Dear MATC Faculty,
As we all gear up for a new semester please keep Counseling Services in mind for students who may be experiencing stress resulting from academic pressures, personal concerns or both. If you believe that any of our students might benefit from some support through talking to someone about such issues, you may choose to make a referral to counseling services. Making an announcement in class concerning the availability of services on campus and referring students to our website, which describes our services, may also be helpful to students. We also offer consultation services to faculty on a variety of student development issues.

Below you will find a list of some of the workshops we offer. However, we have the ability to design a workshop curriculum around your specific needs. 

Requesting a workshop is easy:

• Go to the Counseling Services pages on the MATC website: 
• select “Counseling” in the A-Z drop down
• select “Courses and Workshops,”
• under “Workshops” link to the “Counselor Workshop Request Form”
• complete the request form and allow 10 business days for a response to your request.

“We will make every effort to meet your specific needs at the time and date you request, but if you give us several weeks and can be flexible about the date/time, there is a much greater chance that we can accommodate you.”

We look forward to collaborating with you throughout the semester!

Counseling Faculty

• Barbara DuCharme
• Rosanne Glick
• Rocio Martinez
• Deb Olsen
• Delisa Scott
• Alfonso Studesville
• Geraldo VilaCruz
• Katherine Wilkinson
• Gerard Xavier

Counseling Director

• Jackye Thomas

Description

Assertive Communication – Do you have trouble saying No? Do you feel like people walk all over you?, Do you have trouble with your temper? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this workshop is for you

Displaced Workers Group – This group of individuals will gather to assist dislocated workers determine and plan new careers. A career counselor will work with the group to formulate an action plan and identify educational needs and program opportunities.

Diversity - We all are born into a culture that is similar and different from those around us.  Our experiences shape our way of viewing the world and those with whom we interact on a daily basis.  This workshop focuses on increasing your self-awareness related to the scripts that shape your way of being with others that are similar and different from your own.

Effective Study Habits -Get motivated to develop the skills needed to earn higher grades! This workshop teaches you quick and easy tips that will help you succeed in college. This Time management, note-taking, textbook reading and exam preparation topics are covered.

Financial Literacy - This workshop will explore the fundamental principles of money management and financial literacy. You will learn about ways to reduce expenses, use credit responsibly, live within a budget and obtain information on scholarships for college.

Learning Styles & You - Do you know how you learn best? Do you know that there are different study strategies for the different learning styles? Find out how you learn the best!

Motivation - How can you stay positive and focused on achieving your dreams and goals given the many roles and responsibilities you must address in your daily life? In this motivation workshop you will be provided with tools and techniques to attain educational and personal goals.

Preparing for Exams – This workshop covers preparing for and taking exams. Special emphasis is placed on multiple-choice test taking tips. Learn how to score higher on multiple-choice exams!

Preparing for Mid-Term Exams - Does your approach to studying for exams need CPR? Learn how to prepare for and take mid-term exams. Special emphasis is placed on multiple-choice test taking tips. Learn how to score higher on multiple-choice exams! This workshop will also discuss when it is appropriate to drop courses.

Preparing for Final Exams - Learn how to score higher on final exams! This workshop covers preparing for and taking final exams. What makes final exams different? Special emphasis is placed on multiple-choice test taking tips. Learn how to score higher on multiple-choice final exams.

Reading Your College Textbook - Need help to remember more of what you read? This workshop will teach you effective reading strategies to apply right away!

Setting Educational and Personal Goals - This workshop covers the essential steps for creating well-formed goals for achieving success in college and in life.

Stress Reduction Techniques - Learn “How to Be a Student and Still Enjoy Your Life”. Learn stress reduction techniques.

Time Management – “Where DOES the time go?” How do you successfully balance school, study time, work schedules, family, friends and other activities? A lifelong skill is managing your time successfully. This workshop focuses on how you manage YOURSELF in relation to time. Students will have the opportunity to see where their time goes and to learn strategies of self-management!

If you are looking for a workshop on a topic not listed above, please contact us for more information.