Workshops and Groups

University Counseling Center
Olson Hall, 2nd Floor

Please call (309) 298-2453 or stop in for further information.
All workshop and group times will depend upon students’ schedules.

Relaxation

This is an opportunity to try a variety of stress relievers. Come and enjoy the Joy room, the relaxation lounger, and the Em-wave computer program as you learn some simple relaxation techniques.

Try one to five sessions

Session 1 - "Relaxation Preparation and Diaphragmatic Breathing"
Tuesday, 10/27/09, 3:30 pm OR Wednesday, 10/28/09, 9:00 am

Session 2 - "Progressive Muscle Relaxation"
Wednesday, 11/04/09, 9:00 am OR Thursday, 11/05/09, 3:30 pm

Session 3 - "Self Talk"
Wednesday, 11/11/09, 9:00 am OR Thursday, 11/12/09, 3:30 pm

Session 4 - "emWave PC Stress Relief System"
Wednesday, 11/18/09, 9:00 am OR Thursday, 11/19/09, 3:30 pm

Session 5 - "Visualization"
Wednesday, 12/02/09, 9:00 am OR Thursday, 12/03/09, 3:30 pm

Survivors of Childhood and Adult Sexual Abuse or Sexual Assault

Do you have intrusive memories about inappropriate sexual behavior that occurred in the past?
Have you been sexually betrayed by someone who you trusted or someone who you didn’t even know?
Do you attempt to avoid thinking about a traumatic experience(s) in your life?

This group offers the support to begin or continue the healing process of sexual abuse/assault through discussions, structured activities, and shared goals.

Taming Your Busy Mind

Do you sometimes feel like your mind is so busy that you can't enjoy what is happening right now? Does this sometimes leave you feeling out of control of your emotions? This semi-structured mindfulness group teaches skills to begin to attend to and be aware of the present moment. This group also helps you begin to balance your emotional side with your logical side. Once this balance is achieved people often feel more in control of their emotions and more relaxed. Group runs for 5 weeks.