COUNSELING MANUAL

OF
THAPAR UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CELL (TUCC)

COUNSELING MANUAL
OF
THAPAR UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CELL (TUCC)

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I. BACKGROUND
University life is a time of change, growth, and transition. Attending university is an
exciting and dynamic experience. It can also be a time of change as you grow in your
selfawareness and continue to develop your own sense of identity.
Attending university also presents its challenges. Outside of the obvious academic
pressures, students may have to deal with stresses such as:
• moving away from home for the first time
• financial stress
• physical or mental illness (e.g., depression, anxiety)
• end of important relationships
• illness or death of a loved one
Sometimes coping with one or more of these stresses can prove to be overwhelming.
Thapar University Counseling Cell (TUCC) helps students through these difficult times of
adjustment and readjustment to the university life. We recognize that the stress associated
with a high pressure academic environment at a critical developmental period sometimes
creates difficulties. These difficulties are ones that can often be alleviated through
professional counseling and therapeutic intervention. Against this background Thapar
University Counseling Cell (TUCC) was set up in January, 2016.
TUCC has been designed in accordance with the UGC norms to provide free
counselling services to students and staff so that they are able to perform their
responsibilities with enhanced confidence, vigour and ethics.

“Thapar University Counseling Cell (TUCC) is an initiative to serve the student

community and enable them to realize their full potential so as to contribute more
productively.”
- Prof. Prakash Gopalan (Director, Thapar University)

“Thapar University Counseling Cell (TUCC) is an effort to be a mentor, motivator

and guide to all students on campus. It aims to help students transform into significant
agents of change for a better tomorrow.”
- Prof. Maneek Kumar (Dean Student Affairs & Professor of Civil Engineering, Thapar
University)

Thapar University’s Vision and Mission Statement

Vision
To be recognized as a leader committed to Excellence in Higher Education, Research
and Innovation that meets the aspirations of the global community.

Mission
• To redefine and revolutionize Indian engineering education by unlocking the
beauty of engineering and applied sciences for the current and future
generation.
• To instil excitement of engineering in young minds.

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 • To make Patiala, Punjab and India proud of being the most sustainable region of
the world through creating, disseminating and applying actionable engineering
knowledge.

The Vision of Thapar University Counseling Cell (TUCC)

• Is to be recognized as a leader which will further provide assistance of the highest
quality to ensure students’ progress towards completion of their education and
accomplishment of their personal development.
• Thapar University Counseling Cell (TUCC) supports the aim of professional
counseling to empower diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish
mental health, wellness, education, and career goals (ACA, 2014), while advancing
the vision of Thapar University of excellence in learning and assisting students to
become self-aware and socially responsible leaders with a global perspective of
tomorrow.

The Mission of Thapar University Counseling Cell (TUCC)

Is to be a resource for students who seek help in dealing with personal issues ranging
from adjustment problems to major crisis.

Key Services Offered:

Counseling Services
All degree-seeking students currently enrolled at the Thapar University are eligible
for counseling services.
Consultation Services
Any faculty, staff, student who is concerned about a Thapar University student in
crisis may call to discuss how you may refer the student to seek services at the TUCC. Call
+91-8872739998 during regular office hours (9:00am–7:00pm, Monday through Friday).
You may also call after regular hours if the student’s crisis is serious and urgent.
Outreach Services
TUCC can collaborate with Thapar University faculty, staff, and student groups on
programs and events open to the student community.
Thapar University Counseling Cell (TUCC) is committed to supporting university
programs designed to create an atmosphere conducive to the well-being, personal growth,
and psychological health of students.
Crisis Services
Important: If you or someone you are concerned about is in a serious and imminent
life-threatening circumstance, please bypass this information and immediately call +91-
8872739998 or go to the nearest concerned authority.
Thapar University Counseling Cell (TUCC) offers a variety of crisis services:
• Walk-in Crisis Services
• After-Hours Crisis

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 • Sexual Assault
• Suicide Prevention

II. STUDENT GUIDE:

The Counseling Process

The counseling relationship is a unique one, accompanied by certain rights,
responsibilities, and protections. For those considering counseling, this section provides
an overview of the counseling process:
• What to expect from counseling?
• What is your role in counseling?
• What are the guidelines concerning confidentiality?

