NEWS RELEASE

News Bureau . Schofield Hall 201 . Eau Claire, WI 54702
phone: (715) 836-4741
fax: (715) 836-2900

EAU CLAIRE — University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Counseling Services will offer four groups for the fall 2003 semester.

• Relationship Rescue: 2:30-4 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 29-Oct. 27
  This is a five-session small group that will focus on the following: types of relationships, how to improve your communication, potential barriers to having a healthy relationship, and past present and future relationships. Pete Chellman and Kelley Gustaveson are the group facilitators.
• Assertiveness Skills Group: 2:30-4 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 3-Dec. 1
  This is a five-session small group that provides training in assertive social skills. Learn to express yourself and feel good about doing so, without hurting others in the process. Pete Chellman and Kelley Gustaveson are the group facilitators.
• First Offenders Alcohol Education Groups: These are offered on an as-needed basis. This program meets the requirements of the Eau Claire Courts’ “First Time Offender” Program. Call or stop by the Counseling Services office for more information.
• GLBT Personal Growth Group: The GLBT Personal Growth Group will allow students to explore and discuss, in a safe and supportive environment, coming out; relationships with partners, friends and family; and just being a college student. For more information, or to sign up for a pre-registration appointment, contact Dr. Carol Schumacher, group facilitator, 836-5521.

Stop by the Counseling Services office at Old Library 2122 or call 836-5521 in advance to sign up for a pre-registration appointment.

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Judy Berthiaume, Director
UW-Eau Claire News Bureau
Schofield 201
(715) 836-4741
newsbur@uwec.edu

Updated: September 12, 2003