Support Groups For Students Offered For Fall 2008:
Mindful Living: Anxiety
Reduction Group
Mindfulness means having moment to moment, nonjudgmental awareness, and it is an innate ability we all possess. Mindfulness had been shown to be a very effective tool for overcoming anxiety. Through the use of mindfulness exercises such as meditation, group members learn how to be more present focused, calm, compassionate towards themselves, and in control of their anxious thoughts.
Facilitators:
Steve Quackenbush, Ed. S.,Staff Counselor
Fall Session: TBA
Employee Assistance Program Mindful Living: TBA
Interpersonal Process Groups
Do you have difficulty developing and maintaining close relationships with others? Do you desire the opportunity to understand yourself and how you relate to others better? Do you feel alone in your struggles? If so, this group may be something for you to consider. Group members will learn more about their own self-beliefs and interpersonal patterns. They will have the opportunity to learn and practice new skills for interacting with others so that they have more self-confidence and happier relationships.
Facilitators:
Lee Shefferman, PH. D, Staff Counselor
Meredith Cohn-Shefferman, PH.d, Staff Counselor/Training Director
Sunda TeBockhorst, M.A., Doctoral Psychology Intern
Angela Dunn, M.A., Doctoral Psychology Intern
Justin Schram, B.A., Psychology Intern
TBA
Learning Differences Tapping the Gifts from within
This group will focus on creating a supportive environment in which members can explore their learning styles, as well as process present struggles with the college experience. The group will include psycho-educational and support components.
Facilitators:
Lee Shefferman, PH.D., Staff Counselor
Kim Wilcox, M.A., Staff Counselor
TBA
Relapse Prevention Groups
The primary focus of this cognitive behavioral based group is to identify triggers to alcohol and other drug (AOD) use and to explore appropriate non-AOD coping skills.
Facilitator:
Steve Quackenbush, Ed. S., Staff Counselor
TBA
Grief, Loss
Too many students discover that they are wresting with painful losses during their college years. Students dealing with trauma and loss often feel like aliens on the campus. This group provides a safe place to express grief, anger and or heartache. Come and meet with others who can understand your loss and help you move forward.
Facilitator:
Nancy Turner, Ed.D, Counseling Psychologist
TBA
Interested? Please call: 351-2496