Health And Wellness Promotion

BCC 101 service
Wondering what BCC is and what it offers? We will cover all aspects of our practice, answer frequently asked questions and find out what really goes on in therapy !

Bingo for mental health
An interactive classic bingo game with a mental health twist. This training is best used as an introduction to common mental health issues.

Meet the community therapy team
Did you know that many departments on campus have dedicated BCC clinics that work in the community? Invite our dynamic community therapists to talk about the program, their unique approach and what sets community therapy apart from traditional BCC services.

How to support a person in trouble
Don't worry, you got it! In this workshop, you will learn about common warning signs, basic speaking/listening skills of the concerned peer, and how and when to contact BCC and/or other campus advocates.

How to develop listening, empathy and appreciation skills
Have you ever been stuck on what to say to a friend when they ask for support? Are you listening to understand or respond? We review and practice the basics of active listening, as well as the most common successes and failures of empathy and validation.

Impostor syndrome for the marginalized
While many people suffer from delusions (chronic self-doubt and delusions), people from marginalized and/or underrepresented groups in the workplace/school tend to suffer the most. This presentation focuses on identifying and managing these feelings, with a specific focus on how they develop in different groups of people.

Safe boundaries and communication What are boundaries? In this program you will learn about different types of boundaries and how they help us stay true to our needs. The training concludes with a discussion of how we can maintain our boundaries through safe communication.

intersection
Going to college and/or coming back from vacation, study abroad, and even COVID can be exciting, but it can also be scary or stressful. In this workshop, you will learn preparation, monitoring, and self-care strategies for transitioning or returning to life at Brandeis.

Where do others fall and where do I begin?
In this educational workshop we will discuss the origins, costs and benefits of chronic disease management. Using topics such as compassion depletion, burnout, and exposure to marginalized populations, we will examine how these patterns contribute to irrational thinking and beliefs. Participants will feel empowered to redefine healthcare.

A skills-based workshop

motivational talk
This training provides an introduction or refresher to motivational interviewing skills to build relationships and support behavior change with students. A counseling technique originally developed for substance abuse that can be applied to any type of behavior change.

Speak with vulnerable courage
What if we told you that vulnerabilities are gateways to meaningful connections? What if we told you that "courage" equals "vulnerability"? In this thought-provoking workshop, we will rethink our understanding of relationship building, redefine existing beliefs about vulnerability and experience authentic connection.

My superpower: POA
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Information about the BCC group therapy program is available on the website.

Promoting the health and well-being of older people