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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Events Feb. 22-26th

FREE ONLINE SCREENING! CLICK HERE. SEE LINK BELOW EVENTS LISTING FOR MORE INFO.

Thursday, February 22nd -26th

BE COMFORTABLE IN YOUR GENES

A campaign aims to promote the idea that every body is beautiful. Learn to be comfortable with the real you! Donation boxes will be placed at the below events as well as The Counseling Center, Fitness Center, Health Services and Women's Center for one week. Rather than wondering, "Do I look fat in these "jeans"- why not be comfortable in your "genes?" Get rid of those jeans you've been waiting to fit into and learn to love the real you! All jeans collected will be donated to a local shelter.

Monday, February 22nd, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ENG GRotunda

Visit an informational table, where educational materials about eating disorders, body image and self esteem will be available. Get your free reading on the "scale of fortune" and receive positive affirmation buttons. Free tea and coffee!

Monday, February 22nd, 7-8 p.m., Student Center Theater - 1st Floor

Come see Jean Kilbourne's pioneering work in her film on how gender is represented in advertising. More specifically, how the image of women has changed in advertising over the last 20 years. She energizes high school and college age students and empowers them to take action. After the 30 minute film, Denise L. Zack, MS, LPC, NCC from University Counseling Services will facilitate a discussion with attendees about this informative and provocative film.

Wednesday, February 24th, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ENG Rotunda

Wednesday, February 24th, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Student Center Theater - 1st floor

Don't miss this amazing panel discussion to learn about body image issues and eating disorders with a recent SCSU Alumni Victoria Greene, a student who suffered from and overcame a severe eating disorder in college and eating disorder specialists Rena Bruckman, RD, and Christiane Kinseley, LSCW from the Renfrew Center of Southern CT. If you struggle from an eating disorder or body image issues or know someone who does, you won't want to miss this compelling discussion!

Eating Disorder Group
Also: Eating disorder and body image GROUP will run all semester. Call to set up a meeting to join! 392-5475

Online Screenings

Depression and Eating Disorder Screening events are offered every year through the counseling center. Alcohol and Drug Screening is offered through the D.A.R.C. (Drug and Alcohol Resource Center) every spring.

If you are unable to attend any of the above, or would simply prefer to take the screening in the privacy of your own room, the following website links you to these screenings.

https://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/login.asp?keyword=SCSU

Your results may indicate that it would be a good idea to seek counseling. If so, or if you would like to talk with a mental health professional, call University Counseling Services at (203) 392-5475.

CAMPUS SUPPORT GROUPS
FALL 2010

Group counseling provides private support, encouragement, and helpful feedback for students wishing to enjoy their lives more, improve their relationships, and feel better about themselves. Groups can help you maintain your motivation, make changes, and stay hopeful in the face of depression, anxiety, or difficult family or personal circumstances.

Grief Group Day/Time TBA

General concerns women's group Day/Time TBA

Healthy Relationships group Day/Time TBA

Eating Disorders group Day/Time TBA

General Body Image Group Day/Time TBA

General concerns men's group Day/Time TBA

Graduation/transition stress Day/Time TBA

Spaces limited. For more information or to join a group, contact Counseling Services at 392-5475 or drop by EN B 219.

"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man* can sincerely try to help another without helping himself." Ralph Waldo Emerson *or woman!

Contact us:

Counseling Services
Engleman B-219

Phone: (203) 392-5475
Fax: (203) 392-5478

Hours:

Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

A counselor is on call everyday for walk-in crises and phone consultations.

After-hours emergencies:

Call 911 or the university police at (203) 392-5375.

"A beacon of light on Southern's Campus"

University Counseling Services offers a wide variety of resources to help students adjust to life on campus through invidivual and group counseling, outreach and programming and consultative services. Our primary purpose is to provide psychological support as students pursue academic and personal goals and to enhance the quality of their experience at Southern Connecticut State University.

Our center is staffed by licensed counselors, clinical social workers, an APRN and senior level graduate interns who help students in many ways, like learning how to manage their depression or dealing with a family crisis. Students can apply what they learn in the counseling and can begin to effectively deal with problems outside of the counseling setting.

Please visit the many links on this site to learn more about mental health issues and how University Counseling Services can help you!