Special Population Groups Special Population Groups are designed for specific groups of students who have common life and cultural experiences and common stresses. In a supportive atmosphere, group members explore their past experiences and learn ways of coping with current pressures and issues. Special Population Groups include those for ethnic minority students, survivors' groups, gay men, and women's groups. For most groups you must be referred by a counselor. If you have never been a client at the Counseling Center, you can schedule an initial consultation at the front desk.
Most groups also require a pre-group interview with the leader or leaders.
This will give you an opportunity to decide if that particular group is a good choice for you. Space in the groups is limited and students are encouraged to contact the Counseling Center early in the semester. Benefits from Group Therapy Group therapy provides an opportunity for members to talk about their most important current concerns. U T Students consistently rate group therapy as very beneficial in solving problems and improving their lives, and cite the feedback and support they receive from peers as the most helpful aspect of group counseling. For students who are interested in longer-term counseling, group counseling is the best option at the Counseling Center .