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
Food For Thought: An Intuitive Eating Support Group
Tuesdays 4-5pm at LSC Wellness Center
In this 10-week group you will learn the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating and build a better relationship with food and your body. Group screening required to participate.
Contact Alexa Ross, MS, RDN, LDN (aross15@luc.edu) or Gloria Feliciano-Feltman, LCSW (gfeliciano@luc.edu) for more information
Understanding Self & Others: Interpersonal Process Group
Tuesdays 12:45-1:45pm at LSC Wellness Center
Contact Shelley Eisenberg, PsyD, at seisenberg2@luc.edu for more information or to join
Hope and Healing
Mondays 4-5pm at LSC Wellness Center
A 9-week group designed for survivors of sexual assault/abuse to come together and process their lived experiences. Each week we will explore a theme centering on survivorship. Our group involves dialogue, self-reflection, and building community alongside one another.
If this sounds like a group you would like to join or learn more about, please contact Becky Straub, LCSW, at rstraub@luc.edu
Grief Support Group
Wednesdays 4-5pm at LSC 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. This peer support group is co-facilitated by the Wellness Center and Campus Ministry. Please contact Gloria Feliciano Feltman at 773-508-2629 or gfeliciano@luc.edu for questions and to join.
Groups for Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
Calming the Anxious Mind
Meets Mondays 4-5pm at LSC Wellness Center
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.
Please contact Gloria Feliciano Feltman at 773-508-2629 or gfeliciano@luc.edu for questions and to join.
Mindful Recess: Mindful Living Support Group
Mondays 3:30-4:30pm at the Information Common's Quiet Reading Room (317)
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! 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, and 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
Dumpster Fire Survival: A Mindfulness Course
Groups for Managing Identity-Based Stressors
Thesis/Dissertation Support Group (Virtual)
Friday 1-2pm
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.
Contact Andrea Boyd, Ph.D. at 773-508-2534 or aboyd2@luc.edu to request group membership or ask any questions.
You Got This: Support Group for First Year
Mondays 4-5pm at LSC Wellness Center
To register or ask questions, email Becky Straub, LCSW, at rstraub@luc.edu
Shades of Care Support Group
Day and Time TBA
Contact Andrea Boyd, Ph.D. at 773-508-2534 or aboyd2@luc.edu to request group membership or ask any questions
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