Workshops are opportunities to increase different coping skills and wellness habits aimed towards improving your mental health and wellbeing. You can learn practical tools to effectively manage concerns related to depression, anxiety, difficult emotions, relationships and more. CAPS is offering virtual and in-person workshops that will be facilitated by staff over the span of one to two weeks with opportunities for participants to ask questions and engage with the workshop materials.
Our embedded counselors offer a variety of workshops throughout the semester and the schedule and topics are listed below.
Fall 2023 Workshop Schedule
2-Session Workshop Series
This workshop is designed for students struggling to understand the nature of their painful emotions, and to help accept them as a valid part of their experience. The workshop will cover three primary skills – recognizing the emotion, understanding the value of the emotion, and accepting the emotion as part of their journey.
- Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., via Zoom
The goal of this workshop is to provide you with life-long tools you can use while facing anxiety-triggering situations.
- Mondays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., in-person
- Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., via Zoom
- Fridays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., via Zoom
This workshop will provide you with life-long skills and tools to recognize and manage depressive symptoms you may be experiencing.
- Mondays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., in-person
This workshop is designed for students who are experiencing challenges in their relationships with others. Students will discuss ways to identify healthy vs. unhealthy relationships and cultivate more satisfying and supportive connections with others.
- Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., in-person
This workshop is designed for students who struggle with perfectionistic thinking. It will be focused on debunking the myths of perfectionism and how students can begin to identify their inner critic. Facilitators will discuss ways that students can begin to change their mindset from a fixed approach towards a more growth-oriented process.
- Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., in-person
Do you struggle with saying no even when you really want to? Is it hard to set boundaries with people and stick to them? Do you wish you were better at asking for help or for clarification? This workshop may be for you! Assertive communication is different from aggressive communication and learning this valuable skill can help multiple areas of your life. In this workshop we will clarify assertive vs. aggressive communication, provide examples of assertive communication, and practice assertive statements together in a small group format.
- Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., in-person
- Fridays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., in-person
This workshop is designed for students who are wanting to gain a better understanding of their substance use and how it may be negatively impacting their life. Students will gain an understanding of why they use, triggering situations and healthy alternatives to substance use. They will leave with a Personalized Goal and Maintenance Plan to sustain what they have learned in this workshop.
- Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., in-person
Single Session Workshops
This workshop is designed to help students struggling with productivity or questioning their ability to succeed to recognize the impact of the imposter phenomenon on their well-being and learn strategies to manage and succeed through feelings of imposterism.
- Wednesday, Sept. 27, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., in-person
- Wednesday, Nov. 8, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., in-person
- Thursday, Oct. 12, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., in-person
- Thursday, Nov. 30, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., in-person
Utilize the Strong Interest Inventory and learn how to match interests with academic majors and occupations.
- Tuesday, Oct. 3, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., in-person
- Friday, Nov. 10, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., in-person
- Friday, Dec. 1, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., in-person
Utilize the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and discover how to incorporate your personality into career planning.
- Monday, Sept. 25, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., in-person
- Thursday, Nov. 2, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., in-person
- Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., in-person
- Tuesday, Sept. 12, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., via Zoom
- Tuesday, Sept. 19, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., in-person
- Tuesday, Sept. 26, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., via Zoom
We know college can be filled with non-stop stress. From academics, to social obligations, to family responsibilities, to jobs and to all other things students are involved with, stress builds up everywhere in life. This workshop is designed to help students learn about how stress impacts us and ways to use stress as a motivator before it becomes anxiety or another mental health issue and to have a better managed life in general.
- Friday, Sept. 1, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., via Zoom
- Friday, Sept. 15, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., via Zoom
- Friday, Sept. 29, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., via Zoom
This workshop is designed to help participants begin to understand the concept of worthiness. We will explore this by looking at the areas of self-esteem, self-compassion and perfectionism.
- Monday, Sept. 11, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., in-person
- Monday, Oct. 23, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., in-person
- Friday, Sept. 22, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., in-person
- Friday, Oct. 13, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., in-person
- Friday, Nov. 17 , 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., in-person
Arts & Science Student Workshops
This workshop will present the TED talk from health psychologist, Kelly McGonigal, "How to Make Stress Your Friend." During her TED talk, she translates academic research into practical strategies for health, happiness, and personal success.
- Friday, Sept. 29, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., in-person, ACAD 307
This workshop will present a TED talk from popular science communicator, Wendy Suzuki. Wendy is a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the New York University Center for Neural Science and the author of Healthy Brain, Happy Life: A Personal Program to Activate Your Brain and Do Everything Better. Since September 1, 2022, she has served as Dean of the New York University College of Arts & Science.
- Friday, Oct. 27, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., in- person at ACAD 307
Education Student Workshops
This workshop is designed to help students struggling with productivity or questioning their ability to succeed to recognize the impact of the imposter phenomenon on their well-being and learn strategies to manage and succeed through feelings of imposterism.
- Friday, Sept. 22, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., via Zoom
Students will learn the importance of setting healthy boundaries and how unhealthy boundaries can affect well-being. Students will have the opportunity to anonymously submit real-life situations to discuss during the workshop. These examples will be used to practice setting and communicating healthy boundaries.
- Tuesday, Sept. 26, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., in- person at SEHD
This a fast-paced, 2-session workshop intended to help increase your understanding and knowledge about anxiety. The goal of this workshop is to provide you with life-long tools you can use while facing anxiety-triggering situations. This intervention is not intended to “get rid of” your anxiety but designed to provide you with a jumping board from which to integrate skills into your daily life in the service of reducing anxiety.
- Friday, Oct. 13, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., via Zoom
Students will learn strategies in building resilience that will increase mental flexibility, emotional intelligence, which ultimately lead to healthy loving relationships and good mental hygiene habits.
