Personal Effectiveness Workshops

Making new friendships in college can be a challenge. It’s not like you are in three classes together and also eat at the same lunch table! Join us as we brainstorm together about how to increase our social circles, find out where others have met their friends, see what the research community has to say about adult friendships and social support, learn a few social tools … and there will be snacks, too!

When: Wednesday, February 7th, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m – 2:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Lisa Boyum, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Location: Tivoli 651

We are built to be in relationships and experience a variety of different relationships through our lifetime. In this workshop you will learn about different attachment styles and how they can influence how you relate to others.

When: Friday, February 9th, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Ray Gornell, Psy.D., Staff Psychologist
Location: Tivoli 651

None of us exist in a vacuum outside of the world we live in, and many people find themselves experiencing a variety of emotions and experiences as the events of the world impact our humanity. For many, these experiences can be amplified when the current sociopolitical events that are occurring directly relate to their cultural identities and lived experience, while others without these experiences may still find themselves particularly impacted by the sociopolitical environment. This workshop is intended to provide a space to facilitate increased self-awareness into how sociopolitical environments influence our mental wellbeing, reflect on how cultural identities influence these experiences in order to facilitate empowerment, build community, and identify strategies to maintain both individual and community wellness.

When: Monday February 12th, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Jasmine Razo, B.A., Advanced Doctoral Practicum Student
Location: Tivoli 651

When: Monday March 11th, 2024 (virtual)
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Jasmine Razo, B.A., Advanced Doctoral Practicum Student
Location: Microsoft Teams
Click Link to Participate: https://bit.ly/3QT9eyR

Do you ever wonder why it can be so hard to fall asleep and stay asleep? Do you feel tired after what was supposed to be a restful night of sleep? Sleep is really hard! Difficulty with falling asleep and feeling rested could be related to sleep hygiene and preparing your mind and body for sleep. In this workshop, we will discuss different strategies to try to increase sleep and we will discuss mindfulness exercises you can engage in to help you fall asleep. There will be opportunity for discussions and questions. Resources will be provided.

When: Friday, March 1st, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Maira Birrueta, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Location: Microsoft Teams
Click Link to Participate: https://bit.ly/46Nxg3q

We hear a lot about setting boundaries and respecting others’ boundaries, but what does that really look like? Join us to sort out what boundaries are and aren’t, learn some ways to decide what your boundaries are, and practice how to state your boundaries. (Or, if you don’t want to role play, you can just observe. “I’m not comfortable doing role plays, but I can watch and learn!”) Have fun, learn useful things, and eat snacks!

When: Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Lisa Boyum, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Location: Tivoli 651

Many people have fantasized about, or actually begun to explore, relationships that step outside traditional one-on-one monogamy.  Perhaps you dream about maintaining several long-term sexual and intimate relationships. Maybe your dream is a number of close friendships that may or may not include sex.  Maybe the idea of genital sex holds not much interest for you, but you still want to form a warm, loving partnership… or two, or three.  Maybe you want monogamy, but one defined by you and your partner, rather than the restrictions of the greater culture.  Maybe you want to be part of a couple that occasionally shares a bed with others but reserves romantic love for just the two of you.  All of these, and many more, are part of the world of ethical non-monogamy.  If you have ever had thoughts or questions about this world, come to this workshop to hear about how to explore this world and get some of your questions answered.

When: Monday, March 11th, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Facilitator: Michael Malmon, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Location: Tivoli 651

Have you ever avoided bringing up a topic with family, friends, or romantic partners because you were afraid of this leading to an argument? Have you struggled to “fight fair”, and communicate your needs in an effective and healthy manner? In this workshop you will learn how to have difficult conversations in a kind, respectful, and assertive manner that can deepen and strengthen important and lasting relationships with loved ones.

When: Wednesday, March 13th, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Cindy Villanueva, M.A., Advanced Doctoral Practicum Student
Location: Tivoli 651

Have you ever wondered what your dreams mean?  Do you have the same dream repeatedly and wonder why?  Do you wake up from a dream and think, “That was crazy!”?  People have been assigning meaning to dreams as long as we have been having dreams.  They can be vivid, powerful, or just plain weird.  But they almost always provide a window into our subconscious.  Come to this workshop and take a look through that window.

When: Tuesday, April 16th, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Michael Malmon, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Location: Tivoli 651