Wellbeing Workshops
Community workshops that equip, empower, and connect students on mental health topics
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Upcoming Workshops
TITLE
HOST COUNSELOR
DATE
DESCRIPTION
Anger 101: Learning symptoms of Anger and how to treat it
Jaeyong Cho
Tuesday, March 24
The students will learn the definition of anger and identify the functions of anger through DBT emotion regulation.
Building Self-Compassion & Inner Kindness
Crystal Widmann
Wednesday, March 25
Through practical exercises and evidence-based techniques, you'll discover how self-compassion can reduce stress, build resilience, and enhance your college experience.
Mindfulness
Virginia Beaufort
Monday, March 30
This session will introduce students to mindfulness and provide a basic understanding of mindfulness concepts and strategies.
How to Overcome Failure
Kristen Mattison
Monday, April 6
At the end of this workshop, you will know how to overcome your fear of failure so that you work towards your goals.
Depression 101: Learning symptoms of depression and how to better cope with it
Jaeyong Cho
Tuesday, April 7
The students will learn and identify DSM 5 criteria for depression such as MDD and identify 2 therapy modalities for managing depression.
Schedule Planning Workshop
Virginia Beaufort
Tuesday, April 7
Students develop practical study planning skills to improve focus, reduce stress, and increase academic success.
Say Yes to Boundaries and No to Stress
Sara Kinder
Tuesday, April 7
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.
Emotional Regulation for College Students: Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Life Transitions
Kimberly Brownridge
Wednesday, April 8
This interactive workshop will introduce students to the concept of emotional regulation and provide practical tools for understanding and managing strong emotions.
Time Management
Crystal Widmann
Wednesday, April 8
It often seems like there's never enough time in the day to do everything on our to-do list. In this session, we'll discuss helpful strategies to more effectively manage your time.
Burnout Prevention
MaryEllen Benalcazar
Wednesday, April 8
This workshop will discuss what burnout is, what causes burnout, the signs and symptoms, and prevention strategies.
Grief
Crista Nezhni
Thursday, April 9
Explore grief stages and ways to memorialize and cope with grief in a healthy manner.
Mindfulness & Meditation
Crystal Widmann
Friday, April 10
Learn skills to help reduce stress, improve mood, enhance sleep, and keep you grounded in the present moment.
Helping the Helpers
Sara Kinder
Sunday, April 12
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.
An Introduction to Mindfulness
Virginia Beaufort
Monday, April 13
This session will introduce students to mindfulness and provide a basic understanding of mindfulness concepts and strategies.
Preventing Stress & Practicing Self-Care
MaryEllen Benalcazar
Monday, April 13
This workshop will discuss common causes and symptoms of stress in college students as well as the importance of self-care, including physical, emotional, spiritual, social elements.
How to identify and feel emotions 101
Jaeyong Cho
Tuesday, April 14
The students will identify at least 1 function of sadness and 1 function of anxiety through DBT emotion regulation module.
From Overwhelmed to Organized: Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout in College
Kimberly Brownridge
Wednesday, April 15
This interactive workshop will explore how stress affects the brain and body and how chronic stress can lead to burnout.
How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself + Achieve Your Goals
Kristen Mattison
Wednesday, April 15
In this workshop, you will create a goal for yourself, and then learn how to stop sabotaging yourself so that you can achieve your goal, even if obstacles get in your way.
Introduction to Mindfulness
MaryEllen Benalcazar
Wednesday, April 15
This workshop will discuss the basics of mindfulness, benefits, techniques for practicing it, and specific resources/tools students can use to begin or enhance their own mindfulness practice.
Let's Talk About Sex, Baby!
Sara Kinder
Sunday, April 19
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.
Setting boundaries: How to say no or get what you want from other people confidently
Jaeyong Cho
Tuesday, April 21
The students will identify what DEARMAN stands for and what DBT stands for and be able to set at least 1 boundary with DEARMAN.
Stress Management and Academics
John Pennington
Wednesday, April 22
Get a clear introduction to stress management by discussing what stress is, what it looks like emotionally, physically, cognitively, and behaviorally, and what common stressors students may face.
Exploring Mindful Eating
Crystal Widmann
Friday, April 24
Discover the transformative power of mindful eating in this interactive workshop. Learn practical strategies to slow down, savor your meals, and develop a healthier relationship with food through engaging activities and discussion.
Time Management
John Pennington
Sunday, April 26
Talk about the importance of time management for college students and how managing time wisely can improve both academic performance and daily life.
Mindfulness and Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping)
Virginia Beaufort
Monday, April 27
This session will introduce students to mindfulness and provide a basic understanding of mindfulness concepts and strategies, including the Emotional Freedom Technique.
Stop Procrastinating + Get More Done
Kristen Mattison
Wednesday, April 29
Learn a system to plan time so you feel less overwhelmed and more productive.
Test Taking Strategies
John Pennington
Wednesday, April 29
This presentation provides an overview of effective test-taking strategies, with a strong focus on preparing for exams and improving performance on multiple-choice tests.
Check back often - new workshops are added every month. Students will attend via video within the BetterMynd platform. Registration is required.
About Wellbeing Workshops
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.