UHC Well-Being & Prevention Programs: Mental Health
Welcome!
Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) invites you to participate in the following free workshops, events, and services, including all the other self-care resources and pre-recorded sessions listed below.
Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) invites you to participate in the following free workshops, events, and services, including all the other self-care resources and pre-recorded sessions listed below.
CAPS Fall 2023 Programs
“Let’s Talk” @ Tate
“Let’s Talk @ Pride Center
“Change Stress into Success" Workshop
“Dawgs Dealing with It” Workshop
“Let’s Talk” @ Tate
- When: Thursdays @ 4 – 5 pm; August 24th – November 30th
- Location: Tate 472
“Let’s Talk @ Pride Center
- When: Thursdays @ 3-5 pm: September 7th – November 30th (no meeting on 10/26 or 11/02)
- Location: Pride Center; Memorial Hall 221
- Facilitated by: Dr. Shannon Bowles, PhD
“Change Stress into Success" Workshop
- When: Wednesdays @ 1-2 pm; September 6th – November 29th (No workshop on 11/22)
- Location: Zoom
- Access: https://uga.campuslabs.com/engage/
“Dawgs Dealing with It” Workshop
- When: Thursdays @ 1-2 pm; September 7th – November 30th (no workshop on 11/23)
- Location: Zoom
- Access: https://uga.campuslabs.com/engage/
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Let’s Talk – Pride Center Edition Brought to you by UHC Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) & the Pride Center Tue, 1/11 – 5/3, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Memorial Hall Room 221 Speak with CAPS Pride Center liaison psychologist Dr. Shannon Bowles about your concerns, get help problem-solving, and learn more about resources available to you at UHC, UGA , and off campus.
Let’s Talk Consultations are:
- A one-on-one, 10-15 minute informal consultation
- Offered on a first-come, first-served basis, no appointment necessary
- Free and confidential for UGA students
- NOT a substitute for mental health treatment
RA Wellness Workshop Brought to you by UHC Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) and University Housing Tue, 2/2 – 5/4, 5:30 – 7:00 pm In this weekly workshop open to student RAs, CAPS clinicians Tricia Coghlan, LCSW and Casey Heermans, LCSW will provide information and resources specific to the responsibilities and challenges faced by student RAs. Weekly topics include stress response, interpersonal boundaries, self-care, and coping skills. Register to join on the UGA Involvement Network: uga.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/healthcenter/events
Queerspace: LGBTQ+ Support Workshop Brought to you by UHC Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) and the LGBT Resource Center Tue, 3/2 – 5/4, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Come together virtually in a safe, supportive environment to create community and discuss topics relevant to LGBTQ+ students. Support groups are facilitated by Dawn Healy, LCSW, from CAPS, but student participation and ownership are invited and integral to making this space yours. The Zoom link to access each workshop can be found on the UGA Involvement Network: uga.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/healthcenter/events
- Queerspace Undergraduate Support for LGBTQ+ UGA Students – March 2, April 6, May 4
- Queerspace Graduate Support for LGBTQ+ UGA Students – March 9, April 13
- Gender Queerspace for Transgender and Non-Binary UGA Undergraduate students – March 16, April 20
- Gender Queerspace for Transgender and Non-Binary UGA Graduate students – March 23, April 27
- Queerspace Intersection LGBTQ+ UGA Undergraduate and Graduate students combined – March 30
Change Stress Into Success: Anxiety Workshop
Brought to you by UHC Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)
Wed, 9/7 – 11/30, 11:00 am – 11:50 am (no workshop Nov 23), Zoom,
FYOS approved!
Join us for this four-part rotating series on managing stress & anxiety. The first lesson focuses on understanding what anxiety is and assessing how it shows up in our lives. Learn how to identify your own stress and anxiety as it arises, and explore some early warning signs, triggers, and ways of coping with these sensations. In the next three sessions, learn to develop practical skills on calming your mind & body, while learning how to create a lifestyle conducive to managing stress. Join for as many lessons as you would like – come to one or all. This workshop is led by a UGA student/intern at CAPS.
Register to join on the UGA Involvement Network: uga.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/healthcenter/events Dawgs Dealing With It Workshop
Brought to you by UHC Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)
Wed, 9/7 – 11/30, 1:00 – 1:50 pm (no workshop Nov 23), Zoom
FYOS approved!
