Group Counseling

Men experience tremendous pressures to look, behave, and think in certain ways that limit the ability to find pride and satisfaction in their unique portrayal of masculinity. In this counseling group, we will try to help members explore the messages of masculinity they grew up with and encourage members to develop a sense of masculinity that fits with their sense of self. This group will be process-oriented and allow members to openly discuss a wide array of concerns including definitions of masculinity, physical and mental health concerns, gender roles, dealing with emotions, and managing the many stressors in life.  This group provides an opportunity to discuss, explore, and receive support for the challenges associated with being a man at FGCU and in the world today.  The group’s aim is to help each other face problematic gender roles and live healthier, more authentic, and fulfilling lives.

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A group space for students to share, discuss, offer and receive support for the unique challenges of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color students face in an affirming and empowering environment. Group topics may include stigma, family pressures, connecting with others, creating relationships, and other topics group members find important and relevant. 

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This group for students looking to make healthier choices in regards to alcohol and drug use/any other behavior that may not be aligning with your values and goals. This group will help you learn tools and strategies to manage your use/behavior in a supportive and safe place. Whether you are trying to quit altogether or just cut down, this group will help you get and stay motivated, cope with any urges, manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and live a balanced lifestyle.

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This is a confidential weekly support group for students to discuss experiences and emotions related to family concerns, understand their own family structure and dynamics, and learn skills to navigate relationships with family members. Topics that may be explored include self-esteem and self-compassion, family of origin, family dynamics, interpersonal conflict, and familial pressure.

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This group encourages creativity and self-expression using mixed media, such as paint, clay, collages, and other materials.  The physical act of using art promotes healing and emotional well-being, which often assists in managing stress, anxiety, and mood. Members will engage in different creative activities aimed at helping the individual better understand themselves, their life journey, their values, etc.  Group sessions utilize a variety of mediums that will center on a “theme” of the day. Each week’s theme will be different with the overall idea of positive growth, healing, and wellness in mind.  You do not need to consider yourself an “artist” to join.

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Struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, or stress? The Emotional Wellness group is designed to assist participants in enhancing skills to better manage mood, emotions, and behavior. Learn effective strategies from trained professionals while sharing and relating with other students. Potential benefits of participating in the group include: learning to better manage unwanted emotions, learning how to cope with unexpected events, discussing strategies to reduce impulsive behaviors, improving your communication, as well as supporting and connecting with others who are also wanting to improve their mood and behaviors through practice, reflection and feedback.

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This group is a safe space for female -identified students looking to improve interpersonal relationships through sharing, taking risks and making mistakes, and learning to make repairs and improve interpersonal connections through genuine in-the-moment feedback. This group utilizes an unstructured and interactive environment that will challenge you to practice new ways of connecting, relating, and expressing your genuine self in a direct and meaningful way. This group may help to build communication and assertiveness skills, increase self-esteem, improve the quality of relationships, and help make room for more balance and authenticity in your life. This group is co-facilitated by female counselors.

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This group will allow students to acknowledge, process, and understand their grief while providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to share their experiences of loss. Additionally, this group will provide hope through connections with others who "get it" and understand first-hand by having experienced a loss of their own. Group members will engage in activities and discuss topics related to loss such as the stages of grief, coping with emotions, special events and holiday’s, and adapting to a new world without your loved one.

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Have questions about a group? Please email CAPS. Don't forget to reference the group of interest in the subject line.

This group is for students struggling with eating or body image concerns, or who may be in the recovery stages of their eating disorder. Eating healthy and maintaining positive views of our internal and external selves are crucial aspects of both physical and mental health. This group is a space for anyone who struggles with eating or body image to learn ways of improving our relationship to our own bodies and discuss these aspects of our lives in a supportive and educative environment. Potential benefits of participating in the group include: connecting with and supporting other students who struggle with similar issues, learning how to develop a healthy image of yourself-both inside and out, gaining insight into the function of unhealthy eating patterns and developing new patterns of relating to food and other people.   This group will be a mixture of interpersonal process and education around healthy and unhealthy patterns.

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This support group is a space for students to explore the journey, challenges, and resources related to sexual and/or gender minorities in college.  We may discuss issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity including coming out, transitioning, connecting with family and friends, and creating relationships, among other topics group members bring in. This confidential group is interactive and welcoming.

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This group provides a semi-structured supportive space for students to discuss and process experiences and emotions related to relationship concerns, whether it be with romantic partners, roommates, friends, or co-workers. Topics discussed may include interpersonal conflict, relationship dynamics and roles, boundaries, and healthy communication. Benefits of participation in the group include, but are not limited to: connecting with others who have similar experiences and struggles to your own, developing a better understanding of yourself and/or others, learning how to implement healthy boundaries, learning how to ask for what you need in relationships in an assertive manner, and developing conflict resolution skills.

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For students experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety and depression. Members will learn, practice, and discuss strategies to better manage challenges such as racing thoughts, low motivation, nervousness, irritability, and other common symptoms associated with anxiety and depression. Members only need to commit to a 3-week section, new sections starting throughout the semester. Call CAPS to set up an appt or talk with your therapist if interested in this group.

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This support group is a safe space for students to share, discuss, offer, and receive support and resources related to the unique challenges of Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Expansive students’ experience. Topics may include identities, coming out, transitioning, relationships, family, medical services, and other topics the group identifies.

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You survived the traumatic event(s) of your past.  Are you ready to move from merely surviving to thriving? TREE group members will process trauma memories at their own pace in a supportive environment.  Mixed media will be utilized for create self-expression to assist with developing and achieving personal, behavioral, and emotional goals related to trauma experiences.  This group promotes healing, empowerment, and change. No previous art or creative expression experience necessary. 

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Understanding Self and Others is a process group that gives members the opportunity to connect with others and talk about whatever concerns are most salient.  The group also gives members and opportunity to share perspectives and offer support to each other throughout the semester or year. 

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