Occupational Therapy Services
Student Wellness Services North
M - F 8:00am - 5:00pm
Closed on Institute Holidays
(626) 395-8331
Occupational Therapy Services teaches students skills and strategies to improve their routines and habits. Services are available to all eligible enrolled Caltech students and are NOT dependent on enrollment in any insurance plan.
Occupations are how you occupy your time. This includes classes, research, sleep, leisure, taking care of yourself, and more! Popular topics include time management and productivity, planning and organization, procrastination, low motivation, and getting better sleep. Occupational therapy focuses on implementing practical strategies, finding routines that work for you, and helping you feel capable about what you do.
Below are recorded workshops featuring popular OT topics. You will be asked to log in with your Caltech access credentials to view the workshop video and materials.
- Getting Better Sleep
- This workshop is perfect for people who have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. We'll cover strategies for managing insomnia, changing your sleep schedule, and dealing with worries that might keep you up at night.
- Getting Better Sleep (MP4)
- Getting Better Sleep Slides (PDF)
- Getting Things Done: An Introduction
- Getting Things Done (GTD) is a popular system developed by David Allen for structuring your work at both the big-picture level and at the level of your daily responsibilities. It's an effective way to get your work out of your mind and into a trusted system that shows you only what you can handle right now. *This workshop and the presenters are not affiliated in any way with Getting Things Done, David Allen, or the David Allen Company.
- Getting Things Done (MP4)
- Getting Things Done Slides (PDF)
- Building Better Habits
- Learn how to build meaningful habits that stick! We'll discuss the habit loop, pick out habits that align with your values and identity, and break down habits into their components so you can confidently build your own!
- Building Better Habits (MP4)
- Building Better Habits Slides (PDF)
Upcoming Events
All Events[CANCELED] Getting Better Sleep
Getting Started - Lunch with RSVP
Into the Unknown: Cozy Conversations on Uncertainty for Graduate Students - Dinner with RSVP!
News and Announcements
Mindfully Resilient is an 8-week in-person class focused on helping prevent relapse of depression and anxiety. Starts January 28th - sign up for a screening today!
Counseling Services will be offering a weekly support group for members of the Caltech LGBTQ+ community. Sign up for a screening today!
Check out our offerings including workshops on beating procrastination, getting organized, and upcoming groups!
The Meditation Mob is drop-in mindfulness meditation group open to all Caltech students. No previous experience is required; we offer techniques that are appropriate for everyone from newbies to more experienced meditators. We meet every Tuesday from 12:00 - 12:50 pm at Hameetman Club Room 2 (bottom floor).
Are you a grad student interested in improving your interpersonal communication skills, getting more comfortable engaging with others, and gaining insight into how you interact socially with others? Read more about the Interpersonal Process Group for Grads!
We are happy to announce that we are now offering short-term couples therapy at SWS in addition to our individual and group services. Students who are in a committed, mature, and collaborative relationship are invited to participate in this opportunity.
