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Group Counseling

About this service

Group counseling provides a safe and confidential place to share and explore concerns as well as receive support around various issues. The group typically consists of 6-10 students and 2 trained counselors. There are different kinds of groups offered at the Counseling Services; such as process-oriented groups, support groups and structured groups. Below are groups that have been offered in the past. Groups are offered based on student interest.

Process Groups
- Graduate Students' group
- Women’s group
- Therapist-in-Training group
- Relationship Issues group
- Peace with Food and Body Image group

Support Groups
- Lesbian, Gay and Bi support group
- Solutions and Strategies: Substance Abuse group
- Transitioning to College Life (Fall semester)
- Nosotras: Latina support group
- Living with Loss group (Spring semester)
- First Generation College Student support group
- Attentional and Social Difficulties support group

Skill Enrichment Groups
- Academic Anxiety
- Meditation and Wellness
- Social Confidenc
- Global Nomad Discussion group
- Writer's Block group

How to utilize this service

Call (213) 740-7711 and ask to speak to the facilitator of the group you are interested in joining. The facilitator will set up an appointment with you for a screening. This is a 30 minute meeting where you will learn more about the group and decide with the facilitators if it is the best "fit" for you. Some groups, such as Peace with Food and Body Image, may require that you also have an intake appointment.

If you are not sure what group you might be interested in, call and ask to speak with Dr. Karin Sponholz – the group counseling coordinator. She may be able to help you figure out which group best fits your needs.

 

 

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