Asian Student Support
The University Counseling Center (UCC) strives to provide an inclusive environment and condemns any acts or beliefs that promote hate, bias, and discrimination. We condemn the violence and racism committed against members of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities. It is imperative that we continue to support communities that are impacted by social injustices and rise up to our responsibility to do more.
In the aftermath of experiencing or witnessing racial injustice and violence, one can experience a range of feelings and emotions, such as shock, fear, sadness, anger, grief, helplessness, and/or guilt. We encourage you to contact our office if you (or someone you know) would like support with coping and healing. The University Counseling Center cares and is here for you.
University Counseling Center Resources
Racial Trauma, Management, and Self-care Workshop
This self-guided virtual Healthy Lakers workshop on racial trauma is intended to provide resources, information, and support to our students of color. Here, you will learn more about identifying symptoms of race-related stress and racial trauma and ways it may impact your mental and physical health. These modules will also guide you through ways to manage racial distress, improve self-care, and learn more about resources available to you at GVSU and the community.
Mental Health Resources for the AAPI Community
Asian American Pacific Islander Student Support
Podcasts, Videos, and Articles that Support the Asian Community
New Yorker article, Confronting Anti-Asian Discrimination During the Coronavirus Crisis
NPR Code Switch Podcast: When Xenophobia Spreads Like A Virus
Free Bystander Intervention Training to Stop Anti-Asian/American and Xenophobic Harassment
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates Blog, Magazine, and More
Dr. Alicia del Prado’s blog post: Stay Proud: Being Asian American Is a Good Thing
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Guide to Responding to Microaggressions
May Lee Show:
What is a Hate Crime? Video
Asian American Mental Health and the ‘Model Minority’ Myth
“Model Minority”: The Asian Stereotype Explained & Answered-by 2 Asian Americans in Mental Health
Psychology Today Blog Post: Radical Healing in Times of Fear and Uncertainty
Stressors in the Asian American experience
Talking about depression can be hard for Asian Americans, but services can help.
When Asian American men seek therapy: the invisible struggle
How I learned to talk to my Filipino mom about my mental health
SELF-CARE
- Take a break from social media and news.
- Do things that make you feel safe and happy.
- Acknowledge and validate your own feelings (anger, fear, and sadness are normal responses to racial trauma).
- Communicate/share your feelings with those who can support you.
- Plan activities that promote a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
- Journal your thoughts and feelings.
- Share personal stories of racial experiences with people you trust.