Community Forums are supportive, community-based spaces designed with a specific student population in mind. Community Forums have the intention of building community and a sense of belonging with student mental health and wellness as the foundation for personal and academic success. Facilitated/co-facilitated by a licensed therapist or BHCS intern/trainee.
- BHCS Support Hour for Student Impacted by Immigration Policies:
- SanaMente con Carino:
- Umoja Mental Health Hour:
- Rising Scholars Weekly Check-In:
- Pride Center Community Check-in & Mental Health Hour:
- Gender Exploration & Transitioning Group:
Psychoeducational Workshops are stand-alone workshops or workshop series that are psychoeducational in nature with an element of care and support. These workshops have an emphasis on learning and practicing new coping skills. These can be facilitated by licensed therapists and/or BHCS interns/trainees, and any currently registered student can attend.
- Healthy Relationships Group:
- Comets For Recovery:
- Roots & Radiance: An AANHPI Wellness & Joy Series:
- Veteran Voices:
Skillshops are typically stand-alone workshops offered by the Student Wellness Advocacy Group, Active Minds, or a BHCS therapist/intern in collaboration with the Palomar Promise program. They are frequently more of an overview of a topic (e.g. Stress Management) as opposed to a deep dive into clinical material. Coping skills can be introduced to students related to the Skillshop topic.
Skillshops are offered in person at the Welcome Center (WC-112) at the San Marcos campus and via Zoom unless indicated.
- Health & WellnessSkillshops – offered on the following topics:
- Mindfulness, Meditation & Relaxation:
- Healthy Sleep:
- Stress Management:
- Managing Your Mood – Coping through Anxiety:
- Understanding Depression & Suicide:
- Healthy Relationships:
- Managing Your Mood – Self-Care and Burnout:
- Mindfulness Through Vision Boards:
- Managing Your Mood – De-Stress Strategies:
Skillshops are FREE for students and require registration. Visit our Health Promotion website for session registration and location information.
Note: Workshops, Skillshops and Community Forums are not professional counseling. If you would like professional counseling or mental health treatment, please contact the BHCS office at 760-891-7531 to schedule an appointment.