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Asperger’s Syndrome/Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group

Dr. Shannon Johnson will facilitate a group for university students, who have a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome Disorder or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
 
Tuesday, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

 The goal of the group is to help people with ASD adjust to and cope with the social and academic challenges often experienced in university.  This group will also provide opportunities to meet other university students with ASD and learn about social and academic resources available at Dalhousie.
 
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MINDFULNESS GROUP

   Kathrine Lincoln, M.Sc.  R.Psych.

The Mindfulness Group is for students who would like to learn and practice being aware, present, attentive and focused. Mindfulness practice involves paying attention on purpose with compassion, non-judgmentally, fostering kindness and compassion toward self and others. (Jon Kabat-Zinn, 2004)
Cultivating Mindfulness by learning how to pay attention to present experiences “can directly improve the functioning of the body and brain, subjective mental life with its feelings thoughts, and interpersonal relationships”. (Siegal, 2007)
Drop in:       Tuesdays      2:30 – 3:15 pm

 Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start time to register

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EATING DISORDERS DROP-IN 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.

 Tuesdays: 5:30 – 6:30 pm

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SLEEP AND RELAXATION WORKSHOPS

 These two-hour workshops 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.

 Saturday, March 14th, 1 -3 pm                        Thursday, March 19, 7–9 pm                                    Tuesday, March 24th, 7– 9 pm

Tuesday, March 31, 3:30 -5:30 pm                             Friday, April 10th, 10 am – 12 noon

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GRADUATE STUDENT SUPPORT WORKSHOPS

 These workshops are designed for students in graduate programs who are struggling to manage stress, or to find motivation to complete their degree.
There are three workshops scheduled.  Students can attend one or more, depending on their interests and needs.

 
  2.     Under Pressure:  Dealing with stress
   -exploring unique grad school stressors,
  self-care,  relaxation skills, avoiding burnout

   Monday, March 16,              2:30-4:30pm

 3.     Keep Your Eyes on the Prize:  Maintaining Motivation
   -short term and long term goals, rekindling your passion for research     and writing, finding meaning in the grad school experience.

 Monday, March 23,               2:30-4:30pm

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All Groups and Workshops are held within the Counselling Centre, 2nd floor, LeMarchant Place.

 If you are interested in learning more or registering for any of these groups and workshops,  
please contact the Dalhousie Counselling Centre by phone 902-494- 2081 or in person at the Counselling Centre, 2nd Floor, LeMarchant Place.

 For further information, visit our website at http://counsellingservices@dal.ca