Upcoming Workshops
Don't miss out! Join an upcoming workshop hosted by Counseling and Psychological Services.
All University programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
Queer Connect
Dates:
- Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025
- Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025
- Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 25, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Event: In-Person
Location: L201
Presented by Jennifer Staffero, LCSW
Join us for Queer Connect. A welcoming space where LGBTQ+ students can unwind, play games, and engage in meaningful conversations. Whether you're looking to meet new friends, connect with mentors, or simply hang out, this is the perfect place to relax and be yourself. Hosted by Counseling and Psychological Services the LGBTQ+ Mentorship Program, and the WCCC. We're here to build community, offer support, and have fun together
Color and Calm
Dates:
- Feb. 19 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Apr. 8 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- May 6 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Event: In-Person
HEP Conference Room
Presented by Edward Colorado, LCSW; Amanda Peterson, LMFT
Join CAPS for a fun, peaceful coloring session. Coloring mandalas is a great way to release emotional blockages and reduce anxiety and pent-up stress. Come join us for an hour of relaxation and disconnecting from your daily stress
Cups of Compassion
Date: Feb. 21, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Event: In-Person
Location: HEP Conference Room
Presented by Jennifer Staffero, LCSW; Kimberly Richardson, LCSW
Join CAPS for Cups of Compassion! Bring out your creativity by designing a personalized cup which will always remind you of the beauty of self-compassion. Leave feeling inspired to begin or deepen your journey of self-kindness.
Register for Cups of Compassion on Feb. 21
Black Joy and Liberation: A Collage Workshop
Date: Feb. 28, 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Event: In-Person
Location: L201
Presented by Kimberly Richardson, LCSW
Join CAPS for a workshop designed to celebrate and explore Black identity, joy and liberation through expressive arts. This workshop centers Black voices as participants create personalized collages that reflect their experiences, hopes and dreams in the spirit of joy and liberation.
Register for Black Joy and Liberation on Feb. 28
Envisioning Your Future
Date: March 11, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Event: In-Person
Location: L102
Presented by Gina DeMarco, MSW Intern
Come join us in a mindful collage making practice to create a vision board! Creating collages allows artists to explore their identity through careful and intentional selection of imagery. By creating a vision board you can create a visual picture of your desired future and visualize the intentional goals or dreams you may have for your life and yourself!
Register for Envisioning Your Future on Mar. 11
Fold Into Calm: Origami For Mindfulness
Date: Apr. 8, 2025
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Event: In-Person
Location: HEP Conference Room
Presented by Diana Mendez, MSW Intern
"Fold into Calm" at our Origami for Mindfulness workshop! Origami, the Japanese art of Take a peaceful break as you create beautiful paper art, using mindful folding techniques to reduce stress and stay in the moment. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop is a creative and relaxing way to unwind and find balance.
Register for Fold Into Calm on Apr. 8
Breathe & Be
Date: Apr. 15, 2025
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Event: In-Person
Location: Outside of CAPS
Presented by Jennifer Staffero, LCSW; Julia Rosas-Nieto, LMFT
Feeling stressed out and need some time to focus on the present moment? Please join us to drift into a meditative state by practicing mindful compassionate strategies. This group will be more of a drop-in meditation workshop and there might be students sitting down and walking away at different times. Feel free to bring your yoga mat, blanket, or floor pillows.
Register for Breathe & BE on Apr. 15
Taylor Swift Music Hour
Date: Mar. 18, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Event: Zoom
Presented by Edward Colorado, LCSW; Julia Rosas-Nieto, LMFT
Swifties, assemble! Come shake off school stress and fill up some blank spaces as we explore themes of emotions, relationships, friendships, and mental health. We’ll listen to Taylor lyrics together and hope you’ll take away a favorite Style of coping skills you’ll remember all too well. Open to all students: prior knowledge of Taylor Swift music is not necessary.
Register for Taylor Swift Music Hour on Mar. 18
Come Slay Dragons with Me!
Date: Mar. 20, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Event: In-Person
Location: HEP Conference Room
Presented by Jacob Feitelberg, MSW Intern
Come explore the power of table top role playing games on mental health with CAPS! Learn about character development in roleplaying and how roleplaying is used as a therapeutic tool!
Register for Come Slay Dragons with Me! on Mar. 20
Updated: April 08, 2025