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Counselling Services: Groups and workshops

Posted by Counselling Services on September 30, 2015 in General Announcements

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:  Drop in - 5:30 pm onwards
 

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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
 

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WORKING WITH PROCRASTINATION
 
Joan Hanley, Ph.D
 
This seminar is for students who would like to reduce the tendency to procrastinate. The focus will be on identifying strategies to get things done and reduce stress.
 
This is a 1 hour seminar on
 
          Monday       October 5th   at 1:00 - 2:00pm
 
 
Register 10 minutes prior to the group
DEALING WITH STRESS
 
Joan Hanley, Ph.D
          This seminar is for students who would like to identify and develop strategies to help manage and cope with the multiple stressors encountered in daily life.
 
This is a 1 hour seminar on
 
          Tuesday    October 6th          11:00am- 12:00noon
         
Register 10 minutes prior to the group
 
All of the above groups are held at the following location:
 
Counselling Centre, 2nd floor, LeMarchant Place, Dalhousie University
 
Phone: 494-2081                  e-mail:groupcps@dal.ca    
 
 
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Communication Skills for Pre-Med Students
 
Physicians who are perceived as ‘understanding’ have typically mastered the art of communication by actively listening to their patients. Active listening enhances conversations and is an essential counselling skill.
 
These skills are valuable when working with patients and colleagues and will improve how you communicate in your personal relationships. They are also very helpful in preparation for the communication scenarios you will experience if the medical school you are applying to uses the multiple mini interview (MMI) protocol.
 
This four-evening* experiential workshop is a highly practical and interactive opportunity to enhance your active listening skills by:
 
 examining the skills of effective listeners;
 reflecting on your communication style;
 identifying common communication problems and barriers;
 examining the role of non-verbal communication;
 refining effective questioning skills;
 increasing your ability to listen empathically; and
 developing and practicing listening and responding skills.
 
You will be working both individually and in small groups on a variety of exercises, discussions and skill building role-plays. Practise and skill development is done in a safe and supportive environment.
 
 
Date:                           Thursdays:     Oct 1-22, 2015   
                                                       
Time:                          5-6:30 pm    
 
Location:                    Room 426   Student Union Building
 
To register login:       mycareer.dal.ca   (use event calendar)
 
 
*Note that students are expected to attend all four evenings as each evening builds upon the other.
 
Jeanette Hung MEd (Counselling) CCC, RCT is the Career Counselling Services Coordinator, Counselling Services.  Jeanette has provided workshops to pre-med students, medical students, residents and fellows. She has also presented to staff and students at Journal Clubs and Grand Rounds.
 
 
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Pre-Med Interview Skills Clinics


Designed for Pre-Med students who are already knowledgeable about the Medical
School Admission Interview process, these interactive Clinics are interview
practise opportunities.

In small group role-plays and discussions you will:
Select, ask and respond to MMI scenarios and standard interview questions.
Examine and evaluate your answers while receiving peer feedback and support.
Develop your personal strategies for answering difficult questions.
Increase your empathy for interviewers through role-playing and discussions.
Increase your confidence as you reduce your stress and anxiety.
Connect to helpful supports and resources on campus.
 
All role-playing and practise opportunities are offered in a confidential and
supportive environment.
 
2015 Dates:               

Thursdays:     

October     29 Clinic # 1

November   5 Clinic # 2

November 19 Clinic # 3
                                                           
Repeated:

Fridays:          

October     30   Clinic #1

November 6     Clinic #2November 20   Clinic #3

Time:                         5-630 pm
Location:                    Room 426 Student Union Building
           
To register login:       mycareer.dal.ca   (use event calendar)
 
This Clinic, conducted by Jeanette Hung, Counselling Services, is a follow-up
to the workshops: MMI: An Introduction for Pre-Med Students and Communication Skills for Pre-Med Students.