UCC

GROUP PROGRAM: SPRING 2019

A note about clinical groups:

The University Counseling Center offers a wide variety of Clinical Groups and Workshops throughout each academic year. Some of our clinical groups are process-oriented, while others are skills-based. Each client admitted to the Group Program must attend a Drop-In appointment and be referred to specific groups by a UCC Clinician. Determination of group participation may depend on presenting concerns, client diagnosis, safety assessment, readiness for change as well as scheduling and other logistics. Please review the following group options and speak to your clinician about your interest!

 

AWARENESS & CHANGE: Interpersonal Group Psychotherapy

Mondays, 3:15 – 4:45 PM; in Knight Hall

This semester-long interpersonal psychotherapy group is process oriented and intensive. Facilitator Judy Johnson, M.S., L.P.C., L.A.T. integrates various theories and interventions to create a safe, welcoming environment where students can explore individual and collective concerns. This group is open to all referred UCC Clients and requires a group screening with the facilitator. Limited number of seats available!

 

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS: Creative Arts Psychotherapy Group

Fridays, 2:00 – 3:30 PM; in Half Acre Gym

This skills and process hybrid group will draw from various Creative Arts Therapies techniques as well as Mindfulness and Meditations skills to support members make important changes in their lives. This group builds on skills learned in Body-Oriented Anxiety Management Group and/or Big Sky Mindfulness Workshops, but previous experience is not required. Join us to engage your creativity as we aim to improve our health and wellness in 2019! This group is designed for all referred UCC Clients and requires a group screening by facilitator, Ty Tedmon-Jones, MA, LPC, LCAT, BC-DMT.

 

ENHANCE U – Skills drawn from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Tuesdays, Time TBA; Starting after SPRING BREAK; in Knight Hall

DATES: Weeks of April 1 – May 10th

This is a short-term skills and process hybrid group drawn from dialectical behavioral therapy. This group will focus on mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. This group is designed for all referred University Counseling Center Clients, particularly those experiencing increased academic or personal concerns during second half of the semester. Open to all referred UCC clients. Facilitated by clinician Kim Glassner, MS, LPC.

 

GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:00 PM; in Knight Hall

FOUR WEEKS: MARCH 6 – APRIL 3

This group is for those who are anticipating or coping with a significant loss and wish to connect with others, and the pain that accompanies such loss. The group has been created to offer you the comfort and support that you need. This group is designed for all referred University Counseling Center Clients and requires a group screening by facilitator, Julio Brionez, Ph.D., Psychology Resident.

 

LGBTQI SUPPORT GROUP

Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:00 PM; in Knight Hall

Beginning March 28 – May 9

Our group seeks to develop a private support network and operates as a source of emotional support, counseling and other processes for LGBTQI identified individuals.  The LGBTQI support group embraces the diversity of the UWYO community and will provide a compassionate and inclusive space for our sexual minority campus members. This group is designed for all referred University Counseling Center Clients and requires a group screening by one of the facilitators: Nikki Rossetter, Brooke Glahn, or Julio Brionez.

 

MENTAL HEALTH 101: finding and getting support to manage college

Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:00 AM; in Knight Hall

This skills-based group is designed to provide a supportive group environment where members can collaboratively explore their mental health symptoms, academic and family concerns with a problem-solving lens. Group members will learn and share about on and off campus resources and learn & implement skills to support their academic and mental health. This group is designed for all referred University Counseling Center Clients. Open admission. Facilitated by Ty Tedmon-Jones, MA, LPC, LCAT, BC-DMT.

 

Relax & Restore Group

Thursdays, 12:15 – 1:00 PM; in Knight Hall

This “clients only” drop-in group will provide clients with the opportunity to relax and restore by learning how to use body scans, breathing practices, guided meditations, and mindfulness readings. This group is designed for all referred University Counseling Center Clients. It is open enrollment and the room can accommodate 1 to 10 people. No group screening is required. Facilitated by Dr. Susan Williams, Ph.D., LPC, ACS, NCC, BC-TMH.

 

TAKE ACTION GROUP: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:00 PM; in Knight Hall

This is a skills-based group to assist participants develop emotional skills to accept, contain and move-through difficult/undesired emotional experiences. The group will draw on cognitive-behavior, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to assist clients in making important changes. This group is designed for all referred University Counseling Center Clients and requires a group screening by facilitator, Julio Brionez, Ph.D., Psychology Resident. Group members are requested to attend each of the four group modules which can be started any week you are referred.

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Workshops:

The UCC partners with the UW Wellness Center and other programs/departments on campus to offer non-clinical workshops to support health and wellness beyond our clinic walls. Any campus community member (faculty, staff and students) may partake in the Wellness Center Educational Programming. See their website for a full listing of events and offerings, as well as to register for workshops: https://wellnesscenterprograms.as.me/classes

 

BIG SKY MINDFULNESS Stress Reduction Workshops – register through UW Wellness Center

Three, 4-week sessions, 3:30 – 4:50 PM; Half Acre 117

This 4-week workshop teaches skills in mindfulness and meditation. The curriculum-based program will help you decrease stress as well as find more satisfaction in your daily life. Great for beginners and experienced meditators! Register at: https://wellnesscenterprograms.as.me/classes.

 

CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS, Communities and Connections Support Group

Wednesdays, 12:00 – 1:00 PM; Knight Hall

Partners UCC & Multi-cultural Affairs/OEI offer a weekly support group for students who identify as racial and/or ethnic minorities. Students will have opportunity to give and get support in a non-clinical, peer-led format! Contact: Julio Brionez @ jbrionez@uwyo.edu for more information.

 

SELF-LOVE & HAPPINESS Workshops – register through UW Wellness Center

Single Session 1: Feb 26 (Tues) 12:00 - 1:30 PM; Half Acre 117

Single Session 2: Mar 27 (Wed) 3:30 – 5:00 PM; Half Acre 117

During this 1.5 hour workshop, participants will learn about the benefits of self-compassion for themselves and others. Participants will also participate in several guided self-compassion meditations and exercises. These meditations and exercises are designed to teach participants how to practice self-compassion and increase their well-being and happiness. What to bring to the workshop--your openness and curiosity. Register at: https://wellnesscenterprograms.as.me/classes

 

SELF-LOVE & HAPPINESS Deep Dive Workshop Series – register through UW Wellness Center

Four Tuesdays in APRIL, 3:30 – 4:50 PM; Half Acre 117

DATES: April 9, 16, 23, 30

Most of us feel compassion when a close friend is struggling. What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself when you need it most? Take a deeper dive into gaining skills for self-compassion and happiness. Join us for this 4-week workshop series and practice skills to enhance your capacity for emotional well-being. Register at: https://wellnesscenterprograms.as.me/classes

  

* Don’t see something you wish were offered? Please feel free to email group programming suggestions to Group Program Coordinator, Ty Tedmon-Jones @ ttedmon@uwyo.edu.

* Were you too late to join a group this semester? We encourage you to speak with your primary therapist to a) join an open group and b) submit your interest in a particular group for next semester!