CAPS Workshops
Resilient Minds Series
Join the Resilient Minds Series, workshops and events hosted by CAPS, where you'll gain practical tips to support your mental health, build resilience, and connect with others in the GW community. These workshops are designed to help you develop coping strategies, manage stress, and enhance your overall well-being. Whether you're navigating academic challenges or personal struggles, the Resilient Minds Series offers a supportive space to learn, grow, and thrive. All students are welcome to participate! Students are free to attend as many or as few sessions as needed. Interested students can register and learn more by completing this form or contacting CAPS at capsoutreach
gwu [dot] edu (capsoutreach[at]gwu[dot]edu).
Please check again closer to the start of the 2025 Fall semester for more updates.
- Navigating Change: Focus on What You Can, Manage What You Can't
A skill-based workshop led by Rashonda Riley, Assistant Director of Counseling Outreach, hosted by Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration.
Starting graduate school brings exciting opportunities, but also big changes, uncertainty, and stress. Whether you're moving to a new area, adjusting to academic demands, or facing an unpredictable job market, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. This hands-on, skill-based workshop invites you to unwind, connect with peers, and build practical coping strategies. This workshop will guide you through simple, effective tools to help you stay grounded amid uncertainty. You’ll actively practice:
- Emotional regulation techniques for managing stress and frustration
- Mindfulness exercises to help you stay present and focused
- Distress tolerance skills to navigate tough moments without feeling stuck
Come as you are—no experience needed. You’ll leave with real-world strategies to help you feel more steady, resilient, and ready to handle whatever grad school (and life) throws your way.
Registration Required: Register on Handshake (Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration Students)
Location: School of Media and Public Affairs, MPA 309
Date: Friday, August 22
Time: 10:15 am - 11:15 am
- Navigating the GW Journey (MVC)
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth in this interactive workshop, designed for students navigating life adjustments and transitions at GW. This session will foster open conversations, engaging activities, and give you the chance to create your own personalized vision board. Together, we’ll build a supportive community and explore strategies to thrive at GW and beyond. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or just looking for guidance, this workshop is here to support you every step of the way.
Let’s navigate this journey together!
Fill out the Registration Form here
Location: Mount Vernon Campus, Ames Hall, B2 Floor Skybox
Date: Monday, September 8
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Navigating the GW Journey (Foggy Bottom)
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth in this interactive workshop, designed for students navigating life adjustments and transitions at GW. This session will foster open conversations, engaging activities, and give you the chance to create your own personalized vision board. Together, we’ll build a supportive community and explore strategies to thrive at GW and beyond. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or just looking for guidance, this workshop is here to support you every step of the way.
Let’s navigate this journey together!
Fill out the Registration Form here
Location: Foggy Bottom Campus, Thurston Hall, 1900 F St, NW
Date: Wednesday, September 17
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Wellness Without Borders
Are you excited, but nervous to live in a different country? Now that you're preparing to study abroad, do you feel slightly anxious about navigating a new social and academic environment? If you feel this way or just want to make the most of your experience abroad, we invite you to attend this collaborative event hosted by the Office for Study Abroad (OSA) and the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) office. You will have the chance to speak with returning students, ask for advice, discuss potential scenarios, and learn different techniques that can help you to adapt, grow, and thrive during your time abroad.
Location: University Student Center, 800 21st St NW, Room 310
Date: Friday, September 26
Time: Noon - 2 pm
- Camp Well-Being Collage Fest- Collage with CAPS!
Collage is defined as the technique and the resulting work of art in which fragments of paper and other materials form something entirely new and whole. Collage is a way to honor and discover all of our fragments and parts, self-reflect, practice mindfulness as we cut/arrange/and glue, and flex our creative minds to put something new together. Join Sarafina Milgrom, Senior Staff Clinician and amateur collager, as we cut and create!
Fill out the Registration Form here
Location: University Student Center, 800 21st St NW, Room 308
Date: Thursday, October 2
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Seasonal Dip: Build‑Your‑Own 7‑Layer Coping Kit
Because stress piles up like nachos, let’s stack the good stuff first. This is a one‑hour, hands‑on workshop where you’ll craft a seven‑layer dip, each layer representing a coping skill you’ll need before heading into finals and the holiday season. You’ll leave with a customized “recipe card” for stress relief and a plate of chips to celebrate.
Fill out the Registration Form here
Location: Francis Scott Key (FSK) Hall- 600 20th St. NW
Date: Wednesday, November 12
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Beat the Finals Rush: Stress Less, Focus More
This interactive, hands-on workshop is designed to help students manage stress, anxiety, and procrastination as they prepare for finals. Through a series of engaging activities, students will learn techniques to manage their emotions, build effective study habits, and stay focused during finals season.
Fill out the Registration Form here
Location: TBD
Date: Thursday, December 11
Time: TBD