Building A Better You Programming Series: The Art of Being Enough
Spring 2014
Building A Better You: The Art of Being Enough is a programming series centered on how
difficult it can be to be yourself in a world that is constantly telling you are not enough. E.E.
Cummings said: “To be nobody-but-yourself — in a world which is doing its best, night and day,
to make you everybody else — means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can
fight; and never stop fighting”. In this series, we will aim to help students rediscover their true
self and learn to accept their imperfections. We will practice developing gratitude and selfacceptance, remember how to play, let go of having to be perfect, and building the tools
necessary to endure the unavoidable adversities in life.
01/29 – The Art of Being Enough -“Authenticity”
Being real vs. Being Liked: It can be difficult to be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to
prove you are not enough. Learn how to practice authenticity every day and build the courage
to accept and embrace imperfections.
Location: Farnham Programming Space 7-8:30pm
02/05 - The Art of Being Enough - “Weathering Life’s Storms”
Staying hopeful when it’s hard. Anxiety and stress have become an acceptable lifestyle, almost
expected in order to show your worth. But that mentality can take an emotional and physical
toll on your well-being. Learn how to recognize your strengths and put hope into practice
through determination, realistic goal setting, and being directive.
Location: Farnham Programming Space 7-8:30pm
02/12 – The Art of Being Enough - “Acknowledging the Good”
Create your own contentment not by ignoring your struggles, but by gratitude for the journey.
What do you appreciate in this very moment? Who are you thankful for in your life?
Recognizing gratitude in the day-to-day is at the basis for leading a joyful, fulfilling lif!.
Location: Farnham Programming Space 7-8:30pm
02/19 - The Art of Being Enough - “Rediscovering Joy”
When did we forget how to play? Where do you create or find your joy? Do you always worry
about what others think? Do you waste time comparing yourself to others? Come learn about
the importance of play, rest, and creativity and not being afraid of the uncertainty or letting go!
Location: Farnham Programming Space 7-8:30pm
02/26 - The Art of Being Enough – “There is No Such Thing as Perfect”
Doing your best is not the same as being perfect. Join us during Eating Disorder Awareness
Week as we rediscover self-compassion and confront the challenges that stem from a fear of
failure in an unrealistically “perfect” world.
Location: ASC Room 305 7-8:30pm
03/05 - The Art of Being Enough – “Letting Go of the “Shoulds”
Are you “should-ing” yourself? You “should” be this; you “should” do that – living a purposeful
life is not done with self-doubt. Learn how to stop waking up in the “negative” and start
contributing to your personal happiness and joy.
Location: Farnham Programming Space 7-8:30pm
03/12 The Art of Being Enough- “Free Yoga Night”
Join Denise Zack, RYT for a cleansing and invigorating vinyasa flow yoga class. Bring your own
mat, towel and water.
Location: Farnham Programming Space 7-8:30pm
MBSR: Mindful-Based Stress Reduction (pre-registration & eight week commitment required)
The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is an eight-week introduction to
mindfulness practice, including seated meditation and gentle yoga. Developed at the University of
Massachusetts Medical School, it is designed to teach people how to take better care of
themselves and participate fully in improving their health, well-being and quality of life. This
program teaches you how to take charge of your life by learning to work consciously,
systematically and skillfully with all types of stress including sleep disturbances, pain, illness,
relationship stress, job or school stress and the challenges and demands of daily life.
The MBSR program consists of eight weekly 1.5-hour sessions and one 3-hour retreat held on a
weekend. This highly participatory, practical course includes
•Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices
•Gentle stretching and mindful yoga
•Group discussion aimed at enhancing awareness in everyday life
•Review of physiological and psychological components of the stress cycle
•Skills for responding to specific types of stress
•Daily personal practice
Tens of thousands of people have taken and benefited from this course. The Counseling Center
at Southern Connecticut State University is pleased to offer it for the first time on campus. It is
open to undergraduate and graduate students. It requires a commitment to attend all weekly
meetings, one weekend day retreat and practice a few minutes every day. Pre-registration
required and class size is limited.
Please wear comfortable clothes and bring something comfortable to sit on (i.e. meditation mat)
When: Wednesdays from 5:00 – 6:30 PM
January 22 – March 12
Retreat: Sunday, March 2 (2 – 5 PM)
Participants much pre-register to attend by calling the Counseling Center at 392-5475
Counseling Services Coaching Series: Life Goals Boot Camp
Spring 2014
Where are you now? Where do you want to go from here? Counseling Services Coaching Series:
Life goals Boot Camp is specifically designed to help you make your goals achievable!
3/26 - Week 1 "Creating a Vision"
Goal setting 101: What are you hoping to achieve? What identity do you want to create in order
to have a successful life? Come learn about how to find your true identity and understand how
negative beliefs ultimately impact your life choices and get in the way of your success!
Location: Farnham Programming Space 7-8:30pm
4/2 - Week 2 "Setting Your Intention"
Creating your personal “success script”. Maximize your thoughts and rewrite your future! In this
workshop, we will focus on specific goal attainment and follow through.
Location: Farnham Programming Space 7-8:30pm
4/9 - Week 3 "Status Update"
Negotiating the step-by-step. Determine what is getting in the way of your success, and how to
stay motivated.
Location: Farnham Programming Space 7-8:30pm
4/16 - Week 4 "Staying On Track"
Turning your goals a lasting reality. Review your progress and goals. See what works, what
needs to change and set your sights on your the future.
Location: Farnham Programming Space 7-8:30pm
COUNSELING SERVICES SPRING 2014 OTHER PROGRAMING
Eating Disorder Awareness Week 02/24-02/28
Eating Disorder Awareness Tabling Events – co-sponsored by SCSU Active Minds
Eating Disorder Awareness Film Night
Delta Phi Epsilon Candlelight Vigil & Panel Discussion
4/30 – Pet Assisted Therapy
Location: Farnham Programming Space 5:30-7:00pm
De-Stress before Finals with the Registered Therapy Dogs of "Pet Partners”.