Wellbeing Workshops
Community workshops that equip, empower, and connect students on mental health topics
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Upcoming Workshops
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HOST COUNSELOR
DATE
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Exploring Mindful Eating
Crystal Widmann
Wednesday, February 26
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.
How to Overcome Failure
Kristen Mattison
Thursday, February 27
At the end of this workshop, you will know how to overcome your fear of failure so that you work towards your goals.
Music & Mental Health: Music's Impact on Wellness and How We Can Maximize Music To Help Us Cope
Shoshana Leshaw
Sunday, March 2
The goal of this presentation is to provide students with knowledge about the role of music in mental health by delving into the impact of music on the brain and body.
College Mental Health
Shakea Roper
Sunday, March 2
At the end of this workshop the goal is to learn some coping skills/strategies to decrease stressors.
Say Yes to Boundaries and No to Stress
Sara Kinder
Sunday, March 2
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.
Guided Journaling
MaryEllen Benalcazar
Monday, March 3
This workshop will discuss the benefits of journaling and different ways to journal.
Motivation 101: How to identify and gain different types of motivation
Jaeyong Cho
Tuesday, March 4
Students will learn identify and utilize different types of motivation (intrinsic and extrinsic) motivations and Skinner reinforcement techniques.
How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself + Achieve Your Goals
Kristen Mattison
Tuesday, March 4
Do you set goals for yourself only to get frustrated and give up? Do you struggle with self-discipline and doing what you say you’re going to do?
Self-Care for Spring Break
MaryEllen Benalcazar
Wednesday, March 5
This workshop will discuss the importance of holistic self-care, including physical, emotional, spiritual, social elements.
Say Yes to Boundaries and No to Stress
Sara Kinder
Thursday, March 6
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.
Build Easy & Consistent Healthy Habits
Michelle Massarini
Friday, March 7
In this workshop, you’ll discover the secret formula to build lasting habits that prioritize your health—without the struggle.
Insurance Plan for Mental Health Crisis
Shakea Roper
Sunday, March 9
Let’s discuss a plan to get your anxiety/stress, depression, and other symptoms under your control.
Mindfulness 101
MaryEllen Benalcazar
Monday, March 10
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.
How to identify and feel emotions 101
Jaeyong Cho
Tuesday, March 11
Students will be able to identify functions of the emotions and how to express it via using DBT emotion regulation skills.
Overcoming Perfectionism & Comparison
Crystal Widmann
Wednesday, March 12
Are you ready to break free from self-criticism and embrace self-compassion? Join this workshop to learn strategies for cultivating self-acceptance and setting realistic goals.
Let's Talk About Sex, Baby!
Sara Kinder
Thursday, March 13
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.
Stop Procrastinating + Get More Done with Time Blocking
Kristen Mattison
Thursday, March 13
Learn a system to plan time so you feel less overwhelmed and more productive.
How to manage your thoughts: DBT Approach
Jaeyong Cho
Tuesday, March 18
Students will be able to identify DBT and ACT skills such as mindfulness of thoughts to help them ease anxiety, depression, and stress.
Build Easy & Consistent Healthy Habits
Michelle Massarini
Tuesday, March 18
In this workshop, you’ll discover the secret formula to build lasting habits that prioritize your health—without the struggle.
Defining Your Personal Values Workshop
Crystal Widmann
Tuesday, March 18
Defining your personal values is an important step in setting priorities and goals for the future.
How to Overcome Failure
Kristen Mattison
Tuesday, March 25
At the end of this workshop, you will know how to overcome your fear of failure so that you work towards your goals.
Stress Management
Crystal Widmann
Wednesday, March 26
Let's talk about stress - what it is, why it happens, and ways you can manage it.
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.