Journaling isn鈥檛 just about writing鈥攊t鈥檚 a powerful way to sort through thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. It can boost memory, lower stress, and even improve your overall well-being. In this hands-on CAPS workshop, you鈥檒l learn simple strategies for therapeutic journaling, and have time to practice. All attendees will receive a free journal.
Can鈥檛 focus? Constantly juggling a million tabs (literally and mentally)? This CAPS workshop breaks down what ADHD really is鈥攚ith topics like brain functioning, hyperactivity, and impulsivity鈥攁nd how it shows up in everyday college life. We鈥檒l talk about time management, organization, decision-making, and even relationships. You鈥檒l also learn practical strategies like mindfulness and other skills to help you get a handle on distractions and boost focus. No ADHD diagnosis needed鈥攊f you鈥檙e curious, you鈥檙e welcome!
Does your inner critic need a mute button? In this CAPS workshop, learn how to quiet that inner critic and swap self-judgment for self-compassion. You'll discover simple, real-life strategies to handle daily stress with more kindness, and you'll leave with practical tools you can actually use. You'll also make your own mini painting to take home as a reminder to practice self-compassion. No artistic talent necessary! All supplies are provided by CAPS.
Can鈥檛 focus? Constantly juggling a million tabs (literally and mentally)? This CAPS workshop breaks down what ADHD really is鈥攚ith topics like brain functioning, hyperactivity, and impulsivity鈥攁nd how it shows up in everyday college life. We鈥檒l talk about time management, organization, decision-making, and even relationships. You鈥檒l also learn practical strategies like mindfulness and other skills to help you get a handle on distractions and boost focus. No ADHD diagnosis needed鈥攊f you鈥檙e curious, you鈥檙e welcome!
Journaling isn鈥檛 just about writing鈥攊t鈥檚 a powerful way to sort through thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. It can boost memory, lower stress, and even improve your overall well-being. In this hands-on CAPS workshop, you鈥檒l learn simple strategies for therapeutic journaling, and have time to practice. All attendees will receive a free journal.
Want to know what actually makes people happier? This virtual CAPS workshop dives into the science of happiness and gives you practical, research-backed strategies to boost your mood and bounce back from stress. You鈥檒l explore tools like gratitude, focusing on your strengths, and finding your 鈥渇low鈥 to help you stay positive鈥攅ven when life gets messy.
Tired of being tired? Whether you can鈥檛 fall asleep, don鈥檛 get enough of it, or just never feel rested, this virtual CAPS workshop is for you. You will discover how sleep can boost your academics, mood, energy, and even your likeability. We鈥檒l cover topics such as sleep debt, how to figure out your "sleep number," napping like a pro, and tricks for shutting your overactive brain off at night. You鈥檒l leave with practical information and tools you can start using right away.
Feeling stuck in anxiety mode? It鈥檚 not about 鈥渏ust thinking positive鈥濃攊t鈥檚 about training your brain to be more resilient and adaptable. In this virtual CAPS workshop, you鈥檒l discover how stress and anxiety actually work in the brain, and pick up practical strategies to feel more in control (and less overwhelmed). You鈥檒l learn how to break free from unhelpful thought loops and develop new, healthier ways of thinking. With practice, you can literally rewire your brain and improve how you look & feel.
Want stronger, healthier connections? In this virtual interactive CAPS workshop, you鈥檒l explore what makes relationships thrive, learn how to recognize red flags, and pick up practical tips for making your friendships, dating life, and campus connections more fulfilling.
MaryAnn Devine is a premier 5X社区 professor of Cultural Foundations of Education and Disabilities Studies. She's also an accessibility expert and one of only two U.S. evaluators on an elite UNESCO World Heritage Oversight sub-committee. Devine recently conducted a high-profile assessment of Mont-Saint-Michel to improve inclusion while strictly preserving its historic integrity. Serving her second four-year term on this global body, Devine regularly evaluates iconic world sites by analyzing their physical geography, ancient structures, and multimedia materials to compi...