Outreach and Prevention Services
In addition to counseling services, we also offer a number of outreach and prevention programs and activities that serve to engage the university community and promote mental health and wellness. As part of the Counseling Center's mission, we view outreach and prevention opportunities as a way to support student well-being and academic success.
Workshops and Presentations
The Counseling Center offers several workshops and presentations related to psychological, academic, and interpersonal issues. These presentations can be requested by faculty, staff, and student groups and designed for your specific needs.
A sample of topics we have presented include:
- Counseling Center services
- Coping with grief and loss
- Building healthy relationships
- Stress and coping
- Alcohol and other drug awareness
- Overcoming procrastination
- Coping with depression
- Coping with anxiety
- Sexual assault and dating violence
- Eating concerns and body positivity
- Mindfulness skills
- Dealing with roommate problems
- Suicide prevention and awareness
- Test anxiety
- How to help a friend in distress
If you are interested in a specific workshop for your class, department, or organized student group, please complete the Outreach Request Form and a member of the Counseling Center staff will contact you to discuss your programming requests.
Due to the large number of requests we receive, we kindly ask that you submit your request at least 3-4 weeks prior to the scheduled date of your event. If you have any questions, please contact the Counseling Center at 310.506.4210. Time-sensitive requests will be considered based on availability.
Tabling and Screening Events
The Counseling Center facilitates a number of tabling activities throughout the academic year, including but not limited to Depression and Anxiety screenings, Alcohol and other Drug prevention education, new student orientations, and the Self-care Fair. We welcome collaboration with other departments for tabling events. Please complete the Outreach Request Form at least 3 weeks before the desired date.
Interview Requests
Student publications, journalism students, and class projects can request interviews using the Outreach Request Form at least 3 weeks before the desired date. Please include your interview questions in the request form linked above. Due to the high volume of requests, interviews will be considered based on availability.
Please note we will make every effort to fulfill all outreach requests. This may require that we ask for additional dates and times to accommodate. If you have any questions, please contact the Counseling Center at 310.506.4210.