Support Groups/Workshops COUNSELING CENTER GROUP CALL 989-774-3381 FOR INFORMATION Fall Semester 2015 International Student Support Group This 1 hour support group running for the fall semester aims to explore your thoughts and feelings about arriving and studying ina new country, as well as offering new perspectives and skills to cope with situations that involve interacting in a different way. Every Friday, starting September 4, 3:00p - 4:00p. Foust Hall 103. Call the Counseling Center at 989-774-3381 ar email Chun Fang Frank Kuo, Ph.D., LLP kuolc@cmich.edu Stress and Anxiety Management Group Learn basic relaxation skills you can use at anytime! Please join Melissa Hutchinson, MA, LPC in Foust Hall 103 starting Friday, September 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Call the Counseling Center at 989-774-3381 or email Melissa hutchimm@cmich.edu with any questions. Understand Your Challenging Family! Learn coping skills to deal with the negative emotional social effects of growing up in a dysfunctional family. Join Kristie Birchmeier, MA, LPC in Foust Hall 103 every Friday, September 18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Call or email Kristie with any questions, 989-774-3381 or birchIk@cmich.edu Sexual Assault Suvivor Support Group The group is open to CMU students who have experienced past or current experiences of sexual assault. This group will meet on Thursdays from 3:00 - 3: 50 p.m. in Foust Hall 103. Call or email Megan Varner with any questions; 989- 774-3381 or scuddima@cmich.edu. Grief and Loss Support Group An opportunity to share, explore, and work through your grief with others who have experienced loss. Join Julie Wellman, MA, LLPC on Fridays, starting September 18 at 2:00 p.m. in Foust Hall 103. Questions? Call the Counseling Center at 989- 774-3381 or email Julie wellmlja@cmich.edu LGBTQ+ A confidential, counselor-facilitated support group for individuals at any stage of the coming out process. Starting Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in Foust 103. Please call the Counseling Center at 989-774-3381 or email David solomidt@cmich.edu Labyrinth Workshops. The Counseling Center has a 24-foot diameter canvas labyrinth. Labyrinth workshops are available for classes and RSOs. The labyrinth path is a symbol for one's life journey and can be walked individually or collectively. The walk offers opportunities for reflection, relaxation, creativity, problem solving, and team building. Please contact Michelle Bigard at bigarimf@cmich.edu or by calling 989-774-3381.