Workshops

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) provides virtual and in-person workshops to help students learn how to manage stress, combat anxiety, practice healthy habits and learn valuable life skills.

Note:ÌýIf you have trouble signing up for in-person workshops, please stop by CAPS to check in at the front desk before the workshop to join.

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ÌýCall:Ìý303-492-2277

Anxiety Toolbox

Are you feeling anxious about classes, making new friends or life in general?ÌýThis two-part workshop provides practical, life-long tools to help you manage and reduce feelings of anxiety. The two sessions are divided into content independent of each other, so that you can start at any time. The sessions include modules dedicated to understanding anxiety, learning deep breathing and grounding skills, introducing a method for slowing down and disentangling anxious thoughts, and developing alternative responses to anxiety.

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Day: ThursdaysÌý
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.Ìý
Location: CAPS Library, C4C (N352)Ìý
Facilitator: Yñigo Velayo

Feel Better Fast

Do you want to learn new coping skills to manageÌýoverwhelming emotions or feeling out of control?ÌýThis three-part workshop provides practical skills to help you get back on track and feel better fast.

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Day: MondaysÌý
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.Ìý
Location: VirtualÌý
Facilitator: Yñigo Velayo

AcuDetox (group acupuncture)

This workshop focuses on reducing stress and anxiety and promoting overall wellbeing through acupuncture sessions. AcuDetox is a specific type of acupuncture, called auricular acupuncture, involving a five-point application of needles or ear seeds in the ear. These specific sites target various points throughout the body, leading to symptom reduction in anxiety, depression and substance use cravings, as well as can improve sleep, relaxation and concentration.

For all students:

Day: WednesdaysÌý
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: CAPS LibraryÌý
Facilitator: Nikki Kennedy and Liz Carleo

This following treatment is for law students only.

This treatment is done in an in-person group setting, at the Colorado Law building. This group is specific to supporting the law students, hosted by the embedded clinician at law, Danielle Ansted, LCSW.Ìý

Day: ThursdaysÌý
Time: 3 - 4 p.m.Ìý
Location: Wolf Law Building, Rm 303Ìý
Facilitator: Danielle Ansted, LCSW

Feel Good Friday

Take a break from your busy schedule. This hybrid meditationÌýworkshop will feature a piece of art on display at the CU Art Museum that relates to mindfulness. Sessions are open to all students, staff, faculty and the public. Meditations are open to students, faculty, and staff, and everyone is welcome to attend any week they choose. Participants are encouraged to bring materials for personal comfort that will aid meditation (e.g. yoga mat, a small pillow or cushion, etc.).

Day: FridaysÌý
Time: 12:15 - 12:45 p.m.Ìý
Location: CU Art Museum / virtualÌý
If you would like to attend virtually, please register in advance.
Facilitator: Matt Tomatz

Instructions to Register for a Workshop

Please note, the patient portal only shows appointments available 1 to 2 weeks out. To register same-day, please contact the CAPS front desk at 303-492-2277
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  1. Log into your CU Health Portal
  2. Select Counseling and Psychiatric Services as the clinic
  3. Select "Schedule Appointment" on left side of the screen
  4. Select "CAPS Services"
  5. Select "CAPS Workshops"
  6. Click "Yes" for "Search for Group Appointments"
  7. Under "Reason" choose your intended workshop
  8. Disregard the "Provider" section
  9. Click "Submit"
  10. Select the available date/time to register