- Tuesday, Oct. 24, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., in- person at SEHD
This workshop is designed for students who are experiencing challenges in their relationships with others. Students will discuss ways to identify healthy vs. unhealthy relationships and cultivate more satisfying and supportive connections with others.
- Friday, Nov. 10, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., via Zoom
Students will learn strategies/handouts for exam preparation and identify obstacles for motivation. Students will also explore ways to manage test stress by utilizing time management strategies & smart goals. Mindfully prepare for the end of the semester.
- Tuesday, Nov. 28, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., in- person at SEHD
Engineering Student Workshops
Students will learn the myths and consequences perfectionistic thinking. Students will learn strategies to challenge perfectionistic thinking and will learn how to set healthy & realistic goals.
- Friday, Sept. 8, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., via Zoom
This workshop is designed for students struggling to cope with painful or rapidly changing emotions. Students will learn to manage their emotions using 4 steps. 1. Recognize 2. Accept 3. Be With 4. Coping.
Friday, Sept. 22, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., via Zoom
Students will learn about imposter experiences and the impact on well-being. Students will learn strategies to cope with imposter feelings and reframe imposter thinking.
- Friday, Sept. 29, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., via Zoom
This workshop offers a safe space to join in camaraderie and conversation, while sharing our experiences of imposterism and feelings of not fitting in.
- Friday, Oct. 20, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., in-person at ZACH
Students will learn common characteristics of both healthy and unhealthy relationships. Students will learn common communication styles and will learn to identify their own frequently used communication styles.
- Friday, Nov. 3, 1:00 -2:00 p.m., via Zoom
Students will learn the importance of setting healthy boundaries and how unhealthy boundaries can affect well-being. Students will have the opportunity to anonymously submit real-life situations to discuss during the workshop. These examples will be used to practice setting and communicating healthy boundaries.
- Friday, Nov. 10, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., via Zoom
First-Generation Student Workshops
This workshop will equip students with resources and skills needed to succeed at Texas A&M and beyond. Students will gain skills related to building healthy relationships, setting boundaries, effective time management, engaging in good study habits, and the importance of self-care. Accessing resources and ways to build effective skills will be discussed, reviewed, and practiced through this workshop series
- Session 1: Back to School
- Monday, Sept. 11, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 13, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Session 2: Building Relationships and Setting Boundaries
- Monday, Oct. 9, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 11, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Session 3: Time Management and Study Habits
- Monday, Nov. 13, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Session 4: Self Care and Semester Break
- Monday, Dec. 4, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 6, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This workshop will equip students with resources and skills needed to succeed at Texas A&M and beyond. Students will gain skills related to building healthy relationships, setting boundaries, effective time management, engaging in good study habits, and the importance of self-care. Accessing resources and ways to build effective skills will be discussed, reviewed, and practiced through this workshop series
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Session 1: Back to School
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Sept. 19 at 10:00 a.m.
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Sept. 22 at 10:15 a.m.
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Session 2: Building Relationships and Setting Boundaries
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Oct. 24 at 10:00 a.m.
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Oct. 27 at 10:15 a.m.
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Session 3: Time Management and Study Habits
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Nov. 14 at 10:00 a.m.
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Nov. 17 at 10:00 a.m.
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Session 4: Self Care and Semester Break
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Nov. 28 at 10:00am
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Dec. 1 at 10:15 a.m.
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Graduate & Professional Student Workshops
This workshop will enhance students’ understanding of stress and its impact and help them develop immediate and long-term stress management skills.
- Wednesday, Sept. 6, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., via Zoom
This is a workshop for students who want to understand what it means to be self-compassionate. The goal of the workshop is to enhance students’ understanding of self-compassion and introduce tools that will help them practice self-compassion.
- Thursday, Sept. 21, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., via Zoom (Registration link)
- Wednesday, Oct. 4, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., via Zoom (Registration link)
Difficult conversations can occur in all relationships. The workshop will invite students to reflect on what makes some conversations difficult and review strategies designed to help students prepare for and engage in difficult conversations.
- Thursday, Oct. 19, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., via Zoom (Registration link)
This workshop is for students who struggle with perfectionism. The workshop will enhance students’ understanding of the components of perfectionism and how to identify what it means to be a "perfectionist." This workshop will review two techniques designed to help students move from a "fixed" to a "growth" mindset.
- Wednesday, Nov. 1, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., via Zoom (Registration link)
Motivation is necessary to successfully navigate the various stages of completing a graduate/professional degree. The workshop will review several challenges to motivation and provide strategies for maintaining motivation in graduate and professional school.
- Thursday, Nov. 30, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., via Zoom (Registration link)
International Student Workshops
This workshop will help students learn strategies to manage their everyday stress and learn ways in which they can balance their academic and personal goals.
- Friday, Sept. 15, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., via Zoom
This workshop is designed to provide international students tips on how to adapt and adjust to the new environment and culture.
- Friday, Sept. 29, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., via Zoom
In this workshop, students will learn about the imposter experience and how it impacts their personal and academic lives. Students will learn strategies to minimize and overcome their imposter feelings.
- Friday, Oct. 13, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., via Zoom
This workshop is designed to help students understand the helpful and unhelpful aspects of being a perfectionist and learn strategies to reduce these perfectionist behaviors.
- Friday, Oct. 27, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., via Zoom
This workshop is will help students explore ways to improve their study habits and exam preparation skills.
- Friday, Nov. 10, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., via Zoom
This workshop will help you develop a successful study strategy for exams, including how to make the most of your time, how to manage stress, study effectively and take care of yourself during the semester. Handouts are provided.
- Friday, Nov. 17, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., via Zoom