Group Counseling

Group Counseling is an experience that will last a lifetime. Enjoy a safe environment to say what’s on your mind and learn new ways to manage life’s struggle.

  •  You are not alone.
  •  Experience acceptance and belonging.
  •  Express how you feel.
  •  Help others.  

 

Confidentiality in Group Counseling

Group sessions are confidential. Every member of each therapy group at the Counseling Center is required to sign an agreement to adhere to the rules of confidentiality. In signing this agreement, group members make a personal pledge that nothing occurring in the group, including names of other group members, will be shared with anyone outside of the group. These rules are critical to the development of a safe, respectful, and trusting atmosphere which allows individuals to openly share their feelings.

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 Group Schedule Fall 2012

 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Mood Management

1pm-2pm

Substance Use

11am-12pm

 

 

General Therapy

11am-12pm

ADHD Group

3pm-4pm

 

Art Therapy

2pm-3pm

 

 

Grief

2pm-3pm

Anxiety

3pm-4pm
 

Disordered Eating

3pm-4pm

  

Build Health Communication/Relationships

3pm-4pm

Emotional Management

3-4:30pm

  

 

ADD/ADHD Group

The purpose of this group is for…. WAIT, WAS THAT A SQUIRREL?!
Oh, anyway, students with ADD/ADHD are an interesting and highly intelligent group with a little problem of being organized. Or of time management. Or of listening to others without really understanding what they've said. Or of perfectionism, procrastination, motivation or low self-esteem.
But they are generally funny, and uniquely creative, and interested in lots of things. In fact, it’s that they have TOO MUCH attention, not really a "deficit". The group is designed to share the issues, concerns, problems, and positives of living with ADD/ADHD.
We also would like to help you embrace your special talents…. DID YOU SEE THAT, IT WAS SO SPARKLY!... The group will be both for support and to provide education and direction on skills building.
 
Art Therapy
This group is designed to aid participants in discovering themselves through artistic expression, provides a safe environment to discuss personal struggles, encourage emotional healing and share hopes.
 
General Therapy
The purpose of this group is to help students who are struggling in any area of their lives and would like to work on improving themselves through the interactive nature of group. This group provides an opportunity to share and receive feedback about personal struggles with peers.
 
Stress Management
This group is designed for anyone who is struggling with too much stress in their lives.  You will learn different strategies for stress reduction and relaxation in addition to a safe and confidential place to talk about what's on your mind. 
 
Substance Use Issues
 Substance use in college is always an issue that is discussed frequently. Sometimes the pressure to conform finds us. Sometimes using substances as a relief from stress happens. Using substances to focus on studying or improve academic performance can be tempting. If you have found that you have established some patterns of use that are causing problems then maybe this group can help. It can provide you with a way of changing any problem behavior that they may be causing. Call us and see if this is for you.
 
Building Healthy Communication within Relationships
 Building healthy communication within relationships is a key to experiencing meaningful and rewarding relationships. This group is designed to provide students with a safe place to explore and to build self-awareness, to receive support and peer feedback, and to have the opportunity to practice, in vivo, with other students who are experiencing similar difficulties.
 
Grief Wednesday
 For many, the death of a loved one can be a traumatic event that may impact many areas of our lives and can leave us not knowing how to feel or when and where to talk about it. In this group we will discuss information about the process of bereavement and common experiences associated with death and dying. The group will provide a supportive environment to discuss loss, how we have been impacted, and encourage healing.
 
Disordered Eating
Recovery from an eating disorder often involves group support. These groups provide each member the opportunity to understand the importance of interpersonal relationships and how eating disorders affect them. Through encouragement, feedback, and support, members will learn how to develop a healthier body image and learn healthy eating styles.
 
Coping with Anxiety
 Anxiety can become overwhelming and interfere with one’s quality of life. This group is designed to aid students in developing healthy coping skills to combat anxiety and improve overall wellness and a healthier lifestyle. The group will provide a comfortable, encouraging environment for personal growth. The application of learned anxiety reducers such as guided imagery, self-talk, preventative strategies and motivational tools will be utilized.
 
Emotional Management-
 This group is for students who struggle with strong emotions and want to learn how to cope in healthy ways when upset, angry, sad, or lonely. Members will have opportunities to learn how to make appropriate choices for themselves while getting their needs met.
 
Mood Management 
 A group designed to help balance your mood.
 
Interested?
If you feel you could be helped by participating in a group, please call the Counseling Center (581-3413), or stop by our office in the Human Services Building, to arrange an appointment.