Workshops & Skills Series
CAPS is pleased to offer live virtual and in-person workshops (1-session) and skills series (multiple sessions) to support students in developing skills on a variety of topics related to mental health and well-being. All workshops and skills series are offered at no cost, and students are welcome to attend as many as they like.
SPRING 2024 OFFERINGS:
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Anxiety Toolbox Skills Series
Develop strategies to cope effectively with life's stresses.
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Assertive Communication
Learn about different types of communication and considerations for how firm or gentle to be when communicating.
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Building Better Boundaries
How to create and maintain healthy personal boundaries.
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Healthy Relationships
Learn signs of healthy vs. unhealthy relationships and build effective relationship skills.
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International Student Lunch Conversations
CAPS and OGE are partnering to provide a safe space for International Students to gain fellowship and support.
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Letting Go of Perfectionism
Develop more self-compassion, healthy goals and standards.
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Living Mindfully
Learn ways to live more mindfully every day using meditation and other techniques.
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Navigating Social Spaces Skills Series
Learn to navigate challenges in social spaces and relationships.
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The Procrastination Trap
Learn strategies to boost motivation & skills to improve time management.
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Self-Care: Build Your Stress Survival Kit
Identify strategies to reduce unhealthy levels of stress & options for self-care.
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Silencing Your Inner Critic
Determine ways to reduce self-criticism and improve self-compassion.
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Sleep 101
Learn ways to improve your life by improving your sleep.
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Stress Buster
Learn four simple tools that can be used to take the edge off stress and anxiety.
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Therapeutic Journaling
Use therapeutic journaling to gain insight and perspective.