Dr. Atencio-Bacayon has extensive experience in providing workshops and seminars on a variety of topics. She has specialized training in Suicide Prevention and Bystander Intervention/Sexual Violence Prevention. She is able to tailor presentations to the needs of each organization so that information is relevant and can be applied. She offers full day trainings and brief hour-long workshops.
Topics include:
- Stress Management
- Feeling the Blues vs Depression
- Anger Management
- Suicide Prevention
- Mindfulness/Meditation
- Healthy Relationships
- What is therapy/counseling?
- Parenting
- Bullying
- Work-Life Balance – Does it Exist?
- Sexual Assault/Violence
- Healthy Eating/Body Image Awareness
- Bystander Intervention
Recent Trainings & Events:
November 2014 – Parent Workshop: Parenting Tips for Children in the 21st Century. Our Lady Queen of Martyr, Forest Hills, NY.
October 2014 – Understanding Adolescents in the 21st Century. Professional Development Day for faculty and staff. St. John’s Preparatory High School, Astoria, NY.
September 2014 – Parent Workshop: Adolescent Alcohol and Drug Use. Parent University Workshop Series. St. Francis Preparatory High School, Fresh Meadows, NY.
April 2014 – Interactive Workshop on Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention. Open to the community. Red Dawn Combat Club, Queens, NY.
March 2014 – Suicide Prevention: How to Effectively Respond to Distressed Students. HR Workshop for faculty, administrators, and staff. St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY.
February 2014 – Title IX Training: How to Respond When Someone Discloses They Have Been Sexually Assaulted. HR Workshop for faculty, administrators and staff. St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY.
February 2014 – Trauma and Abuse. Training session for doctoral fellows. Center for Counseling and Consultation. St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY.
January 2014 – Coping with Unexpected Death and Loss. Presidential Student Scholars Group. St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY.
November 2013 – Skype Workshop: How to Respond to Distressed Students Studying Abroad. Training for Administrators on SJU Campuses in Rome, Italy, Paris, France, and Seville, Spain.
September 2013 – Mental Health and Stigma. Training workshop for all incoming student athletes. St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY.
September 2013 – How to Recognize Mental Health Issues and Make Referrals. Training for Writing Consultants. Writing Center, St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY.
August 2013 – What is Mental Health? Orientation to incoming International Students. St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY.
February 2013 – Skype Training: Suicide Prevention. Training for Administrators on SJU Rome, Italy Campus.
August 2012 to July 2013 – Bystander Trainings: How to Help a Friend During Potentially Risky Situations. Workshop given to various student groups including Student Athletes, Greeks, Resident Assistants, and Orientation Leaders. St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY.
February 2012 – Trauma and Abuse. Training session for doctoral fellows. Center for Counseling and Consultation. St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY.