Group Counseling

Groups/Classes/Workshops Available for Spring 2013

GROUPS

ANXIETY MANAGEMENT CLASS:  This class provides a supportive environment where students can obtain information about practical strategies and techniques for managing their panic and anxiety.  The specific tools acquired will include relaxation exercises, cognitive strategies to challenge anxiety-provoking thoughts, and support for lifestyle changes.  The group emphasizes problem-solving and out-of-session practice is essential.
Leaders:  Deb Cohen, Ph.D. & Lonnie Sarnell, Psy.D.
Time:  Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:00 pm

BODY IMAGE CONCERNS GROUP:  Participants are students whose feelings about their appearance seriously affect their self-esteem.  The group consists of five to eight women.  Members can use the group to increase their insight about their relationships with food and to delve into some of the issues behind their beliefs about appearance or thinness.  Themes that may be addressed include the influence of culture and media, dealing with others around food issues, learning to trust and be more intimate in relationships, feeling and expressing emotion, and managing stress.
Leaders: Carolyn Heitzmann, Ph.D. & Shengying Zhang, M.Ed.
Time: Thursdays, 3:00 – 4:30 pm

EMOTIONAL REGULATION: Emotion regulation skills utilize mindfulness (Wise Mind) to help distinguish pain from suffering and cope with overwhelming emotions.  In a supportive group environment, members will learn about how to identity and label feelings, how to decrease suffering by nonjudgmentally accepting and managing emotions, and how to reduce emotional vulnerability and increase positive emotional events.  Practice exercises will offer opportunities to understand, describe, and manage emotional states.
Leaders: Soonhee Lee, Ph.D. & Mark Mason, Ph.D.
Time: Fridays, 10:30 –  12:00 pm

EVERYDAY MINDFULNESS GROUP:  Mindfulness is “paying attention, in a particular way: on purpose, in the present, and nonjudgmentally” (Kabat-Zinn, 1994).  Rather than living on “autopilot,” mindfulness offers ways to live more fully by developing awareness of one’s unfolding experience.  The practice of mindfulness can help people learn more about themselves, their ways of relating to other people, and be more intentional in making choices.  In this group, members will learn more about mindfulness through participating and joining.  Members will be encouraged to practice mindfulness skills and cultivate attitudes of compassion for self and others, curiosity, and nonjudgmentalness.
Leaders: Soonhee Lee, Ph.D. & Mark Mason, Ph.D.
Time: Tuesdays, 3:00 - 4:30 pm

FAMILY ISSUES GROUP: This group is designed for men and women who want to get some support and feedback about how they deal with issues related to family (family members with substance problems, issues with anger, control, or just difficulty with having a son or daughter in college).  The interpersonal focus will help members understand how they relate both inside and outside of their families.  A variety of issues will be discussed including, but not limited to, boundaries, healthy communication, self-care, healthy relationships with family at home and friends on campus.
Leaders: Brad Wolgast, Ph.D. & Adam Edmunds, M.Ed.
Times: Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:00 pm

GRADUATE STUDENT THERAPY GROUP:  This group is designed to facilitate the personal growth of mature students, including both graduate and nontraditional-aged undergraduate students.  In the group, members gain greater interpersonal self-awareness as well as a more effective ability to identify and express their needs to others.  Each week, members are invited to bring up the concerns they would like the group to address.  These include, but are not limited to, learning how to trust and be intimate with others, coping with the demands of academic life, adjusting to life transitions, addressing unresolved family issues, and coping with depression and/or anxiety.
Leaders: Nicole Boyd-Douglas, Psy.D. & Jeremy Cohen, Ph.D.
Time: Tuesdays, 2:00 - 3:30 pm

GRIEF AND LOSS GROUP: If you have experienced the death of someone close to you, consider the Grief and Loss Group as a resource.  This weekly group will provide a confidential place to share your feelings and concerns with others who have also lost a loved one.  Experienced therapists will facilitate the group and foster a safe, supportive environment.
Leaders: Matthew FitzGerald, M.S. & Shengying Zhang, M.Ed.
Time: Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:00pm

SEXUAL AND GENDER IDENTITY GROUP: We all have sexual and gender identities. This group offers a safe and confidential place to discuss issues related to sexual and gender identities, such as dating, exploring your sexual orientation, relationships with family and friends, dealing with bias and discrimination, religion/spirituality, and finding acceptance and community. Led by LGBTQIA-affirming therapists, the group provides a place to learn more about yourself and others.
Leaders: Jeremy Cohen, Ph.D. & Mark Mason, Ph.D.
Time: Mondays, 3:30 – 5:00pm

SEXUAL ASSAULT RECOVERY GROUP: This group is for female students who have experienced a sexual assault or had an unwanted sexual experience.  Members will be able to share their experiences and feelings in a supportive and accepting environment.  Goals of the group include helping members express feelings, reduce feelings of guilt and self-blame, develop positive coping strategies, strengthen self-esteem, and make sense of their experiences.  Group leaders will facilitate discussions to help members connect and support one another. 
Leaders: Carolyn Heitzmann, Ph.D. & Michelle Montero, M.A.
Time: Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 pm

UNDERSTANDING SELF AND OTHERS FOR MEN:  This group is designed to facilitate the personal growth of men at UD. In the group, members will be encouraged to discuss personal issues they are struggling with as well as provide feedback and support to other members. These issues include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, academic struggles, adjustment to UD, and unresolved family issues. 
Leaders: Kelly Ozambela, Ph.D. & Matthew FitzGerald, M.S.
Time: Thursdays, 3:00 – 4:30 pm

UNDERSTANDING SELF AND OTHERS FOR WOMEN: This group is designed for women who are looking for a group experience to discuss issues such as relationships, managing stress, body image, asking for what you need, and developing a personal identity.  This group will offer a safe, confidential place to discuss these issues with other women.  Leaders will facilitate discussions to help participants better understand themselves and their relationships.
Leaders: Karen Tsukada, Ph.D. & Michelle Montero, M.A.
Time: Tuesdays, 2:00 - 3:30 pm

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN ONE OF THE GROUPS, CALL THE CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (831-2141) TO SCHEDULE A PRE-GROUP APPOINTMENT

Center for Counseling & Student Development
261 Perkins Student Center, Newark, DE 19716
Phone: 302-831-2141
Fax: 302-831-2148