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Mondays 3:00-4:30PM w/ Jordan Futran

This group is for students to learn and practice skills on how to cope with intense emotions, both in everyday life and in a crisis. We will work through several groups of skills fundamental to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): becoming non-judgmentally aware of our thoughts and emotions in the moment, learning how to change thoughts and feelings, and decrease distress and increase healthy coping skills. This will be a skills-based group to practice both in group and outside of group meetings. This group will meet Thursdays from 3pm to 4:30pm at the Statesboro Counseling Center. All students must complete the screening process before being considered for admission into a therapy group.

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Monday 2:30pm – 4:00pm w/ Arty Allen

In The Making is a supportive expressive arts therapy group designed to help students explore their inner world through art, movement, writing, music, and storytelling—no prior artistic experience needed. This group offers a safe, non-judgmental space to process emotions, reduce stress, and reconnect with your authentic self. Just like your life, your art doesn’t have to be perfect…only honest. Together, we’ll embrace the idea that healing and growth are both creative processes… always unfolding, always in the making. Admission for this group is ongoing through the semester until otherwise posted. All students must complete the screening process before being considered for admission into a therapy group. Screening takes place on Mondays at 2:00 PM after group starts for the semester.

Monday 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM w/ Coriona Matthews

Rainbow Connection is a therapy group for members of the LGBTQIA+ community or those exploring/questioning whether they may be part of the community, and provides a safe space to process life events and experiences. We hope to create a place for folks to talk about how their gender and/or sexual identities impact day-to-day functioning and long-standing concerns, including social, familial, and romantic relationships, coming out, stress management, and more. Group members must hold a current identity within the LGBTQIA+ community or be exploring whether their gender/sexual identity falls under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella. This group will meet in-person at the Statesboro Counseling Center on Mondays from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. All students must complete the screening process before being considered for admission into a therapy group.

Thursdays 3 – 4:30 with Mark Taracuk

Recovering Perfectionists is a therapy processing group for those who struggle with letting go of control or feel overwhelmed with impossibly high expectations. In this group, we hope to develop practices that challenge self-doubt and cultivate self-compassion. The goal is to embrace who you are, be your most authentic, flexible self, and recognize you are enough. This group is in person on the Statesboro at the Counseling Center on Thursdays from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. All students must complete the screening process before being considered for admission into a therapy group.

Friday 2 PM – 4 PM w/ Anna Rivera

A therapeutic D&D group that uses fantasy adventures to help players understand emotions, challenge negative thoughts, and build confidence through cooperative play. Participants can expect a cooperative campaign that turns inner turmoil into monsters, mysteries, and quests, inviting the party to face these challenges head-on and discover resilience through adventure. No prior TTRPG experience is necessary, and dice and other materials will be provided. This group will meet on Fridays from 2 PM – 4 PM virtual. All students must complete the screening process before being considered for admission into a therapy group.

Thursday from 4:00-6:00 PM w/ Coriona Matthews and Jordan Futran

In this group, we will have the opportunity to use role-play within a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) to learn, play, and build healthy relationships grounded in listening, empathy, creativity, and respect. Group members will have opportunities to build communication and relationship-building skills, creative problem-solving, and self-advocacy within a co-created world. This group is a chance to tackle social anxiety, practice bravery, build connections, and increase your understanding of yourself and the characters you play with. No prior TTRPG experience is necessary, and dice and other materials will be provided. This group will meet in person at the Statesboro Counseling Center on Thursday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. All students must complete the screening process before being considered for admission into a therapy group.

Mondays 2:30 – 4:00 PM with Mark Taracuk

Tiles and Talk is an activity-based therapy group. In this group, we will play mahjongg while also building connection and interpersonal skills, addressing frustration tolerance and self-compassion, increasing self-confidence and strategic thinking, and exploring emotional reactions. No previous experience with mahjongg is needed! This group is in person on the Statesboro at the Counseling Center on Mondays from 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM. All students must complete the screening process before being considered for admission into a therapy group.

Tuesday 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM w/ DeAudra Reed

Understanding Self and Others is a therapy group for processing all things self-discovery, peer support, and compassion. We aim to create a space for all individuals to share about their experiences, hear others, and potentially realize that others may be going through similar, but still different, experiences. Help yourself and others in the group build awareness of who you are and how you interact with the world around you. This group will meet in person at the Statesboro Counseling Center on Tuesdays from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. All students must complete the screening process before being considered for admission into a therapy group.

Fridays 2PM-3:30PM w/Stephanie Royals at the Counseling Center

This group is designed to be a safe, confidential gathering where women support each other through emotional, relational and life challenges. Together we will share experiences, offer and receive support and cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves and each other. This group is in person on the Swainsboro Campus at the Counseling Center on Fridays from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. All students must complete the screening process before being considered for admission into a therapy group.

Tuesdays 4-5 PM w/ Jodie Ward at the Counseling Center

Guided meditation sessions will provide an opportunity for students to develop mindfulness skills in a supportive and structured environment. Meditations are designed to increase focused attention, mindful awareness, and compassion for self and others. This workshop will take place in person at the Statesboro Counseling Center from 4-5 pm Wednesdays. This workshop is free and open to all Georgia Southern students.

Mondays 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM w/ DeAudra Reed at the Counseling Center

This workshop is designed to provide a weekly opportunity each week for students to prioritize their mental health. Each week, a different mental health topic will be discussed, followed by an opportunity to practice a related mental health skill or wellness strategy designed to strengthen coping skills, increase self-awareness, and equip students with practical tools they can apply in their daily lives. This workshop will meet in person at the Counseling Center on Mondays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and is free and open to all Georgia Southern Students.

Fridays 11 AM-12 PM w/ Jodie Ward at the Counseling Center

This interactive workshop provides a supportive space for students to discover practical strategies and tools to develop healthy communication skills and foster lasting relationships. Attend this workshop to discover ways to reduce social anxiety, communicate assertively, set healthy boundaries, and confidently navigate conflicts. This workshop is free and open to all Georgia Southern students. This workshop is located at the Counseling Center on Fridays from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. Attendance for the entire workshop is encouraged but not required.

Tuesday 1:15-2:45 PM w/ Counseling Center Staff at Henderson Library 2nd Floor

Sometimes the biggest obstacle to self-care is simply making the time to do it! Join us and drop in for a weekly scheduled time dedicated for intentional self-care practice. Each week we will practice a new self-care activity ranging from creative activities to mindful activities and everything in-between! This workshop is in person at the Henderson Library on Tuesdays from 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM. This workshop is free and open to all Georgia Southern Students.

Wednesdays 10:15am-11:45am w/ Kelly Long and Alicia Vasquez-Crede at Learning Commons – Studio M

Join the Counseling Center for weekly intentional activities designed to help you de-stress, refresh, and connect. Each session will feature a different activity ranging from mindful practices to creative activities and everything in between.

Wednesdays 2PM-3PM w/ Stephanie Royals at the Counseling Center

Are you Stressed, Pressed and in a Mess? Come join our weekly stress debriefer. This workshop is designed for students to gather freely to express frustration, stress and heavy emotions. In this workshop one will be able to review what happened, discuss what went poorly and learn how to improve for next time. This workshop is free and open to all East GA students.