Workshops & Groups

Workshops & Drop-In Groups

Disclosure Statement

Due to the open and online nature of this space, the support groups and workshops provided are not private or confidential, though participants are encouraged to be respectful and mindful of each other’s privacy. Participants can also change your name in zoom if they wish to keep their name private, though they will need to utilize their @pdx account to access the zoom meeting. Please reach out to your group leaders if you have accessibility needs and we will work to support you.

Although facilitators are mental health and health professionals, this support group does not constitute treatment or therapy. We also encourage those needing additional support to seek out confidential medical and/or mental health consultation services through PSU Student Health and Counseling Services (503)725-2800; For crisis support, you can also contact the Multnomah County Crisis Line at 503-988-4888.

Workshops and group therapy may be facilitated by PSU students in the Master's in Social Work or Master's in Counseling programs.

Understanding the Different Options

What is Group Counseling?

Group counseling can provide unique benefits including learning with and from peers, receiving feedback and support from peers in a counselor-facilitated setting, and learning specific skills in a group environment.

What is a Workshop?

Workshops focus on a specific topic related to mental health and wellness and are a provider led informational presentation. The workshops offered at SHAC are informational, and designed to offer those that attend new insights and information about a wide variety of topics.

What is a Drop-In Group?

A drop-in group is more of an informal open support group offered to specific groups of people. We have hosted groups for Graduate students, students seeking sobriety, students with children and many others.

Summer Term Workshops & Drop-In Groups

Polyvagal Workshops

A Trauma-Informed Nervous System Approach to More Effectively Cope with Anxiety, Depression, and other Emotions

ONE TIME WORKSHOP

This workshop is open to the entire PSU community (students, staff, faculty, etc.)

Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges is known as the neuroscience of safety and connection, and has had a significant impact on how we heal trauma. It also provides a useful framework for understanding and effectively dealing with our daily emotional experiences and anxiety. In this workshop, we will review the core concepts of Polyvagal Theory and learn concrete strategies to help your mood.

Workshop Date & Time

Thursdays, 12:30 - 2:15pm

Schedule

June 27th
July 25th
August 1st
August 8th
August 15th
August 29th
September 5th
September 12th
NO workshop on July 4th, 11th, 18th, and August 22nd

Attend a Workshop

Access the workshops via the Zoom link.

It is very important that you are on time, because the most important slide happens in the very beginning of the workshop. If you arrive after that slide is reviewed, you will not be let in from the waiting room and you will need to join us on a different week. Also, please know that the expectation is that your video will be on, in order to increase the feeling of community.

Friendship: Making and Deepening Connections (IN-PERSON)

Friendships are an integral component of wellbeing, and at the same time many PSU students report increasing difficulty forming new connections. Many are also struggling to deepen and retain the connections they have already made. In this workshop we’ll share about our experiences in friendships, explore how healthy friendship is not always as intuitive as it seems, and discuss how better understanding ourselves, our patterns, and the components of healthy friendship can promote the connections that we desire.

*There is no need to register, you can simply show up on Wednesday July 24th, but if you send confirmation of your plan to attend to the email given below, it will help Kyle plan for workshop size and room space.

*Please contact Kyle Isaacson, PhD with any questions you have about the workshop: kisaacs2@pdx.edu.

Group Date & Time:

3 Session Workshop - Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30pm

Schedule:

July 24th
July 31st
August 7th

Attend a Group:

In person at SHAC. There is no need to register, you can simply show up on Wednesday July 24th, but if you send confirmation of your plan to attend to the email given above, it will help Kyle plan for workshop size and room space.

Group Counseling - SUMMER GROUPS

Interpersonal Process Groups: Fridays 1-2:30pm

Description: Group therapy is an ideal setting where students can work on personal growth, develop insight about interpersonal relationship patterns, and receive support and feedback from peers. Process groups promote greater self-awareness, authenticity, and provide a safe environment in which to practice new behaviors. Groups are facilitated by two leaders and are offered throughout the year. A pre-group information session is required for participation.
Facilitators: Lisa Koralewicz* and Kyle Isaacson
Room: Virtual Zoom Room

OUTREACH, CAMPUS PARTNERSHIPS, AND CONSULTATION

Interested in bringing an outreach or workshop to your class or program? SHAC Counseling offers a number of consultation training services that include: one-on-one small group consultations, guest lectures, program development, committee involvement, critical incident involvement, workshops, and more!

Contact Counseling