CAPS Workshops and Campus Offerings
Ongoing Events and Workshops
CAPS aims to support faculty, students, and staff in developing and/or facilitating trainings, workshops, and other events. Please email us at CAPS Outreach with your idea or request!
For Spring 2024, both the Thrive Workshop series and Hearts & Crafts have returned! Thrive's theme is moving beyond what we've heard or thought we knew to learn other ways to take care of and understand ourselves and others. Hearts & Crafts is a team effort from CAPS and the Inclusive Excellence Fellows to break down stigma and barriers surrounding mental health literacy; it is a space for students to talk about a variety of mental health topics while making a loosely-related fun craft. No registration is required for any of these events — and we really hope to see you there! Please email CAPS Outreach with any questions or accommodation requests.
Beyond the Buzz: Identifying and Understanding Trauma (Thrive)
Wednesday, 2/7, 4:30PM - 5:30PM at McCabe 211
Trauma is more than just a buzzword. Come to this presentation to learn about different origins of trauma, explore the effects that trauma can have on our bodies brains, and social worlds, and discuss the first-steps towards healing.
Beyond Romantic Love: Deepening Connection (Thrive)
Wednesday, 2/21, 4:30PM - 5:30PM at McCabe 211
Join us to learn about different types of love (based on the works of Ancient Greeks), consider the ways our values/interests/identities impact how we connect to others, and learn how to identify and express our needs in order to deepen our relationships.
Jewelry Making & Emotions (Hearts & Crafts)
Tuesday, 3/5, 5PM - 6PM in Kohlberg 228
Beyond Fight or Flight: Understanding and Regulating Your Nervous System (Thrive)
Wednesday, 3/6, 4:30PM - 5:30PM at McCabe 211
You may have heard of fight or flight, but what about the F words? This workshop will explore the various stress responses through a neurobiological approach. Learn how to identify when our bodies are in fight/flight/freeze/fawn states and why our nervous systems respond the way they do when we feel threatened.
Beyond the Blow Up: Recognizing and Managing Distress During Conflict (Thrive)
Wednesday, 3/20, 4:30PM - 5:30PM at McCabe 211
How do you respond when irritated or angry with others? Argue? Avoid them? While conflict is unavoidable, we can engage in ways that deepen relationships rather than destroy them. Join us to learn some tips and tricks for staying calm and present when relationships get rocky.
Calming Jars & Managing Anxiety (Hearts & Crafts)
Tuesday, 3/26, 5PM - 6PM in Kohlberg 228
Beyond the Basics: Moving from Imposter Phenomenon to Belonging (Thrive)
Wednesday, 4/3, 4:30PM - 5:30PM at McCabe 211
Ever wonder if you really belong here? You might be experiencing imposter phenomenon, also known as imposter syndrome. This workshop will explore why these feelings of doubt occur and how to address it head on.
Pottery Making & Adaptability in Relationships and Life (Hearts & Crafts)
Tuesday, 4/9, 5PM - 6PM in Kohlberg 228
Beyond Labels: Making Mental Health Sustainable (Thrive)
Wednesday, 4/17, 4:30PM - 5:30PM at McCabe 211
Do you feel like you're on top of the world one day and in the dumps the next? This workshop will explore small ways to maintain connection to yourself so you can navigate these ups and downs with more self-compassion and offer practical ways to cultivate daily habits that support long-term mental health and holistic wellbeing.
Stuffed Heart Keychains & Notes to Your Younger or Future Self (Hearts & Crafts)
Tuesday, 4/23, 5PM - 6PM in Kohlberg 228
