Winter Term Workshops & Drop-In Groups
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
- Mondays, 5:30 - 7:00pm
- Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:30pm
Dates
- Monday Dates: January 12th & 26th; February 2nd & 16th; March 2nd
- MONDAY Zoom link (must be present at start time)
- Thursday Dates: January 22nd; February 12th & 26th; March 12th
- THURSDAY Zoom link (must be present at start time)
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
Navigating Life with ADHD: A 3-Part Workshop Series
This 3-part workshop series is suitable for folks who have or suspect a diagnosis of ADHD and have experienced difficulties in their relationships and personal well-being as a result of attention/concentration struggles. In Workshop 1, ADHD Myth Busting, we will learn about what ADHD really is (and isn’t) and reflect on how truths and myths about ADHD affect ourselves and our relationships. In Workshop 2, Knowing Myself and Persevering, we discuss how ADHD affects motivation and learn ways to help ourselves emotionally as we pick ourselves up after each fall. In Workshop 3, Caring for Myself, we reflect on how people in our lives may affect our growth and well-being and learn how to care for ourselves emotionally in life’s journey with ADHD.
Workshops consist of didactic content and group discussion and will not be recorded to protect participants’ privacy.
Workshop Date & Time
Dates
- January 29, February 5, February 12
Attend a Workshop
- Workshop 1: ADHD Myth Busting, Thu Jan 29, 2:30 PM - Zoom Link
- Workshop 2: Knowing Myself and Persevering, Thu Feb 5, 2:30 PM - Zoom Link
- Workshop 3: Caring for Myself, Thu Feb 12, 2:30 PM - Zoom Link
Additional Information
Facilitator: Vivien So, PhD
Co-facilitator: Janny Liu, MS, MA
No sign-up required; Questions can be directed to vso@pdx.edu Join via Zoom links above, must have ODIN login.
Role-Playing Game Night at SHAC
Join Tori and Amy from Counseling Services for “Honey Heist:” a one-off game that is beginner friendly. No preparation required. The setup: “It’s Honeycon, you are going to undertake the greatest heist the world has ever seen. You have a complex plan that requires precise timing. You are a bear.”
Workshop Date & Time
- Tuesday, February 10, 4-6pm & Thursday, February 26 , 4-6pm
Location & Facilitators
- Location- SHAC Health Promotion Lounge, UCB 340
- Facilitators - Tori Parker, CSWA and Amy Ruff, LCSW
If you are interested in playing, email Amy Ruff at ruff2@pdx.edu and we will save you a seat at the table.
Overcoming Social Anxiety Group
This group is for students who struggle with social confidence, worry about social interactions, and feel self-conscious in social contexts. Group members 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, drawing on their natural strengths, and gain a more accurate perception of self and others.
Workshop Date & Time
Location & Facilitators
- Location- Member preferences and accessibility will be considered in determining whether we will meet virtually or in-person.
- Facilitators - Kyle Isaacson, PhD. and Aman Punjani. Email kisaacs2@pdx.edu if you have any questions.
Self Directed DBT Skills
This group will focus on learning of pre-selected DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) Skill to support students with regulating emotions that can overwhelm us. We will use a workbook titled, Self Directed DBT Skills (all materials are provided) to learn skills that support well-being and student success. The facilitator is an experienced DBT practitioner with several years of experience teaching DBT skills. This will be an in person group.
Workshop Date & Time
- Thursdays, 12:40 - 1:30pm (Begins 1/22/26)
Location & Facilitators
- Location- SHAC Group Room 1 (8 weeks)
- Facilitators - Sarah Williams, LMFT. Email saw7@pdx.edu with any questions
- Co-facilitator - Eddy Corich
Unmasking Success
Imposter Syndrome, Procrastination, and Perfectionism Discussion Series
Striving for success can come with baggage, including feelings 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 despite overwhelming evidence that you are driven, knowledgeable, and skilled.
This workshop series is designed to help students deconstruct the patterns and processes that impact academic success and personal well-being. We will discuss the stigma associated with common phenomena like imposter syndrome, procrastination, and perfectionism as well as shift our thinking to recognize the impact of cultural, societal, and institutional factors.
Through engaging dialogues with fellow peers, SASS academic coaches, and SHAC counselors, you will leave with tools to challenge unhelpful patterns, build healthy habits, and identify strategies to highlight your strengths and success.
Attend one or all three!
Workshop Date, Time & Location:
- Wednesday 2/18 12:30-1:30pm
- Health Promotion Lounge Promotion Suite - University Center Building UCB 340