Counseling faculty provide educational workshops and groups addressing a variety of topics. See below for workshops and groups offered this semester.
All presentations are FREE. Register below.
Managing Emotions
Presenters: Andrea Perkins, LCSW & Amanda Peterson, LMFT
- Feb. 10
- Feb. 24
- Mar. 10
- Mar. 24
- Apr. 7
- Apr. 21
- May 12
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, do you have the COVID blues? If you need a safe space to talk about stressors, come join our group. Managing Emotions is an open process group for current Stan State students to address these ongoing stressors.
LGBTeaQ+
Presenters: Jennifer Staffero, LCSW & Edward Colorado, LCSW
- Feb. 24
- Mar. 24
- Apr. 21
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Hybrid (virtual & in person)
This group addresses life and relationship issues related to sexual orientation. Talk openly with other students about your sexual identity. Topics are based on students’ interests and can include exploring your identity, trust and relationships, dealing with heterosexism, dating, family and societal expectations, and self-esteem. Join us in fun activities and discussions.
Body Positive Warriors
Presenters: Susan Brumm, LPCC & Edward Colorado, LCSW
- Mar. 1
- Mar. 8
- Mar. 15
- Mar. 22
- Apr. 5
- Apr. 12
- Apr. 19
- Apr. 26
Time: 10:15 - 11: 30 a.m.
Body Positive Warriors is a community that is devoted to developing a positive, accepting approach to health, beauty, and identity.
Stress Busters for Finals
Presenters: Julia Rosas-Nieto, LMFT & Edward Colorado, LCSW
- May 12, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- May 19, 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.
Do finals have you feeling stressed? Not sure how to deal with it? Come join us to talk about it and learn some healthy ways to reduce your stress!
Coping with Grief and Loss
Presenter: Lee Bettencourt, LCSW
Mar. 23, 1-2 p.m.
Going through the loss of loved ones, relationships, pets are a part of the human experience that can have a significant impact on our daily lives. This workshop will provide participants with information on the impact and process of grief, effective coping strategies and how to work through the experience of loss.
Self-Compassion Group
Presenters: Jennifer Staffero, LCSW & Julia Rosas-Nieto, LMFT
- Feb. 15
- Mar. 29
- Apr. 19
- May 17
Time: 2-3 p.m.
Self-compassion involves treating ourselves kindly like we would a good friend we care about. You will learn ways to stop being so hard on yourself and gain practical skills to help bring self-compassion into your daily life. This group will be experiential and full of discussion so be prepared to participate!
Soothing Art Activities for Anxiety
Presenter: Julia Rosas-Nieto, LMFT
Mar. 9, 1:30-3 p.m.
Have you wondered how your creative side can help you with anxiety? This workshop will be a great opportunity to learn new creative coping skills that will help with soothing the body and mind.
Student-Athlete Support Group
Presenters: Jennifer Staffero, LCSW
- Feb. 8
- Feb. 24
- Mar. 8
- Mar. 22
- Apr. 5
- Apr. 19
- May 3
- May 17
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
In person
This group is open to student-athletes needing guidance or a support system as they navigate their pre-pandemic lives with their post-pandemic responsibilities and what that looks like while also juggling athletics.
Updated: April 27, 2022