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Skills Workshops
&
mindfulness programs

 

Our mission

The University Counseling Center skill-building workshops and mindfulness programs support student wellbeing and success from a holistic, strength-based, culturally affirming, and person centered approach.

What we offer

 

Skills Workshops

Cultivating Connection


For Students, Faculty and Staff

This FREE 4-week relationship workshop is provided online, and is designed to help partners increase closeness by replacing ineffective conflict behaviors with positive interactions. All partners are asked to attend the workshop simultaneously, and it is highly recommended that they start at module one.

  • Series 1: Wed., 12 PM - 1 PM,  Sept 4 - Sept 25 (online)
  • Series 2: Wed., 12 PM - 1 PM,  Oct 23 - Nov 13 (online)


Individuals affiliated with U of U must register online to attend. Please, be aware that registrations submitted after the 2nd module of the series concluded will not be considered.

*Partners do not have to be U of U affiliated.

Mental Coaching for Success


For Students, Faculty and Staff

This FREE 4-week workshop is offered in person in a series of 4 modules. It is designed to help students gain practical skills to help with planning, organization, time management, focus, and avoiding procrastination. Participants can register for any of the modules individually located in the list below. (It is not necessary to attend Module 1 in order to attend Module 3)

  • Series 1: Thursdays, 4 PM - 5 PM, Sept. 5 - Sept. 26  (SSB 348)
  • Series 2: Thursdays, 4 PM - 5 PM, Oct. 3 - Oct. 31 (SSB 348)
  • Series 3: Tuesdays, 4 PM - 5 PM, Nov. 5 - Nov. 26 (SSB 380)


All participants must register online to attend

Taming Stress


For Students, Faculty and Staff

This is a FREE 2-week in person workshop provided in series of 2 modules (see our location at the bottom of the webpage). Participants will learn effective and practical skills they can use to cope with stress, anxiety and depression, as well as the distress of these challenging times.

The series schedule is as follows, excluding holidays and breaks:

  • Series 1: Tues., 4 PM - 5 PM,  Sept 3 & Sept 10 (SSB 380)
  • Series 2: Tues., 4 PM - 5 PM,  Sept 17 & Sept 24 (SSB 380)
  • Series 3: Tues., 4 PM - 5 PM,  Oct 15 & Oct 22 (SSB 380)

All participants must register online to attend. Please, be aware that registrations submitted after the 2nd module of the series concluded will not be considered.

1 on 1 Skill Sessions


For Students

Interested students can call in for an Initial Consultation or talk to your current UCC therapist to get set up with skills sessions.

Skills Sessions are individualized, 1:1 sessions with trained Skills Facilitators at the UCC who can help with skills development. Skills Sessions are designed to help students increase their coping strategies and help you learn, refresh or practice practical, everyday mental health skills. These sessions can be an alternative to traditional therapy, or could be used to supplement individual or group therapy.  The following is a list of topics covered in skill sessions:

  • Managing Academic & Life Stress
  • Meditation and Mindfulness
  • Test Anxiety
  • Coping with Anxiety
  • Creating a Self-Care Plan
  • Getting Better Sleep
  • Procrastination & Motivation
  • Executive functioning skills
  • Preparing to join a therapy group

Your Skills Session Facilitator will work with you to develop a customized plan to get you feeling better. Most of the time, students’ needs can be addressed through Skills Sessions alone, but your Facilitator will also check in with you to see if you want or need to see a therapist too. If you do, they’ll help you get set up for your first counseling appointment.

 

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Last Updated: 10/11/24