Cindy Morrin
Professor, Counseling
Email: cindy.morrin@gcccd.edu
Cell Phone: 858-717-5617 (texts ok but tell me your name and which class you are in)
Office: G-200, Counseling Center
In person: T/TH 10:50-11:50am
Zoom: W 8-11am
If these don't work, schedule an appt with me
NEW for Fall 2025!
In Person Counseling 120 with two class options:
Section 5563: 8:00am - 9:20am, T/Th, Bldg H 118.
Section 2318: 9:30 - 10:50, T/Th, Bldg H 118.
Check out my Syllabus and register Today!
Course Information
Counseling 120, College and Career Success - Syllabus
This empowering course blends practical strategies with personal development tools to help students succeed in college, career, and life. You’ll learn how to build academic confidence, manage stress, and make meaningful progress toward your goals. Topics include:
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Self-assessment of values, interests, strengths, and personality
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Time management, study strategies, and learning styles
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Educational planning and career exploration
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Budgeting and financial wellness
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Motivation, memory techniques, and goal setting
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DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)–informed skills to support emotional wellness, including:
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Mindfulness for focus and stress relief
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Distress tolerance and emotion regulation
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Interpersonal effectiveness for better communication and boundaries
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"Find your purpose... Find your passion... Find your pathway... Do what you were meant to do... Become who you are meant to become!"