This workshop is designed to discuss coping skills and how students can use them in everyday life to handle stress. Whether you are struggling with school, the pandemic, politics, or another area of life, this is a space for you to discover ways to cope and make the most of your time at UGA. This workshop is led by two UGA students/interns at CAPS. Register to join on the UGA Involvement Network: uga.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/healthcenter/events Let’s Talk Brought to you by UHC Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) Wed, 8/24 – 12/7, 11:00am – 12:00 pm (no session 11/23) via Zoom (link below) Zoom hour:
Brought to you by UHC Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)
Wed, 9/7 – 11/30, 11:00 am – 11:50 am (no workshop Nov 23), Zoom,
FYOS approved!
Join us for this four-part rotating series on managing stress & anxiety. The first lesson focuses on understanding what anxiety is and assessing how it shows up in our lives. Learn how to identify your own stress and anxiety as it arises, and explore some early warning signs, triggers, and ways of coping with these sensations. In the next three sessions, learn to develop practical skills on calming your mind & body, while learning how to create a lifestyle conducive to managing stress. Join for as many lessons as you would like – come to one or all. This workshop is led by a UGA student/intern at CAPS.
Register to join on the UGA Involvement Network: uga.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/healthcenter/events Dawgs Dealing With It Workshop
Brought to you by UHC Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)
Wed, 9/7 – 11/30, 1:00 – 1:50 pm (no workshop Nov 23), Zoom
FYOS approved!
This workshop is designed to discuss coping skills and how students can use them in everyday life to handle stress. Whether you are struggling with school, the pandemic, politics, or another area of life, this is a space for you to discover ways to cope and make the most of your time at UGA. This workshop is led by two UGA students/interns at CAPS. Register to join on the UGA Involvement Network: uga.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/healthcenter/events Let’s Talk Brought to you by UHC Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) Wed, 8/24 – 12/7, 11:00am – 12:00 pm (no session 11/23) via Zoom (link below) Zoom hour:
During a Let’s Talk session, you can speak with a clinician about concerns, get help problem-solving, and learn more about counseling services at CAPS and other resources available to you at UGA and in the Athens area.
Pelvic Pain Support Group
Brought to you by UHC Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)
Wed, 9/2, 9/16, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
UHC, Conference Room E
Join us for a FREE open/drop-in support group for women who experience concerns related to pelvic pain. This group will be co-facilitated by staff members from UHC Physical Therapy and CAPS, Drs. Patel and Pucci, in order to attend to and support the relationship between mind and body more fully. This group will provide a safe, confidential space for members to discuss concerns related to pelvic pain and opportunities to connect with and support peers who share similar experiences. Co-facilitators will also offer education to increase understanding and skill-building for symptom management. This group is open to any women who has been diagnosed with vaginismus, vulvodynia, or related disorders.
Let’s Talk Brought to you by UHC Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) Thu, 8/25 – 12/8, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Science Learning Center Room 136 (no workshop Nov 24)
Wed, 9/2, 9/16, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
UHC, Conference Room E
Join us for a FREE open/drop-in support group for women who experience concerns related to pelvic pain. This group will be co-facilitated by staff members from UHC Physical Therapy and CAPS, Drs. Patel and Pucci, in order to attend to and support the relationship between mind and body more fully. This group will provide a safe, confidential space for members to discuss concerns related to pelvic pain and opportunities to connect with and support peers who share similar experiences. Co-facilitators will also offer education to increase understanding and skill-building for symptom management. This group is open to any women who has been diagnosed with vaginismus, vulvodynia, or related disorders.
Let’s Talk Brought to you by UHC Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) Thu, 8/25 – 12/8, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Science Learning Center Room 136 (no workshop Nov 24)
Drop-in consultations with CAPS clinicians FREE and confidential (for UGA students)
Zoom hour: Wednesdays, Jan 19 – Apr 27, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (no session March 9)
During a Let’s Talk session, you can speak with a clinician about concerns, get help problem-solving, and learn more about counseling services at CAPS and other resources available to you at UGA and in the Athens area.
Let’s Talk for ISL
Brought to you by UHC Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) & International Student Life
Fri, 9/3 – 12/10, 10:30 am – 11:30 am, Memorial Hall, ISL Conference Room (no meeting during breaks)
Speak with CAPS Psychologist Dr. Fengkan Zhu, PhD, about your concerns, get help problem-solving, and learn more about resources available to you at UHC, UGA , and off campus.
