Wellbeing Workshops

Community workshops that equip, empower, and connect students on mental health topics

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Upcoming Workshops

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How to Overcome Failure
Kristen Mattison
Monday, January 26
At the end of this workshop, you will know how to overcome your fear of failure so that you work towards your goals. You’ll also learn how to plan intentionally to handle failing.
From Intention to Action: Building Easy, Fun and Effective Habits That Help You Achieve Your Goals
Michelle Massarini
Tuesday, January 27
Whether that is to help stay more consistent and focused with a study routine, develop better habits to better manage stress, or just to take more regular walks and reduce your screen time. You will leave this training with a few small habits you can get started with today!
Developing a Growth Mindset Workshop
Crystal Widmann
Wednesday, January 28
In this workshop, we'll explore the differences between a fixed and growth mindset. You'll learn tools to help you develop more of a growth mindset so you can turn setbacks into stepping stones that propel you forward.
Let's Talk About Sex, Baby!
Sara Kinder
Thursday, January 29
It’s ok to want to have good sex. It’s ok to not want to have sex. It’s ok to talk and learn about sex - regardless of whether you are having it.
Say Yes to Boundaries and No to Stress
Sara Kinder
Sunday, February 1
Are you feeling stress at home, school, work, or with family and friends? Chances are it would benefit you to think about your boundaries and if there are any you could create to reduce your stress.
How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself + Achieve Your Goals
Kristen Mattison
Monday, February 2
In this workshop, you will create a goal for yourself (or work with a goal you already have), and then learn how to stop sabotaging yourself so that you can achieve your goal.
Mindfulness: learning different types of mindfulness than just breathing
Jaeyong Cho
Tuesday, February 3
The students will learn the definition of mindfulness and be able to identify 3 skills for WHAT and 3 skills for HOW from DBT.
Study Planning for Academic Success
Virginia Beaufort
Wednesday, February 4
Develop practical study planning skills to improve focus, reduce stress, and increase academic success.
Stress and anxiety tips and tricks
Crista Nezhni
Thursday, February 5
Feeling stressed or anxious? Want some tips and tricks to aid with dealing with this in a healthy manner? Join this workshop!
How to End a Relationship
Christina Steele-Lietz
Saturday, February 7
The how's, where's, when's that will help you and your soon to be ex feel the best that you can in this situation and set you both up for creating a hopeful future, and being better, not bitter.
Burnout Prevention
MaryEllen Benalcazar
Monday, February 9
This workshop will discuss what burnout is, what causes burnout, the signs and symptoms, and prevention strategies.
Helping the Helpers
Sara Kinder
Tuesday, February 10
This session offers space to acknowledge the weight of helping in hard times, to name the impact it has on us, and to consider ways to keep going without losing ourselves.
Emotional Regulation Basics, Time Management & Overthinking
Kimberly Brownridge
Wednesday, February 11
Students explore emotional regulation basics, naming emotions, identifying triggers, and practicing grounding techniques.
How to Overcome Failure
Kristen Mattison
Wednesday, February 11
At the end of this workshop, you will know how to overcome your fear of failure so that you work towards your goals. You’ll also learn how to plan intentionally to handle failing.
Guided Journaling
MaryEllen Benalcazar
Wednesday, February 11
This workshop will discuss the benefits of journaling and different ways to journal.
ADHD 101: What is it and what is the possible treatment for it?
Jaeyong Cho
Thursday, February 12
The students will learn the DSM V definition of ADHD and be able to identify 9 symptoms associated with ADHD inattentive and ADHD hyper-impulsive
Surviving a Breakup
Christina Steele-Lietz
Monday, February 16
Learning, Understanding, Supporting and Accepting the whys, how's and what's for feeling, doing and being after a breakup.
The four horsemen: how to recognize bad communication patterns within relationship and improve them
Jaeyong Cho
Tuesday, February 17
Students will learn Gottman therapy definition and be able to identify 4 horsemen that destroy the relationship.
Art Activities for Anxiety
MaryEllen Benalcazar
Tuesday, February 17
This workshop will discuss the benefits of using art and creative practice to improve mental health, specifically anxiety.
Overcoming Perfectionism & Comparison
Crystal Widmann
Wednesday, February 18
Learn strategies for cultivating self-acceptance and setting realistic goals.
Stop Procrastinating + Get More Done
Kristen Mattison
Monday, February 23
By the end of the workshop you’ll be able to plan your time in a way that feels doable and productive and you’ll know how to combat procrastination before it derails you.
Let's Talk About Sex, Baby!
Sara Kinder
Tuesday, February 24
It’s ok to want to have good sex. It’s ok to not want to have sex. It’s ok to talk and learn about sex - regardless of whether you are having it.
Mindfulness
Kimberly Brownridge
Wednesday, February 25
This session introduces mindfulness, a practical, evidence-based approach to reducing stress, improving focus, and supporting emotional regulation.
Stress Management
Crystal Widmann
Wednesday, February 25
Let's talk about stress - what it is, why it happens, and ways you can manage it.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness
Thursday, February 26
This session will introduce students to mindfulness and provide a basic understanding of mindfulness concepts and strategies.
Check back often - new workshops are added every month. Students will attend via video within the BetterMynd platform. Registration is required.

About Wellbeing Workshops

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BetterMynd's wellbeing workshops are scheduled live psychoeducational group workshops led by licensed counselors who educate and empower students on mental health topics and treatments. Topics include academic distress, depression, anxiety, mindfulness, ADHD, time management, stress, and more.

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