RIO (Recognition, Insight, and Openness) Series
Feeling Overwhelmed and Looking to Get “Unstuck?”
Attend Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO)!
RIO is a two-part program that teaches students techniques for recognizing and moving past situations that cause stress, frustration, and anxiety. RIO can provide skills to help you:
- Manage and reduce anxiety
- Adapt to new challenges
- Understand your thoughts and feelings, WITHOUT judgment or shame
- Move beyond feeling “stuck”
- Take the initiative to step out of your comfort zone
This program is open to all Illinois students—you do not need to be a current client of the Counseling Center. We strongly encourage you to be available to attend both sessions. For Fall 2025, we offer various in-person and Zoom options. To register, please select an option below complete the brief form, and submit it. After registering, you’ll receive an email confirmation with location or Zoom information. Please call the Counseling Center at 217-333-3704 with any questions.
FALL 2025 Dates
Series 1
Tuesday, Sept. 16 and 23, 6-7 p.m.
Location: Law H
Series 2
Thursday, October 2 and 9, 4-5 p.m.
Location: Education 192
Series 3
Monday, October 6 and 13, 5-6 p.m.
Location: Architechture Building 210A
Series 4
Thursday, October 23 and 30, 4-5 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Hall 3057
Series 5
Wednesday, October 29 and November 5, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: Grainger Library 429
Series 6
Tuesday, November 4 and 11, 4-5 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Series 7
Wednesday, November 12 and 19, 5-6 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Series 8
Wednesday, December 3 and 10, 4-5 p.m.
Location: Zoom