Welcome to the News and Events Section of our website! This section will provide information on upcoming events at CAPS. This section will also provide resources on current news and world events that affect our students, parents, and those associated with the University community. Please check this page and our Calendar page for all that's happening at CAPS!

Fall 2009: Anxiety Workshop starting October 30!

the wait is over! The Anxiety Management Workshopwill begin on October 30, 2009 from 1:00-2:30, Muir Half Dome Lounge. Here's a description: Anxiety Management Group: • Learn about anxiety • Monitor your stress levels • Learn coping skills that you can apply right now!

Sessions and materials are free for UCSD students Friday Oct 30th 1:00pm – 2:30pm Friday Nov 6th 1:00pm – 2:30pm Friday Nov 13th 1:00pm – 2:30pm Friday Nov 20th 1:00pm – 2:30pm Half Dome Lounge, Muir College Please call Jana Horowitz, Psy.D. of UCSD’s Counseling and Psychological Services at 858-534-3585 to reserve your space. Space is limited to 10 students. To download a flyer , click here! We hope to see you there!

Fall 2009: Campus Black Forum returns!

Campus Black Forum returns for Fall 09! Dr. Cathy Thompson will facilitate this open forum for students, faculty, and staff. Forum description: An informal gathering where students, faculty, and staff of African descent, and community members of San Diego come together to discuss experiences and issues dealing with the African American community; seeking to empower, encourage, and bring about greater awareness and positive change on college campuses and in the African American communities of San Diego. Drop-in! No appointment necessary. Contact Dr. Cathy Thompson at 858-534-3987 or at cathompson@ucsd.edu for more info! To download a flyer, click here! We hope to see you there!

Fall 2009: Not sure how you feel? Come to National Depression Screening Day!

Not sure how you're feeling these days? Come to the 2009 National Depression Screening Day event on Thursday, October 8, 2009, from 10am-2pm, Library Walk. You can complete a brief survey and get immediate feedback with a CAPS counselor on your results. You can also stop by for more information on depresson, CAPS services, and other programs. This event is being sponsored by the CAPS Wellness Peers, and is a LiveWell UCSD event! If you have any questions about the event, please contact Dr. Natalie Rice-Thorp at 858-534-3875. For info on our Wellness Peer Education Program, click here! For more information about NDSD, click here! We hope to see you there!

Fall 2009: Asian American Community Forum Returns!

Back by popular demand! The Asian American Community Forum will kick off on Thursday, October 15, 2009 from 3:00-4:00 at the Cross Cultural Center's Library Room! Come and discuss with others experiences and issues related to being an Asian American at UCSD. The atmosphere is casual and light. No appointment necessary - just drop in! Dr. Sam Park (858-534-0249) and Angela Kim (858-534-5989) lead this year's forum. To download a flyer, click here.

Fall 2009: Calling all Graduate Women in Science and Engineering!

Dr. Judy Goodman Fermin will once again be offering the Graduate Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Forum. This forum is a place for WISE to share, support, and discuss issues as a graduate student here at UCSD. Meets Wednesdays, 12-2pm at Galbraith Hall 190. Please contact Dr. Judy Goodman Fermin at 858-534-9079 for an initial meeting. To download a flyer, click here.

Fall 2009 - Popular Goals in Action Workshop resuming this Fall!

The Goals in Action workshop will start up again for the Fall quarter. Dr. Courtney Peraza head up this popular workshop. Here's the info:

• What:  3 (1 hour) workshops that promote academic success and enhance emotional well-being.

• Focus:  Goal setting, time management, accessing resources on campus, self-care and the promotion of healthy behaviors.

• When: Thursdays, Weeks 4-6, Oct 22, Oct 29, Nov 5, from 3-4pm

• Where:  Price Center East, Contemplation Room

For more information, contact Dr. Courtney Peraza (cperaza@ucsd.edu, 858-822-0155) for more info. To download a flyer, click here.

Fall 2009: Welcome new and returning students!

Welcome new and returning students! We hope you had a restful and balanced summer! Best wishes to you as the new academic year begins. To see all of CAPS offerings this quarter, check our site regularly, as the site is updated constantly!

Fall 2009: Spring into Fall!

In addition to confidential counseling, CAPS offers numerous groups, workshops, and forums throughout the year. We also provide outreach presentations on topics to help you succeed at UCSD, like Time Management, Stress Management, and Healthy Lifestyles. For more information about our programs, check out all the offerings on our website!

Fall 2009: Fall has arrived!

