{"id":1602,"date":"2024-08-06T19:44:35","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T19:44:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/?page_id=1602"},"modified":"2025-10-08T13:57:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T17:57:19","slug":"counseling-center-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/counseling-center\/counseling-center-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Counseling Center Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Supporting.jpg\" alt=\"Support The Campaign\" class=\"wp-image-8008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Supporting.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Supporting-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/counseling-center\/\">Counseling Center<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/counseling-center\/counseling-center-resources\/\">Counseling Resources<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/community\/displaced-homemakers-program-of-ocean-county\/\">Displaced Homemakers Program<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/counseling-center\/schedule-a-counseling-center-appointment\/\">Schedule an Appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join Us<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block__text is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Counseling Center looks forward to seeing you at the upcoming celebratory events that continue growing knowledge and awareness of Mental Health and recovery. All members of the OCC and Kean-Ocean Communities are encouraged to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong>&nbsp;For more information, contact the Counseling Center at (732)255-0386 or <a href=\"mailto:counselingservices@ocean.edu\">counselingservices@ocean.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#Pawse-and\">Upcoming Events<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"padding-top:0;grid-template-columns:42% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/007439-CNSL-Puppy-Yoga-February-2026-flyer-proof-771x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65445 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/007439-CNSL-Puppy-Yoga-February-2026-flyer-proof-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/007439-CNSL-Puppy-Yoga-February-2026-flyer-proof-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/007439-CNSL-Puppy-Yoga-February-2026-flyer-proof-768x1020.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-tabs is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-be06fd6668d33946acb7d4dfcccec23a\" id=\"Pawse-and\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:clamp(1.743em, 1.743rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 1.359), 3em);\"><strong>Puppy Yoga<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On February 12th<\/strong> <strong>at 11:00 a.m<\/strong>., unwind with Puppy Yoga in the Health and Human Performance Center (Building 29, Room 130). Hosted in collaboration with the Counseling Center, Doggy Noses and Yoga Poses, and a local animal rescue, this relaxing wellness event will combine gentle yoga with the joy of cuddling adoptable rescue puppies. For more details, contact the Counseling Center at <a href=\"mailto:counselingservices@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">counselingservices@ocean.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"padding-top:0;grid-template-columns:42% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/007342-CNSL-Mental-Health-First-Aid-February-2026-flyer-proof--1024x815.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65444 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/007342-CNSL-Mental-Health-First-Aid-February-2026-flyer-proof--1024x815.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/007342-CNSL-Mental-Health-First-Aid-February-2026-flyer-proof--300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/007342-CNSL-Mental-Health-First-Aid-February-2026-flyer-proof--768x611.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-tabs is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f39da786b8c94ce6f5262782d7055597\" id=\"Pawse-and\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:clamp(1.743em, 1.743rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 1.359), 3em);\"><strong>Mental Health First Aid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On February 20th<\/strong> <strong>from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. <\/strong><br><strong>Location: Bartlett Bldg. #2, Room 203<\/strong><br>Join us for a Mental Health First Aid training! Learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adults. You\u2019ll also learn how to support someone in crisis and connect them with the right help. This course includes a 2-hour, self-paced online session that must be completed before attending the in-person, instructor-led training. To RSVP, email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:counselingservices@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:counselingservices@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">counselingservices@ocean.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"padding-top:0;grid-template-columns:42% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"774\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/007341-CNSL-Minding-Your-Mind-flyer-February-2026-proof3-774x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65443 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/007341-CNSL-Minding-Your-Mind-flyer-February-2026-proof3-774x1024.jpg 774w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/007341-CNSL-Minding-Your-Mind-flyer-February-2026-proof3-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/007341-CNSL-Minding-Your-Mind-flyer-February-2026-proof3-768x1016.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-tabs is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bd35eacff312b7aece9fa4a424c30b1a\" id=\"Pawse-and\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:clamp(1.743em, 1.743rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 1.359), 3em);\"><strong>Minding Your Mind<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On February 25th<\/strong> <strong>at 11:00 a.m<\/strong>. &#8211; Join the Counseling Center in the Library (Building 3, Room 123) for Minding Your Mind, featuring Kelly, an advocate and survivor. Kelly will share her story of navigating anxiety, depression, an eating disorder, and substance use, and the steps she took toward treatment and recovery. To\u00a0RSVP, email Kelly Petrolis at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:kpetrolis@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kpetrolis@ocean.edu<\/a>. <br>For more details, contact the Counseling Center at <a href=\"mailto:counselingservices@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">counselingservices@ocean.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Funding is provided by the OCC Foundation in support of the Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant Program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-icon__grid is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-icon__item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mail.svg\" alt=\"mail icon\" class=\"wp-image-46674\" style=\"width:40px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Contact Us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Office Hours By Appointment:<\/strong><br><strong>Monday \u2013 Friday:<\/strong>&nbsp;9am \u2013 5pm<br><strong>Phone:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:(732) 255-0400\">(732) 255-0400<\/a>&nbsp;ext. 2911<br><strong>Email:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:counselingservices@ocean.edu\">counselingservices@ocean.edu<\/a><br><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/about\/visit-us\/campus-map\/library\/\" title=\"Library (LIBR) #03\">Library Bldg #3<\/a> \u2013 Suite 010<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-icon__grid is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-icon__item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/phone_enabled.svg\" alt=\"phone icon\" class=\"wp-image-46673\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">New Veterans Crisis Line &#8211; 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