Workshops

A major component of the services offered by the Counseling Center is the provision of interactive workshops designed to help student maximize their academic and personal effectiveness. The Counseling Center offers variety of workshops on a range of topics including mental health, academic and peak performance.

Below is a listing of the workshops offered this semester.

Learn to Meditate Wednesdays
February 6th  - Meditation 101- Learn the basic principles (concentration and mindfulness) and practice of sitting meditation. 
February 13th -  Meditation 102- This workshop provides further practice with sitting meditation, with the addition of mindfulness of sound and bodily sensations. We will also discuss ways to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life. 
February 20th - Meditation 103- Learn the practice of loving-kindness meditation.  You will also be introduced to walking meditation. 
All Meditation Sessions Meet from 1-2 pm
774 Jacobs Academic Building

NYU-Poly Sangha
NYU-Poly Sangha is a group that meets weekly for a period of sitting meditation. It is appropriate for meditators at all levels of experience.
Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m., February 27th -- May 7rd
774 Jacobs Academic Building

Stress and Relaxation Clinic
Monday Feb 4th: Learn to Relax
Monday March 3rd: Test Anxiety
Monday April 7th: Social Anxiety
All clinics meet from 1-2 PM in LC 400

Polytechnic Institute of NYU Sleep Education Clinic
Monday February 11th: Why Sleep Matters
Monday March 10th: Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
Monday April 14th: Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
All clinics meet from 1-2 PM in LC 400

Love and Relationships Clinic
February 25th- Ins 7 Outs of Dating (1-2pm)
March 24th – Culture Clash- Finding out who YOU are sexually (12:30-2pm)
April 28th– Heartache, Heartbreak….and how to deal (1-2pm)
All clinics meet in LC 400

 The Counseling Center has developed workshops on the following topic:

• Time management
• Relaxation
• Meditation
• The importance of sleep
• Overcoming depression
• Peak performance
• Overcoming procrastination
• Visualization
• Speaking with confidence
• Getting what you want out of alcohol
• Confidence building
• Helping a friend in crisis
• Suicide prevention
• Managing anxiety
• Effective communication skills.

These and other workshop topics are available and can be tailored for the needs of the intended audience.

Click here is you would like to request a program for your class or group

Please keep in mind that since a workshop will be developed specifically for your needs the Counseling Center suggests that your requests be submitted at least two weeks prior to the date you would like the program conducted.