CAPS workshops for the Spring 2021 semester will be held remotely.
See specific workshop to obtain the link to pre-register and join.
Speed Friending
Tuesday -- 02/02/2021
Noon – 1:15 p.m.
Attend this speed-friending workshop to learn the basics of making friends, followed by a speed-friending session that will allow you to practice your new skills in a safe, inclusive environment.
Presenters: Melissa Acuna, MPH, Health Educator, SHC and Rachel Keener, PsyD, CAPS Therapist
Register Here (You must sign up with a CSUSB email address)
Love & Apology: You Speak My Language
Thursday -- 02/11/2021
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Learn how to enhance your relationships by fluently speaking the primary language of love and apology of those with whom you are in close relationship. This workshop will cover simple ways of identifying how you give and receive both love and apologies to the people most important to you. This workshop is based on the work of New York Times best-seller Dr. Gary Chapman’s books, The 5 Love Languages and The 5 Languages of Apology.
Presenter: Johanna Padilla, BA, CAPS Counselor
Register Here (You must sign up with a CSUSB email address)
Don't Over Think It: Mindfulness Tools to Manage a Busy Mind
Wednesday – 02/17/2021
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Do you ever find yourself over-thinking or wishing you could flip an "off" switch on your worrying? Come to this workshop to learn mindfulness tools and strategies to help you manage a busy mind.
Presenter: Gwendolyn Brower-Romero, MS, LMFT, CAPS Therapist
Register Here (You must sign up with a CSUSB email address)
Love & War: Strengthen Your Relationships
Tuesday -- 02/23/2021
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Based on the research of relationship expert John M. Gottman, this webinar will teach you how to strengthen the relationship between you and your partner, identify areas of improvement in your communication, and show you how to engage in conflict without engaging in all-out war!
Presenter: Sydney Prantis, MA, CAPS Counselor
Register Here (You must sign up with a CSUSB email address)
Maximizing Your Potential Through Food and Nutrition
Wednesday – 03/03/2021
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Some scientists say that 90% of how we look and feel every day is related to our diet! In this session, we’ll talk about specific foods and nutrients to help maximize your body’s potential.
Presenter: Neal Malik, DrPH, MPH, RDN, CHES, ACSM-EP, Dept. of Health Science and Human Ecology, CSUSB
Register Here (You must sign up with a CSUSB email address)
Empowered Women, Empower Women
Thursday – 03/11/2021
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
In honor of Women's History Month, join us as we fight gender socialization that strives to divide women. Let's unite and rebuild a sense of connection and community!
Presenter: Gwendolyn Brower-Romero, MS, LMFT, and Sarah Sawaf, LCSW, CAPS Therapists
Register Here (You must sign up with a CSUSB email address)
Journaling to Heal
Tuesday – 03/16/2021
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
When we have difficult or painful experiences, it can be can hard to work through the negative emotions involved. Attend this webinar to learn of a research-based journaling technique to process your painful experiences.
Presenter: Rachel Keener, PsyD, CAPS Therapist
Register Here (You must sign up with a CSUSB email address)
Dating Tips: What Can Help and What Can Hurt a Relationship
Tuesday – 03/23/2021
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
What are the new dating trends of Gen Z? This webinar will explore what the research says about what helps -- and what hurts-- long-term committed relationships.
Presenter: Jordan Izzo, MA, CAPS Therapist
Register Here (You must sign up with a CSUSB email address)
Communication and Confrontation
Thursday – 04/08/21
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Assertive communication skills are needed in every domain of life. This webinar will teach you skills to use in school, work, and family situations and also how to overcome common communication pitfalls. Learn how to respond to unhealthy communication styles, assertively state your boundaries, and de-escalate an argument.
Presenter: Mari Ulate, LMFT, CAPS Therapist
Register Here (You must sign up with a CSUSB email address)
How to Develop Good Habits
Thursday – 04/15/21
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
If you want to become a more successful student, don't get discouraged and don't give up - just work to develop good habits that can help increase your level of success. This workshop will help you develop good habits that will improve your learning skills and your life skills.
Presenter: Hattie McNutt, LMFT, CAPS Therapist
Register Here (You must sign up with a CSUSB email address)
Coping with Stress and Burnout
Wednesday – 04/21/21
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Burnout: a state of exhaustion that occurs when you are stressed and overworked. Attend this webinar to learn how to prevent burnout and manage your stressors.
Presenter: Orlando Gunesekere, MFT, CAPS Therapist
Register Here (You must sign up with a CSUSB email address)
Breaking Up with Your Phone
Thursday – 04/29/21
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
From texts to emails to social media, we are constantly connected to our smart phones. While phones can be a useful tool, overuse can leave us feeling unproductive, overstimulated, and can strain our mental well-being. Together, we’ll understand the addictive components of our phones and explore ways to break the cycle to live a more balanced lifestyle.
Presenter: Melissa Acuna, MPH, Health Educator, SHC
Register Here (You must sign up with a CSUSB email address)
If you are in need of a disability-related accommodation to participate, please contact Counseling and Psychological Services three working days in advance at (909) 537-5040 or psychcounseling@csusb.edu