ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS
Sponsored by the Psychological Counseling Center

All workshops are on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. in Humanities 212

Time Management – 9/12/06 11:30 A.M. – 12:20 P.M. HUM 212
Having trouble managing the demands of school and college life? Do you procrastinate? Bring balance back into your life. This presentation will help you learn how to make the best use of your time, get your work done, and still have time to relax and have fun.

Test Anxiety – 9/26/06 11:30 A.M. – 12:20 P.M. HUM 212
Do you draw a blank during an exam? Do you become highly anxious before or during an exam? Does this anxiety interfere with your ability to achieve your academic goals? This workshop focuses on the proven techniques that can help you overcome your test anxiety.

Stress Management – 10/10/06 and 11/7/06 11:30 A.M. – 12:20 P.M. HUM 212
If you are like the rest of us, you experience stress everyday. At the least it can result in our feeling tense, anxious, and overwhelmed. Not all stress is bad, positive stress, eustress, is a motivator, challenging you to react in creative and resourceful ways. When changes and demands overwhelm you, negative stress, distress, may occur. This workshop will help identify the sources of stress, examine your typical reaction patterns and help you develop new coping strategies.

Writing Blocks – 10/24/06 11:30 A.M. – 12:20 P.M. HUM 212
Do you have difficulty getting started on your papers or spend hours thinking about the topic but find it impossible to begin writing? Studies show that writing is not just about skill but also involves self-esteem and confidence. This workshop will identify blocks, which impede your ability to express yourself on paper. Specific techniques, that facilitate your ability to complete writing assignments, will be discussed.

Psychological Hardiness – 12/5/06 11:30 A.M. – 12:20 P.M. HUM 212
Certain attitudes and behaviors seem to increase a student’s ability to withstand stress and focus on academics. These issues will be presented in a discussion format.

845-257-2920
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Psychological Counseling Center
A Division of Student Affairs
Student Health and Counseling Bldg., Rm. 201
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY 12561-2443