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The following groups are open to students of Dalhousie, Kings and NASCAD only.

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

Tuesdays, 6:00 pm - 7:00 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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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:


Tuesday, October 30th, 2:00 - 4:00pm

Wednesday, November 14th, 7:00 - 9:00pm

Monday, November 19, 2:00 - 4:00pm

Wednesday, December 5, 1:30-3:30pm

Please inquire at our center for more available dates.

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Coping with Exam Anxiety

Friday, November 30th, 1:00 pm-3:00pm
or
Tuesday, November 27th 2:30 - 4:30 pm

Dalhousie Counselling Services, 4th Floor Student Union Building

Do you feel so anxious before and during exams that you worry it stands in the way of doing well? This workshop is intended for students who experience disruptive anxiety before and /or during exams, despite having generally adequate study habits. This workshop will focus on identifying and changing worrisome thoughts, gaining perspective through mindfulness, and calming oneself through breathing.
Open to DAL, Kings, and NSCAD students.
Registration is required, space is limited. To register, drop by Counselling Services, 4th floor student union building, call 494-2081, or email jvrushto@dal.ca.

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OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION PROGRAM

Counselling Services is offering a 5 session group program (4 weekly sessions plus one follow-up) on how to overcome academic procrastination. It will take place on Wednesdays, 2:30 - 4:00 pm, starting October, 31. Preregistration and a $5 deposit, refunded upon attendance is required. More descriptive information is available at www.dal.ca/counselling, see "Academically related groups". Register at Counselling Services,4th floor, S.U.B. or by e-mailing groupcps@dal.ca