Workshops

We are accepting requests for the Spring 2024 semester!

Click below to request a workshop for your organization.

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Workshops Overview

EARS workshops are free, led by EARS staff members, and intended to teach topics related to empathy, mental health, and effective communication. To request an EARS workshop for your organization, click on the "Request Now" button at the top of the page. Please fill out the form with as much detail as possible. Your response will give us a better idea of your organization's specific preferences and needs so we can tailor the workshop curriculum to best meet your group's goals.

We have worked with various groups on campus, such as Alpha Phi Omega, Student Disability Union, Tatkon Center for New Students, and Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, among many others.

If you have questions about EARS Workshops after reading the sections below or need accommodations for this experience, please do not hesitate to reach out to us by email at ears@cornell.edu.

Workshop Mediums

We offer the following mediums for workshops:

In-person
Virtual (e.g., Zoom)
Hybrid

Workshop Topics

We offer the following topics for workshops:

Introduction to EARS and its Services
Introduction to Empathy
Active Listening
Additional EARS Skills (e.g., Attitudes & Attending Behaviors, Probes, Validation)
Case Studies (tailored to the group)

You can request one or more of the provided topics for your workshop curriculum.

Workshop Lengths