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1. The Counseling & Testing Center

2. Counseling Services

   1. Individual Counseling
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   4. Crisis Counseling
   5. How To Make An Appointment
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      Consent To Treatment
   7. Confidentiality

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   The Counseling & Testing Center

Group Counseling

What is Group Therapy?

Group therapy is one of the many forms of assistance offered at The Counseling & Testing Center. Group therapy is a small group setting in which students with similar concerns meet face-to-face with one or two therapists for typically an hour and a half. During group therapy, members talk about what is of concern to them and may provide feedback to each other. Feedback includes expressing your own feelings to others about what they say or do in the group. Interaction between group members is anticipated and provides each person an opportunity to learn about and try out new ways of interacting and relating.

Groups at CTC are facilitated by trained professionals. There are several different groups to choose from that meet each semester. You will usually experience group with the same people throughout the semester. If you are a student at UNCG, you are eligible to participate in a group; however, some groups have a specific focus and thus only certain groups may be relevant for you. You will have the opportunity to meet with a group facilitator to see if group is right for you.

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Top 10 Reasons to Join a Therapy Group

1. There is power in speaking truth with others
2. In a climate of trust, people are free to care about and help each other
3. You get insight for yourself and receive satisfaction from helping others
4. Group is enjoyable!
5. You’ll realize that you are not alone
6. You don’t have to pretend to be somebody you are not
7. There is support and encouragement from lots of different people at the same time
8. Group will challenge your comfort zones and help you to grow as a person
9. Through helping others, you often learn more about how to help yourself!
10. Laughing and crying with others relieves stress and helps you deal with daily life pressures

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About Confidentiality

Confidentiality is imperative to the development of trust and a feeling of safety within group counseling. People who join groups are expected to keep the content of the sessions confidential. What people talk about or disclose in a group must remain among the members of that group. It is not appropriate for a member to disclose events of the group or information about group members to an outside person. Trust also depends on all group members making a commitment to attend and participate in each session.

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Spring 2012 Groups

• LGBTQQI Relationship Forum
• Eating Disorders and Body Image Group
• Women of Color Support Group
• Women's Group
• Breaking the Ice
• General Process Group

LGBTQQI Relationship Forum

• Time: TBA
• Dates: TBA
• Contact: Regina Zanin, MSW, LCSW (r_zanin@uncg.edu)

Please join with other UNCG LGBTQQI students to engage in a supportive discussion that will explore strategies to enhance current relationships, resolve conflicts, and explore the specifics of maintaining viable relationships in an often challenging environment. The group will be limited to 12 members.

If you are interested in attending, please send an email to Regina Zanin, MSW, LCSW at r_zanin@uncg.edu or speak to your CTC therapist.

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Eating Disorders and Body Image Group

• Time: Wednesday 3:00 - 4:00pm
• Location: Group Room, The Counseling & Testing Center
• Contact: Jennifer Whitney, Ph.D. (334-5874)

This group is for women who are interested in changing their body image and eating disordered behavior. 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. Group members should have had some individual treatment and be interested in recovery.

To set-up a brief pre-group interview, please discuss a referral with your individual counselor, and/or contact Jennifer Whitney, Ph.D. (334-5874).

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Women of Color Support Group

• Time: Thursdays Biweekly - 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
• Location: Group Room, The Counseling & Testing Center
• Contact: Lori Hinsley, Ph.D. (334-5874)

Please join an informal supportive/discussion group for women of color to meet, share, and network. No screening interviews required. Please discuss your interest in this group with your CTC therapist or contact Lori Hinsley, Ph.D. for more information (334-5874).

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Women’s Group

• Time: TBA
• Location: Group Room, The Counseling & Testing Center
• Contact: Lynne Harris, Ph.D. (334-5874)

This process group is offered to both undergraduate and graduate women. It is intended for women who are interested in gaining a better understanding of themselves and better ways of relating more comfortably to others. Topics to be covered will include: assertiveness, intimacy, self-acceptance, family of origin issues, healthy relationships, emotion regulation, and much more!

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Breaking the Ice

• Time: TBA
• Location: Group Room, The Counseling & Testing Center
• Contact: Alice Franks, Psy.D (334-5874)

Do you have difficulty starting conversations? Are you critical of yourself and nervous in conversations? Do you find it hard to think of what to talk about? Would you like to develop more friendships?

Then this group is for you!!! We will meet for 5 weeks and you will gain hands on experience in starting and continuing conversations and moving from acquaintance to friendship.

If you are interested please complete an availability form, which includes your contact information, available from your therapist or the CTC front desk. You may also contact Alice Franks, Psy.D (334-5874) for further information.

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General Process Group

• Time: Fridays from 2-3:30 PM
• Location: Group Room, The Counseling & Testing Center
• Contact: Keilan Rickard, Ph.D. or Megan Englebretson (334-5874)

This group will give members an opportunity to heighten self-awareness and experiment with behavior changes that enhance relationships. We will work toward these goals by talking about current relationship situations as well as examining the relationships we build within the group.

Please discuss your interest in this group with your CTC individual or intake therapist who can arrange for a brief pre-group interview.

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Page updated: 10-Jan-2012

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