Current Health & Wellness Workshops

“Life be lifin’” and when that happens, learning to pause to regroup before moving forward can be a helpful skill. By the end of this workshop, participants will learn to identify how anxiety shows up, practice coping skills to manage anxiety, and embrace the perspective that calm is achievable within the chaos. 

Presenter: KG Grant, LPCC, CAPS Counselor

Watch The Calm Within the Chaos

Feeling off-balance or not sure how to juggle all of your responsibilities? Do you feel like there's no time to take care of yourself? This workshop is all about skill-building! Join us to learn tips and tricks to help regain balance in your life!

Presenter: Cassandra Lawson, Psy. D. and Stacie Pham, Psy.D., CAPS Counselors 

Zoom-only:  Register for Tips & Tricks here  

Painful and traumatic experiences can continue to affect us long after they occur. This interactive workshop helps students better understand the impact of trauma and chronic stress, while offering practical skills for managing emotions, improving self-care, and building resilience.

Presenter: Wendy Brower, LMFT, CAPS Counselor

In-person location: Alumni Center (Room 205)

Zoom Link: Register for Staying Grounded here 

This collaborative workshop, co-hosted by the Student Health Center and Counseling & Psychological Services, will explore the connection between physical health and mental well-being. Learn practical strategies to manage stress, build healthy habits, and support both your body and mind for success on and off campus.

Presenters: Claire Craddick, LMFT, CAPS Counselor & Melissa Acuna, MPH, SHC Senior Health Educator

In-person location: Alumni Center (Room 205)

Zoom Link: Register for Healthy Body here

Are you wondering how to become your own person while still living at home? This workshop explores the challenge of growing more independent while navigating family expectations. Learn how family dynamics shape your sense of self and gain practical tools to better understand yourself, build confidence, and grow into who you are, both at home and on your own.

Presenter: Rhiannon Ramkissoon, MA, Lecturer, Department of Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies; Parent Educator & Program Coordinator, Science of Parenting, ICDFR

In-person location: Palm Desert Campus RG-311

Zoom Link: Register for Adultish here 

This presentation explores cyberstalking, including the different forms of digital harassment and how technology is often used as a tool for control, intimidation, and abuse in domestic and dating violence situations. The discussion will raise awareness about online safety, warning signs of digital abuse, and ways to protect yourself and others in an increasingly connected world.

Presenter: Arlinda Wilson, Survivor Specialist, CAPS

Zoom-only: Register for Behind the Screen here

This workshop provides an overview of the different types of emotionally immature parents and helps adult children understand the lasting impact of being raised in these dynamics. It explores key concepts and offers practical tools to support participants in stepping out of old relational patterns.

Presenter: Marina Rodriguez, APCC, CAPS Counselor

Zoom-only: Register for Why Do I Shut Down here 

Join artist Alison Ragguette and a CAPS therapist for an engaging conversation and hands-on exploration of art therapy. Together, they'll discuss art therapy as a career path, sharing how their disciplines intersect and enhance one another, before taking part in a collaborative art-making activity that brings those connections to life. The session will also look ahead at the future of art therapy and its growing role in mental health, showing how the language of art and the language of healing are more intertwined than ever.

Presenters: CAPS & RAFFMA 

In-Person Only Location: Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA)

Come to our Speed-Friending event, a fun, welcoming space where you'll learn simple, effective ways to start conversations and form friendships. After a brief, interactive session on the basics of making friends, you’ll jump into a guided speed-friending round designed to help you connect with others in a safe, inclusive environment.

Presenters: Claire Craddick, LMFT, CAPS Counselor

In-Person Only Location: Alumni Center (Room 205)

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

Zoom-only: Register for Managing Your Moods here