CAPS would like to wish all students and the UCSD community a successful academic year full of wellness, balance, and lots of flourishing! If you feel like you need counseling or assistance during the year, please contact CAPS for an appointment, call 858-534-3755.

Fall 2009: Look for the Logo!

Do you LiveWell? Did you know that CAPS is part of the UCSD Wellness Cluster, and promotes programs sponsored by LiveWell UC San Diego? The UCSD Wellness Center provides a ton of information on wellness and different programs on campus (and beyond!) to increase your personal healthy lifestyle choices. If you see the LiveWell tree next to any of our programs on our webpage, it is part of the LiveWell UCSD program! For more information on the Wellness Center, click here!

Fall 2009: Drop-in for some Peace of Mind ....

The popular Peace of Mind workshops will be returning for another quarter. This workshop is drop-in (no appointment required). The Peace of Mind Workshop is a weekly educational workshop for students who want to increase their life skills and their ability to cope with emotions, relationships, conflict and stress. Through the Peace of Mind Workshops, you can learn how to live in the moment, manage your emotions, increase interpersonal skillfulness and identify what is really important to your life.  The series includes 6 workshops, covering 4 themes:  mindfulness, emotional wisdom, interpersonal effectiveness, and stress tolerance. Each workshop provides an informational overview, handouts and a relaxation exercise. The Spring 09 schedule includes:

Mindfulness:
- Learn “what” to do to increase awareness and decrease impulsive or moody behaviors. Monday, Oct 19, 12:30-1:30

- Learn “how” to focus your attention to increase awareness and decrease suffering. Monday, Oct 26, 12:30-1:30

Interpersonal Skills:
- Learn to cope with conflict, ask for what you need or want and say “no”. Monday, Nov 2, 12:30-1:30

Emotional Wisdom:
- Learn to understand emotions and improve skills for coping with feelings. Monday, Nov 9, 12:30-1:30

- Learn to decrease vulnerability to painful emotions and boost positive emotions. Monday, Nov 16, 12:30-1:30

Stress Tolerance:
- Learn relaxation skills and effective behaviors to handle stress or a crisis. Monday, Nov 23, 12:30-1:30

- Learn breathing techniques, self-soothing skills, and tips for surviving finals. Monday, Nov 30, 12:30-1:30

For more info, contact Dr. Karla Materna (858-534-0355) or Dr. Natalie Rice-Thorp (858-534-3875). Fall days/times to be announced soon. To download a flyer from the Spring workshop, click here!

Fall 2009: Out of Darkness Community Walk scheduled for Oct 17, 2009

CAPS will once again participate in the Out of Darkness Community Walk. The walk is organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and works to increase awareness and education on suicide prevention. By walking in the Out of the Darkness Community Walks to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), you will be walking with thousands of people nationwide to raise money for AFSP's vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide, and assist survivors of suicide loss. The Community Walk, open to anyone, will be held on October 17, 2009 at de Anza Cove, Mission Bay, at 10am. For more info, contact Dr. John Sexton at 858-534-3755.

Fall 2009: Beyond Borders returning in Fall 09!

One of our most popular forums, Beyond Borders for International Students, is returning in Spring! To download a flyer, click here! Join us, as often as you like, in our weekly “drop in” meeting with other international students. Non-international students with interest in cross-cultural dialogue are also welcomed.

What will you get?

• Support from fellow students
• Survival tips
• Connections and resources
• Friendly and relaxed atmosphere
• FREE MEAL at the International Café

What will we discuss?

Past topics include:
- Such confusing social norms!
- How to deal with stress?
- What about gender roles?
- The role of the internet in our life (online gaming, Facebook, dating)
- Our different religions
- Our relationships with authorities
- My professional future plans

For more info, contact Dr. Rina Schul at 858-534-1768 or rschul@ucsd.edu!

Fall 20 09 Counseling Services for Veterans!

Welcome home Veterans! Thank you for your service.
Now that you are back among us pursuing your education at UC San Diego, allow us to be here for you to help you make the transition into civilian life. 
CAPS is proud to have a veteran psychologist who knows from his own experience what you may be confronting these days as you readjust to your  new life among what used to be old and familiar.
Please do not hesitate to contact us and set up an appointment with Dr. John Sexton to develop an individualized plan for your academic success and personal well-being. We look forward to serving you. For more information about Dr. Sexton, visit our Staff page. To make an appointment, call 858-534-3755. Thank you again for all your service.

