UHC Well-Being & Prevention Programs: Mental Health
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.
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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
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.
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 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
Drop-in consultations with CAPS clinicians
FREE and confidential (for UGA students)
In-person: Thursdays, Aug 25 - Dec 8, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, SLC Room 136 (no session Nov 24)
Zoom hour: Wednesdays, Aug 24 - Dec 7, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (no session Nov 23)
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:
SELF CARE RESOURCES
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
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