Empowerment Self-Defense, & You
Led by Michelle Pereira, LCSW
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Student Equity Center (Cayton Lower Level, MPR/Room 10)
Description: This workshop aims to empower folks by building a deeper relationship with themselves.
It focuses on self-defense through building awareness and intuition as well as learning
how to apply physical strategies of self-defense, all as forms of self-care. Participants
will learn these skills through discussions, games, and techniques. No martial arts
background is required.
Empowerment Self-Defense, with the World & Others
Led by Michelle Pereira, LCSW
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Student Equity Center (Cayton Lower Level, MPR/Room 10)
Description: This workshop aims to empower folks by assisting them with connecting or re-connecting
to community. We will focus on building communication that asserts our needs and wants,
create dialogue around healthy relationships and lastly how to find different sources
of emotional, mental and spiritual support. Physical strategies from our first session
will be reviewed briefly and we will demonstrate and practice additional physical
ESD techniques. Participants will learn these skills through discussions, games, and
techniques. No martial arts background is required.
The Community Drip Paint Pour
Workshop 3
Tuesday April 21 | 2 to 4 p.m.
Echoes of Peace Soundbath
Workshop 4
Tuesday May 12 | 2 to 4 p.m.
Location
Student Equity Center (MPR, Room 10 of Cayton Lower Level)