CAPS Health & Wellness Workshops for the FALL 2022 semester.
Space is limited for in-person workshops, but all workshops are available via Zoom registration.
See specific workshops to obtain the link and pre-register to join.
Moving Through Grief
Wednesday, 8/31/22
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Death and grief are normal experiences – but they are also emotional and overwhelming. Come to this workshop to learn ways to navigate your grief as you move forward.
Presenter: Stacie Pham, PsyD, CAPS Therapist
Planning with Purpose
Thursday, 9/8/22
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom and In-Person
Have you ever wanted to build better habits while better organizing your life? This workshop will introduce participants to Passion Planning - a type of personal planning that encourages goal-setting and life organization while emphasizing self-growth. Together, we will explore techniques to help you stay consistent and enjoy your planning experience!
*Participants will also be entered into an equal opportunity drawing to win a planner to jump-start their passion planning!
Presenter: Melissa Acuna, MPH, Health Educator, SHC
In-Person: Room SB-306 (Social and Behavioral Sciences Building)
Know the Signs: Suicide is Preventable
Thursday, 9/15/22
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Some of our friends, family members, and peers struggle with emotional pain. And, for some, it's too difficult to talk about the pain, share their thoughts of suicide, and let others know their need for help. Though the warning signs can be subtle, they are there. By recognizing these signs, knowing how to start a conversation and where to turn for help, you have the power to make a difference – the power to save a life. Attend to learn the signs!
Presenters: Jenn Carson, M.A. Crisis Line Supervisor/ INLAND SOCAL 211+ and Joey Holland, B.A. Crisis Trained 211 Operations Supervisor/Inland SoCal United Way.
Jenn Carson runs 951-686-HELP, Inland SoCal United Way’s Crisis Helpline, founded in 1968. Jenn holds a B.A. from Baylor University and an M.A. in Counseling from George Washington University. Jenn is also a Board Member of the American Association of Suicidology. Jenn also has lived experience expertise as a childhood suicide attempt survivor and knows help works! Suicide is preventable.
Joey has lived experience assisting adults with Mental Health Concerns. Joey supervises 211 Community Resource Advisors and Helpline Crisis trained staff.
#YotesMentalHealth
Tuesday, 9/20/22
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom and In-Person
Have you ever struggled mentally or emotionally but felt too ashamed to reach out for help? You are not alone - 1 out of 5 adults will have a diagnosable mental illness in their lifetime. Although mental health is so important, we rarely talk about it with friends, family members, or in our communities. Let's change that! Come participate in this presentation to discuss the importance of mental health and highlight how together we can change our campus community to be more supportive of your mental health!
Presenter: Wendy Brower-Romero, LMFT, CAPS Therapist
In-Person: Room SB-306 (Social and Behavioral Sciences Building)
Let’s Talk About Mental Health
Wednesday, 9/28/22
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Come join the CAPS counselors in a panel event in which we will address any questions you may have pertaining to mental health and CAPS services.
Presenters: Panel of CAPS Therapist
Effective Communication in the Workplace
Tuesday, 10/4/22
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom and In-Person
Do you have a fear of communicating with your boss or expressing your needs to your coworkers? Come learn communication skills to communicate effectively in the workplace or any professional setting.
Presenter: Mari Ulate, LMFT, CAPS Counselor
In-Person: Room SB-306 (Social and Behavioral Sciences Building)
Grocery Shopping Tips and Tricks: How to Find the Most Nutritious Foods
Wednesday, 10/26/22
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Did you know that items placed on grocery store shelves aren’t random? In this workshop, we’ll talk about some tricks nutritionists use to buy the most nutritious foods when grocery shopping! By the end of this workshop, you will learn how to have a cart full of healthy items every time.
Presenter: Neal Malik, DrPH, MPH, RDN, CHES, ACSM-EP, Dept. of Health Science and Human Ecology, CSUSB
Recorded webinar coming soon
Writing Strategies to Unlock Your Potential
Tuesday, 11/1/22
12:00- 1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom and In-Person
So much untapped potential sits inside each one of us. Attend this workshop to learn strategies to unlock your full potential, become unstuck, heal from past hurts, make big decisions, and live more fully. The first 30 in-person attendees will receive a free journal.
Presenter: Rachel Keener, PsyD, CAPS Therapist
In-Person: Room SB-306 (Social and Behavioral Sciences Building)
Recorded webinar coming soon
Parenting & Your Child's Brain
Tuesday, 11/15/22
12:00 -1:00 pm
Location: Zoom and In-Person
This workshop will explore how parents affect their children's brain development. Children's brains grow rapidly in the first five years of life, and as primary caregivers, parents play a big role in this growth. Information on parenting styles, attachment security, early language, and abuse and neglect will be shared.
Presenter: Caitlin Sackett, MA, Project Analyst at the Institute for Child Development and Family Relations
In-Person: Room SB-306 (Social and Behavioral Sciences Building)
To get Zoom link for Parenting & Your Child's Brain, register here
Managing Your Moods
Friday, 12/2/22
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? Are you finding it difficult to control feelings of stress, sadness, or anger? Feelings cannot be eliminated, but this workshop can help you learn strategies to manage overwhelming emotions.
Presenters: CAPS Therapists
To get Zoom link for Managing Your Moods, register here
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