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Workshops are opportunities to increase different coping skills and wellness habits aimed towards improving your mental health and wellbeing. You can learn practical tools to effectively manage concerns related to depression, anxiety, difficult emotions, relationships and more. University Health Services is offering virtual and in-person workshops that will be facilitated by staff over the span of one to two weeks with opportunities for participants to ask questions and engage with the workshop materials.

University Health Services provide services for all Texas A&M University students. If you do not see a workshop that fits your needs, please reach out to uhsinfo@tamu.edu so we can provide you services that meet your needs.

 

Spring 2024 Workshop Schedule

Single Session Workshops

This workshop will help you learn more about worries regarding social activities and take a strengths-based approach to help you be kinder to yourself and more confident at your next gathering or event.

  • Friday, Mar. 1, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., in-person
  • Friday, Mar. 22, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., in-person
  • Friday, Apr. 5, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., in-person
  • Friday, Apr. 19, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., in-person

Develop successful study strategy for exams, including how to make the most of your time, manage stress, study effectively and take care of yourself.

  • Monday, Feb. 12, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., in-person
  • Monday, Feb. 26, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., in-person
  • Monday, Apr. 1, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., in-person
  • Monday, Apr. 22, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., in-person

This workshop is designed to help students struggling with productivity or questioning their ability to succeed to recognize the impact of the imposter phenomenon on their well-being and learn strategies to manage and succeed through feelings of imposterism.

  • Friday, Feb. 16, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., in-person
  • Friday, Mar. 22, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., in-person
  • Friday, Apr. 26, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., in-person

Match interests with majors and occupations.

  • Friday, Feb. 23, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., in-person
  • Tuesday, Feb. 27, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., in-person
  • Friday, Mar. 22, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., in-person
  • Tuesday, Mar. 26, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., in-person
  • Tuesday, Apr. 23, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., in-person
  • Friday, Apr. 26, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., in-person

Match personality characteristics with career options.

  • Monday, Feb. 19, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., in-person
  • Thursday, Feb. 29, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., in-person
  • Monday, Mar. 18, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., in-person
  • Thursday, Mar. 21, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., in-person
  • Monday, Apr. 15, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., in-person
  • Thursday, Apr. 25, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., in-person

This workshop will help build participants’ confidence as we reframe how we talk to ourselves. We will discuss resilience, ways to move forward, and strategies to be kinder to ourselves.

  • Friday, Feb. 23, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., in-person
  • Friday, Mar. 8, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., in-person
  • Friday, Mar. 29, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., in-person
  • Friday, Apr. 12, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., in-person
  • Friday, Apr. 26, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., in-person

This workshop is designed to help participants begin to understand the concept of worthiness. We will explore this by looking at the areas of self-esteem, self-compassion and perfectionism.

  • Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., in-person
  • Friday, Mar. 22, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., in-person
  • Tuesday, Apr. 16, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., in-person
  • Friday, Apr. 26, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., in-person

2-Session Workshop Series

The goal of this workshop is to provide you with life-long tools you can use while facing anxiety-triggering situations.

  • Mondays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., in-person
  • Tuesdays, 09:00 - 10:00 a.m., via Zoom
  • Fridays, 09:00 - 10:00 a.m., via Zoom

This workshop will provide you with life-long skills and tools to recognize and manage depressive symptoms you may be experiencing.

  • Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., via zoom
  • Fridays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., in-person

This workshop is designed for students who are experiencing challenges in their relationships with others. Students will discuss ways to identify healthy vs. unhealthy relationships and cultivate more satisfying and supportive connections with others.

  • Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., in-person

Do you struggle with saying no even when you really want to? Is it hard to set boundaries with people and stick to them? Do you wish you were better at asking for help or for clarification? This workshop may be for you! Assertive communication is different from aggressive communication and learning this valuable skill can help multiple areas of your life. In this workshop we will clarify assertive vs. aggressive communication, provide examples of assertive communication, and practice assertive statements together in a small group format.

  • Fridays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., in-person

This is a fast-paced 2-session workshop intended to help increase your understanding and knowledge about test anxiety. This intervention is not intended to “get rid of’ your test anxiety but is designed to provide you skills to help you manage your test anxiety. Pre-registration is required to participate in the workshop.

  • Fridays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., in-person

College of Arts & Sciences Workshops

Join us for coffee, donuts, and a discussion about how to best take care of yourself during graduate school.  This is for any graduate students, not just psychology students.

  • Friday, Mar. 1, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., in-person, ACAD 307

Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken, and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case. Psychologist Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as a positive and introduces us to an unsung mechanism for stress reduction: Reaching out to others. Bring your lunch and join us as we watch a TedTalk and discuss how to better manage stress in our lives.

  • Friday, Feb. 23, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., in-person, ACAD 307

There is a lot of stress and anxiety around college, whether you're fresh out of high school or you've decided to go back to school years later. It can be tough to navigate. But, one of the best ways to navigate keeping yourself focused so you can succeed is by being aware of the pitfalls. This way, you can head into your college experience with open eyes and the knowledge of the places and people you can turn to for help. Bring your lunch and join us as we talk about how to better manage our mental, physical, and emotional mental health in college.

