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EATING DISORDERS GROUP

The Eating Disorders Group is an on-going group which continues until the end of the academic year. The Group is for students who are experiencing difficulties with eating in the form of severe restrictions or anorexia nervosa, binging with or without purging or bulimia, and compulsive overeating. The focus of the group is to provide a safe setting, support self-defined change, and resolve underlying feelings.

You can register at the Counselling Center, 4th Floor, S.U.B., Dalhousie University

or email: groupcps@dal.ca

For further information, telephone 494-2081 or visit out website at http://www.dal.ca/counselling
Start Date: Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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Living With Loss: A Grief Support Group

Fridays, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This group is appropriate for students who have experienced a significant loss. Most commonly, that would be the death of a loved one, but could also include the break-up of a significant relationship or major loss. The group will involve mainly discussions, with some individual activities. Various topics will be covered throughout the year.

This is a drop-in group. Students can attend as many sessions as they need. We recommend that you call our office (494-2081) each Friday to confirm that the group is taking place.

For more information, e-mail: jvrushto@dal.ca

START DATE: September 14th, 2012

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Gaining Social Confidence

Joan Hanley, Ph.D.

The Gaining Social Confidence Group is for students who experience anxiety when interacting with others and would like to feel more comfortable and confident in social situations. Some of the topics covered are: understanding symptoms of anxiety, managing anxiety and strategies for increasing confidence in social interactions. Treatment approaches include: cognitive-behavioural strategies and relaxation skills.

The group will meet weekly for 6 weeks on Wednesdays, from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, starting September 26th, 2012.

You can register at the Counselling Center, 4th Floor, S.U.B., Dalhousie University or e-mail: groupcps@dal.ca

For further information telephone 494-2081 or visit our website at http://www.dal.ca/counselling

A $5.00 fee is required upon registration, to be refunded upon attendance.

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MANAGING ANXIETY GROUP

The Managing Anxiety Group is for students who would like to understand and manage their anxiety. Some of the topics to be covered are: understanding symptoms of anxiety and managing physical discomfort, anxious/worrisome thoughts and troublesome behaviours. Treatment approaches include: cognitive-behavioural strategies, relaxation skills, and a mindfulness approach to managing symptoms.

The group will meet weekly for 6 weeks on Thursdays from 10:30am - 12:00pm, starting September 27th, 2012.

You can register at the Counselling Center, 4th Floor, S.U.B., Dalhousie University or e-mail: groupcps@dal.ca

For further information, telephone 494-2081 or visit our website at http://www.dal.ca/counselling

A $5.00 cash deposit is required.

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SLEEP and RELAXATION WORKSHOP

This two-hour workshop will include tips on how to fall asleep faster and feel more refreshed during the day. Participants will also learn relaxation techniques, including deep breathing, progressive muscle relation, and visualization.

For further information please call 494-2081.

To register, drop into the Counselling Services, 4th Floor, S.U.B., Dalhousie University or e-mail: groupcps@dal.ca

Workshop dates begin:

Wednesday, September 19th, 2:30 - 4:30pm
Thursday, October 4th, 1:30 - 3:30pm
Wednesday, October 10th, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Monday, October 22nd, 2:30 - 4:30pm

Please inquire at our center for more available dates.

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SPEAK EASY PROGRAM

The SPEAK EASY Program is for you if:

-Anxiety makes it difficult for you to give class presentations or participate in group discussions.

-You would like to talk to groups calmly and confidently.

Public speaking anxiety is typically associated with worried thinking and physical tension or other physical sensations (e.g. sweaty palms, dry throat, blushing etc.).  Strategies and skills on how to moderate worried thinking and physical tension will be provided.  Another goal of the Speak Easy Program is to provide opportunity to practice these skills and strategies.
The program consists of five small group sessions, one and a half hours each.  The following topics are addressed in the sessions:  understanding anxiety, identifying worry thoughts, constructing replies to bothersome thoughts, progressive muscle relaxation, and brief applied relaxation.  Practical suggestions or tips on public speaking are integrated with the practice sessions.

The SPEAK EASY Program is not recommended for students who already feel comfortable speaking to groups, but who would like to polish their skills.
This group will meet weekly for 5 sessions on Fridays, from 11:00am -12:30pm,  starting October 19th.

A $20.00 fee is required upon registration, to be refunded upon attendance.
You may register at the Counselling Centre, 4th floor, Student Union Building.  For more information telephone 494-2081, or visit our website at http://www.dal.ca/counselling, or email groupcps@dal.ca.