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 2026, 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 2026 Dates
Tuesday, September 15 and 22, 4-5 p.m. Mumford Hall 124
Thursday, October 1 and 8, 4-5 p.m. Huff Hall 114
Monday, September 28 and October 5, 5-6 p.m. Van Doren 2052
Thursday, October 22 and 29, 4-5 p.m. Gies Success Lab (BIF 1041)
Wednesday, October 28 and November 4, 4-5 p.m. Grainger Library 429
Tuesday, November 3 and 10, 4-5 p.m. Zoom*
Wednesday, November 11 and 18, 5-6 p.m. Illini Union Bookstore 503 (Enter by the north entrance that's closer to Green Street and take the elevator to the fifth floor.)
Wednesday, November 25 and December 2, 4-5 p.m. Architecture Building 210A (608 E. Lorado Taft Drive, Champaign)
Self-Paced Option Available!
We offer a self-paced version of the RIO workshop! To receive access to materials on Canvas, please complete this brief form. Students requesting access to this course will be approved during business hours. If you have not been granted access to this course within 2-3 business days, please email Quincy Courtwright.
