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Counseling Services
Group Scoop
2007-08 Academic Year
Groups are led by professional staff in a safe, confidential environment; they usually have between 5 and 8 people. Groups are very effective for getting support, learning new skills, and enhancing interpersonal communication. Most people really like group and find it to be very useful once they overcome initial concerns around joining. Participation is free to students (regardless of the number of credits they carry), and costs $50 per semester for faculty, staff, and community members.
Call us to schedule an appointment to see if a support group is for you!
Fall Support Groups:
"My Space":
Just like MySpace allows you to share information about yourself, this co-ed group allows you to share your experiences and challenges in a face-to face environment. The group provides a space for students to discuss their experiences with relationships, family, shyness, social anxiety, school, grief/loss, anxiety or depression, all while getting support, feedback, and enhanced communication skills. Led by 2 counselors, group provides a safe, confidential space to facilitate student's growth and interpersonal effectiveness.
Coping Skills:
This seminar-like group provides an opportunity to learn new coping strategies to be more effective with interpersonal relationships, managing strong emotional reactions and changing problematic behaviors. We use skills training, discussion, and feedback to increase participants' ability to manage stressful situations without engaging in harmful behaviors. Students who have participated in the past say, "Why doesn't everyone learn this? It's been really helpful in my life."
Women's Group:
This group provides a safe invironment for women to explore isues such as relationships, careers, finding balance, and empowerment in a supportive circle of women.
Eating Issues & Body Image:
Are you struggling with food and body image? You are not alone. Many college students wrestle with eating concerns such as anorexia and bulimia and with trying to achieve the "ideal" body. This group will serve as a source of support and understanding for anyone who may be dealing with these issues, as well as with other issues that may fuel eating behavior and concerns about body image.
Men's Group:
This group is for men who want to learn new skills and solutions in a positive male context. It's designed to provide resources and support for men around topics such as goals, identity, work/school, anger, depression, anxiety, relationships, family, substance use. We discuss these issues from a male perspective and address issues related to men and masculinity.
Stress Redution Group:
This 10-week course is designed to diminish physical and emotional symptoms of stress and increase a sense of well being. Using a variety of stress reduction techniques, the failitators will teach how to cultivate awareness, relaxation, mindfulness and stress management.
American Indian Support Group:
An open group for Native American students to talk about school, relationships, concerns, and success. Sponsored by the Center for Native American Studies.
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