Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

Group Services

Group Services

CAPS workshops and groups are held in-person and virtually. Currently enrolled students are eligible for workshops and groups. Some groups require a pre-group screening. Please look below for the schedule of workshops and registration info. Follow us on Instagram (@cppcaps).

Self-Guided Videos

Check out some of our workshops on our YouTube channel that you can follow at your own pace.

Drop-In Groups

Students who are looking to gain support from others, as well as to learn coping skills, may benefit from attending our Drop-In Sessions. Students may choose to attend as many drop-in sessions as they would like.

Mindfulness Mondays

Join us every Monday at 3:15 pm to practice various mindfulness activities to start your week off positively.

Visit MyBar for more information:

3/7/2022 - https://mybar.cpp.edu/event/7649137

3/14/2022 - https://mybar.cpp.edu/event/7649138 

3/21/2022 - https://mybar.cpp.edu/event/7649139

4/4/2022 - https://mybar.cpp.edu/event/7649140

4/11/2022 - https://mybar.cpp.edu/event/7649141

4/18/2022 - https://mybar.cpp.edu/event/7649142

4/25/2022 - https://mybar.cpp.edu/event/7649143

5/2/2022 - https://mybar.cpp.edu/event/7649144

5/9/2022 - https://mybar.cpp.edu/event/7649145

 

Mindful Broncos

Mindfulness – the ability to focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. You may have heard of the many benefits of practicing mindfulness, but sitting down to meditate can be quite challenging. At this workshop, you'll learn unique ways on how you can practice mindfulness in everyday life. We'll go beyond seated meditation and discuss how you can achieve this through movement, out in nature, or even in the classroom. Join us for a series of group sessions where you'll learn actionable steps you can take to implement a mindfulness practice into your daily routine. Each session will be co-facilitated by one of our fitness professionals and a CAPS counselor. Sessions will be supplemented with on-demand content on Kaltura. Sessions do not have to be attended in succession. No previous experience is necessary. Registration open to Cal Poly Pomona students only. Zoom link will be emailed prior to the start of the program. Online registration has a minimum age requirement of 18. If under 18, please email bricmemberships@cpp.edu for assistance.

 

Virtual Workshops

CAPS is excited to continue offering innovative and relevant virtual workshops during Fall 2021. There is no limit to the number of attendees for our virtual workshops.

Workshops are offered throughout the semester and are led by licensed mental health professionals. To attend our virtual workshops, register using the links below or on MyBar by 5 pm the day before the scheduled workshop. Students who register last minute and log in 5 minutes after the workshop start time will not be admitted to the Zoom meeting.

     
  • Tuesday 12/7/21 at 12 PM – Managing Test Anxiety

 

  • Wednesday 12/8/21 at 2 PM – Managing Stress During Pandemic Finals
    • Description: The past year and a half has brought on many new stressors and amplified old ones. As we move into finals it is common to feel the weight of all life stressors at once. CAPS invites you to take a moment of rest as we explore strategies for managing stress during finals.
    • Facilitator: CAPS Counselor, Dr. Jime Salcedo
    • Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsceuuqT8jGdJBmhjZG6_BGdlQexffL0jb

In-Person 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.

 

The following measures will be implemented to promote the safety and health of students and staff:

  • Students must register on MyBar to attend. There will be a limit of 10 attendees for in-person workshops.
  • Attendees must complete the campus health screener prior to attending the event.
  • Masks are required for the entirety of workshop. In compliance with the university, state, county public health guidelines and continue to slow the spread of COVID-19, individuals are required to wear face coverings (i.e., mask or cloth face coverings) over their nose and mouth when they are inside buildings and facilities on campus.
  • Please do not attend in person events if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms or are under quarantine or isolations orders.
  • Please visit the Safer Return webpage for more information https://www.cpp.edu/safer-return/health-and-safety-protocols/events.shtml


  • Inner Happiness in the Face of COVID
    • If COVID has taken a toll on your overall happiness and wellbeing, the science of happiness can help. In this workshop we’ll explore the meaning of authentic happiness, why it can be hard to come by, and strategies to cultivate it during this pandemic. Hope to see you there!
  • Returning to In-Person Interactions
    • After spending the past year and a half in quarantine, being around people again may bring up mixed emotions. Learn how to navigate in-person interactions in a safe and assertive manner.
  • Tackle Your Thoughts
    • We are bombarded by thoughts throughout the day – positive, neutral and negative. This workshop will help you change your relationship with the negative thoughts.

Groups

In our groups, a small number of people meet together weekly under the guidance of professionally trained therapists to experience growth and change. Group participants can share common problems, safely interact with others, learn about themselves, and help others learn about themselves. Groups form throughout the semester and some require a brief screening.

To be announced