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 workshops that will be facilitated by staff over the span of two to three weeks with opportunities for participants to ask questions and engage with the workshop materials.
We also offer workshops specifically for our graduate students. Learn more about those options and our embedded counselor in the offices of Graduate and Professional School.
Spring 2022 Workshop Schedule
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.
- Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- Starts on Feb. 28
- Fridays, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
- Starts on Feb. 25, Mar. 25 and April 22
Workshop YouTube link: https://youtu.be/laXYAP-U6sU
The goal of this workshop is to provide you with life-long tools you can use while facing anxiety-triggering situations.
- Mondays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
- Fridays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- Fridays, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
This workshop will provide you with life-long skills and tools to recognize and manage depressive symptoms you may be experiencing.
- Mondays, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesdays, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Learn about the components of perfectionism and how to identify what it means to be a perfectionist. This workshop will discuss ways to change from a fixed to a growth mindset using two techniques.
- Tuesdays, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
- Starts on April
- Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 am
- Starts on Feb. 24 and Mar. 24
#RelationshipGoals is designed for students who are experiencing challenges in their relationships with others. Participants will learn how to identify healthy versus unhealthy relationships, and discover ways to cultivate more satisfying and supportive connections with others.
- Tuesdays, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Starts on Feb. 22
- Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Starts on Feb. 23
- Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Starts on Mar. 24
Single Session Workshops
This workshop expands beyond the notion of body positivity and provides psychoeducational tips on understanding and achieving body acceptance.
- Tuesdays, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
- Feb. 22, March 8, March 29, April 12 and April 26
This workshop will help you develop a successful study strategy for final exams, including how to make the most of your time, how to manage stress, and take care of yourself as you prepare for exams.
- Tuesdays, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Feb. 22 and April 19
- Fridays, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Feb. 25 and April 22
This workshop focuses on how to use study materials, additional resources and better strategic planning to prepare students for classes, assignments and exams. It is designed to help students learn helpful tips to improve their study habits and skills needed to conquer exams.
- Fridays, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
- Feb. 18 and March 25
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.
- Mondays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- Feb. 28 and April 11
- Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- March 22 and April 26
- Wednesdays, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
- March 2 and April 20
Workshop YouTube link: https://youtu.be/cZfoeZNuJaU
Utilize the Strong Interest Inventory and learn how to match interests with academic majors and occupations.
- Monday, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- Feb. 21
- Tuesday, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
- March 22
- Thursday, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- April 14
In this workshop participants will be introduced to the three components of anxiety, practice a relaxation exercise to help reduce the physical symptoms of anxiety, and create an anxiety crisis plan to use during times of stress.
- Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Feb. 8, Feb. 15 and Feb. 22
Utilize the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and discover how to incorporate your personality into career planning.
- Monday, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
- Feb. 14
- Tuesday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- March 29
- Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- April 20
This workshop is designed to help participants begin to consider their own self-worth, how perfectionism and fear of vulnerability may impact this, and practices to incorporate into their lives that may help increase a positive sense of worth, including self-compassion and mindfulness.
- Feb. 8, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- March 9, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
- March 31, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- April 21, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- April 26, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Workshop YouTube link: https://youtu.be/K8_FFS_drlc
Art of Coping Workshops
These workshops are offered as single sessions and provide various artistic activities. The benefits of taking time to practice mindfulness, utilize creativity, and engage in self-reflection through art can expand students’ coping skills and give them a space to engage with their mental health in a way that is more relaxed and less intimidating. The best students for this group are those who want to challenge perfectionism, practice socializing in a low-stress environment, or want to better understand themselves and their emotions using creativity. It would be suitable to combine with ongoing therapy or as a solo workshop for those who are at lower risk.
This workshop will provide you with space and time to reflect on how you view yourself. You can create an artistic picture that represents your traits, identity, and self-image and have the chance to share it with others.
The goal of this workshop is to provide you with space and perspective around how you navigate stress, emotions, and difficulty with your life. You will create an image that allows you to be honest with yourself and reflect on how you surf the waves of life. You will also have the chance to share with others.
This workshop provides an honest space of reflection where you can create an image to represent your emotional world, including but not limited to how you feel currently or how your emotions are experienced in your daily life. You will also have the chance to share with others.
The goal of this workshop is to help you create beautiful, no-cost self-affirmation cards to encourage you when life stressors or emotions are difficult. There will also be a conversation around areas we feel we need affirmation the most and a space to share with and learn from others.
- Tuesday, April 5, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Who am I?
- Monday, April 11, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Surfing the Wave
- Thursday, April 14, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Our Emotions
- Monday, April 18, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Artful Affirmations
- Tuesday, April 19, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Self-esteem Wall
- Monday, April 25, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Cup of Self-Compassion
- Thursday, April 28, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Calming Collage
- This workshop provides an honest space of reflection around your sense of self-esteem, what impacts it, how solid it is, and how that influences your daily life. There will be space to create the image and share it with others.
The goal of this workshop is to create a cup of self-care and self-compassionate things to help foster well-being and a positive mood. You can get creative in envisioning what things fill you up when life gets draining. You will also have the chance to share with and learn from others.
This workshop provides an artistic space to reflect on what places, people, and things bring you calmness and comfort and create an image or collage to remind you in times of overwhelm. You will also have the chance to share with and learn from others.
Workshops for Engineering Students
The goal of this workshop is to provide you with life-long tools you can use while facing anxiety-triggering situations.
- Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
This series provides students information about various topics. The dates listed below are when those topics will be discussed. Students can choose which workshop to attend.
- Overcoming Perfectionism, Part 1
- Feb. 10
- Overcoming Perfectionism, Part 2
- Feb. 17
- Accepting Emotions, Part 1
- Feb. 24
- Accepting Emotions, Part 2
- March 3
- Imposter Phenomenon
- March 10
- Healthy Relationships & Communication Styles
- March 24
- Setting Boundaries in Real Life
- March 31
- Celebrating Ourselves
- April 7
Workshops for Graduate Students
The goal of this workshop is to provide you with life-long tools you can use while facing anxiety-triggering situations.
- Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Learn about the components of perfectionism and how to identify what it means to be a perfectionist. This workshop will discuss ways to change from a fixed to a growth mindset using two techniques.
- Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
The single session workshops will be offered via telehealth in the same order until the last week of classes.
- Self-Compassion, Jan. 21- In this workshop, participants will learn the definition of self-compassion, its three elements and some of its benefits. Participants will also engage in several self-compassion practices.
- Assertiveness, Jan. 28- This workshop will review two of the components of assertiveness: respecting the needs of others while clearly and respectfully communicating your wants, needs, positions, and boundaries to others. Some of the benefits of being assertive, the costs of not being assertive, and examples of assertive behaviors will also be reviewed.
- Stress-Management, Feb. 4- Stress is a part of life; however, often we do not incorporate stress relief into our daily routines which, over time, can cause stress to build up and adversely affect our well-being and productivity. This workshop will review several effective stress relieving techniques to enhance stress management and overall well-being.
Workshops for International Students
This series provides students information about various topics. The dates listed below are when those topics will be discussed. Students can choose which workshop to attend.
- Stress Management
- Feb. 11
- Imposter Phenomenon
- Feb. 25
- Adjusting to a New Environment
- March 11
- Overcoming Perfectionism
- March 25
- Self-Care
- April 8
- Study Plan/Conquering Exams
- April 22