Group Offerings
Please contact CCS to express interest in group membership before attending.
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Skills Therapy Group
TUESDAYS 3:30-5:00 PM
This group uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to focus on learning skills to improve the way people respond to day-to-day challenges. During spring quarter, the group will focus on mindfulness and crisis survival strategies. The group is most appropriate for people who are coping with difficult psychological issues.
Depression Group
THURSDAYS 4:00-5:30 PM
Depression Group is a one and a half hour group for those who are dealing with depression. During the group session, various issues related to depression may be explored. The group members expected to contribute to the group by sharing their issues and also supporting each other.
Eating Disorders and Body Image
TUESDAYS 1:30-3:00 PM
FRIDAYS 10:00 -11:30 AM
Issues about how we see ourselves and our bodies can be tough. Many times we really don't see what others see but it is hard to know the truth. These groups are for the purpose of creating connection and truth around issues related to self-esteem, confidence, authenticity, conflict management, relationships with food, and the management of feelings that can be directed toward food instead of action that would make us feel better. The connection with other people is powerful at giving us the will and power to change.
Gaining Strength: Working Through Negative Childhood Experiences
THURSDAYS 2:00-3:30 PM
To provide a supportive environment for group members to work towards personal growth and healing; to help group members resolve problems experienced as a result of difficult family dynamics, such as drug and alcohol abuse, mental illness, or physical, sexual, or emotional abuse in the family.
Graduate Coed Support
MONDAYS 2:00-3:30 PM
The grad coed group meets to address the relationship issues facing graduate students. The group is process oriented and non-directive. Issues addressed include academic and advisor issues as well as relationship struggles with family, friends and intimate partners.
International Support Group
WENESDAYS 4:00-5:30 PM
The group is a one and a half hour semi-structured process group. Usually the first half of the group time is used for check-in and the second half of the group time is used for discussion on specific topics (e.g. acculturation, culture shock, dating, time/stress management, etc.) and/or for any topics or concerns that the group members bring in.
Lambda Men’s Group
THURSDAYS 4:30-6:00 PM
Stonewall Men’s Group FRIDAYS 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
These groups are for men who are oriented towards other men, regardless of identities or labels. Gay, bisexual, queer, or questioning men are welcome. It is designed as a safe place to discuss identity, community, coming out, self-esteem, relationships, homophobia/biphobia, and other issues of relevance.
Lavender Connections
FRIDAYS 1:45 – 2:45 PM
This group is for women whose sexual orientation includes attraction toward others of the same gender. Women who identify as lesbian, bisexual, queer, and questioning are encouraged to join. The group offers a safe place to address issues including, but not limited to: coming out, experiences of heterosexism and sexism, community issues, relationships, building support systems, and family issues.
Living and Succeeding with ADHD
WEDNESDAYS 3:30-5:00 PM
This group provides a supportive atmosphere in which students with diagnosed attention/concentration difficulties can "pool their resources" to cooperatively help each other learn and utilize new strategies for setting goals and achieving objectives. The group is designed to teach systems and strategies that will improve the student's chances for success in school and life by addressing the role that ADHD plays in a student's lifestyle. The group will cover such topics as organization, procrastination, financial management, nutrition, time management, relationship issues and survival strategies for boring classes, getting out of bed, and remembering things. The group will educate members so that they can come to a better understanding of the unique characteristics of their individual ADHD, and will clarify the impact that ADHD has on daily life and academic success. Ultimately, this increased understanding should empower students, resulting in an increased sense of control over themselves and their lives.
Memory Circle
FRIDAYS 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
This group is designed for those students who would like to work through a recent or a past loss. It is a psychotherapy group that also offers support and education about the process of grief.
Psychotherapy Group for Doctoral Students (ABD)
TUESDAYS 3:30-5:00 PM
Focus on personal issues that surface while dissertating that impede academic progress.
