Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a group that invites any students, staff/faculty, and community members who are interested in changing their relationship with alcohol.
Group therapy is one of the most effective forms of mental health treatment for college students. The Counseling Center staff have designed groups that meet the specific needs of 糖心Vlog传媒 students.
Is Group Therapy For Me?
Group therapy is a series of therapy sessions that usually include five to ten students and one or two group leaders. Students in the group are encouraged to talk about what is bothering them and provide others with feedback and support. Members control what they share with others in the group. Through the course of group therapy, members become better able to express their feelings about others. This form of therapy gives members opportunities to try new ways of interacting with others in a safe environment.
Joining Group Therapy
Groups are run weekly, often starting 2-3 weeks into a semester. to sign up, or attend a walk-in session to discuss with a counselor. Students will then be scheduled for a pre-group meeting with the therapist leading the particular group to discuss what to expect and address any questions or concerns.
Group times and offerings may change based on student availability.
Spring 2026 Schedule
All groups meet weekly at the Counseling Center unless otherwise noted.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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USO #1 4-5:15 p.m. | SAM for Athletes 11:30-12:30 p.m. Christy (Reid 100) | Men Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse 3-4:00 p.m. | Eating Issues Noon-1:00 p.m. | USO BIPOC 1:15-2:30 p.m. |
Finding Queer Joy TBD | SAM Noon-1:15 p.m. | USO #2 4-5:15 p.m. | Grief Group 4:15-5:15 p.m. | Empowered Minds 1:30-3:00 p.m. |
Survivors Noon-1:00 p.m.
| AA 7-8:00 p.m. | |||
AUM 4-5:15 p.m.
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Therapy Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous
ACOA
A friendly space to come together with students, staff/faculty, and community members whose lives have been impacted by a loved one with a substance use disorder.
ADHD Management
Structured workshop designed to help students diagnosed with ADHD develop skills to navigate college.
Alcohol and Other Drugs Group
A judgment-free space to explore their relationship with alcohol and other drugs.
Finding Queer Joy
A safe, supportive, and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ individuals to explore, reclaim, and nurture their own sense of joy, authenticity, and well-being.
BIPOC Understanding Self and Others
This group was developed to foster honest, supportive, validating, and collaborative discussions about how to survive and thrive in college as a person of color.
Eating Issues
A space for students to gain support and learn strategies to manage concerns related to eating and/or body image issues.
Long Distance Life
Space for international students and those far from home, to explore and share personal narratives and life stories while living in the USA; to explore coping skills and maintenance for mental wellbeing and experience the support of a community.
Men's Group
This group provides a supportive environment for students to connect, develop self-awareness, and actively explore positive masculinity. Students will engage in interactive dialogue and atypical exercises to acknowledge and affirm their strengths and foster a healthy peer culture.
Men Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse
This group is designed for students who have been affected by childhood sexual assault violence and would like a space to process and gain support from peers.
Navigating Chronic Conditions at College
This group will explore the challenges of navigating medical conditions in college and provide support, connection, and resources.
Return from Leave
This group is designed to be a safe place for students to process and receive assistance with all aspects of their return to campus.
Stress and Anxiety Management (SAM)
The SAM group gives students the opportunity to connect with others who struggle with stress, perfectionism, or obsessions, using a structured format to both learn skills and hear about each other鈥檚 experiences.
Survivors
This group is developed to support individuals who have experienced sexual violence before or while on campus.
Support for the Supporter
This group is designed to provide a space where allies/supporters can assist each other through their shared experiences, develop skills, and learn about resources on and off campus.
Grief Group
This group provides a supportive environment for students who have experienced the loss of a loved one or other significant person in their life. Students will engage in interactive dialogue and writing exercises to assist in their healing journey.
Understanding Self and Others (USO)
A group with a flexible structure to address a variety of topics pertaining to self/identity development, mood, stress, diversity, coping, and relationships/family.
Art for Understanding and Meaning (AUM)
A group with a flexible structure that incorporates artistic and creative elements to address a variety of topics pertaining to self/identity development, mood, stress, diversity, coping, and relationships/family.
Empowered Minds
This skills-based group will help students thrive by implementing dialectical behavioral strategies to help manage intense emotions and unexpected life challenges.
Athlete Stress and Anxiety Management
This 8-week group supports athletes dealing with performance anxiety and sport-related stress by combining mental skills training with peer connection in a structured, supportive setting.