Personal Growth Groups

Sometimes it helps to have the support of other people who share similar concerns. The groups listed below are facilitated by professional staff and provide an opportunity to explore personal experiences with others. Together, you may find solutions to the challenges that life brings. If you'd like to know more about how to enroll, stop by at Psychological Services, Area E during Walk-in hours, or call 278-6738 for enrollment details.

All of our groups provide a safe and confidential forum to explore issues

 

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Mondays

1:00 p.m. Warrior Strategies for Success
Gena Gechter, Ph.D.

Confidential environment for veterans to share common experiences and develop successful strategies for college.

 

Tuesdays

10:00 a.m. Feelings Management
Gena Gechter, Ph.D.

To develop skills and strategies for coping with overwhelming or negative emotions. "Don't let your feelings manage you - manage them."

 

Wednesdays

9:00 a.m. Renaissance Support Group
Josie Rangel, LCSW

A confidential support group for people who have had significant family of origin challenges (e.g. living away from family for extended periods). Share feelings about belonging in families, learn skills to manage the responsibilities of independent living.

11:00 a.m. New Pathways
Josie Rangel, LCSW

Reevaluating unresolved events of our childhood and adolescence: Discovering new pathways.

1:00 p.m. Relationships
Rebecca Raya-Fernandez, Psy.D.

Learn strategies to help build healthy and satisfying relationships through developing better self-esteem, boundary-setting, and assertive communication skills.

 

Thursdays

1:00 p.m. Common Ground Discussion Group/LGBT+
Leslie Weiser, Psy.D.

Connect with other members of the LGBT+ campus community. Talk about topics important to you, such as self-esteem, relationship issues and coming out issues.

3:00 p.m. Mind Over Mood
Leslie Weiser, Psy.D.

Empower yourself: put your mind in charge of your moods. Learn how to practice mindfulness, communicate effectively, and develop strategies for getting through difficult emotions.

 

Fridays

2:00 p.m. Self-Esteem/Confidence
Rebecca Raya-Fernandez, Psy.D.

Self-esteem/confidence is an integral part of personal happiness, fulfilling relationships, and achievement. This group is designed to educate, counsel, and support participants while exploring feelings and developing tools to improve self-esteem and self-confidence.

 

Outreach

Psychological Services offers outreach to the campus community. Currently, we are partnering with the Women’s Resource Center and United Student Pride to serve students outside of our Student Health Center.

 

Mondays

12:00 p.m. Stress Busters at the Thomas Building Gallery Conference Room (an activity in partnership with the Women's Resource Center)
Leslie Weiser, Psy.D.

Stressed by school, work, financial issues or family responsibilities? Learn how Mindfulness Meditation, emotional freedom techniques and guided imagery can help. A different topic will be covered each week.