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<span style="color:black">Dear GSOE Students,<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">Please see message below and attached flyer from Dr. Elizabeth Mondragon, Director of the UCR Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). CAPS provides a series of resources available to UCR students. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">-UCR GSOE Dean’s Office<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">Per our conversation, below is a brief list of how CAPS is here to help and other resources that might be helpful. Please let us know how else we can help.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">The loss of a friend/colleague/loved one impacts us in various unique ways. For some they may need time to cry or reflect quietly, for others, they may feel anger/frustration and want to talk and process their feelings. There are
no correct or incorrect ways to grieve. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">If you would like support there are a few options available to you on campus:<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black"><a href="https://counseling.ucr.edu/"><span style="color:#954F72">Counseling and Psychological Services</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>(CAPS):<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">For appointments, questions, consultations including<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>Virtual Walk-in consultations</i></b>, call 951-827-5531, select Option 2 to speak
to the CAPS receptionist.<o:p> </o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri", sans-serif;color:black;line-height:11.65pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">To schedule an initial intake appointment to start regular counseling sessions, call 951-827-5531, select Option 2 and request to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>schedule
an Intake appointment</i></b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>(currently there are intakes available within the same week).<o:p> </o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri", sans-serif;color:black;line-height:11.65pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">To<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>speak with a counselor urgently</i></b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>24/7, call 951-827-5531 and select Option 1<o:p> </o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri", sans-serif;color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:11.65pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Other<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://counseling.ucr.edu/resources-support-specialty-care-self-help-and-making-connections"><span style="color:#954F72">Resources
visit CAPS Resource Page</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>which has information including out of state access for those with UCSHIP, International support, and more.<o:p> </o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="color:black"><a href="https://casemanagement.ucr.edu/"><span style="color:#954F72">Student Affairs Case Management</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>(SACM):<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";background:white">Case managers are the path-clearers and problem-solvers for UCR students dealing with mental health, academic, relationship, food insecurity and other stressful crises.
They provide resources, linkage, education and expertise in support of student needs and goals. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>Call 951-827-5000 to schedule an appointment</i></b>.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman""><o:p> </o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">24/7 hotlines/chat etc.</span></u></b><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#455A64"><a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#F4002B">Suicide Prevention Hotlines</span></a><br>
(800) 273-TALK (8255) or (877) 727-4747 – Available anytime 24/7<br>
TTY: (800) 799-4TTY (4889)<br>
Call 24/7 or <a href="http://chat.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/GetHelp/LifelineChat.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color:#F4002B">chat online</span></a><br>
Confidential and free hotline for people thinking about suicide or experiencing a crisis.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#455A64"><a href="https://www.crisistextline.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#F4002B">Crisis Text Line</span></a><br>
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line trains volunteers to support people in crisis. With over 54 million messages processed to date, we’re growing
quickly, but so is the need. </span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#455A64"><a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/"><span style="color:#F4002B">The Trevor Project</span></a> 24/7 Trevor Lifeline 1-866-488-7386</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#455A64">• Trevor Chat available through website and <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/"><span style="color:#F4002B">https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/</span></a></span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#455A64">• Trevor Text - confidential and secure resource that provides live help for LGBTQ youth with a trained specialist, over text messages. <strong><span>Text START to 678678</span></strong></span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#455A64"><a href="https://translifeline.org/"><span style="color:#F4002B">Trans Lifeline</span></a> 24/7 <a href="https://translifeline.org/"><span style="color:#F4002B">https://translifeline.org/</span></a>
- 877-565-8860 Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black"> <o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black"> <o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">In addition I pulled out some helpful sections from the helpguide.org website below:<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><a href="https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/coping-with-grief-and-loss.htm"><span style="color:#954F72">How to deal with the grieving process</span></a></span><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">While grieving a loss is an inevitable part of life, there are ways to help cope with the pain, come to terms with your grief, and eventually, find a way to pick up the pieces and move
forward with your life.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">1.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333"> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Acknowledge
your pain.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">2.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333"> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Accept
that grief can trigger many different and unexpected emotions.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">3.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333"> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Understand
