General Information about Groups
Each semester the Counseling Center sponsors several structured, support or process groups. Typical groups consist of 4 - 10 students along with a staff facilitator that meet for approximately 1.5 hours once a week. Before joining a group, students will have an opportunity to visit individually with the group leader(s).
Groups offer a helpful alternative or supplement to individual counseling by encouraging participants to interact with others who have similar concerns. Groups are ideally suited for addressing interpersonal concerns and provide an effective environment to learn new skills and strategies. Members often realize that they are not alone in their difficulty and may receive support and feedback from others. Group leaders may provide information to help address members' concerns and facilitate a process where group members can learn from each other. Groups are designed to be a confidential and a safe place where members can learn and experiment with different behaviors (e.g. interpersonal interactions, relaxation techniques, thought changing techniques, and coping strategies, etc.)
How do I join a group?
If you are already receiving services at the Counseling Center, inform your counselor that you are interested in joining in a group. If you are not currently receiving services at the Counseling Center, come to the center located on the second floor of Westside Hall to complete the paperwork indicating your interest in joining a group. After completing this paperwork, an appointment will be scheduled for you to visit with a counselor so that you can discuss your interest in joining a group.
Additional Information
For additional information, contact the Counseling Center at 910-962-3746 or come by the center, located on the second floor of Westside Hall. The Counseling Center is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS).
Groups for Fall 2008
- First Year In Recovery
- Build Your Confidence
- Interpersonal Process Group
First Year In Recovery Group
GOT RECOVERY? Check out a new group for students who are trying to live life without the use of alcohol or other drugs. If you are having trouble with focusing, thinking clearly, memory, moodiness, sleep problems, stress or physical coordination, since you stopped using, this group may be for you.
Build Your Confidence Group
Tuesdays from 3:00 - 4:30 PM (Starts September 16 - 8 sessions)
Do you have difficulty speaking in front of others or taking part in groups? Are you "in your head" more than you are "in conversation"? Do you constantly worry about how others are evaluating you? If so, please consider this group experience for coping with social anxiety.
This group provides an opportunity for you to:
- Identify and change your thoughts about feared situations
- Learn how to face your fears
- Build communication and social skills to get you out of your shell
- Learn the essentials for building self-esteem.
Interpersonal Process Group
This is a group for students interested in addressing interpersonal and other concerns. Students may use this group to increase their self-awareness, expresss feelings, assert themselves in new ways, problem-solve, practice new strategies, experiment with new ideas and receive feedback about how they are perceived by others.
For more information please come by Westside Hall second floor, Suite
C, or call
(910) 962-3746.