Let’s Talk Consultations are:
- A one-on-one, 10-15 minute informal consultation
- Offered on a first-come, first-served basis, no appointment necessary
- Free and confidential for UGA students
- NOT a substitute for mental health treatment
Let's Talk
Let’s Talk is a drop-in service hosted by CAPS clinicians that offers informal, confidential consultation.
CAPS will be offering in-person and Zoom hours for Let's Talk during the Spring 2023 semester. Clinicians will hold a walk-in hour Thursday afternoons from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Jan 19 - Apr 27 (*No session during Spring Break 3/6-3/10) at SLC Room 136 and a Zoom hour on Wednesdays from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Jan 18 - Apr 26 (*No session during Spring Break 3/6-3/10). To access the Zoom hour, students can sign up at the link below.
During a Let's Talk session, you can speak with a clinician about concerns, get help problem-solving, and learn more about counseling services at CAPS and other resources available to you at UGA and in the Athens area.
Let's talk consultations are:
Let’s Talk is a drop-in service hosted by CAPS clinicians that offers informal, confidential consultation.
CAPS will be offering in-person and Zoom hours for Let's Talk during the Spring 2023 semester. Clinicians will hold a walk-in hour Thursday afternoons from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Jan 19 - Apr 27 (*No session during Spring Break 3/6-3/10) at SLC Room 136 and a Zoom hour on Wednesdays from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Jan 18 - Apr 26 (*No session during Spring Break 3/6-3/10). To access the Zoom hour, students can sign up at the link below.
During a Let's Talk session, you can speak with a clinician about concerns, get help problem-solving, and learn more about counseling services at CAPS and other resources available to you at UGA and in the Athens area.
Let's talk consultations are:
- Free for UGA students
- Offered on a first-come, first-served basis, no appointment necessary
- Confidential
- Informal and not intended to be a substitute for traditional counseling
- A one-on-one, 10-15 minute informal consultation with a staff member from Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)
- New insights and solutions to your concerns and information about resources on and off campus
- Other Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Let’s Talk via Zoom can only be accessed on the day of the session. If you would like to access Let’s Talk today, click here
- Consultations will occur in the order in which students log in. Please remain in the Zoom waiting room in which you are directed, unless provided an alternative Zoom link via the chat function, to maintain your place in the order.
- Although Let’s Talk consultants are mental health professionals, Let’s Talk consultations do not constitute mental health treatment.
- Let’s Talk conversations are not part of students’ releasable records.
- Limits to confidentiality – When there is an immediate threat of harm to you or others, Let’s Talk consultants are required by law to report this. When a minor, elderly person, or someone otherwise incapacitated is being abused, Let’s Talk consultants are also required by law to report this.
- If your Let’s Talk clinician assesses that you could benefit from a higher level of care, every effort will be made to refer you to other appropriate resources at the university and in the surrounding community.
SELF CARE RESOURCES
Stress & Anxiety Management Workshop
Join us for this four-part series on managing stress & anxiety. The first lesson focuses on understanding what anxiety is and assessing how it shows up in our lives. Learn how to identify your own stress and anxiety as it arises, and explore some early warning signs, triggers, and ways of coping with these sensations. In the next three sessions, learn to develop practical skills on calming your mind & body, while learning how to create a lifestyle conducive to managing stress.
Join us for this four-part series on managing stress & anxiety. The first lesson focuses on understanding what anxiety is and assessing how it shows up in our lives. Learn how to identify your own stress and anxiety as it arises, and explore some early warning signs, triggers, and ways of coping with these sensations. In the next three sessions, learn to develop practical skills on calming your mind & body, while learning how to create a lifestyle conducive to managing stress.
Facilitated by Krista Garrett, PhD, CAPS Psychologist & Jas McCalla, UGA Clinical Mental Health Master’s Student
CAPS Self Care Page
During this time, CAPS staff remains actively engaged in supporting the mental health needs of the UGA community in a variety of ways. Please explore our updated CAPS: Self Care page, as we have included a robust list of new resources to help you navigate what’s going on. We will continue to update this page as more resources become available.
During this time, CAPS staff remains actively engaged in supporting the mental health needs of the UGA community in a variety of ways. Please explore our updated CAPS: Self Care page, as we have included a robust list of new resources to help you navigate what’s going on. We will continue to update this page as more resources become available.
Led by Dawn Healy, LCSW, from CAPS
Join in this compassion-based mindfulness practice via youtube