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Support Groups
Bulldog Recovery Group
Group for students to learn ways to cope with alcohol and substance use.
Biweekly on Tuesdays, 5-6pm at the Counseling Center
Dates: 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, 5/21
Contact heather.watson@drake.edu if you are interested in joining this group.
OCD Support Group
Everyone is Welcome! Regardless of if you are diagnosed with OCD or not. Join if you would like to learn more about OCD or ways to support yourself or someone else.
When: 5-6pm, February 27th, March 26th, April 16th
Where: Counseling Center
Contact madeleine.army@drake.edu with any questions.
BIPOC Women (+) Healing Circle
These healing circles are focused on cultivating a space of connection, healing, and belonging as we hold space for various shared experiences that impact wellness and mental health. All BIPOC students that self-identify as or have been socialized as women are encouraged to attend!
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays (beginning February 20th)
Where: Counseling Center
Contact Kayla.bell@drake.edu with any questions.
Monthly Pet Therapy
Therapy dogs can help improve calmness, mood, and overall wellness, especially when experiencing stressed. Many students feel disconnected from their pets when returning to campus or separating from them in any capacity. We encourage you to join the Drake Counseling Center and Dog Trainer Elite to connect with available therapy dogs EVERY TWO WEEKS!
When: Every 1st and 3rd Sunday (beginning February 4th)
Time/Location: 2-3pm, Olmsted CR310-311
Programs and Events
Attachment Styles and Relationships
Do you know how your attachment style influences your relationships? Stop by our table to learn your attachment style and receive free self-care bags and skills to improve your relationships.
When: March 27th, 9-11:30am (Law school)
Coffee with Counselors
Stop by for a chance to chat with our counselors, get answers to questions related to mental health, and receive free coffee from our local coffee shops!
When: April 22nd from 9-10:30am
Where: Breezeway, Olmsted
Finals De-stress Event
In collaboration with Student Senate, Residence Hall Association, and Psi Chi
Join us for an opportunity to relax, cope, and enjoy therapy dogs in preparation for Midterms. Free food and mental health crisis kits will be available for all students in attendance. In addition, we'll be raffling off free self-care prizes!
When/Where: May 5th, 2-4pm, Pomerantz Stage
QPR Training: Question Persuade Refer
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Register here
When: Apr 8, & May 5th: 4-5pm for each date
Where: Olmsted Center: CR 310/311
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