4/2009 - Resources for those concerned about the 2009 H1N1 infection (swine flu):

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is available to help students and families with concerns about the recent news of 2009 H1N1 infections. Faculty/Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is available for UCSD faculty/staff who need support or consultation regarding this situation. Below is a link to both campus and national websites with information about the flu.

For students in need of immediate assistance, please call 858-534-3755 or visit our Central Office at Galbraith Hall 190 (below CLICS) from 8:00am-4:30pm to speak with a on-call resource psychologist. For non-business hours, if immediate assistance is needed, please call 858-534-3755 and ask to speak with the on-call psychological counselor. For more links to resources regarding the flu, click here!

Fall 2009: Holiday and After-Hours Crisis Counseling Available

During holidays and non-business hours, students who need immediate crisis counseling can call (858) 534-3755 to speak immediately with a mental health counselor. During normal work hours, students can call the number above to speak with the urgent care mental health professional and set up a meeting, if necessary. For life-threatening emergencies including yourself, please call 911 or the UCSD Campus Police at (858) 534-HELP. For more information about our emergency and after-hours services, click here.

Winter 10 : Stress Management 101 Workshop coming in Winter '10!

Dr. Rhonda Hackshaw will once again be offering the Stress Mgt 101 workshop this Spring! This 8 week skill-building workshop covers topics such as:

* Wellness / relaxation
* Time management /Prioritization
* Goal setting
* Healthy lifestyles
* Meditation / mindfulness

To reserve a space, contact Rhonda hackshaw at rhackshaw@ucsd.edu or by phone at 534-5981. Day and time to be determined. To download a flyer about the workshop from this past Spring, click here!

4/2009 - Don't forget: Peer Info Nite, Monday, April 13!

Mark your calendars! Peer Info Nite will be held on Monday, April 13, from 6:30-7:30 at the Revelle College Formal Lounge ... near the Anchor next to Plaza Cafe dining hall. You'll be able to get information on becoming a Peer Educator for the 2009-10 year. Refreshments will be served. We have 2 peer education programs: The Wellness Peer Program, and The Women's Peer Program. Online applications will be available soon. Though you may apply to the program(s) without attending the meeting, it is strongly recommended that you attend to get all your questions answered. To download a flyer about Peer Info Nite, click here!

4/2009 - Swing into the new quarter with our Spring offerings!

Online applications are available NOW to be a peer educator for the 2009-10 academic year! The deadline to apply is NOON, Friday, April 17, 2009. For more information about applying to our Wellness and Women's peer programs, click here. You can also get more information by attending our Peer Education Info Nite on April 13, from 6:30-7:30pm at the Revelle College Formal Lounge (near the anchor at Plaza Cafe dining hall). To download a flyer for the info nite, click here !

4/2009 - Swing into the new quarter with our Spring offerings!

The newest group offering, GAME, will be starting up this Spring quarter. GAME (Ganing Autonomy Mastery Effectively) will be starting Thursday, April 23 from 10:30am-12pm at the Eleanor Roosevelt College (ERC) Administration Building, 3rd Floor (across the bridge from Cafe Ventanas). For more info, please contact Dr. Jacinta Jiménez at jmjimenez@ucsd.edu, or Yong Park at y4park@ucsd.edu. To download a flyer, click here !

3/2009 - Swing into the new quarter with our Spring offerings!

The new quarter has arrived and CAPS has many new Spring groups, workshops, and forums to offer every student something unique! Some of our new offerings include the Alcohol and Substance Support Forum, the ¿Que Pasa? forum, Stress Management through Biofeedback and Relaxation workshop, and the return of Unidas! We also have our large number of ongoing groups, such as Beyond Borders, Graduate Student Support Group, and Outside the Box forum. For more info on our groups, go to our groups page, or download a groups flyer!

3/2009 - Peer Info Nite is set: April 13, 6:30-7:30, Revelle Formal Lounge!

The long wait is over! Peer Info Nite will be held on Monday, April 13, from 6:30-7:30 at the Revelle College Formal Lounge ... near the Anchor next to Plaza Cafe dining hall. You'll be able to get information on becoming a Peer Educator for the 2009-10 year. We have 2 peer education programs: The Wellness Peer Program, and The Women's Peer Program. Online applications will be available soon. Though you may apply to the program(s) without attending the meeting, it is strongly recommended that you attend to get all your questions answered. To download a flyer about Peer Info Nite, click here!

3/2009 - Peer Info Nite: April 13, 6:30-7:30, Revelle Formal Lounge!

