Workshops and Discussion Groups
Workshops and Discussion Groups are open to all students regardless of location. Currently all Workshops and Discussions are being held virtually through Zoom Meetings. Some of these events are open to students, faculty and staff. Read more about each workshop and discussion group to learn more about them!
- What is a Workshop: A skill based meeting guided primarily by the workshop leader, intended to educate and support attendees on a specific topic. A space for students to connect to one another and share ideas.
- What is a Discussion group: A support based structure that provides interactive discussion topics that students can engage in with each other, with the guidance of a counselor from the BCC.
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Workshop Leader: Hadassah Margolis
Date and time: Tuesdays at 6pm, and Fridays at 1pm
10 weeks, 10 workshops. 10 ways to connect with yourself, with others, and with the world in the time of COVID. For more info on specific topics, email hmargolis@brandeis.edu. Each workshop is offered twice/week, once during the day and once in the evening. You're welcome to attend either session. Open to all Brandeis students. To register for one or more workshop(s), go to: https://brandeis.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0pLLtGpljOdjAG1
Groups Leader: Amy Engel
Date and time: Mondays at 4pm
The Bereavement group is open to graduate and undergraduate students. It is a support group for anyone who has experienced the loss of someone close to them. This can mean family members, friends or others. Please reach out to Amy at aengel1@brandeis.edu if you would like to learn more.
Workshop Leader: Tal Nir
Date and time: Thursday at 10am
An introductory workshop focused on the basic skills of cognitive behavioral therapy. We will go over how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected and what how this information can guide us in understanding ourselves and our emotions better. This is a virtual workshop and will run for 3 weeks. If you are interested please call the front desk at 781-736-3730 to get connected!
Workshop Leaders: Hadassah Margolis and Arianna Slotnick
Date and time: Undergrad focused Wednesdays at 3pm, Grad focused Wednesdays at 4pm
How do spirituality and religion connect to mental health? Consider how spirituality is (or is not) a part of your life, and learn with others how spirituality and mental health impact each other. A 5-week Zoom discussion led by BCC and Center for Spiritual Life staff (one section for undergrads and one for grad students). Open to all Brandeis students (all religions and levels of faith welcomed). For more info, email hmargolis@brandeis.edu. To register, go to: https://brandeis.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bd5mdW87Iuf2f4x.
Workshop Leaders: Hadassah Margolis, Noor Ibrahim, Roberta Caplan
BCC Zoocial: Social Skills through Pets Come interact with your Brandeis peers and showcase your furry (and feathered and scaly…) friends. Meet BCC therapists and their pets. If you are interested please call the front desk at 781-736-3730 to get connected!
Workshop Leaders: Martin Pierre and Stefan Jadaszewski
Date and time: Wednesday at 3pm
This psychoeducational/support group will provide a safe and supportive space for students to discuss what it means to be a man on campus and in today’s society, and explore how this relates to mental health and wellness. The group provides an opportunity to recognize and break down stereotypes about masculinity. For example, The ways in which many men have been brought up, that is —to be self-sufficient and able to take care of themselves, can make them feel isolated. They think they’re alone or weak. As a result, these feelings can impact an individual’s emotional well-being. Themes will include masculinity and other intersecting identities, emotional intelligence, healthy relationships, and men’s cognitive/mental health. This support group is intended for and open to any students who identify as men or masculine.This psychoeducational/support group will provide a safe and supportive space for students to discuss what it means to be a man on campus and in today’s society, and explore how this relates to mental health and wellness. The group provides an opportunity to recognize and break down stereotypes about masculinity. For example, The ways in which many men have been brought up, that is —to be self-sufficient and able to take care of themselves, can make them feel isolated. They think they’re alone or weak. As a result, these feelings can impact an individual’s emotional well-being. Themes will include masculinity and other intersecting identities, emotional intelligence, healthy relationships, and men’s cognitive/mental health. This support group is intended for and open to any students who identify as men or masculine. If you are interested please call the front desk at 781-736-3730 to get connected!
Workshop Leaders: Julia Coleman
Date and time: Tuesdays at 5pm and Fridays at 2pm
This is a Basic anxiety management workshop-geared towards grad students. If you are interested please reach out to Julia C by email at
juliacoleman@brandeis.edu
Workshop Leader: Roxann Mascoll
Date and time: Mondays at 5pm
Welcome to WALK THE TALK Discussion group and your co-leaders are Roxann Mascoll and Veena Smith. This group is for and by black/POC peeps and gender identities. Walk, listen and talk to reconnect to the power of black liberation. For this discussion group, you are expected to take time for yourself. We are asking that you walk everyday and listen to the selected podcast. You can find the blackhistorybootcamp podcast hosted and created by girltrek.org on Spotify or Apple podcast.
Just know that there will be NO judgment if you don't find time to listen to the podcast prior to the discussion group. The purpose and goal is to help us formalize a habit for self care and this is just a fun way to do it. Whether you listen or not, walk or not you will still be able to engage in the conversation because the discussion group is about us. Please come and enjoy the space we are creating for you in the group. Mondays at 5pm please contact Roxann at romasco@brandeis.edu
