CAPS Workshops
About CAPS Workshops
All of our mental health workshops are led by licensed mental health professionals with various areas of expertise. Counseling and Psychological Services workshops are held in-person and virtually. Students must be currently enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona to attend our workshops. Registration is required. Please see below for more information on our workshops.
Mental Health Workshops
In our skill-focused workshops, students can learn coping strategies for a variety of presenting concerns, such as stress, motivation, negative emotions, and communication difficulties. Workshops are not therapy, and participants are not required to disclose information regarding their personal problems. However, participants are encouraged to ask questions and participate in discussion during the workshop.
Counseling and Psychological Services cannot guarantee confidentiality in our workshops. However, we request that all attendees maintain privacy of any information shared during the workshop. All material shared by the facilitator may not be copied, redistributed, nor published without permission. Audio and/or visual recording of workshops is strictly prohibited.
Counseling and Psychological Services offers both in-person and virtual workshops to meet the various needs of students. Space is limited for in-person workshops; there is no limit to the number of participants for our virtual workshops.
To promote the safety and health of students and staff, please do not attend in-person events if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms or are under quarantine or isolation orders.
Student can register on My Health Portal under "Groups and Workshops" menu option prior to attending. Workshops held at the Care Center (between 5:00 p.m. thru 7:00 p.m.) do not require pre-registration.
Spring 2025 Workshops
I CAN HELP is a training program that teaches non-mental health professionals to help and support peers experiencing thoughts of suicide and other mental health concerns. Come and learn specific tools and interventions to support your peers and help refer them to appropriate resources.
Date/Time: Various
Location: Various
Facilitators: CAPS Counselors
Visit I CAN HELP website for more information.
This psychoeducational workshop will provide students with a basic understanding about trauma responses. Students will also learn basic coping skills to manage their through, feelings, and reactions.
Date/Time: January 28, 10:00 a.m.
Location: CAPS, Building 66 Room 116
Facilitators: Dao Nguyen, Ph. D., and Denise Urzua, LMFT
Date/Time: January 29, 12:00 p.m.
Location: CAPS, Building 66 Room 116
Facilitators: Cheyenne Smith, LCSW, and Rachel Phillips-Lee, LPCC
Do you wonder if you have imposter syndrome? Learn what is at the core of the imposter experience and how to overcome it. This workshop assists participants in learning about the imposter syndrome experience, gain insight about possible cultural/social/family factors and messages related to this experience, and possible strategies for coping.
Date/Time: February 4, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Care Center, Building 97
Facilitator: Ma. Gisela Sanchez Cobo, LMFT
Date/Time: February 11, 12:00 p.m.
Location: College of Environmental Design, Building 7
Facilitator: Gently Ang, Ph. D.
We all have experiences and feelings that can feel uncomfortable or overwhelming. Come learn mindfulness exercises that can help you live with your emotions with greater connection, acceptance, and compassion.
Date/Time: February 12, 11:00 a.m.
Location: CAPS, Building 66 Room 116
Facilitator: Hanna Lee, Ph. D.
Date/Time: February 25, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Care Center, Building 97
Facilitator: Rachel Phillips-Lee, LPCC
Date/Time: February 26, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Care Center, Building 97
Facilitator: Hanna Lee, Ph. D.
Date/Time: March 11, 12:00 p.m.
Location: College of Environmental Design, Building 7
Facilitator: Gently Ang, Ph. D.
Come and learn about overcoming the anxieties around making new friends and start your journey to find connections here on campus. Learn social skills, identify barriers, explore/share resources, and put this into practice via a friendship speed dating activity.
Date/Time: February 20, 12:00 p.m.
Location: CAPS, Building 66 Room 116
Facilitator: Cheyenne Smith, LCSW
This psychoeducational workshop will provide students with understanding about a variety of anxiety types and experiences. Students will expand their self-awareness and gain skills to manage anxiety symptoms. Diagnoses will not be performed on site.
Date/Time: March 13, 12:00 p.m.
Location: CAPS, Building 66 Room 116
Facilitator: Cheyenne Smith, LCSW
Understanding ADHD, how it affects learning, and what types of treatments and supports are available for the college student. Learn the facts vs. myths of this condition. Understand how ADHD affects the brain and get tips on how to work with it. Diagnoses will not be performed on site.
Date/Time: April 15, 12:00 p.m.
Location: College of Environmental Design, Building 7
Facilitator: Gently Ang, Ph. D.
Come and learn about managing and adjusting your social media's impact on your mental and emotional wellness. We will learn skills for improving quality and creating balance in our social media usage.
Date/Time: April 17, 12:00 p.m.
Location: CAPS, Building 66 Room 116
Facilitator: Cheyenne Smith, LCSW
Do you know when to take a break or when to push through? Learn how to balance rest and work when you have a lot on your plate.
Date/Time: April 22, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Care Center, Building 97
Facilitator: Gently Ang, Ph. D.
Students will learn to identify stress, learn about the body's response, and learn techniques to manage stress levels. Diagnoses will not be performed on site.
Date/Time: April 23, 5:00 p.m.
Location: Care Center, Building 97
Facilitator: Cintia Rodriguez, LCSW
Students will be assisted with tools including mindfulness techniques and medication techniques to manage stress during finals weeks.
Date/Time: April 28, 12:00 p.m.
Location: CAPS, Building 66 Room 116
Facilitator: Cintia Rodriguez, LCSW
