Stressing your way through school? Learn to de-stress!
Thursday, October 1, 2009, 12:00 pm –1 :00 pm
Come join us to learn simple techniques to stop stressing and start enjoying your college experience. This stress management and positive coping skills workshop will help teach you how to better relax and handle challenges.
Presenters: Amy Sgrenci-Langsam, M.A. & Amanda Skowron, M.S.
Developing Your Inner Hero
Thursday, October 22, 2009, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Patrick Tillman. Mallory Holtman. We often read about the lives of men and women who take on spectacular risks to help others. Yet what defines their heroism? In this workshop, attendees will develop the heroic qualities they possess within themselves through learning about some modern day heroes and discussing what allowed these individuals to act as they did.
Presenter: Jeffrey Burl, M.A.
Coping with Losing a Patient
Friday, November 13 2009, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
During this workshop we will discuss how to cope with losing a patient in the medical setting both personally and professionally. The goals of this workshops are to better equip health professionals to approach death professionally but also compassionately while also caring for their own grief.
Presenters: Kento Yasuhara & Lauren Daniel, M.S.
Healing from Grief and Loss
January 14, 2010, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
We are told that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. Come learn more about grief and bereavement process for yourselves, as well as how to assist others surviving the loss of a loved one. While there is no right or wrong way, sometimes knowing a little about what to expect can be helpful in an otherwise uncharted territory.
Presenter: Heather K. Green, M.S.
Having a Successful Relationship Without Losing Yourself
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 5:00 pm –6:00 pm
Do you have difficulty communicating with your partner? Do you feel that he or she has difficulty understanding things from your perspective? Come and learn how women and men differ in their communication styles and why. You will also learn about how losing your sense of self in a relationship can be detrimental to your mental health as well as to the relationship’s longevity and success.
Presenter: Noelle Stewart and Minsun Lee, M.A., M.F.T.
LGBTQI Issues in Healthcare: How Can We Care About All our Patients/Clients?
Monday, March 8, 2010, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
An introduction to the diversity in the LCBTQI communities. During the course of the workshop, you will learn basic terminology; core issues that affect each group; how to incorporate openness in assessment; and what community resources are available for these clients.
Presenter: Cindy Swinkels
Bikini-Ready Body Health
Friday, May 14, 2010 – 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Ready for warmer weather and beaches? Worried because you haven’t quite followed your New Year’s resolution to eat healthier? It’s not too late to get healthy before the warm weather hits! Navigating a world filled with McDonald’s, Dunkin Donuts, dinner parties, barbeques and birthday cake can be successful! This workshop will address strategies to create a healthier lifestyle. The latest scientifically-supported nutrition principles can help to make eating more healthful, enjoyable, and realistic as part of a busy life.
Presenter: Sapna Doshi
Study Skills and Anxiety Reduction
Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Learn how to beef up your study skills, improve time management and get a handle on test anxiety in this workshop. Presenters will teach you scientifically-supported techniques for lowering your stress levels, managing your anxiety and improving your performance on tests.
Presenters: Debbie Green and Jason Van Steenburgh, M.S.
All workshops will be held in Room 310 of the Bellet Building (1505 Race Street).
Light refreshments will be served.