Fall & Spring 2007
Workshops for Students
"Building Success from the Inside Out"

The following workshops are held at the Counseling Center on the Boca Campus, Room 229, located on the second floor above the Breezeway Food Court.
Interested in a workshop that is not here? Email us and send us your idea!

  • Conversationally Speaking SERIES: Improving Social Communication

This is a 4-part workshop teaching conversational skills

***********************YOU MUST RSVP TO ATTEND!!!*********************

Tuesday, September 11, 2007 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM

To sign up (or for more info.) call 561-297-3540
OR
e-mail Dr. Polen at dpolen@fau.edu

  • Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) Education Workshop

Do you have questions about ALOCHOL? Come join as at a workshop in the Counseling Center, Boca Campus to learn.

Wednesday, September 19, 2007 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM
Wednesday, November 28, 2007 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM

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  • What are Those Things Called Feelings?

Simple as it may seem.To listen to what's deep inside.It is the hardest thing.To let go from the heart what hides.You deserve to listen...-Susan Herrick, You Deserve.  Intense emotion can be overwhelming for all of us. And if you're just opening up to an emotion, it can feel very real. No matter how experienced you are with your emotions, we all need help sometimes to know how to deal with them.  

Thursday, September 20, 2007 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM

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  • Understanding Your Family

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM

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  • Getting the Love You Want

Learn the secret behind romantic love!

Wednesday, November 14, 2007 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM

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  • Generation Next: Coping with Life After College

Wednesday, April 9, 2008 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM

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PAST WORKSHOPS
  • Living With Loss

Come and join us for an opportunity to get support and information as we explore the grieving process and coping strategies to help those living with loss.

  • Stress Management

It's the end of the semester, are you stressed?  Come learn how to u nderstand the causes of stress, its physical and psychological effects, and learn skills to devise a personal plan for improvement.

Thursday, April 19, 2007 from 3:30 to 5:00 PM

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  • How to Build Self Confidence

Learn common reasons for low self-esteem and confidence as well as how to rebuild your self. Learn techniques others use to feel better about themselves and be more assertive.

  • Academic Stress

This workshop experience will help develop strategies to take some of the pressure off classes and studying.

  • How to Handle Conflict

Did you know there are 10 Worst Ways to Handle Conflict? How do you handle conflict? Ignore it? Get defensive? Forget to Listen? Blame it on someone or something else? Conflicts are a normal part of life. Its how you deal with them that makes all the difference. Come learn how you handle conflict and ways to be more effective.

  • Stress Management SERIES

Understand the causes of stress, its physical and psychological effects, and learn skills to devise a personal plan for improvement.

  • ANGER Management Series

Don't Ignore Anger, Learn to Express It In a Healthy Way. Come join us in the Counseling Center for a 5 week series of Anger Management Workshops; you can learn new skills to be more effective.  The Counseling Center Boca Raton Campus (located 2 nd floor above breezeway food court).  There is a brief intake process that's necessary prior to joining, call to schedule 561-297-3540.

  • It's My Turn ~ Speaking Up in Class Discussion

Are you interested in learning about the various roles played in classroom discussion and wanting to boost your confidence in your abilities?

  • Assertiveness Training

Do you avoid/hate conflict? Do you have difficulty saying what you think/feel? If so, come to The Counseling Center to explore Assertiveness Training with your peers. We will explore what assertiveness IS and IS NOT. We will discuss the reasons why some people struggle with assertiveness and ways to overcome the struggle.

  • Who Am I? Exploring Your Identity

QUICK, finish this sentence, "I am _______________________________."

The question might be: "How can I not know myself?" Obviously we have been keeping ourselves company our entire lives. Surely we know ourselves. Don't we? To uncover it may take a little work, but the rewards are so great. The rewards are happiness, contentment, high energy, joyous living, and improved relationships. So, come join a group of other students and embark in discovery.

  • Time Management

Do you need to learn how to manage your time?  Explore options in examining your use of time, setting priorities, and developing flexible and effective time management strategies.


  • Improving Public Speaking Skills

Learn ways to manage anxiety and fear about classroom presentations and develop a stronger sense of self confidence.

  • Life Skills

This is a 5-part workshop teaching Life Skills

*********************YOU MUST RSVP TO ATTEND!!!********************

This 5 part workshop teaches time management, stress management, test taking tips, coping, relaxation, and more! Explore options in examining your use of time, setting priorities, and developing flexible and effective time management strategies.






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