Counseling Workshops

The Counseling Department at Brookdale provides workshops each semester to assist students with achieving the academic and personal goals. These workshops, lead by Cathy Goode, Ed.S., can help equip students with the tools they need to be successful at Brookdale. Please click on any title below to register for a workshop.

• A Crash Course in Note-taking Skills (in collaboration with the Reading Department)
  Tuesday, October 1st | 12:00pm (noon) | MAN 103
  Learning to take good notes while reading is an important part of being successful in college. The note-taking “crash course” shares strategies for identifying and organizing the important information in your textbooks.
• Test Anxiety
  Tuesday, October 8th | 12:00pm (noon) | MAN 103
  Thursday, October 10th | 12:00pm (noon) | Freehold Regional Location
  Feeling nervous about exams is normal. However, extreme feelings of anxiety before and during an exam can have undesirable results. Managing test anxiety is a skill you can learn. Join us for an exploration of the symptoms, causes and management of test anxiety.
• Test-taking Skills for Nursing Students
  Tuesday, October 15th | 12:00pm (noon) | MAN 103
  Effective test-taking strategies contribute to greater productivity, higher grades and less stress. This workshop presents a systematic, research-based approach for taking Nursing tests. Practical strategies will be provided to improve testing outcomes. Bring sample questions.
• Time Management
  Tuesday, October 22nd | 12:00pm (noon) | MAN 103
  There are 168 hours in a week. With classes, activities, study, and free time, planning becomes essential to get things done. Practical strategies will be presented for managing your time and your success.
• Math Anxiety
  Tuesday, October 29th | 12:00pm (noon) | MAN 103
  Does math make you anxious? You’re not alone! This seminar will provide students with the information and skills necessary to manage and overcome their math anxiety. Learn how to prepare for math tests effectively. Anxiety reduction techniques will be presented.
• Stress Management & Self-Care
  Tuesday, November 5th | 12:00pm (noon) | MAN 103
  The experience of stress is universal – it is part of being alive! Managing stress begins with self-care and developing a healthy response to stress will serve you well throughout your life. Stress management and self-care techniques will be offered.
• “Tapping” for Stress Management
  Tuesday, November 12th | 12:00pm (noon) | MAN 103
  Emotional Freedom Techniques, also known as EFT or simply “Tapping,” is an evidence-based treatment for stress, anxiety, chronic pain, emotional problems, addictions, fears & phobias, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and so many other conditions. Come and learn to use this powerful technique to help you manage your stress of the end of the semester.