This training is an in-depth and comprehensive presentation of the resources and supports available to students. The purpose of this presentation is to provide trainees with an understanding of our well-being model and how students can contribute to a community of care by supporting themselves and their peers. Additionally, this presentation covers how to broach difficult or sensitive subjects and how to spot early warning signs that an individual is struggling.

Ever wondered how to build a fire in the backcountry? Want to impress your family and friends with your incredible pyrotechnic skills? Come take our fire building clinic and learn several tried and true ways to build your very own fire.

REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR THIS EVENT. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

A safe space designed for students who need community or support!

Crafts, chats and learning new skills - Crafts provided or bring your own - Crafting also not required, just come chat!

This workshop is designed to discuss coping skills and how students can use them in everyday life to handle stress. Whether you are struggling with school, adjustment or another area of life, this is a space for you to discover ways to cope and make the most of your time at UGA. This workshop is led by two UGA students/interns at CAPS.

Dates and topics:

• 9/5 Distress Tolerance
• 9/12 Mindfulness
• 9/19 Emotion regulation
• 9/26 Interpersonal Effectiveness 
• 10/3      Distress Tolerance
• 10/10    Mindfulness
• 10/17    Emotion Regulation
• 10/24    Interpersonal Effectiveness 
• 10/31 Distress Tolerance
• 11/7 Mindfulness
• 11/14    Emotion Regulation
• 11/21 Interpersonal Effectiveness

URL:     https://caps.uga.edu/well-being-prevention-programs-mental-health/

Drop-In Consultations with CAPS Clinicians

Free and Confidential (for UGA students)

Join the Fontaine Center at Dawson Hall Lawn! 

Free food music & games! Find us before kickoff! 

Tailgates are free and open to all students!

*weather permitting

Join us for a high adventure afternoon of zip-lining and maneuvering obstacles on the outdoor high adventure course in the Oconee Forest Park (behind the IM fields). This is the perfect opportunity to try a high ropes course for the first time or, if you have experience, introduce your friends to the fun.

REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR THIS EVENT. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Step into our 60-90 minute interactive upstander intervention program, where college students will be given the knowledge and skills to take action when they see someone in need. Change the narrative and become an upstander. All participants will receive a free Fontaine T-Shirt!

For more information on UMatter and upstander intervention go to: https://healthpromotion.uga.edu/umatter/

Join us for this four-part rotating series on managing stress & anxiety. You will learn how to identify your own stress and anxiety as it arises, and explore some early warning signs, triggers, and ways of coping. Join for as many lessons as you would like – come to one or all.  This workshop is led by graduate students/interns at CAPS.

Dates and topics:

• 9/4 Understanding Anxiety: A Self-Assessment
• 9/11 Calming Your Body
• 9/18 Calming Your Mind
• 9/25 Creating a Lifestyle for Managing Stress 
• 10/2  Understanding Anxiety: A Self-Assessment
• 10/9    Calming Your Body
• 10/16    Calming Your Mind
• 10/23    Creating a Lifestyle for Managing Stress 
• 10/30 Understanding Anxiety: A Self-Assessment
• 11/6 Calming Your Body
• 11/13   Calming Your Mind
• 11/20 Creating a Lifestyle for Managing Stress

What is the difference between CBD and THC? Between Delta-8 and Delta-9? Learn this and more through a discussion-based roundtable that will give you a glimpse into what cannabis is, its effects, and relevant online and campus resources.

**FYOS-approved event!**