Upcoming Events

Distress Tolerance Workshop (for Emotional Regulation) Series 3 promotional image
Distress Tolerance Workshop (for Emotional Regulation) Series 3
Friday, March 24, 12:00pm to Friday, April 14, 2023 1:00pm
Virtual
This is a 60-minute workshop focused on learning distress tolerance skills. Distress tolerance is the ability to manage distressing emotions and effectively move through stressful situations in an effective manner. This is a three-week series and students will need to attend all three weeks in order. This is a DBT informed curriculum-driven series with structure and specific learning objectives and topics for each week. All participants will receive handouts with exercises to be completed both...
Anxiety Toolbox Workshop (Series 3) promotional image
Anxiety Toolbox Workshop (Series 3)
Monday, March 27, 2023 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Virtual
“Anxiety Toolbox” is a three-week, skills-based workshop designed to help students learn to better manage their anxiety by utilizing a variety of CBT tools and strategies. This is a curriculum-driven series with structure and specific learning objectives and topics for each week that build students' knowledge over the course of the workshop. All participants will receive a workbook with exercises to be completed both within and outside the group to facilitate their learning.  Workshop #3 Dates...
Getting Unstuck Workshop (for Depression) in-person Series 2 promotional image
Getting Unstuck Workshop (for Depression) in-person Series 2
Monday, March 27, 2023 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Catlett Hall
“Getting Unstuck” is a three-week, skills-based clinical workshop designed to provide support and skills aimed at addressing students who would like to learn ways be better to manage their depression symptoms. This is a curriculum-driven series with structure and specific learning objectives and topics for each week that build students' knowledge over the course of the workshop. All participants will receive a workbook with exercises to be completed both within and outside the group to...

Mental Health Topics

Feeling busy? Create healthy routines using habit science
Monday, March 20, 2023
Melanie Cuchna
In 2022, my husband and I became first-time parents. While we were overwhelmed with joy and excitement when welcoming our son into the world, we learned quickly that we were not immune to the juggling act of being full-time working parents.
Grit and Taxes
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Kennneth G. Brown, Ph.D.
Successful people find areas of interest, develop those interests into a passion, and keep going despite inevitable setbacks.
I am Here to Listen: Empathy Over Judgment
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Karyn Robertson
Empathy has no script. There is no right or wrong way to do it. It's simply listening, holding safe space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of “you are not alone.”

Current Programs and Workshops

We are available to provide presentations, programs, or workshops on a wide variety of topics. Program offerings often include academic skills, stress management, diversity, equity, and inclusion, suicide prevention, students in distress, and more. Let us know how we can work for you.

Programs and Workshops Support Groups Request A Workshop

Embedded Locations

In addition to our main locations, UCS offers embedded locations with therapists who work within a community and have specialized knowledge about the community being served.

Dental Science Building

The College of Dentistry

Boyd Law Building

College of Law

John Pappajohn Business Building

Tippie College of Business

Catlett Residence Hall

University Housing and Dining

Our mission and goals

Our mission is to provide compassionate psychological services, outreach, and training that fosters the mental health of students, nurtures student success, and contributes to a safe, welcoming, and multiculturally-aware campus community.

Meet our staff

group of students standing on steps of old capitol building

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UCS is invested in creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming climate for all individuals and communities.

Follow us on Instagram @uiowaucs