Group therapy is one of the most effective forms of mental health treatment for college students. The Counseling Center staff have designed groups that meet the specific needs of Colgate students.
Fall 2024 Schedule
All groups meet weekly at the Counseling Center unless otherwise noted.
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USO #1 closed |
Eating Issues 11:30-12:30 p.m. Niki (Haven) closed |
SAM closed |
USO #4 4:15-5:30 p.m. Chelsea |
DBT Skills Group 12:30-1:30 p.m. Steve (Shaw) |
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Finding Queer Joy TBD Chelsea |
Survivors 12:00-1:00 p.m. Charm & Dilly (Haven) |
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USO BIPOC 3:00-4:15 p.m. Charm (Haven) |
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Men Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse 3:00-4:00 p.m. Dawn (Haven) |
Grief Group 4:15-5:15 p.m. Niki & Leigh |
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AA 7:00-8:00 p.m. (Shaw) |
ACOA Group |
Is Group Therapy For Me?
Group therapy is a series of therapy sessions that usually include five to ten students and one or two group leaders. Students in the group are encouraged to talk about what is bothering them and provide others with feedback and support. Members control what they share with others in the group. Through the course of group therapy, members become better able to express their feelings about others. This form of therapy gives members opportunities to try new ways of interacting with others in a safe environment.
Group Descriptions
Alcoholics Anonymous is a group that invites any students, staff/faculty, and community members who are interested in changing their relationship with alcohol.
A friendly space to come together with students, staff/faculty, and community members whose lives have been impacted by a loved one with a substance use disorder.
Structured workshop designed to help students diagnosed with ADHD develop skills to navigate college.
A judgment-free space to explore their relationship with alcohol and other drugs.
A supportive and affirming group where students can share common experiences and increase their sense of understanding regarding their own gender identity, sexual identity, relationships with others, and sense of empowerment. All identities w/in the LQBTQIA and non-binary gender are welcome.
This group was developed to foster honest, supportive, validating, and collaborative discussions about how to survive and thrive in college as a POC.
A space for students to gain support and learn strategies to manage concerns related to eating and/or body image issues.
Space for international students and those far from home, to explore and share personal narratives and life stories while living in the USA; to explore coping-skills and maintenance for mental wellbeing and experience the support of a community.
This group provides a supportive environment for students to connect, develop self-awareness, and actively explore positive masculinity. Students will engage in interactive dialogue and atypical exercises to acknowledge and affirm their strengths, as well as foster an environment that promotes a healthy peer culture.
This group is designed for students who have been affected by childhood sexual assault violence and would like a space to process and gain support from peers.
This group will explore the challenges associated with navigating medical conditions during college, providing support, connection, and resources.
This group is designed to be a safe place to process and assist students in all aspects of their return to campus.
The SAM group gives students the opportunity to connect with others who struggle with stress, perfectionism, or obsessions, using a structured format to both learn skills and hear about each other’s experiences.
This group is developed to support individuals who have experienced sexual violence before or while on campus.
This group is designed to provide a space where allies/supporters can assist each other through their shared experiences as well as develop skills and learn about resources on and off campus.
This group holds space for those who have been impacted by traumatic incidents (outside of sexual violence) and are presently impacted by them while on campus.
This group provides a supportive environment for students who have experienced the loss of a loved one or other significant person in their life. Students will engage in interactive dialogue, as well as writing exercises to assist in their healing journey.
A group with a flexible structure to address a variety of topics pertaining to self/identity development, mood, stress, diversity, coping, and relationships/family.