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Group Counseling

Because we live our lives in relationship to others, and because these relationships are integral to our health and well-being, group therapy is the recommended treatment of choice for many of the issues college students face.  The Wellness Center offers a variety of virtual and in-person group treatment options. 

While it is normal to feel nervous about joining a group, many of our students report feeling very helped by the group therapy experience.  Group therapy represents a special kind of relationship to others that is different from our social relationships. This has many advantages, such as the freedom to ask for feedback at any time, to try out new behaviors, to talk about topics that may be difficult to raise, or to share sensitive concerns.

Some groups will be offered virtually and some are in person, please read the descriptions carefully.

Groups for Improving Relationships with Self and Others

Grief Support Group (In-Person at the LSC)

Wednesdays from 4-5pm in Damen

This is a peer support group for students experiencing grief and loss that is co-facilitated by the Wellness Center and Campus Ministry. This eight week group will cover psycho-education around grief, give students space to process with each other, and explore ways to ritualize and honor grief. The group will start Wednesday, February 7th and run through April 3rd. Meetings will be held from 4-5pm in Damen Student Center. Please contact Gloria Feliciano Feltman at 773-508-2629 or gfeliciano@luc.edu for questions and to join. 

Anger Management Workshops

This semester the Wellness Center will be holding Anger Management Workshops, open to all students. These sessions will discuss how you experience anger, your personal triggers, and tools and strategies to help manage your feelings and responses. These sessions will be taking place on the following dates:

  • February 7th
  • March 13th

For more information or to sign up for one of the sessions, please reach out to Guy Caprio, LCSW at gcaprio@luc.edu

Understanding Self and Others Group for Graduate and Professional Students (Virtual)

*Day and Time will be determined based on the availability of interested members

This semester-long interpersonal process group provides a safe space for graduate  and professional students to share experiences, learn new perspectives, and experiment with new ways of relating to others. The goal is to help decrease a sense of isolation, increase self-awareness, and improve relationships. In the group, you will give and receive support and feedback and learn to communicate your emotions and needs in effective ways. The group is only open to students who are currently in the state of Illinois.

Please contact Nisha Kumar, PsyD at nkumar5@luc.edu for more information or to set up a pre-group interview.

Groups for Managing Stress and Anxiety

Calming the Anxious Mind (In-Person and Virtual Option)

Calming the Anxious Mind 

This 8-week group uses evidence-based strategies to help you better understand how anxiety impacts your daily life and learn helpful skills to effectively manage stressors.  There are multiple sections of this group.  Please email or call the facilitator of the specific group you are interested in:

Tuesdays from 3-4pm (In-person at LSC Wellness Center) Contact Taylor Eippert, LCSW at twolfe1@luc.edu

Wednesdays from 3-4pm (Virtual) Contact Guy Caprio, LCSW at gcaprio@luc.edu

This semester the virtual Calming the Anxious Mind sessions will be held as monthly workshops, taking place on the following dates:

  • January 31st
  • February 28th
  • April 3rd
  • April 17th
  • May 1st

 

Take a Deep Breath: Meditating Alone Together (in-Person)

Mondays 3:30 – 4:30 pm at Information Commons’ Quiet Reading Room (317)

 First session starts on Monday Jan 22nd and ends on April 22nd.  

Now more than ever we realize the importance of connection with others. The combination of connecting with others and the benefits of meditation is what this group is about. It’s much easier to meditate with the support of a group & certified teacher as you connect with others! Learn how to meditate & incorporate it into your daily life OR support an existing practice. See why this group has been going since 2002! Sessions are ongoing, newcomers are always welcome (no perfect people allowed- come as you are). To register or ask questions - email Dianna Stencel, LCSW at dstence@luc.edu

Peaceful Mind: Mindfulness Group to Better Manage Stress, Anxiety & Depression (In-Person)

Meets Wednesdays 3 pm- 4:30 pm at LSC Wellness Center  

Information sessions held 3 pm- 4:30 pm on Wed. January 31 or February 7 (attend one)

* Required attendance of ONE information session before joining the group

An 8-week mindfulness- based group designed to help you better manage feelings of stress & improve mood. Quote from a past participant: ‘… a program such as this one can make a huge difference!’ You will receive a free e-handbook & recordings to help you with your at-home practice. To register or ask questions - email Dianna Stencel, LCSW at dstence@luc.edu

Thesis/Dissertation Support Group (Virtual)

Fridays at 1pm

This group is open to graduate students at any stage of completing the master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation. Join us for tips and support for keeping on track, getting back on track...or starting on the right track! We can help you achieve your goal! Contact Andrea Boyd, PhD at aboyd2@luc.edu to request group membership.

