Group Counseling
In addition to individual and couples counseling, the Counseling and Wellness Center offers group counseling as yet another way of helping students.
- In group counseling, six to eight students typically meet with one or more counselors to talk about issues that are of concern to them.
- Groups may focus on a wide range of issues such as managing stress, overcoming shyness, dealing with grief, sustaining recovery from alcohol and/or other drug addictions, or recovering from trauma.
- Students may be referred for group participation by their counselor or may seek to participate on their own.
- Screening interviews are often scheduled for prospective group members to make sure the group is appropriate for them.
- While the structure of groups may vary, typically they meet once a week for 60 to 90 minutes.
- The group experience provides opportunities to receive support and feedback from others, and in some cases, to practice new skills that might be introduced during meetings.
To obtain further information about group counseling opportunities, contact our office at (251) 460-7051. If you are interested in a particular type of group that is currently unavailable, please let us know and we will try to do what we can to help.
2025 Spring Group Schedule
Life After South: Preparing for Life After College, Mondays 3:00-4:00pm
Graduating from college is an exciting milestone, but the transition to the real world can feel overwhelming to new graduates. LAS provides a supportive space for students approaching graduation to discuss topics such as purpose, social life, financial concerns, and other challenges causing post-grads stress. LAS is a group to connect, reflect, and prepare for post-graduation.
Living Beyond Trauma, Tuesdays 3:30-5:00pm
This is a group for individuals who have been through traumatic experience(s) that continue to impact them. This group includes education about trauma related symptoms, teaches skills to help regain a sense of control over these issues and provides a safe space to give & receive support from peers with similar experience. *Note: Details of traumatic experiences are not discussed in the group.
Beyond the Scale: A Group for Body Image Healing, Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm
If you’re struggling with your body image or your relationship with food, you are not alone. In this group, students support each other while learning how to cope with negative thoughts and feelings regarding body image, navigate conversations surrounding weight and food, and work towards creating a healthier relationship with their body.
Mastering Your Emotions, Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30pm
This skills-based group incorporates cognitive-behavioral techniques for emotion regulation with distress tolerance, acceptance, and mindful awareness practices derived from Eastern philosophy. The group will benefit students struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating issues, and substance abuse. Each week, students will learn how to effectively regulate emotions, identify triggers that lead to reactive states and apply coping skills to tolerate distress and improve relationship skills.
Power Through: Building Resilience in an Ever-Changing World, Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm
In today’s rapidly changing social climate, students are faced with unique pressures and challenges. Power Through is a therapy group designed to help you build the emotional resilience and strength needed to navigate uncertainty, stress, and social change. In this supportive space, you’ll connect with peers and develop practical tools to empower yourself during tough times.
If you’re interested in participating in any of these groups, please contact the University Counseling & Wellness Center at 251-460-7051 for more information on how to join.