The Wellness Peer Educators would like to invite you to come to the Peer Info Nite on Monday, April 13, from 6:30-7:30 at the Revelle College Formal Lounge ... near the Anchor next to Plaza Cafe dining hall. You'll be able to get information on becoming a Peer Educator for the 2009-10 year. Online applications will be available Monday, March 30 at 9am. Though you may apply to the program(s) without attending the meeting, it is strongly recommended that you attend to get all your questions answered. To download a flyer about Peer Info Nite, click here!

3/2009 - ¿Que Pasa? returns for another run in Spring 09!

CAPS is happy to announce the return of ¿Que Pasa?, a drop-in forum for Chicano/a, Hispanic, and Latino/a students, faculty, and staff! Here we will be able to connect, exchange ideas, meet friends and allies, and build community. The forum will meet monthly. The first meeting this quarter will be 4/14/09 from 12-1pm at the Cross Cultural Center. Future dates to be announced soon. Come join us - all are welcome! Contact Dr. Natalie Rice-Thorp at 858-534-3875 for more info. To download a flyer, click here!

3/2009 - Unidas! starting up again in the Spring!

Unidas! will be starting up again this Spring quarter! This group is designed to provide a safe and supportive place for Latinas to gather and empower one another. We will be discussing issues related to the unique experience of being a Latina student at UCSD. Some of the topics that will be explored include career and academic success, family pressures, cultural identity, and relationships. Call Alison Cerezo (858-534-5989) or Dr. Jacinta Jiménez (858) 534-9524) for more info. The group will meet Thursdays, starting 4/16, from 3:00-4:30pm at the Women's Center. To download a flyer, click here!

3/2009 - Back by popular demand: Alcohol   Substance Support Forum, starts 4/9!

Back by popular demand! Starting April 9 (Week 2), CAPS is offering once again the Alcohol & Substance Support Forum to UCSD students. Students who want to talk or explore their alcohol and substance use can come to this confidential, drop-in meeting in the Spring 09 quarter. No appointment necessary. The forum will meet Spring 09 on Thursdays, 3:15-4:15pm at Muir College's Half Dome Lounge (near the Sierra Summit dining hall). For more information, please contact Dr. Sam Park at 858-534-3755.

3/2009 - Stress Mgt thru Biofeedback & Mindfulness Wellness Group ... Spring 09!

Looking for balance within a busy schedule? CAPS and the Wellness Peer Educators are offering the Stress Management thru biofeedback and mindfulness group! What is biofeedback? BIOFEEDBACK uses modern technology to give us “in the moment” information about what’s happening in our bodies. In this group, we will teach you how to use increased body awareness to relax and feel better in a fast-paced and stressful college environment. To download a flyer, click here!

            What: a 4 session educational and interactive wellness group
            When: April 15, 22, 29, May 6 (weekly)
            Where: Counseling and Psychological Services (Galbriath Hall 190)
            Contact: Sean Cook, smcook@ucsd.edu, or (858) 534-5905

3/2009 - J-tube coming in Spring 09!

J-tube is coming to CAPS!!! J-tube will offer videos on sexual wellness and education. We will also feature an archive of J's UCSD radio show recordings. You can hear J Friday mornings, 8-9am on UCSD Radio! If you are interested in being a guest on her show, click here! Keep coming to our homepage for updated info on the unveiling of J-tube!

3/2009 - CAPS, Dr. Bill Johnson II, and Dr. Cathy Thompson awarded UCSD Diversity Award!

Congratulations to CAPS, Dr. Bill Johnson II, and Dr. Cathy Thompson - recipients of the 2008-09 UCSD Diversity Award. These awards are given to individuals and departments who have shown a commitment to diversity issues, training, and outreach. Congratulations and thank you for this award! For more information about diversity at UCSD, click here.

3/09 Join us for some zzzzz's ... World Sleep Day, March 5, 11am-1pm, Library Walk!

CAPS and the Wellness Peers are hosting World Sleep Day on Thursday, March 5, from 11am-1pm on Library Walk. Come learn about sleep and earn some great prizes. FREE cookies and milk!!! Get some refreshing sleep tips, just in time for finals! To download a poster, click here!

2/09 Eating Disorders Awareness Week, 2/18 thru 3/3!

The CAPS Women's Peer Educators have once again organized a wonderful set of programs for Natinal Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The programs run from 2/18/09 thru 3/3/09 - and are FREE to all in the UCSD community! Come join us! To download the program calendar, click here! Here is a list of events and programs:

2/18/09 (Wed): Tabling: stop by and pick up some info and get photographed for a mural!, 11am-2pm on Library Walk.

