Group Counseling Group counseling can be especially beneficial for students who feel isolated, depressed, or anxious, or who are concerned about how they relate to other people. New behaviors and ideas can be tried out in a group, and the support of others is encouraging. Even though some students are nervous at first about joining a group, many later say they found it to be the best experience they had in counseling. A number of groups are offered each semester. Some groups focus on specific themes, such as relationships, communication, effective parenting, eating management or depression.
Theme groups meet one and a half hours each week for six to twelve sessions.
Other groups are open to students with any concerns. These general therapy groups usually are ongoing and students stop attending whenever they feel the group has met their needs. The Wellness Center receptionist maintains schedules of both theme and general counseling groups. There are various issues and concerns that motivate students to seek counseling. You're depressed some days, but don't know why.