CAPS psychologist welcomes inclusivity for LGBTQ students
Gabriella Pinos/Staff Writer “ALL Are Welcome Here.” The rainbow poster hangs next to Nancy Zlatkin’s door at FIU’s Counseling and Psychological Services. As a…
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Claw & Growl Radio DACA Special Friday, March 9, 2018
The Claw & Growl hosts Student Media’s first ever radio panel special. Panel topics revolve around all things DACA with a concentration on how it specifically affects students from the Caribbean.
The death of SHINee’s Jonghyun forces a spotlight on mental health
Maytinee Kramer/ Opinion Director Even to this day I still cannot believe that Jonghyun is no longer with us. I remember reading the headlines and…
Claw & Growl News and Opinion Talk Show October 16, 2017
The Claw & Growl discusses a variety of different topics ranging from the Harvey Weinstein controversy, CAPS’ speed dating event and more. The Claw…
CAPS speed dating event to raise awareness of domestic violence
As part of Week of Action, the Counseling and Psychological Services will be hosting their second annual domestic violence speed dating event.
FIU Counseling and Psychological Services helps students reduce stress
Elizabeth Soza/Contributing Writer Counseling and Psychological Services is now offering Heartmath, a free software that helps reduce stress and anxiety and improve students’ mood….
CAPS equipped to help students face culture shock
Despite popular belief, culture shock does not always involve traveling from one country to another, according to Dr. Kathryn Kominars, a licensed psychologist and associate director for Counseling & Psychological Services.
Students, take advantage of FIU’s mental health services
Belen Sassone/ Contributing Writer Starting college comes with a great deal of stress. Although making new friends and trying different things can be exciting, leaving…
Claw & Growl News & Opinion Talk Show February 10, 2017
The Claw & Growl discusses sex, rape, the sexual double standard, peer pressure, FIU’s Sex Carnival and more! The Claw & Growl also interviews special guest stars Alyssa Delgado from FIU’s CAPS and Sofia Pablos Aguirre from FIU’s Healthy Living Program.
CAPS to host ‘Let’s Talk Community’ day-long event with documentary filmmaker
“Let’s Talk Community” comes out of a desire to educate faculty, staff, and students at FIU about compassion and diversity in an environment that doesn’t feel like another responsibility, says Dr. Kathryn Kominars, Associate Director of Clinical Operations at CAPS.
