Winter 2012 Workshops
These workshops are free and open to all York students. Registration in all of the groups and workshops listed below opens on Tuesday, January 10th in N110 Bennett Centre (registration is not available via phone or internet).
Winter 2012 Workshops Listing
- Bereavement Group
- Developing Healthy Relationships
- Disordered Eating & Body Image Support Group
- Stress Management Through Managing Thoughts
- Struggling with Anger
Bereavement Group
Even when a death is anticipated, losing someone close to you is a disruptive life experience that may leave you feeling disoriented and perhaps directionless and adrift. Talking with others who are also grieving can help 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.
This is a 6-part series is happening on Thursdays in January, February and March. A screening appointment is required prior to the start of this group. Please select a screening time upon registration. Registration in this group closes on Friday, January 20th.
Dates: January 26, February 2, 9, 16, March 1, 8
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: N110 Bennett Centre
Developing Healthy Relationships
The focus in this 4-part series will be on developing skills to manage relationships more effectively while maintaining one’s own sense of worth. We will explore:
- Effective Interpersonal Communication
- Abusive Relationships
- How to Maintain Healthy Relationships
- Dealing with Conflict & Managing Anger
Issues such as breaking up, making up, dealing with family and friends in relationships, and maintaining trust and respect will be addressed.
This is a 4-part series is taking place on Fridays starting at the end of January.
Dates: January 27, February 3, 10, 17
Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: N110 Bennett Centre
Disordered Eating & Body Image Support Group
Ever worry that you’re too fat, even though your friends say you are too thin?
Ever worry that you are obsessed with exercise to control your weight?
Ever worry that food dominates your thinking?
Ever worry that you’ve lost control over how much you eat?
This is a drop-in support group offered on Tuesdays in January, February and March. Registration is not necessary.
Time: 1pm to 2:30pm
Dates: January 24 & 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6 &13
Location: N110 Bennett Centre
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 your negative thoughts and change your mood. These techniques will be especially useful in creating a positive mindset and eliminating mental blocks before beginning an exam or important paper.
Date: Friday, January 27
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: N110 Bennett Centre
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Date: Wednesday, March 7
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: N204B Bennett Centre
Struggling with Anger
We all have good intentions about relating to the people around us, whether they’re friends, family, or individuals we interact with in the community, at school or at work. Sometimes, though, we find the strong emotion of anger gets in the way of these interactions, creating problems. If you are someone who struggles with how to handle anger-provoking situations and people, this workshop series can help. In this series, you will learn ways to manage your reactions, relate more effectively to others and decrease your own stress.
This is a 4-part series taking place on Wednesdays in January and February.
Dates: January 25, February 1, 8, 15
Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: N110 Bennett Centre
To register in all groups and workshops offered through Personal Counselling Services, students must come to N110 Bennett Centre (registration is not available via phone or internet). Registration opens on Tuesday, January 10th.
Counselling & Disability Services (CDS) recognizes that the diversity of the university community is a source of excellence, enrichment and strength. CDS affirms its commitment to human rights, and in particular to the principle that every member of the York community has a right to equitable treatment without harassment or discrimination on the grounds prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code, including race, ancestry, place of origin, citizenship, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
Counselling & Disability Services (CDS)
Tel: 416-736-5297
Location: N110 Bennett Centre for Student Services
