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The Counseling Center staff will offer the following workshops, designed to help students adjust to the academic, social, and psychological demands of campus life. All workshops last one hour (unless noted) and are free and open to the entire campus community. Check with your instructors to see if they offer extra credit for attendance. Instructors are invited to send classes to these workshops by special arrangement.
For more information about these programs, call the Counseling Center at 443.885.3130
Introduction to Counseling Center Services
What is counseling? What are some cultural barriers to students’ seeking help? Myths and facts about counseling.
Morgan’s Closet: The Campus Climate for LGBT Students
Let’s talk about homophobia on campus and what to do about it. Presenter: Claudia Leight, M.S., faculty advisor to Rainbow Soul, MSU’s organization for LGBT students and allies.
Saving Our Last Nerve: Stress Management 101
What is stress? How vulnerable are you? What are the signs? How can you cope? Come and get answers to these questions and more!
Is Your Hourglass Half Empty or Half Full?
This seminar will discuss setting goals, prioritizing, and establishing boundaries as essential elements to successfully managing time. In this session, students will assess their time management skills, assess their available time to study, and review methods of time management.
Roommates 101
Sharing a small space with someone whose habits, values, friends are different from yours? We’ll discuss strategies for negotiating those challenges of everyday life together.
ManPower
This workshop is designed to empower male students to analyze themselves and situations, solve problems, and have more fulfilling relationships.
Meditation, Relaxation, and Thought
This workshop will examine consciousness as it relates to spirit, progressive relaxation techniques, and critical thinking skills as keys to solving everyday problems.
Beautifully Human: Black People and Self Esteem
This session will allow participants to fully explore ways to build self-esteem. Join us to feed your whole being—body, mind, and soul.
Be YourBest at Taking Tests: Strategies for Overcoming Test Anxiety
Be prepared, get plenty ofrest, and practice effective relaxation techniques. To learn more strategies, attend this workshop!
Test Your Mood! National Depression Screening Day
Take a free, confidential questionnaire and meet briefly with a counselor to assess anxiety and depressionin your life. A variety of information will be available about mental health issues.
You Don' t Have to Stay Blue : Information about Depression
Have you or someone close to you felt sad, hopeless, helpless, withdrawn, or worthless? Learn about the symptoms of depression and treatments available. This may be particularly helpful to people who participated in Depression Screening on October 6th.
Anger Management
Anger is a normal reaction that can be harmful or helpful when expressed. Inappropriate expression of anger can lead to negative consequences. This workshop is designed to equip participants with knowledge and skills to address anger constructively.
Sex, Milk and Cookies
Looking for a mid-day snack? Join us for FREE milk and cookies, along with an open discussion on human sexuality. Cosponsored by the MSU Peer Educators.
To Be or Not to Be...: Choosing a Career/ Major
Do you still have questions about which career/ major is right for you? This workshop will introduce you to the career decision-making process and assess your career related needs.
Handling Conflict in Key Relationships
What alternatives are there to avoiding conflict or feeling overwhelmed by it? You’ll learn 12 ideas to help you with conflict and communication in important relationships of all kinds.
How Much is Too Much? Information about Alcohol and Other Drugs
This seminar will present information on alcohol and other drugs and their effects on the mind and body.
Building Social Confidence
Do you feel shy or uncomfortable around others? Does this discomfort interfere with your ability to develop relationships, participate in classes and life on campus? We will discuss social anxiety and some strategies to deal with it.
Save Your Semester!
It is never too late to start a good thing. At this session you will learn tips and study strategies that will help you save this semester and prepare for the next one.
Home for the Holidays
Returning home for winter break can be emotionally challenging for many students. After living independently, think about new ways to approach going back to family and old friends and to face the holiday season.
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