Circle Time with CSE

We will focus on common stressors in college life, learn practical coping skills, and develop a personal coping plan. Most college students experience stress at some point in their collegiate career. This workshop focuses on learning when to relax, repair, and restore from overwhelming college stressors.

Understanding Common College Stressors: We will discuss common college stressors: academic pressure, social challenges, financial concerns, and time management.

Coping Strategies: Discover effective strategies for managing college stressors, including cognitive-behavioral strategies, relaxation exercises, and mindfulness practices.

Building Resilience: Develop skills to enhance your resilience and manage stress more effectively.

Resources and Support: Find out about campus and community resources available to support your mental health and well-being.

Our workshops are led by experienced mental health professionals who prioritize psychoeducation for all UH students’ mental health and well-being.

Lead Facilitator: Juliet Ogbonna – Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Co-facilitators: Student leaders, Graduate Assistants, Campus Partners

Hear from students who have attended our previous workshops:

“It was a well-constructed and informative session. I really enjoyed it.” – Ian, Freshman.
“Loved it! Wish it was longer!” – Oluwatosin, Junior
“It was helpful. It enlightened me on how to deal with my emotions henceforth. Thank you!” –Anita, Senior.
“I loved it! Love the chatting and the chatting was fun and engaging” – Daniela, Graduate Student

Date: September 3rd 
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm 
Location: Student Center South - Third Ward RM

Finding Your Circle: Building Community & Strengthening Peer Connections in College will focus on helping students develop meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging within the University of Houston environment. The session will explore how social isolation can impact emotional well-being, academic success, and engagement, while highlighting the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may make connecting with others challenging. 

Through interactive discussions and practical skill-building, students will learn strategies for initiating conversations, building authentic connections, and navigating social anxiety or self-doubt. The workshop emphasizes that belonging is a process that develops over time and encourages students to take intentional, manageable steps toward forming supportive peer networks and engaging with their campus community. 

Ideal for: 
This workshop is ideal for all first-year, transfer, and first-generation students, as well as those experiencing loneliness or difficulty building connections and adjusting to campus life. 

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Date: October 7th 
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm 
Location: Student Center South - Heights RM 

Reclaiming Balance: Managing College Stress & Preventing Burnout” is designed to help students better understand the impact of academic pressure, competing responsibilities, and social demands on their overall well-being. The session explores how chronic stress can develop into burnout, often leading to emotional exhaustion, disengagement, and increased social isolation. 

Through interactive discussion and skill-building, students will identify common stress-related thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while learning practical strategies to manage overwhelm, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and restore balance. The workshop emphasizes the importance of self-care, connection, and intentional decision-making, empowering students to build sustainable habits that support both their academic success and personal well-being. 

Ideal for:
This workshop is especially beneficial for students who are overextended, feeling disconnected, or struggling to maintain balance, and who would benefit from learning practical tools to manage stress, reconnect with support systems, and build healthier, more sustainable habits. 

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Date: November 4th 
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm 
Location: Student Center South – Heights RM

In this session, students will examine imposter syndrome in academic settings, explore its link to self-doubt, and recognize personal triggers and negative self-beliefs. 

Students will also learn to normalize self-doubt as a natural part of growth and the learning process. Through guided discussion and practical strategies, participants will be introduced to cognitive restructuring techniques to help challenge and reframe imposter thoughts, fostering greater confidence in their academic journey. 

Ideal for: 
This workshop is especially beneficial for students who may be navigating self-doubt or adjustment challenges within academic and career environments.

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Date: December 2nd 
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm 
Location: Student Center South - Heights RM 

As finals approach and the semester comes to a close, it’s common for college students to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained. But when does stress cross the line into anxiety or depression, and how can we recognize the signs in ourselves or others? 

This workshop offers a safe, judgment-free space to explore the realities of anxiety and depression among college students. Participants will learn how these mental health conditions show up in everyday life, what early warning signs to look for, and how to build self-awareness to respond with compassion and care. 

Ideal for:
Students who are experiencing emotional fatigue, struggling with stress, or interested in building tools for mental health and resilience - especially during high-pressure seasons like finals or winter break transitions. 

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Date: October 21st 
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm 
Location: SAB1 Building Sugarland - Conference RM

Reclaiming Balance: Managing College Stress & Preventing Burnout” is designed to help students better understand the impact of academic pressure, competing responsibilities, and social demands on their overall well-being. The session explores how chronic stress can develop into burnout, often leading to emotional exhaustion, disengagement, and increased social isolation. 

Through interactive discussion and skill-building, students will identify common stress-related thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while learning practical strategies to manage overwhelm, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, and restore balance. The workshop emphasizes the importance of self-care, connection, and intentional decision-making, empowering students to build sustainable habits that support both their academic success and personal well-being. 

Ideal for:
This workshop is especially beneficial for students who are overextended, feeling disconnected, or struggling to maintain balance, and who would benefit from learning practical tools to manage stress, reconnect with support systems, and build healthier, more sustainable habits. 

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Date: November 18th 
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm 
Location: SAB1 Building Sugarland- Conference RM

In this session, students will examine imposter syndrome in academic settings, explore its link to self-doubt, and recognize personal triggers and negative self-beliefs. 

Students will also learn to normalize self-doubt as a natural part of growth and the learning process. Through guided discussion and practical strategies, participants will be introduced to cognitive restructuring techniques to help challenge and reframe imposter thoughts, fostering greater confidence in their academic journey. 

Ideal for: 
This workshop is especially beneficial for students who may be navigating self-doubt or adjustment challenges within academic and career environments.

RSVP Here