Self-Help Videos

The following videos were created by 海角社区 counselors to improve student wellness.  Please follow along as they lead through the exercises, and use them as many times as you need to. 

We will continue to upload new videos, so check back regularly for more content.

The 5 R's of Self Care, with Adrian Eraslan, LMFT
Tips for your First Counseling Session, with Erin Harrell, Psy.D and Michele Adkins, AMFT.
Grounding 101, with Kathryn Kirkpatrick, LCSW
Respiraction y Visualization, con Mariane Stimbra-Mora, MSW
Deep Breathing, with Mariane Stimbra-Mora, MSW
Staying Connected During the Pandemic, with Kathryn Kirkpatrick, LCSW and CheRonn Ford.
Coming Back to "Normal," with Erin Harrell, Psy.D and Andy Spivack, MSW
Positive Playlist, with Chetina Guadalupe, LMFT, APCC

Coming Out, with Adrian Eraslan, LMFT and Erin Harrell, Psy.D.

This video features Erin Harrell (she/her) and Adrian Eraslan (they/them). Since the time of this recording, Adrian (previously known as Leyla) has changed their name to reflect their gender identity.

Want to hear more?  Consider joining the Queer and Questioning Support Group, facilitated by Adrian and Erin.  Visit  or call (510) 885-3735 to register.

Creating an Emotional Safety Plan, with Erin Harrell, Psy.D and Adrian Eraslan, LMFT.

This video features Erin Harrell (she/her) and Adrian Eraslan (they/them). Since the time of this recording, Adrian (previously known as Leyla) has changed their name to reflect their gender identity.

See also Safety Plan: An Instruction Manual, adapted from an original work by Barbara Stanley and Gregory K. Brown.

Dealing with Microaggressions, with Adrian Eraslan, LMFT and Erin Harrell, Psy.D.  This video centers LGBTQ+ students, but the tips may be useful for any marginalized identity.

This video features Erin Harrell (she/her) and Adrian Eraslan (they/them). Since the time of this recording, Adrian (previously known as Leyla) has changed their name to reflect their gender identity.

Dealing with Family Stress over the Holidays, with Colleen Arnold, Ph.D, LMFT.

Effective Solidarity, with Kathryn Kirkpatrick, LCSW

Please also see these resources.  Pages are not associated with 海角社区 unless otherwise noted.

Anti-Racist Resources from the Office of Diversity

Social Justice and Wellness from Counseling Services

Resilience in Context with Shauna Olson Hong, LCSW

Please also see these resource pages:

Social Justice and Wellness

Anti-Racist Resources from the Office of Diversity

CSUEB Undocumented Resources

Butterfly Hug, with Bunny Ott, LMFT

Para un video de esta intervención en Español, mira 

Self-Care and Fresh Air, with Stacey Bellone, LCSW
Grieving Losses During Coronavirus, with Colleen Arnold, Ph.D, LMFT
Social Connection While Physically Distancing, with Chetina Guadalupe, LMFT
Survivor Safety and Self-Care, with Lorraine Holmes
Healthy Relationships while Quarantined, with Kathryn Kirkpatrick, LCSW

Gratitude Moment with Chetina Guadalupe, LMFT

Para un video de esta intervención en Español, mira .

Square Breath with Sarah Barnard, LMFT
Brain Dumping with Chetina Guadalupe, LMFT
Social Media Cleanse with Chetina Guadalupe, LMFT
Deep Breathing with Tara Fischetti, PsyD

5,4,3,2,1 Grounding with Bunny Ott, LMFT

Para un video de esta intervención en Español, mira 

Safe Place Visualization with Bunny Ott, LMFT

Para un video de esta intervención en Español, mira .