  • Friday, Jan. 26, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., in-person at ACAD 307

College of Engineering Workshops

This workshop is designed for students struggling to cope with painful or rapidly changing emotions. Students will learn to manage their emotions using 4 steps. 1. Recognize 2. Accept 3. Be With 4. Coping.

  • Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., via Zoom

This workshop offers a safe space to join in camaraderie and conversation, while sharing our experiences of imposterism and feelings of not fitting in.

  • Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., in-person at ZACH

Students will learn the importance of setting healthy boundaries and how unhealthy boundaries can affect well-being. Students will have the opportunity to anonymously submit real-life situations to discuss during the workshop. These examples will be used to practice setting and communicating healthy boundaries.

  • Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., via Zoom

Students will learn common characteristics of both healthy and unhealthy relationships. Students will learn common communication styles and will learn to identify their own frequently used communication styles.

  • Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., via Zoom

Students will learn about imposter experiences and the impact on well-being. Students will learn strategies to cope with imposter feelings and reframe imposter thinking.

  • Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., via Zoom

Students will learn the myths and consequences perfectionistic thinking. Students will learn strategies to challenge perfectionistic thinking and will learn how to set healthy & realistic goals.

  • Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., in-person at ZACH

First Generation Student Workshops

Workshop Series
This workshop will equip students with resources and skills needed to succeed at Texas A&M and beyond. Students will gain skills related to building healthy relationships, setting boundaries, effective time management, engaging in good study habits, and the importance of self-care. Accessing resources and ways to build effective skills will be discussed, reviewed, and practiced through this workshop series.

College Station

  • Monday, Jan. 29, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., via Zoom

McAllen

  • Tuesday, Feb. 6, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., HECM 106
  • Friday, Feb. 9, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m., HECM 106

College Station

  • Monday, Feb. 26, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., via Zoom

McAllen

  • Tuesday, Mar. 5, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., HECM 106
  • Friday, Mar. 8, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m., HECM 106

College Station

  • Monday, Mar. 25, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., via Zoom

McAllen

  • Tuesday, Apr. 2, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., HECM 106
  • Friday, Apr. 5, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m., HECM 106

College Station

  • Monday, Apr. 29, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., via Zoom

McAllen

  • Tuesday, Apr. 30, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., HECM 106
  • Friday, May. 3, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m., HECM 106

Graduate & Professional Student Workshops

Registration for all Graduate & Professional Student Workshops is available on tx.ag/GRADAggiesCalendar.
 
  • Wednesday, Feb. 21, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Apr. 3, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, Feb. 15, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Mar. 20, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 7, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, Mar. 28, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, Feb. 1, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Mar. 6, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 24, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, Feb. 29, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

International Student Workshops

This workshop is designed to provide international students tips on how to adapt and adjust to the new environment and culture.

  • Friday, Feb. 16, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., via Zoom

This workshop will help you develop a successful study strategy for exams, including how to make the most of your time, how to manage stress, study effectively and take care of yourself during the semester. Handouts are provided.

  • Friday, Apr. 12, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., via Zoom

This workshop is will help students explore ways to improve their study habits and exam preparation skills.

  • Friday, Mar. 29, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., via Zoom

Students will learn about imposter experiences and the impact on their well-being. Students will learn strategies to cope with imposter feelings and reframe imposter thinking.

  • Friday, Mar. 1, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., via Zoom

This workshop is designed to help students understand the helpful and unhelpful aspects of being a perfectionist and learn strategies to reduce these perfectionist behaviors.

  • Friday, Mar. 8, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., via Zoom

This workshop will help students learn strategies to manage their everyday stress and learn ways in which they can balance their academic and personal goals.

  • Friday, Feb. 2, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., via Zoom

Law School Student Workshops

This event is intended to teach strategies and mindfulness techniques to help reduce anxiety and stress. Participants will also be able to practice and experience mindfulness techniques to effectively incorporate these methods into their daily lives.

  • Monday, Apr. 12, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., TBD

School of Education & Human Development Workshops

This workshop will present a 25–30-minute Zumba exercise for participants followed by a lecture and panel discussion with a focus on movement for:

  • Improving emotional regulation
  • Reducing stress
  • Improving mood

Come relax, get centered and cope with stress by focusing on movement and mental health. Participants will need to wear athletic clothing and sneakers for the active portion of the presentation.

  • Friday, Apr. 5, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., PEAP 115

This Workshop will explore self-esteem, self-compassion, shame/vulnerability and authenticity. Students may be asked to participate in structured exercises such as journaling and mindfulness.

  • Part 1: Friday, Feb. 16, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., via Zoom
  • Part 2: Friday, Feb. 23, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., via Zoom

This workshop is designed to help students understand the importance of self-care and learn helpful coping skills.

  • Friday, Apr. 12, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., via Zoom

Students will learn about imposter experiences and the impact on their well-being. Students will learn strategies to cope with imposter feelings and reframe imposter thinking.

  • Friday, Feb. 9, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., via Zoom

Students will learn the myths and consequences perfectionistic thinking. Students will learn strategies to challenge perfectionistic thinking and will learn how to set healthy & realistic goals.

  • Friday, Mar. 1, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., via Zoom

This workshop will present the TED talk from health psychologist, Kelly McGonigal, "How to Make Stress Your Friend." During her TED talk, she translates academic research into practical strategies for health, happiness, and personal success.

  • Tuesday, Jan. 30, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Harrington Room 575
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