This group meets on Fridays at 1pm, via Zoom. Once the group has enough members to start, it will run until the end of the semester. Contact Andrea Boyd, Ph.D., 773-508-2534 or aboyd2@luc.edu for additional information.

Finding Balance in Law School

Fridays at 3pm

*The format of this group (virtual or in person) will be determined after speaking with interest participants.  If in person, this will at WTC (exact location TBD)*

Law school is one of the most demanding and stressful experiences in a law student's career. Students are challenged to navigate new and highly competitive learning spaces with similarly talented peers.  Additionally, many students are balancing the multiple demands of school, work, and family.  This group seeks to cultivate a supportive community and help students develop and maintain skills and strategies that will promote personal and academic success.  Group meets Fridays at 3pm.  Interested participants should email Dr Andrea Boyd aboyd2@luc.edu and Guy Caprio, LCSW gcaprio@luc.edu

Groups for Managing Identity-Based Stressors

Black Grad Support Group (Virtual)

Thursdays at 4pm

This group for graduate students whose identity includes Black/African ancestry. It is an affinity space to share unique experiences and challenges at LUC. We may discuss topics including managing stress, navigating graduate school, career planning, communication with advisors, identity concerns, relationships, work/life balance, and self-care. This is Not a therapy group. This group meets on Thursdays at 4pm, via Zoom. Once the group has enough members to start, it will run until the end of the semester. Contact Andrea Boyd, Ph.D., 773-508-2534 or aboyd2@luc.edu for additional information.

Queer Student Support Group (In-Person at LSC Wellness Center) - FULL

*This group is currently full and closed to new members. This page will be updated when there are any openings

Fridays 1:30-3pm

This semester long therapy group supports and centers the experiences of undergraduate and graduate students of all gender identities who identify as LGBTQ+. The goal of this group is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for queer identified students to process feelings, share their personal experiences, and connect with others around unique challenges faced. Common topics of discussion include the coming out process, relationships, experiences of homophobia and transphobia, and how intersecting identities have influenced one’s mental health and sense of belonging.

Interested students should complete a group screening with Tiffany Tiberi, Psy.D. to determine fit. Group will meet weekly for an hour and a half starting in February and will be closed to new members when full.  Contact Dr. Tiffany Tiberi at ttiberi@luc.edu  more information or to set up a pre-group screen.

Cafecito Chat ( In-Person at LSC Wellness Center)

Wednesdays 2-3 pm

Cafecito chat is a safe space for Latinx identified students to connect and find community. Past group topics have been focused on finding support within a larger Loyola community, relationships, stress management, and managing transitions.  This group is open to both undergraduate and graduate students and will be held in person. Questions should be directed to Beatriz Gonzalez, LCSW at bgonzalez6@luc.edu

Womxn of Color Group (In-person at the LSC Wellness Center)

Fridays 11am-12pm

Womxn of Color group is a safe space for womxn who identify as womxn of color. The purpose of the group is to process race-related trauma, focus on identity issues, family of origin issues, interpersonal relationship issues, academic stresses, and all forms of oppression. This group is open to both undergraduate and graduate students and will be held in person. Questions should be directed to Beatriz Gonzalez, LCSW at bgonzalez6@luc.edu and Sofia Newaz, LPC at snewaz@luc.edu

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As a Jesuit-Catholic institution with a mission to care for persons as a whole, Loyola University Chicago does not discriminate in admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, parental status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. At Loyola, we embrace the differences that make us unique and commit to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive experience for all students and employees at our institution. For Loyola's complete Nondiscrimination Policy, please visit here.

Because we live our lives in relationship to others, and because these relationships are integral to our health and well-being, group therapy is the recommended treatment of choice for many of the issues college students face.  The Wellness Center offers a variety of virtual and in-person group treatment options. 

While it is normal to feel nervous about joining a group, many of our students report feeling very helped by the group therapy experience.  Group therapy represents a special kind of relationship to others that is different from our social relationships. This has many advantages, such as the freedom to ask for feedback at any time, to try out new behaviors, to talk about topics that may be difficult to raise, or to share sensitive concerns.

Some groups will be offered virtually and some are in person, please read the descriptions carefully.

LOYOLA'S COMMITMENT TO NONDISCRIMINATION AND INCLUSION

As a Jesuit-Catholic institution with a mission to care for persons as a whole, Loyola University Chicago does not discriminate in admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, parental status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. At Loyola, we embrace the differences that make us unique and commit to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive experience for all students and employees at our institution. For Loyola's complete Nondiscrimination Policy, please visit here.

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