Students enjoying the outdoor space along the Third Street corridor.

Workshops

CAPS will be offering scheduled programs on various topics this semester. Please see options below. You can attend by following the designated link posted. If you have any questions, please contact CAPS at 765-494-6995.

Scheduled Workshops

The following scheduled workshops are for all Purdue students and you do not have to be a CAPS client to attend.

Anxiety Toolbox Workshop

Three-week workshop focused on helping individuals better understand their anxiety symptoms and develop individualized action plans to better manage their anxiety. These workshops are held in person, unless otherwise noted, and registration is required. 

RSVP for these sessions via link: Anxiety Toolbox Registration

  • Tuesdays: 3 – 4 pm in-person at West Lafayette Campus (Start Dates: Series 1: 9/15, Series 2: 10/20, Series 3: 11/17)
  • Thursdays: 2- 3 p.m. in-person at West Lafayette Campus (Start Dates: Series 1: 9/17, Series 2: 10/15, Series 3: 11/12)
  • Fridays: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in-person at West Lafayette Campus (Start Dates: Series 1: 9/11, Series 2: 10/16, Series 3: 11/13)
  • Fridays: 1 - 2 p.m. offered virtually (Start Dates: Series 1: 9/18, Series 2: 10/16, Series 3: 11/13)

Wellness and Resilience Skill Building

A six-week workshop where students will learn to better manage difficult emotions, engage in life mindfully, and improve communication skills. These workshops are held in person and registration is required. People are still able to join workshops even if they have already started.

RSVP for these sessions via link: Wellness and Resilience Skills Registration

  • Mondays: 9 - 10:30 am in-person at West Lafayette Campus (Starts 11/2)
  • Thursdays: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in-person at West Lafayette Campus (Starts 9/24)
  • Fridays: 3 - 4:30 p.m. in-person at West Lafayette Campus (Starts 9/18)

The Art of Self-Care

A five-week workshop where students will learn to engage in self-care through art, painting, coloring, and other creative activities.

RSVP for these sessions via link: The Art of Self-Care Registration

  • Fridays: 11 am – 12:30 p.m. in-person at West Lafayette Campus (Starts 10/16)

Beyond Small Talk (Social Skills Workshop)

This three-week workshop will explore the fundamentals of everyday conversation—covering the four building blocks of social interaction, how to initiate conversations, and how to maintain and end conversations. The workshop combines brief instructional content with interactive activities to help participants build confidence and reduce anxiety around initiating and sustaining everyday social interactions.

RSVP for these sessions via link: Beyond Small Talk Registration

  • Tuesdays: 3 – 4 pm in-person at West Lafayette Campus (Starts: 9/22)
  • Thursdays: 2- 3 p.m. in-person at West Lafayette Campus (Starts: 10/15)
  • Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. in-person at West Lafayette Campus (Starts: 11/19)

Last modified: September 15, 2026