A Message From the Counseling Center Staff

We want to provide our students with support and resources throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and always.

At this time, the counseling center is mostly operating virtually and is following the Washington state guidelines for in-person and virtual counseling sessions. In-person counseling sessions will be offered when needed and this will be based on ethical considerations and best practices.

Telehealth Counseling

Counselors will be able to meet with students via teletherapy, a HIPAA-compliant interactive video/audio service. Due to state law, only students physically located in Washington state can receive teletherapy. Telehealth is not suitable for all students and you will be evaluated for ethical treatment. 

Scheduling a Counseling Appointment

To schedule an appointment with your current therapist, please email them to set up a time. The therapist will then send you a link to join by video or phone. For new students seeking information or assistance with scheduling an appointment, please call 509-527-5195. Leave a message if necessary.

Online Resources

      The Calm Together page is an amazing resource of meditations, sleep stories, movement exercises, journals, and music. All of the resources on this page are free to use, and to share. May they bring you, and those around you, peace.

      Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations, Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19.

      COVID-19 Resource Center.  Everyone is spending more time at home as families over the next few weeks. That can be challenging and stressful on a number of levels.

      We are all figuring it out and trying to manage day-by-day. Learning what to do, what not to do, and how to stay connected, but not too physically connected. We are figuring out new routines, approaches and needs.

      Find a therapist near you, Psychology Today.

      Managing COVID-19 Anxiety, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yQj-Mscn7k&feature=youtu.be.

      Feeling overwhelmed by the Pandemic? Expressive writing can help, http://exw.utpsyc.org/.

      This website gives you some ways to try out expressive writing to help you deal with the COVID-19 outbreak. By writing about your thoughts and feelings for as little as 5-10 minutes, you may change the ways you are thinking, feeling, and even sleeping.

      Sanvello is an evidence-based mobile care solution created by clinical experts that allows you to access on-demand help for stress, anxiety, and depression. Sanvello uses clinically validated techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that are designed to work together to help you learn how to feel happier. The mission is to help people build the life skills they need - anytime, anywhere, and in any way they choose.

      Survival Guide Videos, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVlLbxLe1Eo51f-BqC3u48AyikKun3mcT.

      Whitman College Counseling Center presentation, Coronavirus: Tips on Stress and Anxiety

      Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) is offering FREE access to their mindfulness library.  Please check out their resources.

      Whitman and BetterYou, BetterYou works with colleges and universities to engage students and help them develop healthier habits in physical, social and mental wellness. You can download the BetterYou app here. 

      Mental Health Apps

      Breathe2Relax
      Daylio Journal Mood tracker and private journal.
      Fear Tools Tools to deal with anxiety developed by the Anxiety & Depression Association of America.
      Mood Tools Tools to deal with depression developed by the Anxiety & Depression Association of America.
      PTSD Coach PTSD Coach provides users with education about PTSD, information about professional care, a self-assessment for PTSD, opportunities to find support, and tools that can help users manage the stresses of daily life with PTSD.
      Remente Goal setting and self-improvement.
      Virtual Hope Box The Virtual Hope Box is a smartphone application that contains simple tools to help with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking.
      WoeBot Self-care app using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
      Wysa Mood tracker, mindfulness exercises, mental health assessment, powered by AI
      Youper Emotional health assistant, powered by AI.