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 seikatsu-stu@ml.office.osaka-u.ac.jp 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 seikatsu-stu@ml.office.osaka-u.ac.jp 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

campuslifekenkou-peer@office.osaka-u.ac.jp

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