Circle of Support
2025-12-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Palomar College Main Campus, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
You are invited to our Circle of Support Workshops!
Our circle of support is a safe and welcoming space to build community, a sense of belonging and share diverse ways to care for your well-being.
Join from 12:00pm to 1:00pm on Monday, December 1st.
Bilingual sessions will be offered in English & Spanish via Hyflex modality. Zoom link will be sent after registration.
For any accommodations, please contact Celina Mendoza as soon as possible: (760) 744-1150, ext. 3557 or dream@palomar.edu. Palomar College is committed to providing a working and learning environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

SanaMente con Carino
2025-12-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Carino Dream Village, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, 92069, United States
All Puentistas Welcome!
This group offering will be held in SU1-D at the San Marcos campus on the 1st Tuesday of each month this fall from 12:00pm – 1:00pm.
Facilitated by BHCS Counselor, Mariana Guzman, LMFT, LAADC.
For additional information, call: (760) 744-1150, ext. 2678 or email Puente at: Puente@palomar.edu.

Winter Fest & Love on a Leash Pet Therapy
2025-12-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Student Union Quad, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Celebrate the season at our Winter Fest Comet Hour, hosted by the Associated Student Government (ASG)!
Enjoy festive activities, seasonal treats, and opportunities to engage with student clubs as they host winter-themed activities. Connect with your campus community, share in the winter cheer, and make lasting memories before the semester wraps up.
The Active Minds club has also invited Love on a Leash Pet Therapy for this event to help students de-stress for finals and have fun.

Gender Exploration & Transitioning Group
2025-12-03 11:30 - 12:30 | Palomar College Main Campus, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
The Gender Exploration & Transitioning Group meets every Wednesday at 11:30m starting November 5th through December 3rd in AA-140 or by zoom*.
The Agenda:

Nov. 5 – Finding Community
Nov. 12 – Playing with Expression, Pronouns & Names
Nov. 19 – Tackling Dysphoria & Finding Euphoria/Coping with Unsupportive People
Nov. 26 – No Group held due to Non-Instruction Week
Dec. 3 – Finding Gender-Affirming Healthcare, Mental Health Providers & Gear

Facilitated by BHCS Counselor AJ Lewison, ASW in collaboration with the Pride Center.
*Zoom attendees must request an invite utilizing a valid Palomar student email address.

TeamLife Workshop: Shame & Cultivating Compassion
2025-12-03 11:45 - 13:15 | Palomar College Main Campus, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
TEAM Life (Together Evaluating Assessing Managing Life Improvement For Employees) and Behavioral Health Therapist, Mariana Guzman, are excited to bring this exciting workshop to all Palomar College employees.
Join us for an interactive wellness session that explores how shame, guilt, and self-compassion shape our emotional and cultural experiences. Together, we will reflect on how identity and belonging influence our responses to shame, and learn mindfulness tools to build courage, connection, and compassion for ourselves and our communities.
Date: December 3, 2025
Time: 11:45 aM – 1:15 PM
Location: H-112 EDGE
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Narcan Administration Training
2025-12-03 14:00 - 14:30 | Welcome Center Classroom: WC-112, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Please join our Registered Nurse for Narcan Administration Training available to all staff, faculty and students.
Learn what it is, how to use it and receive a free dose upon completion of training!
Attending this Hyflex workshop in person? Meet us at the Welcome Center (WC-112) on the San Marcos campus. Registration is required to participate in this Skillshop. Skillshops are FREE and open to all Palomar College students.

De-Stress Hour at Escondido Center
2025-12-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Palomar College Fallbrook Education Center, 35090 Horse Ranch Creek Road, Fallbrook, CA, 92028, United States
Join BHCS Counselor Mariana Guzman, LMFT, LAADC, ICAADC for De-stress Hour at the Escondido Center: Room ESC-202!
Date: December 4, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Languages: English and Spanish
Description: An interactive de-stress hour tailored for Escondido students. We will offer mini-15-minute activities that include mindfulness and relaxation practices such as breathing exercises, grounding techniques, art activities, and much more! This will be an empowering experience for every student, allowing you to personalize your experience by attending any of the three available activities. Snacks will also be provided.

Skillshop: Mindfulness Through Vision Boards
2025-12-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Welcome Center Classroom: WC-112, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Join the Active Minds club for an opportunity to ground yourself in your goals and remind yourself why you are on this journey, through visual art. Create with others and take the time to re-imagine your dreams!
Supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity to this in person Skillshop! Meet us at the Welcome Center (WC-112) on the San Marcos campus.
Skillshops are FREE and open to all Palomar College students.

Club Celebration
2025-12-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Palomar College Library (LRC), 1140 West Mission Rd., San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Join Active Minds for a semester wrap up, food and holiday cheer during our celebration – Tuesday, December 9th 2-3pm, LRC-438.
All are welcome!

Umoja Mental Health Hour
2025-12-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Palomar College Main Campus, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Join BHCS Counselor, Mercedes Tiggs, LCSW for a Mental Health Hour on Wednesday at 2pm in the Umoja Village (SU-30).

Winter Break - Campus Closed
2025-12-23 - 2026-01-02 | Palomar College Main Campus, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Palomar College will be closed on Tuesday, December 23rd through Friday, January 2nd for Winter Break.
Enjoy the break and Happy New Year!
