The UNI Counseling Center offers workshops on a variety of topics of interest to students. These workshops combine information, discussion, and activities designed to help students improve their personal lives, academic performance, and interpersonal relationships. The workshops, led by graduate students in the Mental Health Counseling Program or Counseling Center staff members, are interactive, informative, and enjoyable.
All workshops are held from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Counseling Center, 103 Student Health Center (upper level).
Because seating is limited, pre-registration is recommended. Please call the Counseling Center at (319) 273-2676 to make a reservation.
If you would like to request a workshop based on a topic not listed here you may fill out Counseling Center's Online Workshop request form.
Upcoming Workshops - Fall 2009
Long Distance Relationships
This workshop explores the positives and negatives of long distance relationships. Ideas will be offered on how to keep your romance burning and how to handle conflicts which arise because of the distance.
Tuesday September 8 or Tuesday December 1, 2009
Humor as a Stress Management Tool
Learn how to use your sense of humor to better manage the stress in your life.
Tuesday September 15 or Tuesday October 27
Time Management
Never enough time? Learn practical tips, techniques, and methods of effective time management.
Thursday September 17 or Thursday December 3
Dealing With Difficult People
Sometimes it’s difficult to make it through a day without having to deal with rude or unreasonable people. This workshop will help you deal effectively with difficult people without letting it ruin your day.
Tuesday September 22 or Tuesday November 17, 2009
Test Anxiety
This workshop will offer practical solutions for dealing with test anxiety.
Tuesday October13 or Tuesday November 10, 2009
Assertive Communication Skills
Do you have trouble saying “no,” standing up for yourself, or expressing your thoughts and feelings? This workshop will offer techniques for communicating and asserting your wants and needs.
Tuesday September 29 or Tuesday October 20, 2009
Stress Management
College life and stress go hand-in-hand and can at times become overwhelming. This workshop will teach you techniques to lessen stress and anxiety, live life more fully, and gain a greater sense of self.
Tuesday October 6 or Tuesday November 3, 2009
Anger Management
Learn techniques designed to help recognize triggers, thoughts, and feelings associated with anger. Learn ways to manage anger and improve self-control.
Thursday September 24 or Thursday November 19
Building Healthy Relationships
Do you wonder why relationships go wrong or how to strengthen current or future relationships? Learn about the qualities of healthy relationships and how they are maintained.
Thursday October 15 or Thursday November 12, 2009