Workshops

Workshops are educational series that teach students valuable coping skills for a variety of concerns and experiences. They are available multiple times during the semester for several weeks at a time and do not require a group screening.

  • Combating Anxiety

    This four-part workshop focuses on normalizing anxiety, learning to recognize cognitive distortions, combating cognitive distortions, and coping with anxiety. Students will leave the workshop with skills they can implement to cope with anxiety. 

    Tuesdays 11:00am-12:00pm 

    Status: Virtual 

    Facilitator(s): Ananya Sharma, MA & Khadeja Najjar, MA 

    Workshops Begin January 24, February 21, & March 21 

    * Please schedule a phone consultation at caps.msu.edu/schedule and state your interest in this group during the appointment. 

  • Cultivating Concentration

    This four-part workshop focuses on improving concentration, attention, and motivation to complete academic and work demands. 

    Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm 

    Status: Virtual 

    Facilitator(s): Seongwon Lee, MA & Maleyah Zataray, MA 

    Workshops Begin January 27, February 24, & March 24

    * Please schedule a phone consultation at caps.msu.edu/schedule and state your interest in this group during the appointment. 

  •  Resilient Roots: An Arab/SWANA Identity Workshop
    Resilient Roots is a workshop designed for students who identify as having an Arab/SWANA identity. In this affinity space, we will discuss elements any concerns related to navigating an Arab/SWANA identity in the United States. We will also discuss ways to function and cope using a culturally centered approach, and by utilizing elements of Arab/SWANA cultural practices.  Specific topics are based on student interest, but may include navigating multiple identities, being an Arab/SWANA student in college, life transitions, stereotypes, world affairs, community, connection, values, stigma, and steadfast perseverance.
    Thursdays 11am-12:00pm
    Status: In person
    Facilitator(s): Khadeja Najjar, MA
    *A Pre-Group Meeting is required to join. Please schedule a phone consultation at caps.msu.edu/schedule and state your interest in this group during the appointment. You are welcome to join after the group has started. If you have questions, email Khadeja at najjarkh@msu.edu

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