For information on any group listed below, contact the Counseling Center at 358-2437 or any contact person listed with the group.

Yoga
*Bring balance to your life.
*Increase stamina, strength and muscle tone.
*Improve flexibility.
*Increase focus & concentration.
*Reduce stress and feel really good!
Contact: Emily Noyes at 358-2434
Weekly drop-in group, no pre-registration necessary.
Thursdays 5-6:20 p.m., Ashuelot Room, Pondside

Human Relations Laboratory
This group experience is for anyone interested in learning more about themselves, especially in relationship to others.
Goals:
Increase personal awareness and improve relationships
Contact: Emily Noyes at 358-2434

Choices: A Healthier YOU
Thinking about making a change in your alcohol and drug use
Goals:
*Increase self awareness
*Improve self-confidence
*Reinforce healthy choices
*Meet new people and share ideas
Contact: Beth Mundahl at 358-2433
Day/time to be determined.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Support Group
This group creates an opportunity for GLBT students to get together, relax, and talk about issues affecting their lives in a safe and supportive environment.
Topics might include:
*Coming out process, including learned negative messages
*Parent and other family issues
*Dating and relationships
*Life in general!
Contact: Judith Putzel at 358-2440
Day/time to be determined.

Grief Group
This group is for anyone who has lost a mother, father, sister, or brother - whether it was an unexpected event or a long term illness. We all, male and female, have our own capacity to experience grief.
Goals:
*To feel better
*To gain perspective and insights
*To develop coping strategies
Contact: Judith Putzel at 358-2440
Day/time to be determined.

Growing Up in an Alcoholic Family
Our families have an impact on us, and when alcohol is involved certain patterns often develop. How does it affect your life?
Goals:
*Increase self-awareness
*Identify your own needs & values
*Improve relationships in your life
Contact: Beth Mundahl at 358-2433
Day/time to be determined.

The Self-Esteem Workshop
This group is for anyone interested in improving how they feel about themselves so that they can be more effective in their lives.
Goals:
*Learn how thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected
*Challenge negative self-talk
*Improve relationships
*Feel better!
Contact: Mona Anderson at 358-2435
Day/time to be determined.

Men's Discussion Group
This drop-in group will be a safe place to ask questions like these:
Why are men blamed for so many of our world’s problems these day?
How can I be true to my inner guyness without being a jerk?
With all this talk of feminism and political correctness, what does it mean anymore to be a man?
Contact:Forrest Seymour at 358-2047
Alan Rasmussen at 358-2439
Drop-In any Wednesday in February from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Student Center Room 307

Student Leadership Opportunities

Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Peer Education Program
Work with your peers to end sexual violence. Provide programs (in teams) to various student groups on campus. Trainings for new members each semester.
Contact Mona at 358-2435 or Forrest at 358-2047 for an application or more information.

Critical Incident Support Team (CIST)
Learn more about the impact of trauma, stress and the skills for dealing with traumatic events. Assist the team in the event of a critical incident. Be a liaison between students and the team.
Contact Judith at 358-2440 for more information.

Yoga Mentors
Help educate KSC about the benefits of yoga. Present (in teams) programs for student groups. Study with a Kripalu-certified instructor.
Contact Emily at 358-2434 for more information.

For information on any groups call the Counseling Center, 358-2437, stop by the 3rd floor of Elliot Hall, or e-mail: counseling@keene.edu. Average group size 4-8 people. Groups will be scheduled according to students' availability. Supported by student fees.