Workshops Available at CAPS

The Workshops available at CAPS aim to help students reach their full potential in the various roles of their lives (e.g., student, young-adult, romantic partner, etc.) whether their experiencing "major issues," mild distress, or no problems at all. These workshops are designed to provide important skills related to maintaining and/or improving the quality of life among our college students. During the Academic Year, the following workshops are available to interested parties:

Self-Care

This workshop is designed to teach individuals about the importance of, and methods for, attending to one's needs as an individual and as a student. Skills are taught that assist students in taking a positive approach to life and health and that maximizes their potential, maintains motivation to achieve goals, creates more balance in life, and allows for more satisfaction in day-to-day experiences.

Stress Management

This workshop is designed to teach individuals about the physiology and psychology of stress, the short- and long-term consequences of stress, and the skills needed to effectively manage stress in a way that prevents in from causing major disruptions in our lives. The workshop provides general information to participants about stress, but also assists each individual in identifying their unique experiences with stress and customized methods of stress management.

Relationship Enhancement

This workshop is designed to provide participants and their partners (if also in attendance) with a variety of skills that help to create relationships that are more meaningful and satisfying. Workshop participants can be individuals or couples at any stage in their relationship, of any sexual orientation, and who are looking either to restore the closeness in their relationship, repair growing conflict in their relationship, or maintain the satisfaction already experienced in their relationship. Workshop features focus on communication skills, conflict resolution/problem-solving, creating/enhancing emotional closeness, and understanding your partner.