UNO Counseling Department and Community Counseling Clinic

05/04/2026

Mental health isn’t just about what’s going wrong.

It’s about understanding the full picture:

🌹 the good
🌵 the hard
🌱 the hope

This “Rose, Thorn, and Bud” check-in is something our student counselors use to help clients slow down, reflect, and feel more grounded in their experiences.

At the UNO Community Counseling Clinic, we offer low-cost counseling because we believe access to this kind of support matters.

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Summer sessions start May 11th and are FREE all summer long to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Register here:
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05/03/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

Not everyone has a mental illness—but everyone has mental health.

Just like physical health, it exists on a spectrum. Some days we feel grounded and steady. Other days we feel overwhelmed, stressed, disconnected, or just “off.” All of it is part of being human.

Taking care of your mental health doesn’t have to be complicated:
• checking in with yourself
• setting boundaries
• talking to someone you trust
• getting support when you need it

And here’s the important part: you don’t have to wait until things feel “bad enough” to take care of your mind.

At the UNO Community Counseling Clinic, we believe mental health care should be accessible, supportive, and part of everyday life—not just something you turn to in crisis.

This month (and every month), be kind to your mind. 🧠💛

05/01/2026

A huge thank you to our adjunct faculty, office team, graduate assistants, and core faculty who were able to come and their experiences, and helped create such a meaningful evening. Your presence matters more than you know—and our students feel it.

Special shoutout to our Chi Sigma Iota chapter for hosting a thoughtful (and fun!) panel discussion with faculty and adjuncts—and for the game testing how well students know their professors… safe to say, they absolutely nailed it 🎯🤣

It was the perfect reminder that what we build here goes far beyond coursework—it’s connection, mentorship, and community.

We’re so proud of our graduates—and so grateful for the people who help shape their journey. ❤️🖤🎓

05/01/2026

We are so incredibly proud of our graduates and the hard work they have put in. We were so glad to be able to celebrate with so many amazing students today to celebrate the accomplishments of our spring and summer graduates.

We are so excited for your futures and to see the great work you will do in the field ❤️🖤🎓

04/30/2026

Dr Schneider speaking last week at NCA!

Kara Schneider

04/30/2026

Dr Bjornsen speaking last week at NCA!

Abby Bjornsen-Ramig

04/29/2026

Special thanks to Avery and Cinthya who are our outgoing practicum student who provided their excellent insights to our incoming practicum students today. We are so fortunate to have them to share their wisdom with our new students as they prepare for their first clinical rotation!

04/29/2026

Come see us this summer on campus, telehealth or at our new Metro South Location!!

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To celebrate their 50th anniversary, the UNO Community Counseling Clinic is offering FREE counseling sessions for Summer 2026, in-person at Roskens Hall or a new MCC South Omaha Campus site, and via telehealth. 🎉

Learn more or schedule ⬇️
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04/28/2026

CSI has been absolutely spoiling our faculty this week! We are grateful to be able to do this work and appreciate them for showering us with goodies this week!

04/28/2026

Anxiety isn’t random—it’s protective.
But sometimes… it’s overprotective.

I often explain this using the amygdala (the brain’s alarm system). Its job is to keep you alive. The problem? It’s not very good at context.

It can’t always tell the difference between:
🔥 your house being on fire
🥓 bacon sizzling on the stove

Both can trigger the same “alarm.”

So when your heart races, your stomach drops, or your thoughts spiral… it doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong.

It means your brain is trying to protect you—
it just might be a little too sensitive right now.

The goal isn’t to get rid of anxiety.
It’s to help your brain learn when it’s a real fire… and when it’s just breakfast.

04/28/2026

Some of our faculty at the all college meeting this morning!

04/28/2026

Check out our substance use credential program!

UNO’s Counseling program now offers dual licensure in mental health and substance use counseling through the Addiction Counseling Professional Program. With two courses, students can become eligible for a PLADC credential, meeting workforce needs.

More ⬇️
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