Advising and Counseling Center
Bldg. S, Room S113
bhcAdvising@dcccd.edu or bhcCounseling@dcccd.edu
972-860-4830

SkillsShops

During the semester, counselors offer various SkillsShops for students to improve the skills that are needed to be successful in college and in life. These events are free for currently enrolled full and part-time students.

Fall 2009

Unless otherwise specified, SkillsShops are in the Student Services Center, Bldg. S, Room S204, – Office of Student Life.

Aug. 31, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Room S003
Can You Hear Me Now?
Active Listening and Note-Taking Skills

By Beverly Neu Menassa

Sept. 10, noon to 1 p.m., Room S204
Got Goals?
By Virginia Clemente

Sept. 14, 3 to 4 p.m., Room S003
How to Avoid Brain Drain:
Concentration and Study Strategies

By Shirley Walker

Sept. 24, noon to 1 p.m., Room S204
What’s Your Style?
Learning How You Learn

By Virginia Clemente

Sept. 28, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Room S003
From Anxiety to Excellence:
Test-Taking Strategies

By Beverly Neu Menassa

Oct. 8, noon to 1 p.m., Room S204
He/She is Just Not That Into You:
Developing and Maintaining Healthy Relationships

By Beverly Neu Menassa

Oct. 12, noon to 1 p.m., Room S204
Less Stress, More Success
By Beverly Neu Menassa
Oct. 22, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Room S003
Reaching New Heights:
Critical Thinking Skills

By Shirley Walker

Oct. 26, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Room S003
Crunch Time! Motivational Strategies
By Beverly Neu Menassa

Nov. 5, 3 to 4 p.m., Room S003
How to Be a Team Player:
Communication & Conflict Resolution Skills

By Shirley Walker

Nov. 9, 3 to 4 p.m., Room S003
Got Goals?
By Shirley Walker

Nov. 19, noon to 1 p.m., Room S204
How to Avoid Brain Drain:
Concentration and Study

By Virginia Clemente

Nov. 30, noon to 1 p.m., Room S204
From Anxiety to Excellence:
Test-Taking Strategies

By Beverly Neu Menassa