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Support
Groups Offered by the Counselling Services
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Semester
II
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Grief Support
Group
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| Date: |
March 9, 16, 23, 30. 2007
April 13, 20 |
| Venue: |
Health Centre Conference Room |
Time:
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12:00 - 1:30 pm |
This group is usually offered in Semester II, but can
be done in Semester I if the need arises This group is
designed to provide support for those members of the UWI
community (staff and students) who have experienced loss
of a family member or friend. The group provides a supportive
environment in which to deal with the emotions and changes
resulting from the death of someone close to you. Pre-registration
with the Counselling Unit is necessary to join this group
This group meets weekly, lasts for six sessions and takes
only a limited number of persons. No new members are allowed
in the group after Week Two.
Queries can be directed to the secretary at 970-1992 or campus
extensions 2270/ 2370. |
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Academic
Support Group 1
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| Date: |
February 2, 9, 16, 2007 - March
2, 2007 |
| Venue: |
Health Centre Conference Room |
Time:
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12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
This group is offered
in Semester II and meets bi-monthly for six sessions.
It is designed to help students learn and apply the necessary
academic skills for them to improve their performance.
There will be opportunity for individualized assistance
but the group will offer the benefit of sharing experiences
with colleagues and benefiting from their encouragement.
Pre-registration with the Counselling Unit is necessary
to join this group.
Queries can be directed to the secretary at 970-1992 or campus
extensions 2270/ 2370. |
Academic
Support Group 2
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| Date: |
February 7, 14, 28, 2007
March 14, 2007 |
| Venue: |
Health Centre Conference Room |
Time:
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5:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
This group is offered
in Semester II and meets bi-monthly for six sessions.
It is designed to help students learn and apply the necessary
academic skills for them to improve their performance.
There will be opportunity for individualized assistance
but the group will offer the benefit of sharing experiences
with colleagues and benefiting from their encouragement.
Pre-registration with the Counselling Unit is necessary
to join this group.
Queries can be directed to the secretary at 970-1992 or campus
extensions 2270/ 2370. |
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Postgraduate
Support Group
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| Date: |
Begins November 19, 2003 |
| Venue: |
Health Centre Conference Room |
Time:
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5:00pm – 6:30pm |
This group is for
those who are working on their dissertations at the Masters
or Doctoral levels. The group will meet regularly throughout
the academic year and will provide different levels of support
e.g.
- information sharing about resources such as internet/library
research services and funding
- skill building in areas such as writing
- sharing and feedback to support those who are going through
burn-out, writer’s block, stagnation or any
other issues around their dissertation.
The group will meet on Thursday afternoons and an evening
session for those unable to come on Thursday is possible
depending on the need.
Pre-registration with the Counselling Unit is necessary
to join this group. This group is open for students
to join at any point.
Queries can be directed to the secretary at 970-1992 or campus
extensions 2270/ 2370. |
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