Counseling Process Expectations

• You can expect to meet with a counselor who is interested in listening to your
concerns and in helping you develop a better understanding of them.
• Your counselor will take you seriously and be willing to openly discuss anything you
wish to discuss.
• If you have any questions about your therapy, by all means ask. Your counselor will
want to work with you and will support you in what you are capable of doing for
yourself. Your counselor will maintain strict confidentiality except under unusual
circumstances. If you have any questions about the limits of confidentiality, please
bring them up with your counselor.

Role
Within the context of the therapeutic relationship (the professional relationship
between the student/client and the counselor), you have certain responsibilities that when
adhered to, may help you work more effectively toward meeting your therapeutic goals.
These responsibilities include:
• Attending your scheduled appointments. If you are not able to attend, please let
your counselor know with at least 24 hours’ notice or as early as possible, so that
someone else can use that appointment time.
• Talking openly and honestly with your counselor about your concerns. You have
certain rights of confidentiality and you are encouraged to discuss these with your
counselor if you are unclear about them.
• Your counselor may ask you to try a new behavior, adapt different thinking, better
manage your emotional responses or experiment with a different approach to your
concerns.
• You are encouraged to try and practice these new ideas and approaches outside of
the counseling session.
• Please communicate with your counselor about any improvements (or not) you
become aware of regarding your concerns. Your feedback is important and can help
your counselor adapt her/his approach to better meet your needs.

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Confidentiality
TUCC strictly protects the confidentiality of information shared during sessions. We
are ethically committed to confidentiality. This means that even your attendance in
counseling is kept private and confidential. No record of a student’s visit to the TUCC is
placed on a transcript or academic record.

There are four exceptions to this general rule:

• You may request (by means of a signed release) that your counselor reveal
information to other individuals or agencies of your choice;
• In instances where there is imminent danger of serious harm to yourself or others;
• In cases involving physical and/or sexual abuse; and Where otherwise requested
or mandated by court order.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

i). Individual Counseling:

What is Individual Counseling and how can it help me?

• The Counseling Services offers short-term counseling for students. During the initial
session, referred to as an intake session, the counselor will determine whether the
short-term nature of the counselling offered is appropriate for the student’s needs.
If it is decided that that longer-term or more specialized care is appropriate, then
alternative treatment recommendations will be made.
• In individual counseling, you have the full attention of counselor in one-on-one
atmosphere of understanding, warmth, and insight. Counselor can help you in a
variety of ways because they are excellent sounding-boards, compassionate
listeners, and skilful experts in problems of living.
• It takes about 45-50 minutes. The individual counseling is available for a variety of
problems such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, stress, academic
pressure, grief, general discomfort, family problems, homosexuality, substance
abuse and so forth.
• Counseling done with the help of various therapies (Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy,
Stress Inoculation Therapy, Mindfulness and so forth) and various psychometric
tests.

Am I eligible for Individual Counseling services?

• All degree-seeking students currently enrolled at the Thapar University are eligible
for individual counseling services.

Can I trust that Individual Counseling will be confidential?

• We are ethically committed to confidentiality. This means that even your attendance
in counseling is kept private and confidential.

How much does it cost?

• There is no cost for services at the TUCC.
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ii). Group Counseling:

What is Group Counseling and how can it help me?

• Groups at the TUCC are designed for students who want to understand themselves
and others in greater depth. These may be students who have concerns about
relationships with others; students who feel different from their peers because of
the type of problem currently being experienced; and/or students who make
choices based on what others want or expect instead of evaluating decisions for
themselves. A common theme for group participant is wanting to learn how to
change thinking, feelings, and/or behaviour to feel better about themselves and
cope more effectively with life.

Am I eligible for Group Counseling services?

• All degree-seeking students currently enrolled at the Thapar University are eligible
for group counseling services.

Can I trust that group counseling will be confidential?

• The TUCC is ethically committed to confidentiality. That means that even your
attendance in a group at TUCC is kept private and confidential. The issue of
confidentiality is an important one which is always addressed in the group
immediately. Group members are asked to make a commitment to protect each
other by agreeing not to divulge details which would identify you outside of group.
While it is okay to share your own group experience with friends or family, it is not
okay to discuss other members in any way. While we at the TUCC cannot provide
you an absolute guarantee of confidentiality since we cannot control every group
member, our experience indicates that students respect each other’s privacy,
because they want their privacy respected as much as you do.
• Several issues do not remain confidential and are based on the issue of protection.
If someone appears to be planning harm to self (suicide), harm to others, the
counselor is legally bound to break confidentiality in order to provide individuals
the assistance they need.

