Workshops & Groups

Workshops & Drop-In Groups

Disclosure Statement

Due to the open and online nature of this space, the support groups and workshops provided are not private or confidential, though participants are encouraged to be respectful and mindful of each other’s privacy. Participants can also change your name in zoom if they wish to keep their name private, though they will need to utilize their @pdx account to access the zoom meeting. Please reach out to your group leaders if you have accessibility needs and we will work to support you.

Although facilitators are mental health and health professionals, this support group does not constitute treatment or therapy. We also encourage those needing additional support to seek out confidential medical and/or mental health consultation services through PSU Student Health and Counseling Services (503)725-2800; For crisis support, you can also contact the Multnomah County Crisis Line at 503-988-4888.

Workshops and group therapy may be facilitated by PSU students in the Master's in Social Work or Master's in Counseling programs.

Understanding the Different Options

What is Group Counseling?

Group counseling can provide unique benefits including learning with and from peers, receiving feedback and support from peers in a counselor-facilitated setting, and learning specific skills in a group environment.

What is a Workshop?

Workshops focus on a specific topic related to mental health and wellness and are a provider led informational presentation. The workshops offered at SHAC are informational, and designed to offer those that attend new insights and information about a wide variety of topics.

What is a Drop-In Group?

A drop-in group is more of an informal open support group offered to specific groups of people. We have hosted groups for Graduate students, students seeking sobriety, students with children and many others.

Summer 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

Thursdays, 12:30 to 2:00 pm

Dates

Thursday Dates: July 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th; August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th; September 3rd
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

OUTREACH, CAMPUS PARTNERSHIPS, AND CONSULTATION

Interested in bringing an outreach or workshop to your class or program? SHAC Counseling offers a number of consultation training services that include: one-on-one small group consultations, guest lectures, program development, committee involvement, critical incident involvement, workshops, and more!

Contact Counseling