Here’s a list of current events, meetings, and seminars that may be of interest. We update this list regularly, so check back often!Additional groups will be added to satisfy demand. Each group will run in 4 week segments. SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING GROUP: PART 1, JANUARY 5-JANUARY 28, 2012! Learn appropriate skills for ALL levels of functioning. Groups will be created based on each individual's level of functioning and particular area of difficulty (ies). Also, when applicable individual diagnoses will be considered in forming groups. Group sizes will be limited. Beginning Thursday, January 5th at 4 p.m. for elementary school children Beginning Saturday, January 7th at 10 a.m. for elementary school children Beginning Saturday, Janueary 7th at 11:30 p.m. for junior high and high school students LEARN: How to interact with other kids and adults. What is good eye contact. How to recognize and identify different emotions. How to express emotions. How to make friends....and more! Please call us at 618-233-9355 if you have any questions and/or to schedule an intake appointment with Ann Willgoose, LCPC or Autumn McKeel, BCBA. MINDFUL EATING: PART 1 Do you need help with weight management? Mindfulness eating is a great way to learn skills to maintain a healthy and thoughtful lifestyle. Enjoy food, Enjoy LIFE! Beginning Saturday, January 14th @ 9 a.m. Contact Sierra Counseling by email for more information or call 618-233-9355 RELAXATION AND MEDITATION TRAINING
Could you use some help focusing?
Do you have racing thoughts?
Are the stresses of your life too much?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, then
Relaxation Training may help you.
In Relaxation Training you will learn:
• Visualizations
• Guided Imagery
• Breathing Techniques
• Muscle Tension/Release Exercises
• Breath Concentrations to help with focus
You will be able to use and practice all of these techniques at home so that you can maintain a more relaxed and focus state of mind.
Wednesdays, beginning December 7¸2011 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY FOR TEENS & ADULTS
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy or DBT was originally developed for those who have persistent, recurrent and significant problems dealing with their emotions and moods. Rather, you feel like your emotions and moods are managing you.
Adult DBT meets every other Mondays at 5 p.m. & Teen DBT Thursdays at 5 p.m.
Contact Sierra Counseling by email for more information, or call 618-233-9355 GET A LIFE: G.A.L. SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN
Women supporting Women in discovering and learning new skills that will help them empower themselves to live a more authentic and happy life.
Meeting Wednesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Contact Sierra Counseling by email for more information, or call 618-233-9355
All groups are ongoing and more groups will be formed as needed.
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