Earthquake in Haiti

In light of the recent event in Haiti, CAPS would like to offer support to UH students, faculty and staff from Haiti or others who may have loved ones who reside in Haiti and are impacted by the recent earthquake. CAPS services are available to individuals who may be experiencing grief, anxiety and/or other emotional reactions. If you are interested in counseling or assessment services, simply call CAPS at (713)743-5454 to arrange a free intake appointment.

For additional information on coping skills following a disaster, please click on the following American Psychological Association (APA) link: http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/recovering-disasters.aspx.

Celebrating African American Heritage Month

February is African American History Month and the 2010 African American History Month Theme is The History of Black Economic Empowerment. CAPS is a proud supporter of African American History Month and CAPS will display information about this history month in our waiting room to raise awareness about African American history and current issues impacting this community. Please click on the following link to read more about African American History Month: http://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/. Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, became the first black president in the history of the United States on Jan. 20, 2009. To read more about President Barack Obama, click on the following link: http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/president-obama. Construction of the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is scheduled to begin on the Mall in 2012 and completed in 2015, to read more about the vision of this museum, click on the following link: http://nmaahc.si.edu/section/about_us. Local resources highlighting African American culture and achievements include the African American Studies Department at UH: http://www.class.uh.edu/aas/ and Buffalo Soldiers National Museum: http://www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com/.

Interested in Upcoming Outreach Activities & Events?

"Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Outreach at the University of Houston"

Publications by CAPS Staff

Dr. Chantelle Pseekos is our Multicultural Postdoctoral Fellow. This year, Dr. Pseekos provides clinical and outreach services: individual and group psychotherapy; assessment; campus and community consultation; outreach; crisis intervention; supervision; training; and research. An emphasis of this fellowship is on co-leading a multi-cultural seminar for predoctoral interns, designing and implementing psychological interventions for a targeted population on campus, and participating in the design and execution of the annual Diversity Institute. Dr. Pseekos is the CAPS liaison to several campus offices that are equally committed to diverse populations: Council of Ethnic Organizations, Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual Alliance (GLOBAL), International Student & Scholar Services Office (ISSSO) and the Language and Culture Center (LCC). Dr. Pseekos is also a Cougar Allies Trainer. Please read Dr. Pseekos’ recent publication on diversity issues:

The Use of Metaphor to Address Gender and Sexual Orientation Stereotypes in Counseling: A Feminist Perspective, Women & Therapy, 32 (4), 393-405.

Authors: A. Chantelle Pseekos, Ph. D., Multicultural Postdoctoral Fellow, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), University of Houston, and William J. Lyddon, Ph. D., The University of Southern Mississippi

Please visit the following link for the article’s abstract and further information on obtaining a copy of this recent article: http://www.informaworld.com

CAPS Group Counseling

Day	Time	Topic
Monday	10:30am - 12:00pm	Mixed Counseling
Monday	4:30pm - 6:00pm	Mixed Counseling
Tuesday	5:30pm - 7:00pm	Body Image
Wednesday	3:00pm - 4:30pm	Circle of Sisters Group for African American Women
Thursday	1:30pm - 3:00pm	Women's Counseling
Thursday	3:30pm - 5:00pm	Anxiety and Stress Management
If you are interested in our group counseling options, please call (713) 743-5454 for an intake appointment.

Description: Group Counseling

Download: CAPS Group Therapy Brochure

Cougar Trading Cards

CAPS will be giving away 2 Cougar Trading Cards to Food for Thought Workshop attendees (http://www.caps.uh.edu/outreach-food.aspx). UH students who collect all 55 different cards from events around campus can be awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. For detailed information visit: http://uh.edu/tradingcards.

Managing Your Anxiety about H1N1 Flu

The sudden and near-constant stream of news reports about H1N1 flu can cause anyone to feel anxious and worried. These reactions are understandable because there are unknowns about the spread and severity of the illness. Even during this period of uncertainty, you can take several steps to manage your anxiety and have a positive outlook.

Please click on the following link to read more about managing your anxiety:

http://apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=194

CAPS Newsletter & Brochure

Here is the link to our Fall 2009 Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) newsletter, CAPSTONE. We are delighted to present information that highlights our services and our dedicated CAPS staff.

Newsletter: CAPSTONE - Fall 2009

Here is the link to our CAPS Brochure that outlines all of our services to the UH community.

Brochure: CAPS Brochure 2009-2010

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