Workshops & Trainings

Waves of Wellness Workshops -The Counseling Center offers weekly, one-hour workshops about a variety of topics related to mental health. By attending these 1-hour workshops you will be exposed to a variety of skills to help improve your quality of life and relationships. They are held in the Counseling Center conference room, and are offered weekly at different times throughout the semester. For an updated listing of this semester’s Waves of Wellness workshops, visit WaveLink

Meditation Drop-in to the Counseling Center conference room whenever you can on Wed 12:00-12:30pm (1/15/25 to 4/30/25) to relax, restore and rejuvenate.  

 Let’s Talk – During this weekly hour, students can feel free to drop by (Veterans Hall South, Room 3503, Mon 11:30am-12:30pm 1/27/25 to 4/28/25) and have an informal 15-minute chat with a therapist about life, stress, mental health, relationships, and ways that we can be our healthiest selves.  

 Support/Discussion Groups – These groups are offered in collaboration with the UNCW Counseling Center and hosted by the office listed below. They are NOT considered counseling groups and do not require a pre-group orientation. These are weekly drop-in groups that students can join at any time and talk about pertinent issues, learn from each other, and receive support for their concerns. If interested in attending come to the host center during the group time. 

Black Table Talk Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00pm hosted by the Upperman African American Cultural Center. 

 Hablamos Juntos Thursdays, 1:00-2:00pm hosted by the Centro Hispano Office.  

Building Q*mmunity Thursdays, 2:00-3:00pm hosted by the Mohin-Scholz LGBTQIA Resource Office. 

Beyond Distraction: A Workshop for Students with ADHD(Tues, 3:00-4:30pm; 2/11/25 to 4/8/25) This 8-week workshop is designed for students, with or without a formal ADHD diagnosis, struggling with focus and staying on task. Each week you will gain effective strategies to enhance focus, time management skills, and optimizing study habits. This workshop will empower you to navigate college life with confidence and proficiency. To register please call our office at (910) 962-3746 or email us. You will be required to provide your UNCW student ID number to register for this program.

 Resiliency 101 (Fri, 9:30-11:00am; 3/14/25 to 4/25/25) 6-week Penn Resilience Program (PRP) that teaches strategies and skills to help reach your goals, manage stress, and strengthen relationships. PRP workshops have been attended by leaders in business, sports, military; as well as college students and we are thrilled to offer these workshops to you! It’s a great opportunity to meet with other students and learn strategies that will help you now and in years to come. To join you must be a UNCW student, commit to attending all sessions and register before 3/14/25.  To register please call our office at (910) 962-3746 or email us. You will be required to provide your UNCW student ID number to register for this program.                          

Research shows that early detection of mental health issues gives a much greater prognosis for recovery and that early intervention can sometimes be critical. The Counseling Center believes that no student who wants or needs help should be left to struggle alone.

In Summer 2008, the Counseling Center launched a major suicide prevention initiative for the UNCW community, Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR), a nationally-recognized suicide prevention training program. The ultimate goal is to train as many people on campus as possible in QPR.

Much like CPR, QPR is an easy process that can be applied by everyone, including people outside of mental health professions. QPR is a behavioral intervention that focuses on getting a distressed individual referred for professional help. It is intended to teach front-line people (e.g., resident advisors, academic advisors, friends, religious professionals, faculty/staff, parents, etc.) how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, including verbal, behavioral, and situational clues.

QPR provides direction regarding how to Question a person about suicidal thoughts, Persuade them to get help, and Refer the person for help.

Presented by a certified QPR instructor, each training session includes information regarding:

• The problem of suicide nationally, in North Carolina, and at UNCW
• Common myths and facts associated with suicide
• Warning signs of suicide
• Tips for asking the suicide question
• Methods for persuading suicidal individuals to get help
• Ways of referring at risk people to local resources
• Time for questions

Each participant will receive a QPR booklet and card with information on suicide prevention, as well as information about treatment providers and support in the Wilmington community. After attending a QPR training, individuals will be certified as QPR Gatekeepers. To register for QPR Training please, go to WaveLink and search under QPR.

To request QPR training for your department or group, please fill out our Outreach Request Form

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Stress Management and Wellness Online Workshops

When watching each video, you will get the most benefit if you fully participate in the workshop activities and practice the skills you learn.

Workshop Videos

• Introduction to Stress Management (Part 1)
• Breathing Exercises (Part 2)
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation (Part 3)
• Imagery and Visualization (Part 4)
• Cognitive Behavioral Tools (Part 5)
• Stress Management and Wellness Plan (Part 6)

Seahawk Skills Workshops

Each video reviews a specific set of skills that increase overall emotional health and managing difficult thoughts.

Workshop Videos

• Session 1: Thought Habits for Emotional Health
• Session 2: Improving Self-Talk
• Session 3: Dealing with Difficult Emotions and Uncertainty
• Session 4: Healthy Habit Change