Thursdays | 4:00 - 5:00 PM

CAPS- Price Center

Renita Sengupta, PsyD, & Emily Rosado

• Session 1: “Why Am I Like This?”: The science of stress and the magic of breathing (9/10, 10/8, 11/5)
• Session 2: “The Stories We Tell Ourselves”: Decoding anxious thoughts and thinking traps (9/17, 10/15, 11/12)
• Session 3: “Staying in the Room”: Techniques to stay present, stop running from anxiety, and cope ahead (9/24, 10/22, 11/19)

What students are saying…

“I appreciated this workshop immensely, I think having the connection to other students who experience anxiety eased some of my own.”

“The workshop was very helpful in developing thinking techniques and coping strategies for anxiety.”

Can’t make the live workshop sessions? No problem. Click here to access videos of anxiety workshop content at your own pace.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in your thoughts? Do you struggle to find effective ways to cope with stress? You are not alone. In this workshop, we will cover four weekly rotating topics on distress management, including mindfulness and stress management skills, riding the waves of intense emotions, combatting unhelpful or negative thoughts, identifying which coping strategies will be most effective when, and general tips for "feeling better fast." 

Mondays | 1:30-2:30 PM

STUN 267

Eva Gonzalez, LCSW, & Jacob Nguyen

• Week 1: Mindful, or Mind Full?  (8/31,10/5,11/9)
• Week 2: Managing Your Emotions (9/14, 10/19, 11/16)
• Week 3: Managing Difficult Thoughts (9/21, 10/26, 11/23)
• Week 4: Managing Intense Stress (9/28, 11/2, 11/30)

What students are saying….

“It was really helpful and I actually felt the difference after using the tips to get rid of my stress.”

“It helped me slow down my thoughts”

Can’t make the live workshop sessions? No problem. Click here to access our asynchronous, interactive version of Feel Better Fast online at your own pace! 

Tuesdays | 4:00 - 5:00 PM

9/15-9/29, 10/6-10/27 (skip 10/13), 11/10-12/1 (skip 11/24)

STUN 262

Libby Malone, PhD, & Arion Franklin

This workshop is designed for students experiencing focusing and attention difficulties, with or without a formal ADHD diagnosis. It includes three rotating weekly topics focusing on reviewing effective strategies related to academics, relationships, and personal care.  Workshops sessions will include information on focus and attention difficulties as well as space for processing and questions.  Students will receive handouts and slides for each session.

What students are saying:

“It was helpful to have cheat sheets of tools to look back on (for when I forgot them)” 

Tuesdays | 3:00 - 4:00 PM

9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1 

CAPS- Price Center

Molly McGoff, LCMHC, & Pa Xiong

This space is designed for students who have experienced the death of a loved one(s). Whether your loss was recent or years ago, you don’t have to carry it by yourself. Grief is both deeply personal and universally shared- there is no “right” or “wrong” way to feel, and every reaction you have is valid. Come as you are- share your story if you’d like, or simply share space with others who understand. We will also learn helpful ways of coping with grief and practice meaningful methods of honoring your loved one(s).

Wednesdays | 2:00 - 3:00 PM

9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2

CAPS- Price Center

Shaakira James, PhD, & Yancy Nesbitt, PsyD

Do you have a hard time putting your thoughts or feelings into words? Or, do you feel like just talking about your problems doesn’t always help? Sometimes we need to go beyond the words in order to truly process what we’re carrying. Join us to focus on expressing yourself through guided creative means-  arts, crafting, letter-writing, and more! Students will be able to process emotions in a different way, reduce stress, increase self-awareness, and gain support. No artistic ability or experience is required- this is about the process, not the product! All supplies will be provided. 

Space is limited- students must sign up through Niner Engage to secure their spot.

Wednesdays | 4:00 - 5:00 PM

10/14-10/28  , 11/4-11/18

Atkins Library- Visualization Lab (Atkins 244)

Jalisa Lewis, LCSW & Atkins Staff

Do you find yourself procrastinating even when you KNOW you need to get something done, and end up feeling stressed and guilty afterwards, only to find yourself in the same cycle again? 
You are not alone! This workshop will address common causes of procrastination, including perfectionism and pressure from outside sources. We will explore the thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that often prevent us from being as productive and on-task as we would like. We will discuss practical tools to manage the stress that comes along with procrastination and improve time management and accountability.

What students have had to say:

“Super effective at breaking all of the strategies down into an easy to digest workshop series. I loved it!”

Tuesdays| 2:30-3:30 PM

STUN 263

Heather Webb, LCSW, & Reid Brownlow

Are you looking to develop fulfilling relationships with others in your life? Are you struggling to communicate effectively or stay true to yourself while in a relationship, or coping with the end of a relationship? Are you navigating conflicts with romantic partners, friends, family, and/or coworkers? This workshop series includes three rotating weekly topics, including relationship values, healthy communication, and boundaries, designed to teach you skills to build and maintain healthy, meaningful, and effective relationships.

Session 1: Healthy Relationships & Relationship Values (9/8, 9/29, 11/3)

Session 2: Communication & Listening Skills (9/15, 10/6, 11/10) 

Session 3: Boundaries & Managing Conflict (9/22, 10/27, 11/17)

What students are saying..

“VVRF really helped me look at situations and conflicts I've had in the past in a new light. I learned a lot of techniques I can implement in my life. It taught me the importance of having boundaries and what that can look like.”