This is a six week class for people interested in learning how to meditate. Meditation can be helpful in reducing stress and anxiety, and aiding in personal growth and development. Members learn basic meditation skills including deep relaxation, and grounding and centering techniques. This group will help you learn ways to feel better by changing the way you think and behave, and is based on the most effective approach for the treatment of depression. The group will last nine weeks, and will meet weekly for two hours.
Membership is strictly confidential.
The group will be facilitated by Russell Kolts and Chrissy Pierce. Early in winter quarter, the Counseling Center is offering a new weekly group the Building Connections Group to help students learn to form better interpersonal relationships. This group will help you identify obstacles that might be in the way of forming connections with others. You will learn how to make changes that will allow you to establish new and closer relationships. A safe and supportive environment will be established, and membership is strictly confidential.