New Student Support Group
Facilitator: Dr. Shu-Fen Shih
An informative, interactive, and fun discussion group for first-year students. This group is for new students who are adjusting to college life.
Three Meetings:
September 10, Thursday, 3-4 pm: Get to know other first year students
September 17, Thursday, 3-4 pm: Learn about yourself and your relationships
September 24, Thursday, 3-4 pm: How to take advantage of all the available opportunities and organizations
Please contact Shu-Fen at shufen.shih@rockhurst.edu or 501-4275.
Emotional Wellness Group
Facilitator: Dr. Shu-Fen Shih
This group a therapy group is for students who struggle with anxiety, depression, or bi polar.
Please Contact Shu-Fen at shufen.shih@rockhurst.edu or 501-4275.
Time to Party: Organization and Time Management
Facilitator: Dr. Rick Hanson
Trouble getting or staying organized? Are you falling behind, feeling overwhelmed, or forgetting about important projects, tests or meetings? Whether diagnosed with ADD or not, much of stress college students experience is associated with trying to stay on top of many activities competing for your time and attention. This series will focus on how to balance your life in college, including time management, prioritizing, and organizational strategies. Please contact Rick at rick.hanson@rockhurst.edu or 501-4275. Location TBA, time may shift depending on participant schedules.
Sept 14, Monday 3:00-4:00 Mastering the Basics – Creating the right balance
Sept 21, Monday 3:00-4:00 It Never Works for Me: Customizing your plan
Sept 28, Monday 3:00-4:00 When you can’t do it all: When to say no to good things
Meditation Group
Facilitator: Dr. Elbert Darden
A group for students who are interested in relaxation and self-reflection. Contrary to popular belief, meditation and relaxation is not just used to put us to sleep. Learning to relax actually helps us to focus our attention to bear on whatever tasks we need to undertake. A wonderful side effect is a relaxed body and reduced stress levels. Sound interesting? Please contact Elbert at Elbert.darden@rockhurst.edu or 501-4275.
Location and time TBA.
Multicultural Dialogue Group
Facilitator: Dr. Shu-Fen Shih
A group for ALL students who are interested in multicultural discussion.
Please contact Shu-Fen at shufen.shih@rockhurst.edu or 501-4275.
Stress and Coping
Facilitator: Dr. Rick Hanson
Stress is the number one factor interfering with academic performance and personal relationships. These skill-building workshops are designed to help participants better understand their stress and expand their range of coping strategies. Please contact Rick at rick.hanson@rockhurst.edu or 501-4275. Location TBA
Nov 4, Wednesday 4:30-5:30 Help, I’m Freaking Out: Understanding the effects of stress
Nov 11, Wednesday 4:30-5:30 Managing Stress: Expanding your coping strategies
Surviving Strong
Facilitator: Dr. Shu-Fen Shih
This is a therapy group for Women survivors of childhood sexual trauma and/or can be survivors of sexual trauma in adulthood as well.
Please Contact Shu-Fen at shufen.shih@rockhurst.edu or 501-4275.
Why College Students Don’t Sleep Well and What To Do About It
Facilitator: Dr. Rick Hanson
Over half of all college students report that poor sleep is a significant issue. A series of workshops is being developed for students who struggle with poor quality or quantity of sleep and will focus on simple strategies to build effective sleeping habits and routines. Please contact Rick at rick.hanson@rockhurst.edu or 501-4275. Mondays in October. Location TBA
Oct 5th 3:00-4:00 Sleep 101: Why most college students fail
Oct 12th 3:00-4:00 Sleep & The Brain: Enhancing Sleep and Memory
Oct 19th 3:00-4:00 Sleep & Worry: How to Quiet Troubled Waters
Free mental health screening/assessment for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and alcohol. |
