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, required for all groups, 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.
Fall, 2023 Groups
De-Stress with Mindfulness
What: time to de-stress using mindfulness, breathing, and stretching
How: Virtual Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95414149698
Where: Anywhere, find a comfy place to join!
When: 8/25, 9/15, 10/13, 11/3
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
For more information contact Melissa Casad, MA, LPC, NCC at mbritti@siue.edu or call (618) 650-2842
Grief on Campus
Where: Counseling & Health Services Services Conference Room, Located in SSC 0222
What: 16 Week Psychoeducational Support Group.
How: Join at any time during the semester by contacting Dawn Schulteat dawschu@siue.edu or 618-650-2842 to schedule a screening appointment.
When: Every other Friday, beginning 9/15/23 and ongoing, 2:30-4:00pm.
Slay The Day
Spill The Tea
You are invited to join in community with other Black and Brown women to visit and check in on specifics and life in general. This open group is an informal way to connect and ground yourself during life’s hectic moments. We look forward to seeing you!
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays
Dates and Location:
9/6/2023 – MUC Conference Center: Hickory/Hackberry
10/25/2023 – MUC Conference Center: Maple/Dogwood
11/1/2023 – MUC Conference Center: Hickory/Hackberry
12/6/2023 - MUC Conference Center: Hickory/Hackberry
For additional information please email:
Kelly Atkins (Office of Academic Advising) – kelatki@siue.edu
Adriana Givens (Counseling Services) – adgiven@siue.edu
Shervonti Norman (Counseling Services) – shnorma@siue.edu
EXAMPLES OF GROUPS CURRENTLY NOT BEING OFFERED: