For many issues that university students face, group counselling can be the optimal treatment choice. Talking in a group about one’s emotional, physical, academic, interpersonal, social, and family problems can help reduce distress and bring insight and change.
At PCS, we offer various groups to address the needs of our students. Some groups (themed counselling process groups) may focus on a specific topic, e.g. body image, grief and loss. In other groups, (counselling process groups) the issues to be discussed each week arise from the members rather than being initiated by the leader. Personal concerns or problems from everyday life, relationships with friends, family members or significant others may be discussed. And participants may discuss their reactions (thoughts and feelings) to events or situations in their lives – eg., the stress or anxiety associated with school or with relationships, the feelings of sadness or depression that they are experiencing, etc.
Our current offerings fall into the following categories:
Counselling Process Groups:
These groups are offered on an ongoing basis and students may enter the group throughout the year. The groups are led by staff counsellors and are scheduled at various times during the week in an attempt to accommodate students’ schedules. Access to these groups is available through a personal counseling intake session.
Themed Counselling Groups:
Groups for students dealing with specific issues such as Disordered Eating/Body Image or Grief and Loss; meet once a week throughout the academic year. Access to these groups is available through a personal counselling intake session.
Workshops:
Workshops are one-time only sessions on specific topics (e.g. Managing Anxiety) that are offered to students at various times throughout the academic year. Students may register for workshops through Reception in N110 Bennett Centre.
Winter 2013 Workshop Offerings:
STRESS MANAGEMENT
THROUGH MANAGING THOUGHTS
Your thoughts affect your mood…
Your mood affects your thoughts…
This 2 hour workshop will show you how to use Cognitive Therapy and relaxation techniques to interrupt negative thoughts and change your mood. These techniques will be especially useful in creating a positive mindset and eliminating mental blocks before writing an exam or beginning an important paper.
DATE: Tuesday, January 22
TIME: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: N110 Bennett Centre
DATE: Tuesday, February 26
TIME: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: N110 Bennett Centre
DATE: Thursday, March 14
TIME: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
LOCATION: N204B Bennett Centre
Space in these "Stress Management Workshops" is limited - reserve your spot by pre-registering. Registration (in person only) opens Monday, January 14th in N110 Bennett Centre.
TIME FOR A QUICK MENTAL HEALTH TUNE UP?
Engine running slow?
Need your batteries recharged?
Join us and learn:
- To identify your stressors
- How to effectively use proven stress management strategies to promote good health and optimal performance
- Simple relaxation techniques you can do anywhere and anytime to recharge your engines
DATE: Friday, February 1
TIME: 1p.m. to 3p.m.
LOCATION: N110 Bennett Centre
DATE: Friday, March 1
TIME: 1p.m. to 3p.m.
LOCATION: N110 Bennett Centre
DATE: Friday, April 5
TIME: 1pm to 3pm
LOCATION: N110 Bennett Centre
Students interested in participating in a "Tune-Up" don’t need to pre-register. All of these workshops are drop-in.
Winter 2013 Themed Groups:
Coping with Grief & Loss Group
Even when a death is anticipated, losing someone close to you is a disruptive life experience that may leave you feeling disoriented and without direction. The feeling of being very much alone and the feeling that no one else could possibly understand what you’re going through are normal reactions to the pain of loss. Talking with others who are also grieving can help you as you struggle with your own grief.
This confidential group will offer you the opportunity to talk with other students who find themselves on a similar journey, share your experiences, and listen to how others are dealing with their struggle, while developing your own unique ways of coping.
This group will run Monday mornings throughout the winter term. Students interested in taking part in should come to N110 Bennett Centre to book a personal counselling intake. Following the intake session, a time will be set to meet with one of the group’s facilitators.
OUT AND ABOUT: WINTER EDITION
A Peer-Support Therapy Process Group for York's Queer and Trans Students Presented by TBLGAY & Personal Counselling Services
This peer and therapist led group will meet to discuss important topics that matter to York's Queer student community in a confidential and safe space.
Time: 1:30pm to 3pm on select Wednesdays (see below for specific dates and topics)
Location: N204B Bennett Centre for Student Services
Cost: Free
Sessions are drop-in (no pre-registration required) and open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, trans or questioning York students.
Title: The Ins and Outs of Coming Out
Date: Wednesday, January 30th
This session works through coming out to family, friends, school, etc., as well
as discuss handling difficult emotions.
Title: Queer Matchmaking
Date: Wednesday, February 13th
This session discusses how to navigate through the world of dating and
relationships.
Title: Queering Up Family and Friends
Date: Wednesday, February 27th
This session looks at navigating through relationships with family and friends
as a queer/trans person.
Title: Chill Out
Date: Wednesday, March 13th
This session looks at what it means to be queer at school and discusses positive
ways to manage stress and emotions.
Title: Queering University Transitions
Date: Wednesday, March 27th
This session looks at the changes related to university winding down for the
year as folks prepare for exams as well as discuss how to handle the transition
to the upcoming summer months.
For more information: Contact TBLGAY at tblgay@yorku.ca or 416-736-2100 ext 20494 or Personal Counselling Services at 416-736-5297.
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