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Friendship | The Real Reel

In this episode of The Real Reel, we asked UST students about friendship. They share what qualities they look for in a friend, how they make friends and how they maintain good friendships.

You'll also hear from Licensed Professional Counselor Ivan Navarro, Director of UST Counseling and Wellness Services, who shares some reflections on the value of quality friendships in college.

The Real Reel is an Instagram Reel series where UST students weigh in on various topics. We create a video mashup (like this) for YouTube. Visit MAX Studios on Instagram for all the reels, @maxstudiosust.

Links:

UST Counseling and Wellness Services

“The Four Loves” by C.S. Lewis

Toxic Relationships | The Real Reel

In this first episode of our new series, The Real Reel, we asked about toxic relationships. Hear University of St. Thomas-Houston students talk about their relationships and how they would counsel a friend to work through a toxic relationship.

At the end, you'll hear from Licensed Professional Counselor, Larry Freeney, with Rejoice Counseling Apostolate, who will give you some tips for working through a toxic relationship or getting out all together.

The Real Reel is an Instagram Reel series where UST students weigh in on various topics. We'll create a video mashup for YouTube. Visit MAX Studios on Instagram for all the reels, @maxstudiosust.

Links:

Rejoice Counseling Apostolate

Rejoice Counseling: Meet Larry

UST Counseling and Wellness Services

“The Four Loves” by C.S. Lewis

Episode 10: Challenging Friendships

Question three in this edition of Agape & Eros live. The first one was warning signs, the second on boundaries with parents, and now it's on the question 3.

In this episode, the experts discuss challenging friendships and how you support someone who you know is making bad choices - that may affect you.

Thanks to our experts: Larry Freeney with Rejoice Counseling Apostolate, Avanti Bande with the UST Office of Counseling and Wellness Services, and David Hao with UST Student Affairs.

Links:

Rejoice Counseling Apostolate

Rejoice Counseling: Meet Larry

“The Four Loves” by C.S. Lewis

Episode 9: Boundaries with Parents

For the next few episodes of Agape & Eros, we're going live. We hosted a live event with our University of St. Thomas students led by counselors and campus leader. We let the students ask the questions. The first one was warning signs, and now it's on the question 2.

Question 2: How would you address boundaries with parents without being disrespectful when they think you are making the wrong decision?

Thanks to our experts: Larry Freeney with Rejoice Counseling Apostolate, Avanti Bande with the UST Office of Counseling and Wellness Services, and David Hao with UST Student Affairs.

Links:
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It By Chris Voss

UST Counseling Services

Rejoice Counseling Apostolate

Rejoice Counseling: Meet Larry

“The Four Loves” by C.S. Lewis

Episode 8: Warning Signs

For the next few episodes of Agape & Eros, we're going live. We hosted a live event with our University of St. Thomas students led by counselors and campus leader. We let the students ask the questions.

Question 1: How do you approach warning signs in a relationship?

Thanks to our experts: Larry Freeney with Rejoice Counseling Apostolate, Avanti Bande with the UST Office of Counseling and Wellness Services, and David Hao with UST Student Affairs.

Each episode will feature one question, so we hope you gain some information, valuable knowledge and enjoy the conversation.

Links:
UST Counseling Services

Rejoice Counseling Apostolate

Rejoice Counseling: Meet Larry

“The Four Loves” by C.S. Lewis

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