Health & Counseling Center,
Counseling and Support Division, Peer Consultation
Notice on the NextPeer Leisurely Salon
SEP 2020
Announcing the Next, Next Peer Leisurely Salon
[About the Leisurely Peer Salon]
*In order for students to freely participate in a leisurely atmosphere, we would like to
continue to plan themes based on your suggestions from the next salon on too.
Please enter your desired themes at the link below (or QR code to the right)
https://forms.gle/oxs9sDQRzuNm4n889
Vol. 5: It is not a rabbit in the moon, but Peer Friends?
2020 Vol. 3 Leisurely Peer SalonSmartphones Special Edition: My rare plays/fine plays
[Overview]
There are no difficult things.
We would like to try a student exchange project with just those named Tanaka and Suzuki. You are
welcome to talk about things you often encounter related to your name, what last name you would want,
and such. We also won't mind incidentally talking about your student lives or current situations. We can
even talk about things you currently like. We think it would be interesting if you could all see how many
different Tanaka-sans and Suzuki-sans are doing their best, so we will be waiting for many of you.
*Of course, it will be run by a Tanaka and a Suzuki!
[Details] Date & Time: September 25, 2020(Fri) 13:30-15:00
Place: Web Meeting Service “Zoom” (details after sign-up)
For: Students at Osaka University (especially those named Tanaka or Suzuki)
* If you are interested in this event, then even those with other names may attend!
Fee: Free Preparations: Whatever snacks or drinks you want.
Application: Please email [email protected] with your ①Name,②Student ID Number,③Academic/Research Dept.,④Academic Year,⑤Contact information)
By: September 18 (Fri) (Space may be limited for event reasons. In such a case, it will be on a first-
come basis.)
[Details] Date & Time: September 14, 2020(Mon) 13:30-15:00
Place: Web Meeting Service “Zoom” (details after sign-up)
For: Students at Osaka University (any who wants to tell about or hear about smartphone games)
Fee: Free Preparations: Whatever snacks or drinks you want.
Application: Please email [email protected] with your ①Name,②Student ID Number,③Academic/Research Dept., ④Academic Year, ⑤Contact information)
By: September 10 (Thu) (Space may be limited for event reasons. In such a case, it will be on a first-come basis.)
[Overview]
“I am playing smartphone games, but there aren‘t many others around me that are playing the same one,
and I want to share this subject and enjoyment!” Is there anyone out there who feels this? Let’s talk about
smartphone games! “This game is something like XX!” "There is this fun point!" "I did this really cool play!"
"I messed it up here, didn't I?" etc… All smartphone game topics are welcome! *We are planning to have
participants introduce their games. We will set a casual mood where everyone can casually talk while
trying to muster up a little courage.
Peer
Newsletter
2020 Vol.4 Leisurely Peer SalonTanaka-san and Suzuki-san Crossing
Review of Previous Peer Station Cafe
2020 Vol.4“Hi international student,
how have you been doing?”
Review of Previous Leisurely Peer Salon
2020 Vol.2“Let us, the students married
and/or with kids, get together!”This time, 5 international students joined us. We each talked about how they have been coping with their troubles in the first half of the event, and we also gave some thoughts to “stress” using some psychology theories in a lecture form in the second half.I thought the majority of the troubles seemed to
be related to “being at home by themselves/(not) connecting with others”. It was stimulating for us the organizers that despite all that, there are many participants who have tried to face themselves and others and to take the time out to draw, read, practice yoga, and talk with friends, etc. A big thank you to those who participated.The material used in the lecture part will be uploaded onto the HP of the Health and Counseling Center. Please make the most of it if you get a chance. (Tanaka)
At this second Peer Salon, 4 students participated. They were those who had regularly been experiencing trial and error in attempting to balance their studies, home life, and child-rearing even pre-corona. It was somewhat striking that, especially in these days with COVID-19, they brought up difficulties in switching the roles between the “student” self and “parent” self in situations where they need to juggle their studies/research, housework, and taking care of the children at home. At the same time, there were also some “aha!” moments even for the facilitator that include some stories of ways of coping and creative ideas. Such an opportunity where you can freely chit-chat in a relaxed atmosphere is a strength of this “Peer Leisurely Salon”. Some participants said to us, “Just talking with one another has made me feel better," and I came to wish, even more than before, to continue to provide this kind of places and opportunities. (Kuriyama)
What is “Peer-Tomo*”(Peer Consultation)?
◆At the Health and Counseling Support Center’s Counseling and Support Division, we, “Peer-Tomo,” offer individual
consultations on all aspects of student life. Our counselors major in clinical psychology at our Graduate School of
Human Sciences. They are graduate students themselves acting as your peer advisors(counselors) along with
instructors.
◆We handle various student life issues related to, not only school work, academic path, interpersonal relationship
worries, etc., but also cult organizations, consumer troubles, student group activities, financial troubles, and so on.
◆We also hold monthly “Peer Station Café” events where you can interact with fellow students through the sharing of
common experiences. It provides a place where fellow students can interact with each other through sharing an
experience different from the daily norm.
http://www.hacc.osaka-u.ac.jp
Open Hours, Locations, and Contact Information
Suita CampusToyonaka Campus
13 : 00 ~ 17 : 00
MonMon, Thu, Fri
(06) 6850 – 6651
Hours
Days
Contact
12 : 30 ~ 16 : 30
Toyonaka Suita
Student Service and Union, 3rd FloorCybermedia Suita Educational
Training Center, 2nd Floor
*”Tomo” is the abbreviation of “Tomodachi” meaning “Friend(s)” in Japanese
✿Mental Wellness Check✿
□It is hard to wake up in the morning.
□Though I believe I slept well, I don’t feel
refreshed.
□I am told that my face seems pale by others
around me.
□I have continued unexplained pains such as
headaches or backaches.
□My room hasn’t been tidied.
□It feels like a bother to go to school.
□I can’t readily make decision on anything.
□Times when I feel irritated or anxious have
increased.
□I have an unusually strong appetite or loss of
appetite.
How many of these apply to you? During these
hectic days, please try listening to that little voice
inside your heart.
*Currently only taking newcases that use phone or Zoom