Session 1 Workshops: 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.
Identity and Caring for Ourselves

Increasing Emotional Awareness and Building the Skill of Emotional Regulation | Warren College Room

Haile Wright | Mental Health Therapist | Counseling and Psychological Services

Increasing emotional awareness is not only valuable to the individual experiencing the emotion, but also useful in relating to others. During this session students will receive psychoeducation on what it means to be emotionally aware/intelligent, how to increase their awareness of the emotions they're experiencing through cognitive and somatic approaches, how to regulate distressing emotions and how to use emotional awareness to enhance how they relate and connect to others

Caring for Our Causes, Caring for Ourselves: Sustainable Paths for Activism | Bear Room

Jessica Valencia and Andi Thomas-Sanchez | Training & Education Specialists | CARE at the Sexual Assault Resource Center

This session explores various roles within activism, empowering you to find your niche in creating social change. Learn effective strategies for setting boundaries while engaging in advocacy work and discover practical self-care techniques to sustain your activism. Through discussions and activities, you’ll have an opportunity to cultivate resilience and drive meaningful change, both within yourself and your communities.

Finding and Creating Belonging at UC San Diego | ERC Room

William Songer | Senior New Student Programs Specialist | ERC Student Affairs Office

The transition into university can be an overwhelming process at times, even after a year or more at the institution, and it can be difficult to find community on a campus as large as UCSD. To build community, students often seek connections with those they feel akin to. However, UCSD is a place where the campus’s diversity and size is a strength, and community can be found in unexpected places. Our session will encourage students to reflect on their identity and place on campus in order to push the boundaries of their leadership. They will participate in a guided self-reflection activity to learn more about their identities as well as the identities of their peers. Students will be asked to reflect on times they felt like they belonged, times that they felt alienated, and times that they were able to build community among unexpected groups. These reflections will help student leaders recognize the power they hold to create community. Student leadership can look very different across UCSD, but we all have the ability to create community building spaces for our students, no matter what that community looks like.

Unlock Potential: Clifton Strengths Coaching | Marshall College Room

Andrew Hua | Director of Student Affairs Case Management Services | Joint Doctoral Program Student, Department of Educational Studies

Discover your strengths and transform your personal/professional life. Gain insights into your natural talents and abilities with the Gallup Clifton Strengths Assessment. This comprehensive tool will provide you with a detailed report highlighting your top 5 strengths, giving you a roadmap to personal growth and achievement. The workshop will guide you in developing practical strategies to apply your strengths in various aspects of your life, whether it be in your career, relationships, or personal development. Learn how to capitalize on your innate abilities to achieve your goals and overcome challenges.

Girl Bosses and Bossy Girls: Empowering Women and Femme Leaders | Cross Cultural Center: Art Space

Izzy Narvaez | Assistant Director of Equity and Inclusion Education and Training | Cross-Cultural Center

Calling all "girly pops"! Whether you're a seasoned "girl boss," an aspiring leader, or simply passionate about empowering women and femmes, this workshop invites you to join a community dedicated to amplifying diverse voices and shaping a more equitable future. Come prepared to connect, learn, and leave inspired to embrace your leadership potential, while forging meaningful connections that will support you on your journey ahead. Through engaging discussions, interactive activities, and shared experiences, participants will have the opportunity to increase their self-confidence by recognizing and embracing their unique leadership strengths. Additionally, they'll form connections with fellow attendees and workshop facilitators, fostering a network of support and collaboration that extends beyond the conference.

From Being a First-Gen Student to Being a First-Gen Professional | The Forum

Caitlin Hernandez | Success Coach | Student Success Coaching Program

You know about first-generation college students, did you know about first-generation professionals? Being the first in your family doesn’t stop after you graduate from UCSD. In this session, students will be empowered to advocate for their needs in the workforce as they prepare to continue leveraging their first-gen identity post-grad.

The Body is Not an Apology | Green Table Room

Maryam Izadshenas & Grace Constantian | Programming Intern | Women's Center

This interactive workshop explores the way that beauty expectations impact us and how we can shape a positive image of ourselves. The workshop will talk and participate in activities around body image, body shaming, body positivity and neutrality.