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LIVING WITH LOSS: A GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Fridays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
"DROP IN SESSIONS"

This group is appropriate for students who have experienced a significant loss.聽 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.聽 The group will involve mainly discussions, with some individual activities. Various topics will be covered throughout the year.

Students can attend as many sessions as they need.聽 We recommend that you call our office (494 2081) each Friday to confirm that the group is taking place.
Held in 鲍鱼tv Counselling Services, 4th Floor, Student Union Building

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

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聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 GRADUATE STUDENT SUPPORT WORKSHOPS

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

1) How to be a grad student (and still have a life): Thursday November 7, 1:30-3:30pm
聽聽聽聽聽聽 -managing time
聽聽聽聽聽聽 -exploring the various roles involved in being a grad student
聽聽聽聽聽聽 -finding ?balance?


2) Under Pressure: Dealing with stress: Thursday November 21, 1:30-3:30pm
聽聽聽聽聽聽 -exploring unique grad school stressors
聽聽聽聽聽聽 -self care
聽聽聽聽聽聽 -relaxation skills
聽聽聽聽聽聽 -avoiding burnout

3) Keep your eyes on the prize: Maintaining motivation: Thursday November 28, 1:30-3:30pm
聽聽聽聽聽聽 -short term and long term goals
聽聽聽聽聽聽 -rekindling your passion for research and writing
聽聽聽聽聽聽 -finding meaning in the grad school experience



You can register in person at the Counselling Centre, 4th Floor, S.U.B., 鲍鱼tv University, by calling 494 2081 or by e-mail: groupcps@dal.ca

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

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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.聽 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:
聽聽聽聽聽聽 Tuesdays聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 9:00 - 9:45 am
聽聽聽聽聽聽 Wednesdays聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 3:00 - 3:45 pm

For more information contact:
鲍鱼tv Counselling Centre, 4th Floor, SUB or e-mail: groupcps@dal.ca or phone: 494 2081

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EATING DISORDERS聽 DROP-IN GROUP

The Eating Disorders Group is an on-going group which continues until the end of the academic year.聽 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.聽 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

For further information you may contact or visit the Counselling Centre, 4th floor, S.U.B., 鲍鱼tv University.
Telephone 494-2081, or visit our website http://counsellingservices.dal.ca

Email: groupcps@dal.ca