2/19/09 (Thurs): Workshop: "Food - Friend or Foe?", discussing the psychology around eating, 7-8:30pm at the Women's Center (right above Hi Thai).

2/24/09 (Tues): Comedy Night: a relaxing and fun way to get informed!, 7-9pm at the Pub.

2/26/09 (Thurs): Workshop: "Exploring Beauty Standards": come discuss the role of our environments in how we feel about our looks, 6-7:30pm at the Women's Center.

3/3/09 (Tues): Celebrating Every Body: check out different artists' conceptions of the body, 4:30-6pm, the Loft, Price Center East (2nd floor)

2/09 Come join us at "Celebrating Every Body"

CAPS is proud to co-sponsor "Celebrating Every Body." This art exhibition is a collection of work by innovative UCSD Master of Fine Arts students and an intriguing local artist that provides the viewer with a variety of perspectives regarding human beauty, body preoccupation, and body image. Featured artists include: Shane Anderson, Crystal Z. Campbell, Dolissa Medina, Jesse Mockrin, Lesha Maria Rodriguez, and Rebecca Webb.

The opening reception is on Tuesday, March 3, from 4:30-6:00pm. The exhibit, which is part of our Eating Disorders Awareness Week program, will run from March 3-29 at The Loft. To download a poster, click here!

2/09 ¿Que Pasa? New Forum for students, staff, and faculty starting 2/24!

CAPS is happy to announce the return of ¿Que Pasa?, a drop-in forum for Chicano/a, Hispanic, and Latino/a students, faculty, and staff! Here we will be able to connect, exchange ideas, meet friends and allies, and build community. The forum will meet monthly. The first meeting this quarter will be 2/24/09. Future dates to be announced soon. Come join us - all are welcome! To download a flyer, click here!

2/09 Counseling Services for Veterans!

Welcome home Veterans! Thank you for your service.
Now that you are back among us pursuing your education at UC San Diego, allow us to be here for you to help you make the transition into civilian life. 
CAPS is proud to have a veteran psychologist who knows from his own experience what you may be confronting these days as you readjust to your  new life among what used to be old and familiar.
Please do not hesitate to contact us and set up an appointment with Dr. John Sexton to develop an individualized plan for your academic success and personal well-being. We look forward to serving you. For more information about Dr. Sexton, visit our Staff page. To make an appointment, call 858-534-3755. Thank you again for all your service.

1/09 Beyond Borders Internnational Student Forum starting up again this quarter!

CAPS is once again offering the popular Beyond Borders Forum for international students! Join us, as often as you like, in our weekly “drop in” meeting with other international students. Non-international students with interest in cross-cultural dialogue are also welcomed. Meets Fridays, 12:15-1:30 at the International Center, Weeks 2-9 of the quarter.

For more information, contact Dr. Rina Schul (858-534-1768) for more info. To download a flyer, click here. This quarters topics:

Jan 16: Welcome newcomers, hello old friends!
(and Winter break stories)
Jan 23: Friendships in the era of Facebook and MySpace
Jan 30: Fun things to do at UCSD and San Diego
Feb 06: Cultural Stereotypes
Feb 13: Open discussion
Feb 20: Our relationships with authorities
Feb 27: Getting along with roommates
Mar 06: My career plans

1/09 MLK Day of Service: Training Program assists New Orleans flood victims.

While attending the 2009 National Multicultural Conference and Summit, our training program volunteered to assist New Orleans flood victims. In line with the theme of social justice at this year's conference, our interns teamed up with Xavier, Tulane, Dillard, and Loyola universities to assist Beacon of Hope, a New Orleans organization that assists families affected by the floods to return home. The four universities organized volunteer projects for over 500 volunteers!

1/09 Join the 'Free To Be Me' Support Group! Now taking students for Winter 09!

CAPS is again offering the popular "Free To Be Me" Support Group this quarter. Free To Be Me is a weekly support group that will help you develop an active and satisfying relationship with your body and with the food you eat.  We will also help you to identify and manage triggers for binge eating and purging. This 7 session skill building and educational workshop will meet Thursdays @ 12:30-1:30pm. The workshop begins on January 29th and continues to meet weekly through March 12th. Please call Dr. Karla Materna @ 858-534-0255 or Sean Cook @ 858-534-3875 to reserve a space. Meetings will be held at Counseling and Psychological Services, 190 Galbraith Hall. To download a flyer, click here!

