naming what you feel

All responses are valid.

2. No need to judge your reaction

You may find yourself asking:
- “Why am I not feeling more?”
- “Why is this affecting me so deeply?”

Try to notice your experience without judgment. There is no correct intensity or timeline for responding to loss.

3. Support your basic needs
In times of emotional strain, the body often carries stress.

When possible:
- Eat regularly, even in small ways
- Drink water
- Rest when you can
- Take breaks from news and social media

Remember basic care is still care.

4. Things may feel different right now

You might notice:
- Lower focus or motivation
- Feeling more easily overwhelmed
- Changes in energy or sleep

These are common responses to stress and emotional impact.

5. Stay connected in ways that feel possible

Connection can help, even in small or quiet ways:
- Spending time with someone you trust
- Texting or checking in with a friend or family member
- Being in community without needing to talk
- Reaching out when you feel ready

Connection does not have to be large to be meaningful.

6. Coping will look different for everyone
There is no single way to move through this moment.

Some supports may include:
- Movement or walking
- Creative expression
- Rest or quiet time
- Spiritual or reflective practices
- Time in nature

You get to choose what feels supportive.

7. When support may help

It may be helpful to reach out if you notice:
- Persistent overwhelm or distress
- Difficulty sleeping, eating, or functioning
- Heightened anxiety or panic
- Feeling isolated or unsafe

Support is available if you need it.

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These moments can affect us individually and collectively.

The Counseling Center is here to support you as you navigate loss, emotional impact, and whatever this experience brings up for you.

If you are in crisis, you can come by the Counseling Center in 401 Schmitz Hall 8am to 4pm (M, W, Th, F) and 9:30am to 4pm (Tu). If you would like to speak with a counselor immediately, 24/7 support is available through the Husky Helpline. Call 206-616-7777 or download the TELUS Health Student Support app for immediate mental health support.

🌟 The UW Counseling Center Advisory Board is looking for students, faculty, and staff to help make a difference in student mental health, destigmatize mental health, and give voice to underserved students 💜 Applications are due May 20th — check out the student app or staff/faculty app using the links on the flyer!

🐾✨ Paws 4 Break is happening this week! Come take a study break and hang out with some adorable therapy dogs 💜🐶 Join us at Schmitz Hall 4th-floor lobby from 12pm–1pm. We can’t wait to see you there!