Groups and Workshops

Counseling & Psychological Services offers In-Person and Virtual groups workshops for students via Zoom. The following groups and workshops are available for enrolled SFSU students. 

In-Person and Virtual Groups

Description:  

An open support group for students who identify as LGBTQ+, including intersex, asexual, and/or pansexual, to have a safe space to talk and build a sense of community.  Discussion topics are developed by group members and can include intersectionality of identity, coming out, relationships, dating, transitioning, harassment, discrimination, and acceptance.  Drop in or come as often as you like!

We welcome persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. 

Facilitator: Rick Nizzardini, LCSW

Days and Time: Tuesdays 12:00pm-1:00 pm from Feb 6thMay 7th

Location: Student Services Building Room SSB# 401

Registration: Please contact Rick at: rnizzard@sfsu.edu as soon as possible, so your request may be reviewed.

 

*Sorry, but this group is currently closed. If you are interested in other groups or workshops and would like to learn more, please feel free to contact our Groups and Workshops coordinator, Taghi Amjadi at tamjadi@sfsu.edu.

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Description:

Are you feeling worried or anxious often? Has anxiety been limiting you? If so, consider joining us!

Calming Anxiety, Living Mindfully (C.A.L.M.) is a 4-week group (in-person) for SF State students to gain more effective ways to manage anxiety, stress, and emotional pain. It is also designed to help increase self-compassion and enhance mindfulness practices.

Facilitator: Cansu Badstubner, LMFT

Date and time: Wednesdays 1:00pm-2:30pm from – March 13th to April 3rd

Location: Student Services Building, CAPS group room

Registration: To attend C.A.L.M., please contact Cansu at cansub@sfsu.edu or discuss with your SFSU CAPS counselor for a referral.

In-Person and Virtual Workshops

Description:

A 2-part series that will equip students with tools for tackling depression and tracking changing moods while building long-term coping skills. We will review Mindful Cognitive Behavioral techniques that will teach students how begin identifying their thought patterns and managing their feelings. This workshop is much like a classroom setting; we share PowerPoints and periodically process student's experiences, but no student is required to show their face or speak if they do not feel comfortable. This is a great space for students with no previous group or workshop experience and want to try it out.   

Please register for this workshop through the MyHealth portal. 

We welcome persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

*This workshop is not appropriate for anyone who is experiencing a desire to self-harm. 

Facilitator: Taghi Amjadi, PhD, LMFT

Date and Time: Listed below

Series 1

Topic: Managing My Mood, A Depression Workshop

Session 1: Wednesday, Feb. 14th 2024, at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Session 2: Wednesday, Feb. 21th  2024, at 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Series 2

Topic: Managing My Mood, A Depression Workshop

Session 1: Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, at 11:00 AM -12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Session 2: Wednesday, March 13th, 2024 11:00 AM -12:00 PM

Series 3

Topic: Managing My Mood, A Depression Workshop

Session 1: Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Session 2: Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Series 4

Topic: Managing My Mood, A Depression Workshop

Session 1: Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Session 2: Wednesdays, May 8th 2024, at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

Location: Student Services Building Room SSB# 401

 

 

Description:

The purpose of this workshop is to assist student to reduce their level of stress and anxiety through mindfulness practice.

Facilitator: Taghi Amjadi, PhD, LMFT

Date and time:  Wednesdays 9:00am-10:00am from – February 21st to May 8th 

Location: Student Services Building Room SSB, CAPS group room

Registration: Please register for this workshop through the MyHealth portal. 

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Please see the descriptions under each specific group or workshop. Many contain links for students to register by Zoom. Others may need a referral or screening; please discuss with your counselor or case manager, or call the CAPS front desk at (415) 338-2208.

*When registering, we are only able to accept students who sign up with their SFSU email.

You will receive an email at least 2 hours prior to start time of your group or workshop.

Most groups and/or workshops are between 1 hour to 1.5 hours in length or as listed in the description.

Yes, in most cases you will have the option to participate at different points throughout the group or workshop.

CAPS offers both therapy groups and informative skills workshops.

Our groups offer another form of supportive therapy where participants of the groups connect and meet with a therapist/facilitator and peers around specific or more general concerns.

Our workshops offer a supportive and informative space where participants can learn about different mental health topics and different skills and tools to manage certain mental health concerns.