Groups and Workshops Spring 2023

This 3 session workshop (3 consecutive weeks) teaches you about the anxiety you experience and gives skills to help you to manage it. The workshop has 3 modules dedicated to: 1) understanding anxiety, 2) introducing a method for slowing down and disentangling the experience of anxiety, and 3) developing alternative responses to anxiety. By the end of the workshop, you will have your own individualized plan for managing anxiety. Must attend all 3 sessions

This semester we will offer 7 different series of this worshop faclilitated by different counselors.  All series will be held at the Counseling Serives Center, 150 Walker Health Building

Please call to sign up for a series.

Series 1:  Fridays 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 , 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Series 2 Mondays 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Series 3 Thursdays 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Series 4 Wednesdays 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Series 5 Thursdays 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Series 6 Fridays 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Series 7 Thursdays 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

This is a 4 session group using therapeutic process and behavioral exercises as well as psychoeducation to challenge negative body image and societal appearance ideals and promote psychosocial functioning as well as reduce body dissatisfaction, negative mood, dieting and disordered eating.  It is a closed group with 3-10 members.  It begins mid semester and runs for 4 weeks.

Cory will be faclitating this group at the Counseling Services center. This is a closed group and a brief screening is required. 

Dates and Times are TBD.  

This group is for you if you are looking for new coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and depression. We will use the power of creativity to help you find new ways to tap into calmness, peace, and enjoyment through experimental activities with all kinds of expressive arts, including drawing, painting, sculpting, writing, and music listening. No artistic ability necessary! If you want time away from the pressure of graded school projects, let's de-stress together!

Kyle will be facilitating this drop in open group this semester.

Tuesday from 3-4:30 p.m on 1/31, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 in MCC 211

This group is intended to teach DBT skills (mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills) to students in a group setting. DBT is an evidence-based treatment that is developmentally appropriate for college-aged students who want to build a life worth living. DBT skills have been proven to be helpful for people with complex needs that want to implement healthier behaviors, relationships, and coping skills  

Courtney and Bailey will be facilitating this group this semester  This is a closed group and requiires a brief screening and is limited to 8 participants. 

Mondays from 3-4:30 starting on  2/13 at the Counseling Services Center, 150 Walker Health Building

The group will meet 3-4 times for 90 minute sessions where participants will create fantasy characters to role play specific personal therapeutic goals and collaborate with other members to overcome challenges and interact within a shared imaginary world. Growth, challenges, and breakthroughs will be processed at the end of each session

Jake and Kyle will facilitate this closed group this semester. This group requires a brief screening. 

Fridays from 3-4:30 pm starting 2/24, MCC 210

The Grief and Loss support group is a counselor-facilitated peer support group for students affected by the death of a loved one.  The group is a safe place to learn and share the grief process. Counselor led activities supplement this process

Cory will facilitate this drop in  open group this semester.

Fridays from 1-2:15 pm starting on 2/3 at the Counseling Services Center, 150 Walker Health Building. 

International Circle is a counselors-facilitated peer support group for international students. This group aims to offer a safe environment to discuss shared and/or unique experiences that international students encounter studying at SUNY Oswego. We will have opportunities to become connected and learn how to navigate this transformative change from each other!

Shirley and Eunji will facilitate this group this semester. This is an open, drop in group.  If you know you would like to attend, you can complete the google form.  

Friday 12:00-1:00 pm 2/24-4/21 in MCC 258 

Will not meet over Spring Break.

This is a counselor facilitated support group for students who have experienced abuse and/or assault.  Ideal for students who have had previous counseling.

Jane will facilitate this group this semester. This is a closed group and requires a brief screening. 

Wednesdays 5-6:15 p.m., 3/1-4/26 at the Counseling Services Center, 150 Walker Health Building

The Trans Support Group is a weekly support-based counseling group for students who identify on the trans spectrum. The space is designed for students to give and receive support, help build community and trust, and address concerns related to gender identity.

Ellen will facilitate this group this semester.  This is an open drop in group, no screening or previous counseling required.

2nd and 4th Wednesay from 2-3:15

1st and 3rd Thursday 4-5:15

Counseling Services Center, 150 Walker Health Building

Support group for RSS staff members to discuss topics related to residential life,
mental health, and holistic well-being. This will be an open, ongoing through the semester style
group.

Courtney will facilitate this group this semester. This is  an open, drop in group for any Residential Student Staff. 

Tuesday 3-4:15 pm, starting 3/7 MCC 208