that your grieving process will be unique to you.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">4.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333"> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Seek
out face-to-face support from people who care about you.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">5.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333"> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Support
yourself emotionally by taking care of yourself physically.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">6.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333"> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Recognize
the difference between grief and depression.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#333333;font-weight:normal">Physical symptoms of grief</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">We often think of grief as a strictly emotional process, but grief often involves physical problems, including:</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333"> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Fatigue</span><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333"> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Nausea</span><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333"> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Lowered
immunity</span><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333"> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Weight
loss or weight gain</span><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333"> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Aches
and pains</span><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333">·</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333"> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><a href="https://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/insomnia-causes-and-cures.htm"><span style="color:#954F72">Insomnia</span></a></span><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black">Seek support for grief and loss</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">The pain of grief can often cause you to want to withdraw from others and retreat into your shell. But having individual support of other people is vital to healing from loss. Even
if you’re not comfortable talking about your feelings under normal circumstances, it’s important to express them when you’re grieving. While sharing your loss can make the burden of grief easier to carry, that doesn’t mean that every time you interact with
friends and family, you need to talk about your loss. Comfort can also come from just being around others who care about you. The key is not to isolate yourself.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Turn to friends and family members.</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"> Now is the time to lean on the people who care
about you, even if you take pride in being strong and self-sufficient. Rather than avoiding them, draw friends and loved ones close, spend time together face to face, and accept the assistance that’s offered. Often, people want to help but don’t know how,
so tell them what you need—whether it’s a shoulder to cry on, help with funeral arrangements, or just someone to hang out with. If you don’t feel you have anyone you can regularly connect with in person, it’s never too late to <a href="https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/making-good-friends.htm"><span style="color:#954F72">build
new friendships</span></a>.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Accept that many people feel awkward when trying to comfort someone who’s grieving.</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"> Grief
can be a confusing, sometimes frightening emotion for many people, especially if they haven’t experienced a similar loss themselves. They may feel unsure about how to comfort you and end up saying or doing the wrong things. But don’t use that as an excuse
to retreat into your shell and avoid social contact. If a friend or loved one reaches out to you, it’s because they care.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Draw comfort from your faith.</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"> If you follow a religious tradition, embrace the comfort
its mourning rituals can provide. Spiritual activities that are meaningful to you—such as praying, meditating, or going to church—can offer solace. If you’re questioning your faith in the wake of the loss, talk to a clergy member or others in your religious
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<strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Join a support group.</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"> Grief can feel very lonely, even when you have loved ones around.
Sharing your sorrow with others who have experienced similar losses can help. To find a bereavement support group in your area, contact local hospitals, hospices, funeral homes, and counseling centers, or see the Resources section below.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Talk to a therapist or grief counselor.</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"> If your grief feels like too much to bear, call<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="applewebdata://82759431-F0D8-44CC-88B1-30E39E0DC8C3/counseling.ucr.edu"><span style="color:#954F72">CAPS</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>or<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/finding-a-therapist-who-can-help-you-heal.htm"><span style="color:#954F72">find
a mental health professional</span></a> with experience in grief counseling. An experienced therapist can help you work through intense emotions and overcome obstacles to your grieving.</span><span style="font-family:-webkit-standard;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">ELIZABETH MONDRAGON, PSY.D. </span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">(<a href="https://www.mypronouns.org/"><span style="color:#954F72">She/Her/Hers</span></a>)<br>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">University of California, Riverside</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">900 University Ave.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Health Services Building, North Wing</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Riverside, CA 92521</span><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">(951) 827-5531 |<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;background:white"> Email: </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><a href="mailto:elizabeth.mondragon@ucr.edu"><span style="color:#954F72">elizabeth.mondragon@ucr.edu</span></a></span><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#2E74B5">For appointments, questions, consultations…</span></i></b><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5">Call (951) 827-5531, Select Option 1 for a crisis consultation 24/7. For appointments and all other inquiries, select 2</span></i></b><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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