Outreach and Education
This branch of our services allows our staff to meet, educate, and provide support to a large number of Wesleyan students. Our outreach programs span a diverse range of topics and formats; some are designed to provide basic information about our office while others are geared toward particular student groups and/or issues. Our outreach and education program makes it possible for us to connect with far more students than we see in individual and group counseling, and it allows our office to actively participate in and support the Wesleyan community.
Fall 2024 Events
Self-Care Unplugged: Global Edition for International Education Week
Self-Care Unplugged: Global Edition
Self-care without limits, connecting cultures and nurturing minds
Learn self-care techniques around the world, create your own self-care box, and join other students to learn about their cultures while empowering eachother and building community.
Lunch will be provided.
WHEN: November 18th 12:30-1:30pm
WHERE: Usdan 108
QUESTIONS? Email Aleksandra Kinard at ekinard@wesleyan.edu
World Mental Health Day Mini Resource Fair - Collaborative Event with WesWell!
CAPS Picnic
What a beautiful day for a CAPS Picnic! We had a blast! Thank you to all who stopped by!!!
Congratulations to our CAPS Picnic Air Pods Raffle Winner!!! 
Create, Win Prizes, Eat and Have Fun!
Join us at the CAPS picnic on September 11th from 11am-1pm behind Usdan.
International Student Orientation
Welcome incoming international students!!!
2022 Workshops and Events
Tips for Managing Your ADHD
Join CAPS to talk about ADHD: what it is and how to manage it. We will focus on time management and organization skills!
Monday, October 24th, 2022
4:30 pm – 6 pm
Boger Hall, Room 110
Please RSVP via email (kconnorsbero@wesleyan.edu) by Friday, October 21st, 2022.
Light refreshments will be served!
Spring 2021
Fall 2020
Spring 2020
Topic: Reversing Your Procrastination
Time: May 1, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/98168902739?pwd=V0lGZTExZnJLeFBjeVg1azk4U1l4QT09
Meeting ID: 981 6890 2739
Password: WesCAPS
Topic: Imposter Syndrome
Time: Apr 29, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/95613456076?pwd=aHFqRXlEbnBDYXhzUjJvSEFYZVJ5QT09
Meeting ID: 956 1345 6076
Password: WesCAPS
Topic: Crisis Survival Skills for Social Distancing
Time: Apr 27, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/97075916950?pwd=blZYVGk5S2xDMXdzOHcxSEMrcG1OZz09
Meeting ID: 970 7591 6950
Password: WesCAPS
Join us! Physically Distancing w/ CAPS
https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/99649376799?pwd=NzN4MG1VcmdHcURBdXpZRzczM2lIUT09
Meeting ID: 996 4937 6799
Password: WesCAPS
Fall 2019
Spring 2019
Therapeutic Yoga
- Cultivate Calm
- Strengthen
- Align the Body
- Build flexibility
- Support self-healing
Dates: Tuesdays -
April 23rd, April 30th, May 7th, & May 14th
Time: 5:00-6:15pm
Location: TST 114 (East Room)
Instructor: Isra Yaghoubi, M.A.
CAPS Supervised Psychotherapist
200 HR Yoga Teacher Training
- Wear comfortable clothing
- Bring drinking water
- Drop-ins Welcome
Email and Register to Secure a Spot:
Dr. Smith Kidkarndee – skidkarndee@wesleyan.edu
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
What / Who
Breaking Up is Hard to Do is a NEW 5 session workshop series for anyone affected by a breakup—directly or indirectly, in all its phases; before, during or after.
When
Every Monday beginning on 2/4/19 and ending on 3/4/19 from 4:30-5:20 pm
Where
CAPS Solarium - CAPS Is located at the Davison Health Center on the second floor. Once upstairs you can follow signs to the Solarium.
Topics Covered
Understanding relationships, love
Healthy coping and Self-care
Decision making tips!
Moving on
Who am I now?
If you are interested, please complete the brief online questionnaire
Questions? Please contact Priya Senecal, LPC
Intuitive Eating
This is a 5-week workshop series for female-identified students interested in developing a healthier relationship with food and strengthening intuitive eating skills.
Break away from dieting and improve intuitive eating skills (i.e. conscious eating based on hunger/fullness signals while respecting taste preferences and nutrition).- Learn tools to separate physical from emotional eating, calm feelings of guilt and anxiety associated with eating, and overcome disordered eating behaviors (e.g. restrictive eating, food/body preoccupation, emotional overeating, and binge eating).
