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Support Groups

SPRING 2013

Please answer the questions below to help you determine if you might be a good fit for one of our support groups.

(Note: If having thoughts of self harm then contact the PCC at (615) 322-2571 for an urgent appointment.)

•Are you feeling stressed lately?

•Do you find that stress is affecting your relationships?

•Do you feel like you are alone with your worries?

•Can you relate your stress to events in your life?

If you answered “Yes” to these questions, consider attending a support group at the PCC (see below for details).

Available groups for Spring 2013

These groups will help support students to maintain a level of function during stress and provide resources for situational issues. The group leaders will utilize a curriculum in order to help students develop coping skills as well as provide a supportive environment for shared learning. The groups will be structured as rotating four-week cycles; students may enter at any point throughout the cycle. Students may choose to attend as many or as few sessions as necessary.

THESE GROUPS WILL MEET THROUGH MAY 2nd:

•Academic Skills (Rosanne Awbrey)

Monday 3-5PM

  • Intention, structure and repetition:  key elements to content mastery
  • Managing your time and designing your study schedule
  • Abandoning perfectionism:  how to write a paper the no-tears way
  • Test preparation and execution:  getting ready for finals

 

•Stress & Relationships (Anabella Wilson)

Tuesday 10-11:30AM

  • Effective Communication- Exploring communications styles and learning skills to communicate more effectively
  • Building Healthy Relationships- Discussions surrounding developmental changes and influences and how they impact relationships
  • Let’s Talk about Sex-Exploring differences in attitudes and behavior surrounding physical intimacy.  Including discussions about prevalent attitudes on campus
  • Dealing with Breakups- Discussions surrounding how to handle break-ups

 

•Graduation Stress (Divya Kannan)

Thursday 1-2:30PM

  • Stress and Anxiety: Learn techniques to manage and cope
  • Balanced Living: Discuss the value of self-care and a sense of competence
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness: Explore relational and communication skills as a way of coping
  • Acceptance of Change/Transition: Challenges and strengths toward acceptance of role transitions

THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT GROUP WILL CONTINUE TO MEET THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER:

•Coping Skills Workshop (Jay Tift)

Friday 3-4:30PM

  • Stress 101: Exploring the origins and indicators of stress
  • Mindfulness: Understanding the basics & how it can help
  • Cognitive Behavioral Approach: Identifying thoughts and behaviors and the role they play in stress
  • Creating Space: Practicing mindfulness and coping techniques

If you are interested in attending a support group, please call the PCC (322-2571) to register. Or, if you are a current client at the PCC, you may discuss your interest with your clinician.