Student Advocacy Center Fall 2021 Workshops

Student Advocacy Center

Fall 2021 – Counseling Groups/Workshops

Dr. David Rodriguez

Coping Skills for Trying Time, September 15, 2021 12:00 p.m.  

A 1 hour work shop that will include concepts of self-care and introduce a variety of coping skills to manage stress, anxiety and frustration.

• Location: Virtual on Zoom
• Eligibility: Open to all currently enrolled SAC students

Coping Skills for Trying Time, October 21, 2021 3:00 p.m.        

A 1 hour work shop that will include concepts of self-care and introduce a variety of coping skills to manage stress, anxiety and frustration.

• Location: Virtual on Zoom
• Eligibility: Open to all currently enrolled SAC students

Open Support Group, Every Monday Starting September 13, 2021 1:00 p.m.

The group will meet weekly and provide a safe and supportive environment for students.

• Dates: Mondays at 1:00 p.m.
• Location: Virtual on Zoom
• Eligibility: Open to all currently enrolled SAC students

Dr. Aisha Woods Zarb-Cousin

Mental Health Preparation for a Fall Return to Campus, September 22, 2021 12:00 p.m.      

Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 have easily been one of the most difficult academic years for students across the globe. While the campus is being prepared for a physically safe return to the classroom, it is imperative that we mentally prepare for a new academic year as well. Join Dr. Woods in this interactive virtual workshop as we discuss ways to mentally and emotionally prepare for Fall 2021. This virtual workshop is open to any student that is enrolled for Fall 2021 at San Antonio College. Please contact Dr. Woods at azarb-cousin@alamo.edu to sign up.

“Love is NOT Blind: Let’s Talk About Intimate Relationships”, October 8, 2021 12:00 p.m.

• For female identified students at SAC

“Love is NOT Blind: Let’s Talk About Intimate Relationships”, October 15, 2021 11:00 a.m.

• For male identified students at SAC

“Love is NOT Blind: Let’s Talk About Intimate Relationships”, October 22, 2021 11:00 a.m.For Adelante Learning Academy (This workshop is offered by the SAC Student Advocacy Center in collaboration with the Empowerment Center in observation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.)

To be successful, all relationships require open communication, healthy boundaries, and trust. Sometimes, it is easy to forget these requirements when love takes over. In this workshop, we will discuss what healthy boundaries look like in intimate relationships, how to establish them, and what to do if you start to see some behavior in a relationship that has the potential to be harmful, often referred to as “red flags.” Please join Dr. Woods of the Student Advocacy Center for this informative and interactive workshop. You can sign up for the workshop by emailing Dr. Woods at azarb-cousin@alamo.edu

Ask a Counselor, Thursdays Starting September 16, 2021 2:00 p.m.           

Dr. Woods from the Student Advocacy Center will provide a virtual drop in service for any member of San Antonio College (faculty, staff or student) to ask any questions pertaining to mental health or counseling services. This virital drop in service will be on a first come first serve basis. It is not a clinical therapy appointment and is intended to answer simplistic questions about mental health.

Elissa Binion

Hope for the Homeless College Student, October 7,2021 12 p.m.   

This unique seminar will focus on the special population of college students who experience homelessness. The presenter will discuss the effects of homelessness on college students, sharing encouragement and her personal success story as well and resources that can support this population. This seminar is open to any currently enrolled San Antonio College student, specifically, those who have or are currently experiencing housing insecurities. To register for this workshop, please email Elissa Binion at ebinion@alamo.edu 

Hope for the Homeless College Student - Faculty/Staff Focus, October 13, 2021 12 p.m.  

This unique seminar will focus on the special population of college students who experience homelessness. The presenter will discuss the effects of homelessness on college students, sharing encouragement and her personal success story as well as provide resources that can support this population. This seminar is open to all San Antonio College faculty and staff. To register for this workshop, please email Elissa Binion at ebinion@alamo.edu .

Kenzie Martin

Pronoun Usage for Students, September 29, 2021 12 p.m.     

Please join this interactive virtual workshop as we learn about affirming and validating pronouns. At San Antonio College we strive to create a more equitable and inclusive environment for all. Participants in this workshop will have a basic understanding of the importance of proper pronoun usage as well as a beginner’s knowledge on understanding gender identity. This workshop is open to all currently enrolled San Antonio College students. To sign up, please email Kenzie Martin at kmartin142@alamo.edu

Allyship - How to be An Ally In A Meaningful Way, November 9, 2021 5 p.m.    

San Antonio College serves a number of populations that have been underserved such as Black, Latino, Hispanic, Indigenous, LGBTQIA and others. If you have ever asked yourself “How can I be supportive to this group of people '' this workshop is for you. This virtual interactive workshop will define what allyship means, stress the importance of allyship, and teach concepts on how to be a solid and meaningful ally. This workshop is open to all currently enrolled students at San Antonio College. To sign up, please email Kenize Martin at kmartin142@alamo.edu

Will Levay

Anxiety and Memory, October 26, 2021 12 p.m.      

Anxiety can be a deceptive area of strain in one’s day to day life experiences. Many do not realize the full scope of how anxiety can affect the body and brain and how we are very commonly unaware of the disruption it puts us through. Memory and anxiety have a unique connection that is not often discussed. There are several common misconceptions on how the mind works when retaining and/or retrieving information. At the completion of this workshop, participants should have a better understanding of anxiety and its effects on memory, performance, and executive functions as well as learning ways to improve their memory while reducing anxiety symptoms. To sign up for this workshop, please email Will Levay at wlevay2@alamo.edu

Anil Palakkal

Being Vulnerable: Is it a Weakness or a Power?, October 14, 2021 10 a.m.            

This workshop intends to help the participants understand what vulnerability is and how it feels. Vulnerability is about showing up and being seen, and it can be tough to do when we are concerned about what people might see or think. However, it is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. It is our hope that participants will learn the power of being vulnerable and are able to identify when and how to use it. To sign up for this workshop, please email Anil Pakakkal at apalakkal@alamo.edu