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 - held in MD-155C on the following Mondays 2:00pm to 3:00pm: Feb. 9, March 16 and April 13. Facilitated by BHCS Counselor, Mariana Guzman, LMFT, LAADC and BHCS Interns Odalys Gonzalez De Jesus & Melissa Elias.
- SanaMente con Carino - held in SU1-D on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 12:30pm to 1:30pm: Feb. 10, March 10 and April 14. Facilitated by BHCS Counselor, Mariana Guzman, LMFT, LAADC.
- Umoja Mental Health Hour - held in the Umoja Village (SU-30) on the following Wednesdays 2:00pm to 3:00pm: Feb. 4 & 18, March 18, April 15 & 29 and May 13. Facilitated by BHCS Counselor, Mercedes Tiggs, LCSW.
- Rising Scholars Weekly Check-In - held in the Rising Scholars Center (Clubhouse) on Fridays 10:00am to 12:00pm.
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.
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 & Wellness Skillshops - offered on the following topics:
- Mindfulness, Meditation & Relaxation: TBD
- Healthy Relationships: TBD
- Stress Management: TBD
- Healthy Sleep: TBD
- Mindfulness Through Vision Boards: TBD
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.
