UF Student Health Care Center
Student Mental Health 
Spring 2008 Groups

Mondays

Yoga Nidra for Stress Reduction				  		
12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
This group will meet for the entire semester (beginning Jan. 14).  There may
be some Hatha Yoga but the focus will be on Yoga Nidra (meditative breath
work with imagery) which is aimed at stress reduction and goal achievement.
The sessions are open to newcomers and drop-ins with no pre-screening
necessary.  Home practice is a must.  This group is also open to faculty and
staff through the EAP.  Contact: Dr. Barbara Welsch @ 392-1171

Managing Shyness and Beyond						
2:30-4:00 p.m.
A small group experience to help students understand, manage and overcome
shyness and social anxiety.  Pre-screening necessary.  Contact:  Dr. Alvin
Lawrence or Dr. Ann Jaronski @ 392-1171

Advanced Self-Hypnosis for Health & Performance Enhancement   	
3:30-5:00 p.m.
This group will teach the advanced techniques to help you expand your
ability to improve your self-confidence, self-esteem, concentration, memory
and recall, energy level, immune system, and health and well-being.  
Contact: Dr. Beree Darby @ 392-1171.

Tuesdays

Making Peace with Food							
2:30-4:00 p.m.
This group is for women who would like to look at their relationship with
food and body image.  Contact:  Dr. Roberta Seldman @ 392-1171

Work it out!

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Movement, connection and commitment have been shown to decrease the symptoms
of depression and sadness.  Join us weekly for some tips and some low –
moderate intensity activity to help you MOVE beyond your mood.  Wear
work-out attire. The sessions are open to newcomers and drop-ins with no
pre-screening necessary but weekly attendance is key.  This group is also
open to faculty and staff through the EAP.  Starts January 22, 2008.
Contact: Dr. Barbara Welsch or Dr. Ann Jaronski @ 392-1171

Taming the Beast Within:  Anger Management 				
4:00-5:00 p.m. 
This 9-week group is open to anyone and usually begins 4 weeks after the
semester begins.  Self-regulation techniques, thought control strategies,
and other psycho-educational information are the focus.  Contact:  Dr.
Anthony Greene @ 392-1171

Wednesdays

Graduate Women's Empowerment Group		
1:30–3:00 p.m. & 3:30-5:00 p.m. 
These groups will provide a safe environment for female graduate or
professional students to explore diverse issues such as relationships,
academic struggles, career concerns and personal growth and development. 
Contact:  Dr. Lynne Goldman @ 392-1171.

Self-healing with Traditional Chinese Medicine		
Wednesday 1:30 – 2:30
Qigong (Chi Kung) has been shown to be a very effective self-healing
practice.  This group will focus on the self-treatment of 3 types of
concerns: stress-related/exacerbated medical issues, weight concerns and
chronic pain.  The practices will be tailored to individual needs.  The
sessions are open to newcomers and drop-ins with no pre-screening necessary.
Home practice is a must. This group is also open to faculty and staff
through the EAP.  Starts January 23, 2008.  Contact: Dr. Barbara Welsch @
392-1171

Sister-Sister  

3:30- 5:00 p.m. 
A weekly support and psychoeducational group for women of African,
Caribbean, Latin, Native American or Asian descent and International
sisters.  The group may focus on issues included but not limited to topics
such adjustment to college life and academics,  relationships, family,
sexual assault/abuse, substance related problems, self-esteem/image, and
oppression and discrimination concerns.  The purpose of this group is to
provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental atmosphere where women can
improve their quality of life. The group is open to both undergraduate and
graduate women.  Contact:  Dr. Norma Charles @ 392-1171

Thursdays

Grief Support 

1:30-3:00 p.m. 
Coping with the death of a loved one can be one of the most difficult and
challenging life experiences.  The purpose of this group is to provide
emotional support for those in mourning, a safe place to discuss thoughts
and feelings, and provide skills for coping with the stress and pain of
living without your loved one(s) during the grief process.  You are not
alone here!  Contact:  Dr. Norma Charles @ 392-1171


Getting What You Want from Relationships				
3:30-5:00 p.m.
This 8-12 week workshop is designed to assist students in developing healthy
relationships with others, romantic or otherwise.  Issues such as
understanding self, attraction factors, types and stages of relationships,
smart vs. foolish choices are just a few of the topics for discussion.
Educational exercises and handouts are a part of the group experience.  If
you are interested in begin a better partner, friend, spouse, sibling, or
loved one this group is for you.  The group will be conducted in a
non-judgmental, supportive, and confidential atmosphere.  Come and share but
also hear what your peers have to say.  This is an on-going open group.
Sessions will be repeated.  Contact:  Dr. Norma Charles @ 392-1171


ACT now on your stress and anxiety! 			
Thursdays 3:45 – 5:00
This group will use the principals of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
combined with movement to help participants cope with feelings of stress and
anxiety.  The sessions are open to newcomers and drop-ins with no
pre-screening necessary. Weekly attendance is important if you want to be
successful.   This group is also open to faculty and staff through the EAP.
Starts February 7, 2008.  Contact: Dr. Barbara Welsch or Dr. Ann Jaronski @
392-1171

Fridays

Making Peace with Food II					
Fridays 10:30 – 12:00
This group is for women who would like to look at their relationship with
food and body image using perspectives taken from Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy and Coherence Therapy.  Pre-screening by Dr. Welsch is required and
the group will close by mid-February or when 10 participants are registered.
Contact: Dr. Barbara Welsch or Ms. Brittany Brucato @ 392-1171