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Psychological Counseling Services Groups
Groups for Fall Semester, 2008 (Be sure to scroll down to see all your options! For postable fliers about all our groups, click here.)
(Check back frequently, times and offerings are tentative and dependent on enrollment)
Space is limited so if you’re interested in joining any of the following groups, contact the Psychological Counseling Services to set up an appointment with the group's facilitator(s) before the start date of the group.
NEW!
A N X I E T Y
Is it taking over your life…or even just stopping you from ordering at Starbucks?
Introducing an exciting new workshop series…
Most people experience anxiety at various times and in various 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
Mondays 1:30 - 3:00 P.M. (Starts 29 September)
Facilitated by: Carol Evangelisto, MA, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor; Sally Vona, Counseling Intern, Monmouth University
Students Who Have Experienced the Death of a Parent
Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:00 P.M. (Starts 17 September)
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 Psychological Counseling Services; and Kathy Ertel, M.A., Counselor, TCNJ Psychological Counseling Services.
Not the Perfect Family
Thursdays 10:30 - 12:00 P.M. (Starts 18 September)
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 Psychological Counseling Services
Food, Mood, and You Support Group
Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:00 P.M. (Starts 10 September)
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 Psychological Counseling Services
Bulletin: The group described above is almost completely full. We still encourage you to come in to indicate interest if you would like to become a member; with sufficient enrollment we will begin another group - time and day TBA .
Race, Culture and Identity
Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:30 P.M. (Starts 10 September)
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 Psychological Counseling 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
