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Workshops

Workshops provided by the staff at Counseling Services are available FREE to students, faculty, and staff of   San José State University .  Each semester we offer a number of workshops on various topics.  The workshops are held at Counseling Services and at various locations across the campus.  If you are interested in attending a workshop, please review the list below and give us a call to sign up and express your interest. 

Spring 2008 Workshops

The Dating Game (Relationship Workshops)

Topics include: 1) the first date, 2) deal-breakers, 3) healthy relationships, 4) red flags, 5) surviving break-ups.  Facilitators: Jennifer, Mariika & Ashley.  Five Wednesdays (2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 & 3/5), 1-2:30pm, Admin 269.

First  Generation College Student Workshop

First in your family to go to college?  Come learn about: 1) SJSU resources that can help you succeed, 2) scholarships and how to budget your money, 3) how to balance family and social life with academics, and much more… Facilitators: Veronica & Jovina.  Every Other Wednesdays, (2/13, 2/27, 3/12, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30, 5/7), 6-7PM.  MOSAIC Center, Student Union 3rd Fl .

Getting Your Zzzz:  Managing Insomnia

Struggling to fall or stay asleep? Waking up feeling unrested? Join us to learn:  1) How sleep affects your well-being and productivity, 2) ways to structure your environment and habits, &  3) methods to relax.  Facilitators: Ashley, Carolyn, & Jennifer.  Two Fridays (2/29, & 3/7), 2-3:15pm, Admin 269.

Living with ADHD: Workshop Series (need apptment)

Difficulties keeping friendships, leading group projects, staying focused in class or while studying?  This group will provide support and understanding, as well as offer concrete suggestions on how to manage ADHD symptoms and thrive in the college environment.  Call Deanna or Wei-Chien for appointment.  Thursdays (2/21, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17), noon-1:20pm.

On-line and On-track!

Does the internet ever keep you from being as successful as you would like in school and life? If so, come to our two workshops, and learn how to optimize your online life and balance school and social activities. Facilitators: Richard and David E. Thursdays (2/28, 3/6) 3-4pm, Administration, Room 201.

Re-entry Brown Bag Lunches

A social hour for re-entry students to discuss the challenges of returning to higher education.  Students will discover new skills to succeed at SJSU.  Facilitator:  Jane. 2nd Wednesdays of each month, noon-1pm, Admin 269.

U-Space—yoU, yoUr CommUnity, and yoUr fUture

Come have free snacks, coffee, and learn about yoUr personality, how to make yoUr personality work in relationships, at this University, in yoUr commUnity, and in yoUr career.  Facilitators:  Ellen & Wei-Chien.  One Thursday a month (2/21, 3/6, 4/10), 5:30-7pm.  MOSAIC Center, SU 3rd Fl .  (Attending 1st session is strongly encouraged.)

For workshops on stress management and other topics, please also visit our "Spartan Success Series" webpage, by clicking HERE.

Last updated 2/4/08