How much does it cost?

• There is no cost for services at the TUCC.

What can I expect Group Counseling to be like?

• Groups can offer an intense, thought-provoking experience. The secret strength of
group therapy lies in the unique blend of students who share their problems and
challenge themselves together towards growth.

What do I do in a group?
Most people feel nervous about joining a group. It is not uncommon for people to worry
that they will talk too much or not say enough, or that they will not fit in with the other

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members. Another concern is that the group will not be helpful. Here are some things you
can do to maximize the chance that the group will be a successful experience for you:
• Attend!!
• Participate-the more willing you are to participate, the more likely you will benefit.
• Think about what you would like to work on and actively work on it. Ask the group
for help.
• Don't reveal more than you are comfortable revealing. On the other hand, challenge
yourself to take some risks.
• Use the group time to talk about your concerns. Many people struggle with whether
or not to use the group time to talk about themselves. They worry that their
concerns are not important enough or that others need more time than they do.
• Try new behaviors in the group and ask for feedback.
• Give others helpful feedback. This provides practice at being direct, honest, and
assertive.
• Be patient. It will take time for the group to develop trust.
• Think about group in between group sessions.

What groups are being offered?

• Social Anxiety Group: Worry too much about what others think of you? Do you fear
being judged by others, making mistakes, or doing something embarrassing in social
or performance situations? High social anxiety often leads to avoidance of social or
performance situations such as talking in groups, being assertive, asking someone
on a date, or making small-talk. Avoidance of such activities tends to make life less
fulfilling. Social Anxiety Group can help you learn to confront your social anxiety
head-on.
• Ride The WAVE: Act for Anxiety: Are you drowning in anxiety and worry? Then
rise up to ride the WAVE! Let go of your struggle with Worry and Anxiety so that
you can focus instead on your Values and Experience with acceptance and
commitment therapy, you can Accept, Choose and Take Action toward building the
life you want.
• Making The Grade: Getting Mentally Tough about academics. Are you struggling
with academics in ways that you never have before? If you are among the students
who struggle with academic performance related anxiety, then know that you are
not alone and this group is for you! Through group counseling/ training experience
you will gain the opportunity to give and receive support from other students while
you develop mental toughness skills in the face of academic challenges.
• Be Real: Do you know how it can be hard for students to be themselves, connect on
a deep level and believe in themselves even when things are tough? Well, Be Real! It
is again confidential groups where students are safe to be totally themselves,
develop confidence in their uniqueness and experience authentic connection with
others who want to go beyond the surface. Be here if you want to Be Real.
• Appetite for Life: Do thoughts about food, weight or body image consume more of
your time and energy than you would like? This group offers you a safe place and
opportunity to develop insight into your eating behaviors and challenge negative
thoughts about food and body image. By talking with others who share similar

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 experiences you can develop a healthier relationship with food and greater
selfacceptance.
TUCC is designed to help people to be brave by providing support, developing skills,
learning to trust others, and gaining information to manage struggles with anxiety and
depressed mood, increasing focus and concentration, figuring out how to deepen
relationships with peers, learning how to handle difficult family situations, and addressing
how to make sure relationships with food and/or alcohol don’t negatively impact your life.

iii). Let’s Talk:

Talking can help......

Whether it is stress, sadness, relationship problems, or academic trials, sharing your
concerns with another person can make a positive difference. Now, just imagine that the
person you are talking to has experience in dealing with your issue and may know some
solutions. Then talking may really help! And that’s what Let’s Talk is all about.

What is Let’s Talk?

Let’s Talk is brief consultation that is available to all students at TU. It is confidential
and completely free. Just walk-in because no appointments are necessary! Let’s Talk is a
place where you can talk about concerns and receive expert suggestions about solutions
and resources or just have someone who listens well and can offer support. No topic is off
limits, but common concerns include:
• Stress
• Sadness
• Difficulty adjusting to university life.
• Academic concerns
• Family problems
• Financial struggles
• Relationship concerns

How is Let’s Talk different from counseling?

• It is a brief consultation (approximately 15 minutes)
• There is no paperwork to complete
• No appointment is necessary
• It is free

What happens in a Let’s Talk session?

