College of Psychology Utilizes Webinars During COVID-19 Pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the higher education world to the virtual space, NSU’s College of Psychology has responded by creating a series of webinars known as Shark Chats.

Recent Shark Chats have covered topics such as mental health strategies for families, utilizing art-based techniques, the benefits of bonding with pets, and developing a coping kit for pandemic-related anxiety. The topics were conceived in part as a counter to misinformation that is being spread about the pandemic, according to Carlos Perez, Ed.D., the college’s Director of Outreach.

“We have an incredible number of individuals at NSU who really understand human behavior, its impact on society and the benefits of positive mental wellness,” Perez said. “To mobilize our people and showcase them has been a privilege.”

To register for upcoming Shark Chats or see videos of past ones, visit www.nova.edu/sharkchats.