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Students who participate will not only benefit themselves, but they\u2019ll learn how to better help peers in the same situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emily Miller, the Peer Healing Group organizer and Transylvania&#8217;s director of spirituality and religious life, said KCGCF is an amazing organization and she hopes to continue the program next school year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Miller noted how these sessions, similar to group therapy, can help students find mechanisms to cope with college life \u2014 from academics to extracurriculars. &#8220;How do I put one foot in front of another when I&#8217;m dealing with something so heavy inside that nobody can see?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the group happen has been a cross-campus effort. Miller sought input from counselors at Transylvania, who agreed it will benefit students. 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