• In Let’s Talk counselor will carefully listen to your concern, will mostly likely ask
you some brief questions, and will work to understand your goal for coming to Let’s
Talk. Once your problem and goal are clear, depending upon your needs, the
counselor will offer you suggestions for addressing the concern. You are welcome
to return to Let’s Talk at another time, but the decision is up to you.

Who should visit Let’s Talk?

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Let’s Talk is open to all current students. However, Let’s Talk is best suited for the following
people:
• Students who are not sure about counseling and are trying to figure out what it is
like to talk with a counselor;
• Students who are not interested in on-going counseling but would like the
perspective of a counselor;
• Students who have a specific problem and would like someone with whom they
could talk;
• Students who have a concern about a friend and would like some perspective on
what to do.

Please Remember:

• Let’s Talk is for consultation about a specific problem. Most students come to Let’s
Talk only once or twice. It is also a place where students are able to have questions
answered about formal counseling. Counselor can help you determine whether
formal counseling would be useful for you.

iv). Off-Campus Referrals:

• Students are referred to Psychiatrists when the problem requires more intensive
and specialized treatment with the help of medicines.

v). Student Mentorship Initiative:

• In a proactive effort to support and guide university students of first-year, the
university came up with Student Mentorship Programme aimed at promoting
academic success and well-being.
• The Programme enables selected faculty to serve as mentors and to remain in close
and consistent contact with the students (batch of 25 each) throughout their period
of study on campus. The purpose is to cater to their academic and intellectual needs
and help them make a successful transition from high school to tertiary education.
• The students get a faculty mentor in the very first year itself, as a lot of fresh entrants
struggle with the volume of work involved in their first-year because it is different
from the work they were used to at school. So in lieu of that they need a

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 more holistic approach that will look at all aspects of their development and help
them successfully bridge the gap between high school and university.
• The mentors along with Thapar University Counseling Cell (TUCC), Centre for
Training & Development (CTD) and Wardens of hostels emphasize in coordinating
and providing support for academic success, identity development, emotional
health, leadership development, belonging and community consciousness.

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III. GUIDELINES FOR FACULTY/STAFF:

Identifying a Student in Distress

University life can be very stressful for a variety of reasons. Competition and
pressure to meet expectations of success may leave our students feeling unprepared for
the emotional turmoil of higher education. Some students cope well, while others find that
the pressures of university life interfere with their learning.

Your Role as a Faculty and Staff Member

It is important to know that many students first seek guidance from those most
available to them (faculty and/or staff members). Below are some guidelines for identifying
students in distress:
• Excessive procrastination and very poorly prepared work, especially if this is
different from the student's previous work performance.
• Poor class attendance
• Dependency (i.e. the student that hangs around or makes excessive appointments
during office hours)
• Falling asleep in class and/or marked changes in energy level
• Poor personal hygiene or changes in personal hygiene
• Impaired speech or disjointed thoughts
• Repeated requests for special considerations (i.e. deadline extensions)
• Threats to or about others
• Excessive weight gains or loss
• Expressed suicidal thoughts (i.e. referring to suicide as a current option)
• Behavior which regularly interferes with effective classroom management
• Frequent or high levels of irritable or aggressive behavior
• Inability to make decisions despite your repeated efforts to clarify or encourage
• Bizarre behavior that is obviously inappropriate for the situation (i.e. talking to
someone or something that is not present)
• Students who appear overly nervous, tense, or tearful
Guidelines for Making a Referral
• Talk to the student, privately if possible.
• Express concern; be as specific as possible in stating your observations and reasons
for concern.
• Listen carefully to everything the student says.
• Repeat the essence of what the student has told you, thus communicating your
desire to understand.
• Avoid criticizing or sounding judgmental.
• Consider the use of the Thapar University Counseling Cell as a resource and discuss
this with your student. Suggest that the student call or come to the TUCC to make an
appointment. Provide them with the TUCC phone number (+918872739998) and
location (G-BLOCK, ROOM NO- 105) at that time. Sometimes it

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 is more effective to assist the student by calling for an appointment while the
student is present. When you reach the TUCC identify yourself as a faculty or staff
member and let the student make an appointment.
• If you are concerned about the student's safety, it may be necessary to walk the
student to the counseling center.
• If the student resists referral and you remain uncomfortable about the student's
situation, contact the Thapar University Counseling Cell and discuss your concern
with a counselor.

