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 is the facilitator for this group.
Days and Time: Tuesdays 12:00pm-12:50pm from September 12 – November 28
Location: Student Services Building Room SSB# 401
Registration: Please contact Rick at: rnizzard@sfsu.edu if you have any questions.
Description:
Are you feeling worried or anxious? Has anxiety been limiting you? If so, consider joining us!
This 2-week workshop is for SF State students to gain more effective ways to manage anxiety, stress, and develop healthy self-care strategies. It is also designed to help increase self-compassion and enhance mindfulness practices.
Facilitator: Laurene Dominguez
Date and time:
- Workshop Series 1: Thursdays- Oct. 17th and Oct 24th from 11am-12:30pm
- Workshop Series 2: Thursdays- Nov 7th and Nov 14th from 11am – 12:30pm
Location: Student Services Building Room SSB# 205
Registration: To attend, please register on the MyHealth portal (yellow button in the top right hand corner of the main banner/image).
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.
We welcome persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Please contact us at tamjadi@sfsu.edu as soon as possible so your request may be reviewed.
*This workshop is not appropriate for anyone who is experiencing a desire to self-harm.
Facilitator: Taghi Amjadi, PhD, LMFT
Date and Time:
Series 1
Topic: Managing My Mood, A Depression Workshop Series I
Session 1: Wednesday, Oct. 9th, 2024, 11:00-11:50 AM
Session 2: Wednesday, Oct. 16th, 2024, 11:00-11:50 AM
Series 2
Topic: Managing My Mood, A Depression Workshop Series II
Session 1: Wednesday, Oct. 23rd, 2024, 11:00-11:50 AM
Session 2: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, 11:00-11:50 AM
Series 3
Topic: Managing My Mood, A Depression Workshop Series III
Session1: Wednesday, Nov. 6th, 2024, 11:00-11:50 AM
Session2: Wednesday, Nov. 13th, 2024, 11:00-11:50 AM
Location: Student Services Building Room SSB#205
Registration: To attend, please register on the MyHealth portal (yellow button in the top right hand corner of the main banner/image).
Raices y Resistencia is a workshop for first-generation Latinx college students who might be experiencing feelings of sadness, inadequacy and/or low self-esteem. The workshop's goal is to collaborate with students to facilitate a collective exploration of some of the experiences as first-generation college students, as well as to help build and foster participants' sense of belonging. Raíces and Resistencia hopes to promote healing through individuals’ cultural wealth. The workshop aims to assist individuals in exploring and building emotional regulation skills in a space where their stories and cultural practices are honored.
Workshop facilitated by: Ana Frias-Bravo, LMFT, CAPS Bilingual Clinical Counselor
We welcome persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Please contact Ana Frias-Bravo at anafriasb@sfsu.edu as soon as possible so your request may be reviewed.
Trigger warning: This workshop may bring about uncomfortable feelings related to this topic. Please know that support continues to be available. Should you need it, please contact the facilitator, Ana Frias-Bravo at anafriasb@sfsu.edu and/or CAPS at 415-338-2208
Register below-
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYldOqtpjssHdSfxulT2nLCnGAEuK9lVep_
October 23, 2024 @ 11:00-12:30 pm: Session 1 ~ Nuestras Historias (Our Stories)
October 30, 2024 @ 11:00-12:30 pm: Session 2 ~ Nuestras Comunidades (Our Communities)
November 6, 2024 @ 11:00-12:30 pm: Session 3 ~ Nuestras Resistencias (Our Resistances)
November 13, 2024 @ 11:00-12:30 pm: Session 4 ~ Nuestro Cuidado (Our Care)
Frequently Asked Questions
Please see the descriptions under each specific group or workshop. 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.
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.