Therapy Groups
Group therapy is a form of counseling treatment designed to draw upon the healing found in community, under the expert guidance of a counseling provider. Typical benefits of groups include enhancing hope, realizing one is not alone in their suffering, imparting of knowledge, corrective emotional and cultural experiences, emotional release, and reconciliation of matters related to one’s existence.
Prior to beginning, all groups require a group screening. A group screening is a confidential meeting between you and the group facilitator to determine if the group is a good fit for you. If you are specifically seeking group counseling, please let our front office staff know this, and you will be allowed to bypass the initial assessment and be directly scheduled for a group screening with that designated group’s leader. Many of our Counseling Groups have co-facilitators. If you have any questions, would like more information, or need to set up a group screening please call 618-650-2842 and press 1.
When you arrive at the Counseling & Health Services reception area for group, please inform the SIUE employee at the front desk that you are there for one of the groups and then wait in the reception area. The facilitator will come and get you when the group is ready to begin.
Survivors of Silence
This is a support group for male and female survivors of sexual violence. The group focuses on providing support, empathy and insight from other survivors, developing healthy coping skills, fostering a sense of empowerment and helping members to regain a sense of control and safety within their lives. Those interested in group membership will be required to attend a group screening. Please call our office at 618-650-2842 to schedule a group screening with a counselor.
Meets every week for 90 minutes typically in the Counseling & Health Services Conference room.
Understanding Myself & Others
This is an interpersonal process group focused on any issue impacting one's relationships with others.
A wide variety of presenting concerns are appropriate for this group, including relationship problems, problems with emotional expressiveness, family of origin issues, general isolation or disconnectedness, social anxiety, identity concerns, and adjustment issues. This group can help you improve your interpersonal skills, gain awareness of social dynamics, increase emotional intelligence and expressiveness, and learn more about yourself in relation to others. This group will provide you with a safe space to explore feelings and thoughts related to presenting issues, give and receive support and feedback with others, practice new ways of interacting with others, and form connections with others.
This is an open group that meets weekly for 60 minutes and is available for all students. Students are welcome to join any time during the semester.
Trans*cending Pink and Blue
This is a counseling support group for SIUE students self-identified under the trans* umbrella (including but not limited to: MTF, FTM, genderqueer, gender fluid, trans men, trans women, bigender, genderless, non-binary, gender questioning, agender, gender non-conforming). Purpose: to connect and share experiences related to identifying as trans in a safe and supportive environment. Topics of discussion may include: gender identity exploration, coming out, social and community support, being trans* at SIUE, and gender-affirming transitions of life.
This is an open group and will meet weekly for 90 minutes. Students are welcome to join any time during the semester.
Stress & Anxiety Reduction
This is support group for students who would like to learn techniques to reduce stress and anxiety.
This is an open group that meets weekly for 90 minutes.
Modern Masculinity
This is a process group for men on campus who would like support exploring topics related to masculinity and self-identity. The group will focus on how our male identity and other social expectations can impact romantic and interpersonal relationships.
Spring 2019 semester group offerings include:
- CBT Group (Understanding Feelings, Behaviors & Thoughts)
- Survivors of Silence
- Trans*cending Pink & Blue
- Trauma Sensitive Yoga
- Understanding Myself & Others
- African American Women’s Support Group
In the past, we have offered a variety of other groups based on student availability and need. Please feel free to call our office at 618-650-2842 to see when these groups become available. We apologize for any inconvenience.