*** If you feel the situation is an emergency or that it is urgent enough to require immediate
attention, please do the following: identify yourself as faculty or staff, the student needs to
be seen immediately or personally speak to a counselor.

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IV. INFORMATION FOR PARENTS:

Starting college is a time of transition for both the child and the parent. The child is
adjusting to increasing independence, while the parent is adjusting to decreased
involvement in their child life. This transition involves changing the relationship from
adult-child to adult-adult. Below are some suggestions that may help you negotiate this
process.

Transitioning to an Adult-Adult Relationship

To keep communication open, it may be helpful to...

• Stay in touch
• Show interest
• Be a good listener
• Keep an open mind
• Be encouraging

Stay Informed by
Understanding the campus resources that are available for your child and
encouraging them to take advantage of these resources.
It may be necessary to become more involved when sad telephone calls home
outnumber the other calls.
It is reasonable to become concerned about your child if he/she:
• experiences significant weight gain/loss
• experiences frequent illnesses
• experiences excessive fatigue
• changes behavior or appearance
• talks of hopelessness or lack of purpose

If you become concerned, please contact the Thapar University Counseling Cell.

Coping with your child leaving for University

Ambivalence is normal.
• Feel the emotions. Disregarding our feelings is not helpful or healthy.
• Pay attention to keeping yourself active and healthy.
• Recognize the importance of your child going to University and becoming
independent.
• Find an outlet for yourself.
• Communicate Clearly: Anticipate potential situations to which your child may be
exposed. Role play or discuss strategies that will enable your child to deal with these
situations. For instance, "You're at a party, and the person who drove you to the
party has been drinking. What will you do?"
• Listen carefully to their thoughts and feelings

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 • Lecturing is not generally helpful.
• Communicate academic expectations: Clearly communicate your expectations
regarding academic performance. Be prepared to initiate this discussion face to face
and not over the telephone. Research studies indicate that partying may contribute
as much to a student's decline in grades as difficulty with academic work.
• Communicate alcohol facts: They must know that alcohol is toxic and too much
consumption can be fatal. You do not need to exaggerate. Let the facts speak for
themselves on this one.
• Take a firm stance: Let your child know that it is OK to intervene when a friend is in
trouble with alcohol. Students must know that it is acceptable to stand up for a safe
campus environment. Students who do not drink are at times affected by those who
do.
• Know about alcohol consumption/substance abuse policy on campus: Talk to your
children about alcohol consumption. Often times, students exaggerate their peers'
use of alcohol. They tend to act on what they perceive to be the norm. Make this an
ongoing discussion as opposed to a one-time lecture. Look for and create "teachable
moments," by using TV news or newspaper articles that deal with substance use.
University policy on alcohol consumption/substance abuse
(http://www.thapar.edu/images/pdf/ANTI%20DRUG%20POLICY.jpg).
• Avoid normalizing inappropriate alcohol consumption: Avoid telling tales of
drinking exploits from your own college years. Entertaining students with stories of
drinking back "in the good old days" normalizes what, even then, was abnormal
behavior.
• Avoid contradictions between your words and actions.
• Encourage volunteerism: Encourage your children to volunteer in the community.
Volunteerism not only structures free time but also provides students with a chance
to develop skills and gain valuable experience.

V. OTHER ACTIVITIES OF TUCC:

• Green Mindfulness: It is an activity which uses gardening/plants to create a space

for students to come socialize, meet people, relax and develop introductory
mindfulness skills. The goal of this group is to have students be present in the
moment with the help of a plant based activity. Students are encouraged to pay
particular attention to their five senses and how engaging them through the activity
can help them be present, reduce their stress level in the moment and increase their
feelings of calmness.

• Developing Healthy Relationships: It helps students maximize their personal

relationships with friends, partners, and family members.

• Mood And Anxiety 101: An educational session designed for students who want to
learn more about how they can better manage their own mood and anxiety

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 symptoms. Learn about how and why the body reacts the way it does to stress and
learn a variety of effective coping strategies, including relaxation techniques,
cognitive techniques and behavioural techniques.

• Anxiety And Depression 102: Using cognitive & behavioral approaches, it is

designed to support participants to explore various ways to cope with the
symptoms of anxiety and depression. Participants will also have opportunities to
discuss and explore what strategies work best for them and why. Brief homework
assignments will be provided to support participants to practice activities
introduced in each class. Pre & post-assessment tools will be used to help monitor
progress.

