麻豆传媒

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.聽 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:
聽聽聽聽聽聽 Tuesdays聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 9:00 - 9:45 am
聽聽聽聽聽聽 Wednesdays聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 3:00 - 3:45 pm

For more information contact:
麻豆传媒 Counselling Centre, 4th Floor, SUB or e-mail: groupcps@dal.ca or phone: 494 2081

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Gaining Social Confidence
Joan Hanley, Ph.D.

The Gaining Social Confidence Group is for students who experience anxiety when interacting with others and would like to feel more comfortable and confident in social situations.聽 Some of the topics covered are:聽 understanding symptoms of anxiety, managing anxiety and strategies for increasing confidence in social interactions.聽 Treatment approaches include:聽聽 cognitive-behavioural strategies and relaxation skills.

The group will meet weekly for 5 weeks on Wednesdays, from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, starting September 25th, 2013.

You can register at the Counselling Centre, 4th Floor, S.U.B., 麻豆传媒 or e-mail: groupcps@dal.ca

For further information telephone 494-2081 or visit our website at http://counselling services.dal.ca.


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MANAGING ANXIETY GROUP
Kathrine Lincoln, M.Sc. R.Psych.

The Managing Anxiety Group is for students who would like to understand and manage their anxiety.聽 Some of the topics to be covered are:understanding symptoms of anxiety, managing physical discomfort, panic, anxious/worrisome thoughts and associated behaviors.聽 Treatment approaches include: cognitive-behavioral strategies, relaxation training, and mindfulness.

A session is devoted to yoga for anxiety (Caelin Nadin, Yoga Instructor)
The group will meet weekly Thursdays from 10:30am - 12:00 noon, starting September 26th, 2013 until October 31, 2013

You can register at the Counselling Centre, 4th Floor, S.U.B., 麻豆传媒 or e-mail: groupcps@dal.ca

For further information, telephone 494-2081 or visit our website at http://counsellingservices.dal.ca

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REDUCING ANXIETY & GAINING CONFIDENCE聽 with Dr. Joan Hanley

You may register for one or more of these sessions to learn more effective strategies for dealing with anxiety.

Monday, October 21st聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 10:30 - noon聽聽 UNDERSTANDING ANXIETY
Monday, October 28th聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 10:30 - noon聽聽 REALISTIC THINKING
Monday, November 4th聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 10:30 - noon聽聽 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Monday, November 18th聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 10:30 - noon聽聽 BUILDING CONFIDENCE

For further information you may contact or visit the Counselling Centre, 4th floor, S.U.B., 麻豆传媒.聽 Telephone 494-2081, or visit our website http://counsellingservices.dal.ca
Email: groupcps@dal.ca

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MMI: An Introduction for Pre-Med Students

The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) protocol is an innovative selection procedure designed to assess the (non-cognitive) qualities and characteristics of applicants to professional programs. This interactive presentation is designed to explain the MMI process as well as to demonstrate strategies and exercises to help you build skills, reduce anxiety, examine your style, and increase your confidence.

-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Learn the difference between traditional (standard) interviews and the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).

-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Explore what admission committees look for when they are interviewing applicants.

-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Find out how to prepare for those challenging questions, scenarios and situations.

-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Share strategies for improving your interview skills.


聽聽聽聽聽聽 Opportunities will be provided to demonstrate and improve your skills through role-playing and discussions. Additional helpful supports and resources will be provided.


Thursday,聽聽 19 September, 2013聽聽聽聽聽 6-7:30聽聽聽 303 SUB


Space is limited.聽聽聽聽聽 Register:聽聽 Jeanette.Hung@dal.ca

Jeanette Hung MEd (Counselling) CCC, RCT is the Career Counselling Services Coordinator, Counselling Services.聽 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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Communication Skills for Pre-Med Students: Understanding Doctors


Date:聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Thursdays:聽 Oct 3, 10, 24, 31聽聽 (a four-session program)
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 (Note:聽 no workshop on October 17th)


Time:聽聽聽 6-7:30 pm

Location:聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Room 302 Oct 3 and Room 307 Oct 10-31
Student Union Building

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:

-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 examining the skills of effective listeners;
-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 reflecting on your communication style;
-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 identifying common communication problems and barriers;
-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 examining the role of non-verbal communication;
-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 refining effective questioning skills;
-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 increasing your ability to listen empathically; and
-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 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.

Register:聽聽聽聽聽 Jeanette.Hung@dal.ca

Jeanette Hung MEd (Counselling) CCC, RCT is the Career Counselling Services Coordinator, Counselling Services.聽 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 Clinic

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:

-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Select, ask and respond to MMI scenarios and standard interview questions.
-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Examine and evaluate your answers while receiving peer feedback and support.
-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Develop your personal strategies for answering difficult questions.
-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Increase your empathy for interviewers through role-playing and discussions.
-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Increase your confidence as you reduce your stress and anxiety.
-聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Connect to helpful supports and resources on campus.


All role-playing and practise opportunities are offered in a confidential and
supportive environment.


Dates:聽聽聽聽聽聽 Thursdays, 7, 14, 21聽 November, 2013聽聽聽聽 6-730聽聽 Room 307 SUB


Space is limited聽聽聽 Register:Jeanette.Hung@dal.ca

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:Understanding Doctors.

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聽EATING DISORDERS聽 DROP-IN GROUP

The Eating Disorders Group is an on-going group which continues until the end of the academic year.聽 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.聽 The focus of the group is to provide a safe setting, support self-defined change, and resolve underlying feelings.

Tuesdays: 5:30 - 6:30 pm - starting September 24th, 2013

For further information you may contact or visit the Counselling Centre, 4th floor, S.U.B., 麻豆传媒.
Telephone 494-2081, or visit our website http://counsellingservices.dal.ca

Email: groupcps@dal.ca