Renton Technical College: Behavioral Health Team

Renton Technical College: Behavioral Health Team HERE TO HELP
The Behavioral Health Services at Renton Technical College provides free and confidential services for current RTC students.

Two Behavioral Health Therapists, Makinie Soverall and Sarah Hoaglin are available for telehealth TODAY!

RTC Behavioral Health Team has some major changes coming in 2022. *Makinie has made the very difficult decision to resig...
12/28/2021

RTC Behavioral Health Team has some major changes coming in 2022.

*Makinie has made the very difficult decision to resign effective 12/31/2021

*Sarah will be the primary contact for future counseling referrals. Please checknout our webpage rtc.edu/behavioral-health for more info

*Social Media Posts, Therapist's Mailer and Take a Break with Counselors is postponed through Winter Quarter 2022

Please continue to reach out to the Behavioral Health Team for counseling and referrals because services are still ongoing.

Thank you for your support!

Happy International Women's Day!As the Behavioral Health Team is comprised of two Women, its an especially happy day for...
03/08/2021

Happy International Women's Day!

As the Behavioral Health Team is comprised of two Women, its an especially happy day for us.

Support women
Believe women
Uplift women's voices

The Behavioral Health Team would like to wish everyone a happy Black History Month. This is a wonderful opportunity to h...
02/02/2021

The Behavioral Health Team would like to wish everyone a happy Black History Month.

This is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the accomplishments and contributions from Black people to society, and also honor the tragic stories of victims of genocide and enslavement.

Take a moment each day to learn a new fact, and remember that Black History happens every day.

We'd also like to invite the RTC community to join us at Take a Break with Counselors this Thurday at 1.

We'll also be offering a special evening session (same day) at 5PM

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Take a Break with Counselors every
Thursdays at 1 rtc.edu/zoom-lobby

For more information on services, go to: rtc.edu/behavioral-health.
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Changes are coming to the Behavioral Health Team! We shifted our time for Mid-Day Break to Thursdays at 1 and for the ne...
01/14/2021

Changes are coming to the Behavioral Health Team! We shifted our time for Mid-Day Break to Thursdays at 1 and for the next few quarters, will host this time as an open forum for weekly check-ins about ANYTHING going on in te world or with you.

This is open to all RTC students, faculty and staff. We all have a lot on our minds and need a space to express ourselves.

Meet Behavioral Health Team every
Wednesday at 11AM rtc.edu/zoom-lobby

For more information on services, go to: rtc.edu/behavioral-health.
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Winter Quarter has already started, and we wanted to offer the opportunity to check in. Are classes going well? Do you ...
01/11/2021

Winter Quarter has already started, and we wanted to offer the opportunity to check in. Are classes going well? Do you need to connect with the Library or LRCC?

And in addition to that, there is a lot of unsettling events occurring? Are you needing space to check in and express thoughts and feelings about it?

Need help talking to someone? Let's chat and we'll help you get in contact with the people you need to!

Meet Behavioral Health Team every
Wednesday at 11AM rtc.edu/zoom-lobby

For more information on services, go to: rtc.edu/behavioral-health.
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Yesterday's events affected us all,, and we also acknowledge it was especially painful for BIPOC to witness a differe...
01/07/2021

Yesterday's events affected us all,, and we also acknowledge it was especially painful for BIPOC to witness a difference in treatment of rioters yesterday vs summer protests.

If you are struggling to concentrate or have concern, know that you are not alone and remember that the Behavioral Health Team is here to support you with free and confidential counseling or even just a one time check in to help with coping skills. 

If you would like to discuss racial trauma, allyship, or general feelings of anxiety please feel free to contact us at BehavioralHealth@rtc.edu or https://www.rtc.edu/behavioral-health



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Even tberapists need a vacation! It's been a Rollercoaster year, but we are so glad to be part of the RTC family and tha...
12/21/2020

Even tberapists need a vacation! It's been a Rollercoaster year, but we are so glad to be part of the RTC family and that you've joined us for the ride.

