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02/24/2026

CMHC Topic of the Month: Intersectionality

How to act, part II – take the time to listen and learn about how other people experience the same environments as you. What differences are there? Learning to be empathic and attuned with the experiences of others will allow to better learn your own privilege and understand how it impacts others.

02/23/2026

CMHC Topic of Month: Intersectionality

How to act- it is important to identify and check your privilege. Be aware of what environments you are at an advantage because of the identities that you carry. How can you use this privilege to work in allyship with those who are not similarly advantaged?

02/19/2026

CMHC Topic of Month: Intersectionality

Experiences of advantage and disadvantage can change throughout the life; a change in context effects the experience of one’s identities. Changes in political ideology, changes in wealth, changes in education, changes in weight or ability can all effect how society will interact with the identities that someone has. Even as we remain the same in many visible ways, the many social systems that we shift in and out of on a day to day basis, alongside the roles that we shift in and out of, dictate the advantage and disadvantage that we may have.

02/18/2026

CMHC Topic of the Month: Intersectionality

Intersectionality matters because it highlights the nuance between context and identities. No two people, even if they share the exact same identities, will experience the world the same because of the different contexts present in their lives. And similarly, even children in the same house can experience different interactions of power when they hold different identities, even if that is being of different ages.

02/17/2026

CMHC Topic of the Month: Intersectionality

The theory of intersectionality is within these connected systems and structures of power, people can find themselves in diverse positions of privilege and oppression that are context-dependent and can lead to experiences like racism, homophobia, sexism, and ableism.

02/12/2026

CMHC Topic of the Month: Intersectionality

The Wheel of Power and Privilege is a tool to identify identities of power and identities that are marginalized. This can be used to explore and lead thinking around what contexts people may be more or less likely to be in a place of power or in a place of marginalization.

02/09/2026

CMHC Topic of the Month: Intersectionality

Structures of power inform the social contexts that people function and exist within. Examples of systems of power are governments, religious institutions, laws, media, and public policy. All of these systems are able to enforce social statuses, granting favor or shame/stigma in the form of punishment, extermination, and/or denial.

02/06/2026

CMHC Topic of the Month: Intersectionality

The context a person lives in impacts their experiences of their identities. The social, hierarchical, political, cultural, educational, and economic contexts all effect the personal and interpersonal beliefs and stigmas that are held culturally. People will interact with these social systems in different ways as well, depending on the identities they care. This can impact overall health and wellbeing.

02/04/2026

CMHC Topic of the Month: Intersectionality

Identities and groups often decry the in-group and the out-group, the identities with social power and the marginalized. These identities interact with each other, leading to varying degrees of social power within each identity, some leading to further marginalization and others that lessen. Understanding and being aware of how these identities function together and impact experiences of stigma and bias are important when considering societal harm and societal harm reduction. It also brings awareness into identities of social power, and how a person can utilize this privilege to act in allyship.

02/02/2026

CMHC Topic of the Month: Intersectionality

To introduce intersectionality as we begin the month of February and the Black History Month, a definition is provided that is a quote by Kimberle Crenshaw, one of the mothers of intersectionality theory.

As stated: “Intersectionality is a metaphor for understanding the ways that multiple forms of inequality or disadvantage sometimes compound themselves and create obstacles that often are not understood among conventional ways of thinking.”

01/29/2026

CMHC Topic of the Month: SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

Has wintertime been difficult for you? You are not alone. While it is normal for our energy levels and mood to change a little with the weather, there are some things to look out for when considering if you should seek additional help. While it is better to not self-diagnose, here are some things to look out for and bring to the attention of a doctor or therapist if you’re experiencing them frequently:
• Social withdrawal
• Sleep disturbances
• Changes in weight
• Craving calorie-dense foods
• Fatigue/lethargy
This is not meant to be an exhaustive list and, generally speaking, it’s worth paying attention to if you notice any significant changes in your body, mind, or behavior. Importantly, remember to be gentle with yourself as you navigate the seasonal shifts and also the transition back into the swing of school.

01/28/2026

CMHC Topic of the Month: Seasonal Affective Disorder

It’s not uncommon to feel pressure to throw yourself into the hustle and bustle, even when your body is asking you to slow down. This winter, instead of trying to plow ahead, let us instead practice mindfulness and accept our body’s invitation to rest, reflect, and recharge.

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SSCB 3103; 2700 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, TX
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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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(281) 283-2580

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http://www.uhcl.edu/cmhc

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If you are a UHCL student in crisis, you can come to UHCL Counseling Services at any time during office hours, or call 281-283-2580. If you are not a UHCL student and are in crisis, you have several resources available to you. National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255); The Trevor Project & Life: 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386); Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860; Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741; Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255, or text 838255.

The mission of Counseling Services is to help students fulfill their goals by fostering connections with and among members of the university community, facilitating the discovery and realization of power in their strengths and developing the ability to address emotional and psychological challenges.