Groups & Workshops

If you are a wellesley student and are interested in participating in one of the groups or workshops listed below, please call the Counseling Service at 781-283-2839 or email the group facilitator(s) directly.
 

A Panel of Recovery:
A National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Event

Co-sponsored by the Multiservice Eating Disorders Association
Join us for an inspiring night of education and dialogue about recovery from eating disorders. Listen to a panel of individuals discuss eating disorder recovery from multiple perspectives.  A Q&A with the audience will follow the panel.
Monday, February 25, 2013, 7-8:30 pm
Tishman Commons, Lulu Wang Campus Center
Admission is free and open to the public
No registration required

Bereavement Support Group

This is a group for students who are coping with the loss of a loved one. In this group, members have an opportunity to share about their current lives and speak about the impact of the death of a family member or significant friend.

Facilitated by:  Alex Prior & Mirella Young
 

Eating in the Light of the Moon

This group is for students interested in talking about eating & body image. Utilizing the book by Anita Johnston, Ph.D., members will discuss women's relationship and struggles with food and their bodies, and how they may be able to transform these relationships into something more healthy and empowering.

Facilitated by:  Wendy Huang & Emily Levine
Wednesday's, 3:30-4:30 pm; Location & Start Date TBD, Registration Required
For more info email:  whuang2@wellesley.edu or elevine3@wellesley.edu

Grief and Loss Support Group

In collaboration with the Religious & Spiritual Life
Support for thos soping with the loss of Adey.

Led by Kelly Stone and Angela Guerrero
Tuesday's, 2/26 & 3/5, 12-1:00 pm
Multifaith Center
No registration required
 

Everyday Mindfulness

This workshop is designed to help students manage negative thinking patterns using cognitive therapy, mindfulness, and acceptance techniques. We will discuss the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, mindfulness skills and non-judgmental self-compassion.

Facilitated by: Megan Edwards & Alison Christiansen
Cow Chair Room, Lulu Wang Campus Center
Wednesday, March 6, 4:00-5:30pm
Please RSVP to: medward2@wellesley.edu
 

Family Ties

For students interested in discussing issues relating to family. This group will provide a private space to reflect on relationships with family members. Students will have an opportunity to give and receive support and to connect with others who may be going through a similar journey.

Led by Dericka Canada and Rachel Fish
For more info email: dcanada@wellesley.edu or rfish@wellesley.edu

Coping with Procrastination:
Tips & Techniques Workshop

Do you put off assignments until the last minute? 
Never Seem to be able to meet deadlines? 
Experience difficulty managing your time? 
Feel anxious over academic assignments? 
If so, this workshop is for you!

Led by:  Robin Cook-Nobles, Ed.D.
Wednesday, April 10  3-4:30 pm
Held in the Counseling Conference Room
Please RSVP to rcooknob@wellesley.edu
 

Yoga

In collaboration with the Office of Religious & Spiritual Life
A yoga class for both beginners and those who wish to deepen their practice. A time to see what unfolds as you connect to movement, breath, and mental awareness.

Led by: Alison Christiansen
Tuesdays, 5-6pm, Begins 2/26
Multifaith Center
No registration required