Sarah and Makinie will both be taking some much needed time to rest and prepare for Winter Quarter, and resume Mid-Day Break with Counselors on Wednesdah January 6th 2021.

**We will still be available to accept referrals and respond to calls. We just won't be posting on IG, doing presentations or hosting mid-day break until the new year!**

For more information on services, go to: rtc.edu/behavioral-health.
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.Shorter days, very little sun, (and still in shelter in place due to a pandemic) can result in a mood and energy shift ...
12/10/2020

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Shorter days, very little sun, (and still in shelter in place due to a pandemic) can result in a mood and energy shift that feels like depression and its called Seasonal Affectivd Disorder or SAD.

Symptpms include, but are not limited to:
Tired often
Low mood
Negative thoughts
Concentration issues
Mood swings
Sleep disturbance
Appetite change

Let's meet next Wednesday to chat about strategies and coping skills to reduce symptoms.
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Meet Behavioral Health Team every
Wednesday at 11AM rtc.edu/zoom-lobby

For more information on services, go to: rtc.edu/behavioral-health.
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This holiday season can be especially difficult for many. There's an increase in covid-19 cases, more imposed restrict...
12/03/2020

This holiday season can be especially difficult for many. There's an increase in covid-19 cases, more imposed restrictions on travel and social gatherings, and many of us find ourselves more isolated than ever.

Substance use may feel like an opportunity to escape loneliness or sadness during these times.

Thats why its important to us to discuss how drugs and alcohol can negatively impact the mind, body and even relationships.

The Behavioral Health Team will use Mid-Week Break to provide a presentation on:
What is addiction?
Symptoms
Risks
How to help friends and family struggling
Resources
Destigmatizing addiction
Prevention

Please join us!

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Meet Behavioral Health Team every
Wednesday at 11AM rtc.edu/zoom-lobby

For more information on services, go to: rtc.edu/behavioral-health.
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.The holidays are approaching. This week we spent time talking about Distance Holiday gatherings.We came to the conclusi...
11/19/2020

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The holidays are approaching. This week we spent time talking about Distance Holiday gatherings.

We came to the conclusion that in order to have multiple holidays together, its safer to not put our loved one's lives at risk for this holiday season.

Distance holiday tips:

-Phone or zoom call during the celebration or meal
-plan a menu together
-plan an activity for zoom (cooking or dance competition)

That said, if you do decide to host family gatherings please use the following percautions:

-separate seating for separate households
-masks on when not eating
-windows open

Mid-Week Break will be canceled next week.

Have happy and safe holiday!

"Relief" "Exhaustion" "Happy" "Frustrated". All of these feelings are valid. This is an opportunity to reflect and talk ...
11/13/2020

"Relief" "Exhaustion" "Happy" "Frustrated". All of these feelings are valid.

This is an opportunity to reflect and talk about all of these feelings that you may be experiencing.
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Meet Behavioral Health Team every
Wednesday at 11AM rtc.edu/zoom-lobby
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For more information on services, go to: rtc.edu/behavioral-health.
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Behavioral Health team won't be available for Mid-Week break next week, but we wanted to take a moment to thank our Vete...
11/06/2020

Behavioral Health team won't be available for Mid-Week break next week, but we wanted to take a moment to thank our Veterans not just nationally but our RTC Veteran students as well, for your service, sacrifice and bravery.


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We (Makinie Soverall and Sarah Hoaglin) were hired by Renton Technical College January of 2020. We were tasked with building Renton Technical College’s FIRST Behavioral Health Team. We developed policy based on ethical and legal guidelines, developed policies and practices and started building an online presence, all while providing advising and behavioral health counseling to RTC students.

While our program is still young, we have over 8 years of providing mental health counseling and case management to our communities and are Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists.

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIK3i59xN-Hl3PzdI0ldIxQ?view_as=subscriber