Cornell Health's CAPS-led workshops are ...
- Led by Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) counselors and psychologists
- Open to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students enrolled on the Ithaca campus
- Offered on a drop-in basis; no sign-up necessary
- Free!
Fall 2021 workshops
(additional workshops coming soon!)
Cornell Health counselors are facilitating virtual, psycho-educational, drop-in workshops focused on helping students to thrive during these unusual times.
These 60-minute workshops are offered via Zoom every day, Monday-Friday, and are available to students anywhere in the world.
Drop-in workshops are designed to provide skills to assist with coping. Workshops do not provide mental health treatment. If you would like to speak with a counselor, please call us (24/7) at 607-255-5155.
To participate in a workshop, please register using the link(s) below. You will then receive the Zoom meeting link by email.
Wednesday, September 8:
- Sleep is (not) for the Weak
3:00-4:00 pm
Facilitator: Anastasia Zyuban, PhD
Register for the September 8 Sleep workshop
Do you find yourself staying up late to finish your work, only to feel sluggish the next day? When you do hit the sack, do you find it hard to shut off your brain? If so, you are not alone. Busy Cornell students often find themselves sacrificing sleep in order to meet the demands of school. This workshop addresses how sleeping properly can help you work more efficiently and improve your overall quality of life.
Thursday, September 9:
- Go Easy on Yourself to Get Hard Things Done: A Workshop on Self-Compassion
3:30-4:30 pm
Facilitator: Sheila Singh, PhD
Register for the September 9 Self-Compassion workshop
In this workshop, we will discuss why we are self-critical, why that approach often backfires, and how to be kinder and more compassionate with yourself in order to do better and feel better.
Thursday, September 16:
- Shhh, I Don't Belong Here: Understanding Imposter "Syndrome"
3:00-4:00 pm
Facilitator: Aden Cook, PsyD
Register for the September 16 Imposter Syndrome workshop
Do you sometimes feel like a fraud; like somehow you don’t really belong here at Cornell and that all the others around you know what they’re talking about and you don’t? For what it’s worth, you’re not alone. Come learn more about the Imposter “Syndrome.”
Friday, September 17:
- What is My Problem? The Science (and Art) of Procrastination
3:00-4:00 pm
Facilitator: Wai-Kwong Wong, PhD
Register for the September 17 Procrastination workshop
Do you procrastinate? Are you doing it right now? Are you sick and frustrated because you keep doing this to yourself? Come learn about procrastination and how you might get more done in your life.
Monday, September 20:
- Mindfulness for Managing Anxiety
3:30-4:30 pm
Facilitator: Joy Mushabac, LCSW-R
Register for the September 20 Anxiety Management workshop
Regular mindfulness practice and mindful meditation has been proven to reduce anxiety, stress, and depression while improving attention, clarity, concentration, and calm. Instead of being on “autopilot,” the skill of mindfulness is characterized by openness, attentiveness, and receptivity. This workshop will give you a taste of both mindfulness and meditation practice.
Wednesday, September 22:
- Sleep is (not) for the Weak
3:00-4:00 pm
Facilitator: Anastasia Zyuban, PhD
Register for the September 22 Sleep workshop
Do you find yourself staying up late to finish your work, only to feel sluggish the next day? When you do hit the sack, do you find it hard to shut off your brain? If so, you are not alone. Busy Cornell students often find themselves sacrificing sleep in order to meet the demands of school. This workshop addresses how sleeping properly can help you work more efficiently and improve your overall quality of life.
Thursday, September 23:
- Go Easy on Yourself to Get Hard Things Done: A Workshop on Self-Compassion
3:30-4:30 pm
Facilitator: Sheila Singh, PhD
Register for the September 23 Self-Compassion workshop
In this workshop, we will discuss why we are self-critical, why that approach often backfires, and how to be kinder and more compassionate with yourself in order to do better and feel better.
Thursday, September 30:
- Shhh, I Don't Belong Here: Understanding Imposter "Syndrome"
3:00-4:00 pm
Facilitator: Aden Cook, PsyD
Register for the September 30 Imposter Syndrome workshop
Do you sometimes feel like a fraud; like somehow you don’t really belong here at Cornell and that all the others around you know what they’re talking about and you don’t? For what it’s worth, you’re not alone. Come learn more about the Imposter “Syndrome.”
Friday, October 1:
- What is My Problem? The Science (and Art) of Procrastination
3:00-4:00 pm
Facilitator: Wai-Kwong Wong, PhD
Register for the October 1 Procrastination workshop
Do you procrastinate? Are you doing it right now? Are you sick and frustrated because you keep doing this to yourself? Come learn about procrastination and how you might get more done in your life.