Spring 2008 Support Groups
Eating Disorders and Body Image Group
Fridays, 2:30-4pm
Contact: Jennifer M. Whitney, Ph.D.
This group is for women who are interested in changing their body image and eating disordered behavior. Group members should have had some individual treatment and be interested in recovery. The group seeks to form a space in which to be open and honest about body image and eating disordered behavior, provide and receive support, and increase self-confidence and esteem on the journey toward recovery.,/p>
To set-up a brief pre-group interview, please discuss a referral with your individual counselor, and/or contact the group facilitator.
Mood Balance Group
Wednesdays 4-5pm
Contact: Debra McCahan, MSW, LCSW
A weekly support group, co-facilitated by a psychiatrist, for students diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Participants can use group support to learn about the disorder, monitor symptoms, develop effective coping strategies, discuss medication concerns, and examine how having bipolar disorder impacts on identity and life choices.
Please discuss a referral with your individual counselor, and/or contact the group facilitator.
DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program
Fridays, 2-4pm
Contact: Debra McCahan, MSW, LCSW; Kala Annambhotla, Ph.D.
DBT participants are expected to be involved in ongoing individual therapy as agreed upon by the therapist and student. Students must be referred to groups by their individual therapist. Participants will be pre-screened and will be expected to make a commitment to the group
This educational group that will meet weekly to teach four skill modules; Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. Participants in this structured group will track their use of skills learned by using weekly diary cards to self-monitor. The group will focus on the use of skills as it applies to participant’s experiences. It will be open for new attendees at anytime.
Graduate Student Support Group
Mondays, 4-5pm
Contact: Lynne Harris, Ph.D., Lori Hinsley, Ph.D.
This is a support group addressing the unique needs and challenges of graduate students at UNCG. These challenges might include, for example, thesis and dissertation completion, general stress or depression or anxiety, balancing academic and personal life, dealing with problem professors or classmates, and transitioning from academic life into the work world.
Please discuss a referral with your individual counselor, and/or contact a group facilitator
The Pursuit of Happyness
Tuesday, 4-5pm
Contact: Kala Annambhotla, Ph.D.
What is good and beautiful about life is as important as our human struggles, Come learn what psychology has to say about paths to happiness and fulfillment. We will talk about common experiences, choices, and character qualities associated with happiness and well-being. We will also do practical exercises, drawing upon your unique strengths, values, interests, and experiences, to help you in your personal "Pursuit of Happyness!"Please call the facilitator if interested.
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Anna M. Gove Student Health Center, PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
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