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Food For Thought Presentations
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Fall Semester 2008

Listen to Your Heart to Find Your Direction
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 18, 6 to 7 p.m.
Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450AB

Presenters: Michael Duggan and Sandy Werner, C.O.D. Counselors

If you choose an occupation you love, you will never have to work a day in your life. What is it that causes some to enter a career such as law or firefighting, while others look forward to teaching or nursing? Learn how values guide and influence your decisions. This fun and interactive workshop helps you discover how to find more meaning in your work and life.

Understanding Mental Illness
Wednesday, Oct. 15, noon to 1 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m.
Student Resource Center (SRC) 1450AB

Presenter: Dennis Emano, C.O.D. Counselor

Want to learn more about depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia? Do you have some fears and concerns about people with mental illness, especially in light of Virginia Tech and NIU? We will watch a short video on mental illness and answer some of these questions. We will also talk about some of the ways in which we can help support those who live with mental illness.

Coping with Holiday Stress Using Guided Imagery
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 6 to 7 p.m.
Student Resource Center (SRC) Room 1450AB

Presenter: Ron Jerak, C.O.D. Counselor

Do you get stressed out around the holidays over the thoughts of money, shopping, crowds and parties? Guided imagery can help you paint a more pleasant picture for your holiday season. This presentation will discuss the principles behind guided imagery and conclude with an actual guided imagery session.


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