SAFE Group
THURSDAYS 3:30-5:00 PM
Strong Able Females is a group for undergraduate women who are primarily interested in working on their interpersonal skills. These women will discuss issues of self-esteem, assertiveness, and empowerment while gaining support from one another and the group leaders. Members may also discuss their issues w/ mild symptoms of anxiety or mild depressive symptoms.
Success Not Excess
FRIDAYS 11:00AM-12:30 PM
A trusting environment where individuals can learn and receive support and guidance from other students wrestling with issues surrounding alcohol and other drugs.
Women of Color
TUESDAYS 4:30-6:00 PM
Colorful Women
WEDNESDAYS 3:30-5:00 PM
These groups are designed for women of color who are seeking a supportive and therapeutic forum in which to share their experiences while developing life affirming strategies for navigating these experiences. The goal of the group is to promote personal growth, scholarship, and connectedness among the membership. The topics or issues shared within this context are unique to each group; however, common themes have included interpersonal relationships, academic adjustment, achievement, and advocacy, identity development, stress management and health practices, trauma, and resilience.
Women & Relationships
TBA
The goal of group is to provide a supportive, caring, connecting environment where women can explore their role in relationships, examine repetitive patterns, address unresolved family issues and share day-to-day graduate student concerns.
Women’s Support Group THURSDAYS 1:00-2:30 PM
General therapy and support group for nontraditional-aged college women to explore any issue of relevance in their lives including relationships, family issues, self-esteem, academic and career progress, multiple roles, and life transitions. The increased understanding of self and successful management of life stressors will also be a focus of the group.
Workshop Offerings
Mental Skills for Stress Management and Self Hypnosis
4th Floor Younkin Success Center
The Mental Skills Workshop is a three session program designed to help participants develop mental skills to improve their ability to handle their life stresses. The workshop teaches them how to develop their ability to coach themselves effectively while applying practical mental state skills and perspectives. This is a skills based program, where participants get a chance to experience and practice their skills. No prior referral in necessary to attend these workshops but presence at all three sessions in the series is suggested.
Series I: Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 pm – 4/16, 4/23, 4/30
Series II: Thursdays 8:30-10:00 am – 5/1, 5/8, 5/15
Series III: Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 pm – 5/7, 5/14, 5,21
Follow Up Session: Wednesday 5:00-6:30 pm – 5/28
Performance Enhancement Workshop for Generals, Dissertation Orals, and Test Taking
This workshop is designed for students interested in developing mental skills, mental states, perspectives, and strategies facilitative of optimal performance during written and oral exams.
Thursday 8:30-10:00 am – 4/24
The workshop will be conducted at CCS: 4th Floor, Younkin Success Center
Chi-lel Qigong
WEDNESDAYS 9:00–10:00 AM
Media Suite 2nd Floor Younkin Success Center
Qigong, pronounced “chee-gong”, is a contraction of Qi, meaning “life energy” and gong, meaning “daily effort”. It is believed that chi is within all of us and is the force that defines us being alive. Chi-Lel Qigong is a particular form of self-healing practiced by over 10 million people. The staff at Counseling and Consultation Service, who will be introducing you to the practice, have all been taught by local certified trainers. We envision Qigong as a method of self relaxation and stress management in the broadest sense. Our goal is exposing you to the possibilities of self-healing the wounds of stress. Our workshop will last approximately 30-45 minutes. We will provide a brief introduction, take you through the actual practice (about 20 minutes in length), and leave time for questions. Please “drop in” and spread the word to your peers. There will not be any charge or sign-up. If you are interested in getting more information (we encourage this), including local resources for formal training, please visit the Chi-Lel Qigong website at www.chilel-qigong.com. Anyone is welcome to attend and no prior reservation is necessary.
Satellite Group Offerings
From Dre to Sambo to Tut-Ankh-Amun
TUESDAYS 4:00–5:00 PM
Multipurpose Room Frank Hale Black Cultural Center
This group is for men of African descent who are seeking a positive, yet challenging environment for exploring and understanding themselves. Various topics and readings will be chosen to spur conversation. Emphasis will be determined by group members. If you are interested in joining this group, please email alexander.1@osu.edu.