For the sixth consecutive summer, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is offering a free virtual skills workshop for Clemson University faculty and staff. The skills being taught are derived from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a program offered to students throughout the academic year. Each workshop series will be five weeks in length, consisting of 90-minute sessions on Tuesday (3-4:30 p.m.) and Wednesday (10:30 a.m.-noon) each week.
The first series — scheduled to start the week of May 26 — will focus on mindfulness and interpersonal relationships:
- Weeks 1-2 – Mindfulness: Stress reduction skills that can be used at any time or place, as well as increasing overall self-awareness
- Weeks 3-5 – Interpersonal Effectiveness: Refresher on how to relate and communicate with others while also maintaining self-respect and personal goals/boundaries
The second series — scheduled to start the week of June 30 — will focus on dealing with difficult emotions:
- Weeks 1-3 – Emotional Regulation: Managing emotions and learning skills to help participants be the best versions of themselves in the face of difficult situations
- Weeks 4-5 – Distress Tolerance: Equipping participants with tools to increase the ability to tolerate distress and navigate life effectively
Workshop availability is based on a first come, first served basis, and employees can sign up for either or both series. To get the most out of the material, faculty/staff are encouraged to consider joining the full 10 weeks as much of the content builds on itself.
To sign up, please contact Dr. Aly Enck.