1/09 New Group Offering for Winter: UNIDAS!

CAPS is offering a new group for our students this quarter: UNIDAS! This group is designed to provide a safe and supportive place for Latinas to gather and empower one another. We will be discussing issues related to the unique experience of being a Latina student at UCSD. Some of the topics that will be explored include career and academic success, family pressures, cultural identity, and relationships. Call Alison Cerezo (858-534-5989) or Dr. Jacinta Jiménez (858) 534-9524) for more info. The group will meet Thursdays, starting 1/22, from 11:00-12:30 at the Women's Center. To download a flyer, click here!

1/09 New Group for Onling Gaming Addition starting this quarter!

CAPS is offering a one-of-a-kind group named GAME: Gaining Autonomy Master Effectively. This group is for those who are having difficulty managing balance in their lives due to playing online games. For more information, contact Dr. Jacinta Jiménez or Yong Park for more info. To download a flyer, click here.

12/19/08 - Holiday and After-Hours Crisis Counseling Available

During holidays and non-business hours, students who need immediate crisis counseling can call (858) 534-3755 to speak immediately with a mental health counselor. During normal work hours, students can call the number above to speak with the urgent care mental health professional and set up a meeting, if necessary. For life-threatening emergencies including yourself, please call 911 or the UCSD Campus Police at (858) 534-HELP. For more information about our emergency and after-hours services, click here.

11/14/08 - New Sexuality Group for Winter 08 being offered!

Starting this winter quarter a Sexuality therapy group is being offered at CAPS central office!  One of our new interns, Jocelyn Markowicz will be facilitating the group and is looking for undergraduate and graduate students who are would like to increase their self-awareness and comfort with all aspects of their sexuality.  Interested students should schedule a screening with Jocelyn by contacting her by telephone (858-532-5345) or by email. To download a flyer for the group, click here.

10/9/08 - CAPS sets new record at NDSD 2008!

The Peer Education Program has done it again! A new record was set when over 300 students completed surveys to assess their mental health at National Depression Screening Day. Along with the Wellness and Women’s Peer Educators, our mobile CAPS clinical staff was on hand to provide immediate feedback and resources for each and every student who completed the survey. Great job Peer Educators! For more information about our Peer Education program, click here.

10/9/08 - Out of the Darkness Walk a big success

Our annual participation at the Out of Darkness Walk was held on October 18 at San Diego’s Mission Bay. CAPS, along with the SOM and other UCSD departments, walked to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention. A great CAPS turnout contributed to the important walk. Great job team!

9/28/08 - Training Program at AIDS Walk 2008

As part of our commitment to social justice, our predoctoral interns and others from our staff volunteered at AIDS Walk 2008. The interns cheered on runners and walkers who were committed to raising money to find a cure for AIDS. Social justice and advocacy work are major themes of our training program. Thank you interns! For more information about our training program, click here.

10/1/08 - Welcome back Dr. Jiménez

Dr. Jacinta Jiménez has returned to CAPS as a postdoctoral fellow for the 2008-09 year. As a predoctoral intern last year, she worked out of TMC. This year, she is housed at Revelle College. Welcome back, Jacinta! For more information about our postdoctoral fellowships, click here.

10/1/08 - We've gone GREEN!

That's right ... CAPS has gone green! On July 1, CAPS transitioned to paperless forms! Students can now complete their counseling forms online through a secure website. We (and the trees we save) thank you for your patience during this transition. :)

10/1/08 - CAPS unveils new logo and website

After receiving and integrating student, staff, and faculty feedback, CAPS is proud to unveil its new logo and webpage! This webpage includes many interactive components to allow for easier access to information and dowloads. In addition to changing ‘feel’ and ‘look’ of our site, our primary goal was to have users not scroll down for important information on our homepage. Thank you all for your feedback in the development of the new site. We would also like to thank Thomas Evan Lecklider, a graduate of Muir College, for donating his time to assist with the design and function of the website. If you would like to provide feedback on our new website, please contact Dr. Sam Park.

8/1/08 - Welcome new interns!

CAPS would like to extend a warm welcome to our 2008-09 predoctoral interns. After a competitive national selection process, we are fortunate to have Regina Sherman (Stanford), Yong Park (UCSB), Jocelyn Markowicz (Penn State), Sean Cook (Wright Institute), and Alison Cerezo (U Oregon). They all have strong clinical and outreach skills, and are committed to multiculturalism and social justice. Welcome to UCSD! If you are interested in applying to our training program, please click here to visit our internship page on our website.