The workshop series will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm beginning February 5th, 2019 in the Solarium (2nd floor) – Davison Health Center.
If you are interested, please complete the brief online questionnaire at https://goo.gl/forms/Ia3jMD9qrhbCLkey1 by Wednesday, January 30th.
Questions? Please contact Dr. Ginnie Taylor at vtaylor01@wesleyan.edu
Taming Your Social Anxiety
This is a 6-session workshop series for students who want to develop their social confidence. Students will learn how to shift from “Safety Mode” to “Vital-Action Mode.”
The workshop series will meet on Fridays from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm beginning February 1st, 2019 in the Solarium (2nd Floor) – Davison Health Center.
Questions? Please contact Dr. Smith Kidkarndee at skidkarndee@wesleyan.edu
Student-Athlete Support Network (SASN)
SASN is a series of six 1-hour sessions that
Please contact Jennie Setaro at jsetaro@wesleyan.edu for more information or to apply to this program.
WESupport Workshop Series
Hey Wesleyan! CAPS is excited to offer the very popular WESupport workshop series this fall. WESupport is a series of six 1-hour sessions aimed at preparing students to be peer mental health advocates. Participating students will learn about a variety of mental health topics, become familiar with the signs that a friend or acquaintance may be in distress, gain practice talking with someone who is struggling, and become familiar with both campus and community resources.
The workshop will be capped at 15 attendees…. if you are interested, please email Dr. D’Andrea at
We hope to see you at WESupport!
Fall 2018
CAPS Workshop Series
Addressing Imposter Syndrome
Join CAPS for a workshop on understanding the impact of imposter syndrome! Topics will include what imposter syndrome is, the influence that it can have, and how to deal with it.
Date: Tuesday, October 30th, 2018
Time: 4 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Boger Hall - Room 111
Presenter: Sri Harathi, M.A., Clinical Psychology Extern - Counseling and Psychological Services
Light refreshments will be served.
Healthy Relationships: Managing Relationships
Date: October 2nd, 2018 at 5 pm
Location: Downey 100
New to campus and unsure of how to make new friends? Are you interested in how to make friendships last longer? Are you curious in the steps it would take to end a relationship? In this workshop, that and more will be explored through the utilization of skills and strategies to help make friends and be more mindful of others.
WESupport Workshop Series
WESupport is a series of six 1-hour sessions that prepares students to be peer mental health advocates. Participating students will learn about a variety of mental health topics, become familiar with the signs that a friend or acquaintance may be in distress, gain practice talking with someone who is struggling, and become familiar with both campus and community resources. Students who complete all six sessions are eligible to join the WESupport student group, an active network of peer mental health advocates.
For students interested in becoming Peer Mental Health Advocates, we offer a six-week training seminar that covers issues ranging from depression and anxiety to suicide prevention. Please contact Dr. Jennifer D’Andrea at jdandrea@wesleyan.edu for more information or to apply to this program.
Interview Anxiety Story Circle: Develop Skills and Overcome Interview Anxiety Through Storytelling
Wednesday, April 25th at 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Resource Center
Through the use of storytelling, this interactive workshop will help students develop interview skills and greater self-awareness. Guest storytellers will answer typical behavioral questions ("tell me about a time you.....", "describe a situation where you"....) and demonstrate the importance of knowing your own story. Reflection, small group discussion and practice in dyads will offer a low-stress opportunity to gain personal presentation skills while reducing interview stress.
Dinner will be provided.
Presented in partnership with the Resource Center, CAPS, Accessibility Services and Gordon Career Center.
Don't forget to register for this event on Handshake!
https://wesleyan.joinhandshake.com/events/148953/share_preview
Winter on Wyllys Spinner Speaker Series “Healthy Minds”: Tuesday, January 16th, 12-1:30 PM Gordon Career Center
Self-Care for the Internship and Job Search: important self-care information will be shared to help students thrive through an internship and job search. Presented by Neal Sardana, LPC
Understanding and Coping with Social Isolation: Tuesday, February
The graduate school experience can often lead to social isolation and the feeling of loneliness. This workshop is designed to help participants understand the factors that lead to social isolation and learn strategies to build a stronger connection with themselves and others. Presented by Neal Sardana, LPC
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Tuesday, February 13th 6:00-7: 30 pm Woodhead Longue
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Communication with Power Dynamics: Tuesday, March 27th 6:00-7: 30 pm Woodhead Longue
A group discussion will focus on graduate student experiences and dynamics in communicating with their PI and others in power positions. Presented by Neal Sardana, LPC
Contact us at 860.685.2910