Fall Term Workshops & Drop-In Groups
The Relational Lab: Forming deeper connections with self and others
The Relational Lab is an interpersonal process group that provides the opportunity to reflect on and experiment with the ways that you relate to others in a supportive, confidential, and safe environment. This group fosters deep connections, enhances self-awareness, and cultivates empathy, transforming not just how we relate to others, but how we understand ourselves.
Workshop Date & Time
Attend a Workshop
- To join, the first step is to meet for a pre-group session with the group facilitator, Lisa Koralewicz, LCSW. Contact SHAC at 503.725.2800.
Self Directed DBT Skills
Psycho-education group with a focus on selected DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) Skills to support students with regulating emotions that can feel overwhelming. We will use a workbook titled, Self Directed DBT Skills (all materials are provided) to learn skills that support well-being and student success.
Workshop Date & Time
- Flexible based on interest
Interested?
- If you are interested, call Counseling Services at 503.725.2800 to schedule a consultation with the group facilitator.
Attending to your Nervous System Workshop (One Time Workshop)
A Trauma-Informed Nervous System Approach to More Effectively Cope with Anxiety, Depression, and other Emotions
This workshop is open to the entire PSU community (students, staff, faculty, etc.)
Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges is known as the neuroscience of safety and connection, and has had a significant impact on how we heal trauma. It also provides a useful framework for understanding and effectively dealing with our daily emotional experiences and anxiety. In this workshop, we will review the core concepts of Polyvagal Theory and learn concrete strategies to help your mood.
Workshop Date & Time
- Will alternate Monday 5:30 to 7:30 pm, and Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Dates
Mondays (5:30 to 7:30 pm): October 5th, October 19th, November 16th, November 30th
Thursdays (2:00 to 4:00 pm): October 15th, November 12th, December 3rd
Attend a Workshop
- Access the workshops via the Zoom links (above).
- It is very important that you are on time, because the most important slide happens in the very beginning of the workshop. If you arrive after that slide is reviewed, you will not be let in from the waiting room and you will need to join us on a different week. Also, please know that the expectation is that your video will be on, in order to increase the feeling of community. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Cheryl Forster at forsterc@pdx.edu
iRest Yoga Nidra
Integrative Restoration Yoga Nidra is a meditative practice that integrates traditional restorative yoga with psychology and neuroscience. It was developed by Dr. Richard Miller and has been used to support veterans and military personnel. Through the practice, I will guide you into relaxing and letting go of tension in your body and mind while also teaching tools for emotional balance. iRest Yoga Nidra facilitates not just deep relaxation, but also a connection to self, your inner resources, your body, and to others. It helps relieve stress, anxiety, panic symptoms, depression, chronic pain, sleep disturbances, and PTSD. No prior experience with meditation or yoga necessary.
Workshop Date & Time
Dates
- October 7, October 21, November 4, November 18 (VRC Location)
- October 14, October 28, November 25 (SHAC Location)
Attend a Workshop
- Location: VRC - SMSU 018
- Location: SHAC Wellbeing Lounch - UCB 340
Navigating Life with ADHD
Open to students, staff, and faculty
This workshop series focuses on ADHD’s impacts on relationships and personal well-being. In Workshop 1 (ADHD Myth Busting), learn about common misconceptions about ADHD and leave equipped with a better understanding and vocabulary to describe what ADHD really is. In Workshop 2 (Knowing Myself and Persevering), reflect on how ADHD uniquely impacts your life (positive impacts included!) and learn strategies to persist in spite of difficulties. In Workshop 3 (Caring for Myself), learn a 3-step communication strategy for recurring ADHD-related friction in relationships and how self-compassion can ease the journey with ADHD.
Workshop Date & Time
Dates
Series 1:
- Workshop 1 - 10/14
- Workshop 2 - 10/21
- Workshop 3 - 10/28
Series 2:
- Workshop 1 - 11/4
- Workshop 2 - 11/18
- Workshop 3 - 11/25
Attend a Workshop
- Location: In person at SHAC
- Attendance to all three sessions is strongly encouraged but not required.
- To receive reminders for sessions, e-mail Dr. Vivien So at vso@pdx.edu; or ask your SHAC counselor to add you to the reminder list.
Overcoming Social Anxiety Clinic
This 4-session series is for students who struggle with social confidence, worry about social interactions, and/or struggle with self-scrutiny in social contexts. Attendees will learn about anxiety management strategies, tips for meeting new people and deepening relationships, have the opportunity to practice establishing new relationships and positive connections while drawing on their natural strengths, and gain a more accurate perception of self and others.
Workshop Date & Time
Dates
- 4-session series offered twice per term
- Series 1 starts 10/12
- Series 2 starts 11/9
Attend a Workshop
- Attendees must start Session 1 of the series, and are expected to attend all 4 sessions.
- To sign someone up, add them to the roster in PNC and confirm w/the student that they are signed up and their attendance is anticipated unless they contact to ask that they be removed from the roster.
- Clinic facilitators will send a batch SM to all rostered students to confirm the start date in the week prior to the first session of each series.
Unmasking Success: A Discussion Series
Striving for success can feel impossible because of self-doubt, fear of failure, and worries about inadequacy. These patterns can interfere with your ability to be confident, stay motivated, and acknowledge your accomplishments.
Workshop Date & Time
- DAY TBD 12:30-1:30pm. Likely weeks 6-9. In-person in FMH
Attend a Workshop
- In person workshop in FMH