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Counseling and Psychological Services Groups
Groups for Fall 2009
(Tentative. Be sure to check back to confirm availability of your options!)
For postable fliers for all our groups, click here.
Space is limited so if you’re interested in joining any of the following groups, contact the Counseling and Psychological Services to set up an appointment with the group's facilitator(s) before the start date of the group.
A N X I E T Y
Is it taking over your life…or even just stopping you from ordering at Starbucks?
By attending an exciting workshop series
you will learn that most people experience anxiety at various times and in various life situations, such as…
- In class
- With friends and family
- In relationships
- At work
- In new/unfamiliar situations
Learning to manage anxiety well can be very empowering. This workshop can help you accomplish this through...
- Developing assertiveness
- Using relaxation techniques
- Improving self-management skills
- Building your confidence
Participants must be able to attend all sessions.
Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:20 P.M. (Starting September 30th)
Facilitated by: Carol Evangelisto, MA, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor;
For Students Who Have Experienced the Death of a Parent or a Step-Parent
Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:00 P.M. (Starting September 30th)
This group is open to any TCNJ student who has experienced the death of a parent. It does not matter how recently or how long ago. It is a safe place to talk about this life changing experience. It is a place where you will be heard.
This group meets once a week for approximately 10 weeks each semester. Students have the option of remaining in the group for as many semesters as they would like. The group is closed to new members after the first two meetings of each semester.
The group can help you to:
- Learn you are not alone
- Learn from others who have lost a parent
- Learn how this experience affects you academically, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and romantically.
- Learn how to handle things such as holidays/special events, family and friends, guilt/shame/embarrassment, growing up too fast, memories, and feeling different.
Facilitated by: Carol Evangelisto, M.A., LPC, Counselor, TCNJ Counseling and Psychological Services; Tatiana Vasilevskaia, Counseling Intern
Not the Perfect Family
Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:50 P.M. (Starting October 7th)
An opportunity to share with and get the support of others who have had alcoholic, addicted, or mentally ill parent or family member. Self-esteem, current relationships, self-confidence, and comfort in social settings can be negatively affected; the group offers a chance to choose a more positive approach, to others and yourself!
Facilitated by: Larry Gage, Ph.D., Counseling Psychologist, TCNJ Counseling and Psychological Services; and Kathy Ertel, M.A., Counselor, TCNJ Counseling and Psychological Services.
Food, Mood, and You Support Group
Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:00 P.M. (Starting September 23rd)
A support group for women to talk about and better understand their thoughts and feelings about food, body image, and exercise. The group is a place of education, camaraderie, and support as members look at and discuss these issues and their impact on themselves and their relationships.
Facilitated by: Hue-Sun Ahn, Ph.D., Counseling Psychologist, TCNJ Counseling and Psychological Services; Kelly Moore, Counseling Intern
Race, Culture and Identity Support Group
Wednesdays 9:30 - 10:45 A.M. (Starting October 7th)
The group will explore the impacts of personal, family, and cultural dynamics on members' sense of self and on their relationships.
Facilitated by: Hue-Sun Ahn, Ph.D., Counseling Psychologist, TCNJ Counseling and Psychological Services; and Ivonne Cruz , Interim Associate Director, Center for Academic Success
If you don't see a group offered and have a specific interest, just ask! Contact Dr. Gage at 771.2247 or gage@tcnj.edu