• Study Skills: Sessions are available to help you make your academic work more
effective and rewarding. In the past, students have worked on reading and studying
skills, time management, oral presentations, organizing knowledge for writing
papers and essays, and test anxiety.

• Improving Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: For students

with chronic disease (including mental health). The program is based on the
assumption that individuals with chronic disease share symptoms and daily
challenges associated with their disease. Each session covers different topics related
to better self-management. The goal is to give people the skills to better self-manage
and to take control of their health.

• Emotional Skills Group: A series of individual and interactional group sessions in

which main emphasis is to master on emotions. Use emotions while thinking.
Emotion is always energy in motion. The main emphasis is on self-management,
self-awareness, responsible-decision making, relationship skills and social
awareness.

• Cognitive Skills Group: A series of educational seminars for students which builds
on the skills learned in Mood and Anxiety 101. An opportunity for students to learn
more advanced cognitive strategies to help them best manage their emotional
health, important relationships and academic productivity. Topics covered include
Effective Self-Talk; Challenging Dysfunctional Core Beliefs; Effective
Communication Skills and Procrastination-Busting.

• Four Pack (Addictions Harm Reduction): A series of individual and interactional

group sessions during which participants have an opportunity to learn about the
consequences of addictions and develop strategies for reducing harm that can arise
from engaging in addictive behaviors. Appropriate for any student who is concerned
about their use of alcohol, drugs, gambling or the internet.

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 • Stress Free Zone: Stress Free Zone (SFZ) is a space where students can learn and
regularly practice evidence-based, mind/body stress reduction skills. These skills
are primarily taught through mindfulness meditation, a form of attention training
which involves an intentional, non-judgmental observation of the present moment.
Stress manifests in many ways. In the body, stress can be experienced as tight
muscles, headaches, increased heart rate, and heat. In the mind, stress can be
experienced as racing thoughts, worrying, sadness, irritability, even anger.
SFZ mindfulness services teach skills for working with the mind/body system in
ways that not only help us feel better in the moment but also help increase
awareness of mental habits that keep us locked into reactive, unhelpful behaviours.
With increased awareness we can begin to break those habits and experience some
freedom from them.

Why Mindfulness?
The research-supported benefits of a regular mindfulness practice extend beyond
stress reduction and include:
• Decreased anxiety
• Decreased stress levels
• Decreased depression
• Decreased emotional reactivity
• Improved relationships
• Improved concentration
• Improved working memory
• Increased sense of wellbeing
• Ability to cope with pain–physical and mental
• Increased body awareness
• Increased compassion for self and other
• Beyond Labels: A group for lesbian, gay, bisexual. Designed for individuals
who want to talk with supportive others in a private location who share
their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or related interests
or concerns.

• Cope and Thrive: This group is a workshop format that teaches you skills
to communicate more effectively and improve your interpersonal
relationships. You can learn mindfulness and relaxation; assertiveness and
setting boundaries; emotion management and coping; and making adaptive
behavioural decisions.

• Phoenix Rising: A therapy group for students who are survivors of sexual
trauma experienced in childhood or as adults. The goal of this group is to
provide a healing, empowering, and safe space for survivors to process the
impact of trauma, and to discuss and receive support around a range of
issues including relationships, intimacy, sexuality, safety, mind-body
awareness, balance, communication, and trust.

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 • Women’s Group: This small group is designed for graduate women
needing a supportive space to explore unique challenges in managing life
with many (often competing) demands and roles. Themes may include:
relationship difficulties, selfesteem concerns, navigating emotions, and
striving for life balance. Members are able to share their
stories/experiences, as well as receive support and feedback from other
women in a private environment that is safe and empowering. The group is
open and welcoming of women who are diverse across all social identities.

VI. Contact Information of Thapar University Counseling Cell (TUCC)

1). Dr. Sonam Dullat

University Counselor
Thapar University, Patiala -147004
G-Block, Room No: 105
Mo: +91-8872739998

2). Dr. Maneek Kumar

Dean Student Affairs &
Professor of Civil Engineering
Thapar University, Patiala -147004
Tel: +91-175-2393013, 2393039
Mo: +0175-2393013,2393039

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