GROUPS, SUPPORT SPACES, & WORKSHOPS 

Description:  For students who struggle with disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image concerns and seek to form a space and community to mindfully explore authenticity and body autonomy.  

Facilitator:   Vanessa Fox LCMHC  

Day and Time: Thursdays, 1:00-2:15pm    

Start/Stop Dates: February 5th through April 23rd

Location:  In person. Call 336-334-5874 to schedule a screening appointment for this group.        

Description:  Feel sad, isolated, angry, stressed? Want to improve relationships and how you talk about your emotions? Men’s Group is a supportive space for men to connect and share about personal experiences.   

Facilitator: Thomas Zigo, LCSW (he, him) and Jack Rubacka LPA (he, him)

Day and Time:   Tuesdays 4 PM – 5 PM

Start/Stop Dates:  February 10th through April 14th

Location:  SHS 2^nd Floor, Counseling and Psychological Services 

Description:  A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) program designed to give college students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) the knowledge and skills necessary for academic, personal, and social success. 

Facilitator:     PAUSED: Will return in Fall 2026

Day and Time:  TBD

Start/Stop Dates:  PAUSED: Will return in Fall 2026

Location:       Student Health Services, Room 015

Description:  Restoring union with the body and reclaiming the body as one’s own through asana (poses) and dhyana (meditation) is the foundation of this group.  Coming back into the body is part of coming back into wholeness during trauma healing.  The time consists of guided meditation, minimal asana with positive self-affirmation, and time for sharing.  This group is intended for survivors of trauma. 

Facilitator:      Alunda Parker LCMHC, LCAS, RYT500 

Day and Time:   Fridays 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm, Jan 23rd – April 24th

Please call 336-334-5874 to schedule a screening with Alunda

Description:  Do you get overwhelmed by your emotions? Do you wish you had more strategies to cope with challenging emotions? Emotions can be confusing, frightening, or overwhelming when we don’t have the skills to navigate them. To survive, some of us have learned unhelpful methods to try and cope with our challenging emotions. This group teaches helpful skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to support you in effectively responding to your emotions.  Join us to learn and practice new skills to begin to build more emotional resilience!  

Facilitator:    Sophia Cross, LCMHCA, Michaela Coleman

Day and Time:  Tuesdays 2:00 – 3:15 pm

Start/Stop Dates:  February 10th – May 5th

Location:  SHS 2^nd Floor, Counseling and Psychological Services 

Description:   A space to support students as they navigate complex family dynamics, including high conflict or violence in the family, emotionally unavailable caregivers, divorce or loss of a caregiver, and family members facing addiction or other mental health challenges. This group witll focus on practical ways to cope with complicated family dynamics and offer a space to try out new approaches to relationships in a supportive environment.

Facilitator:      Vanessa Fox, LCMHC (she/her) and Jerrica Royal, LCMHC (she/her)

Day and Time: Mondays 3:30-4:45 pm

Start/Stop Dates: February 2nd – April 20th

Location: Call 336-334-5874 to schedule a screening appointment for this group.    

Description:  Distance learners often face unique challenges —less structure, fewer spontaneous connections, and the pressure to self-motivate constantly. You are invited to join this 1-Hour Virtual Support Group for Distance Learners. 
This support group will be semi structured, open, and flexible, it will focus on relevant topics for distant learners.  
 

Facilitator:  Cecilia Gonzalez Barber, LCMHC    

Day and Time: Wednesdays 3:00 pm    

Start/Stop Dates: February 4^th – May 6th  

Location: Virtual     Click HERE to JOIN  

Description:  Engage in art-based activity for self-expression, stress reduction and emotional awareness. All art supplies are provided! 

Facilitator:     Kristin Norden  LCSW 

Day and Time:   Thursdays 3pm – 4:30pm  

Start/Stop Dates:  January 15th – April 23rd

Location:       Smith Campus Ministry Center Room 214 

 Description:  Survivor Space is a peer-based support group for survivors of all forms of interpersonal violence. If you have experienced harm by another person in the past, or you are currently experiencing harm by someone you know, this group is designed for you. Survivor Space uses empowered-choice making and community-based support as tools in a survivor’s healing journey. Topics covered in the group can include resilience building, boundary setting, healthy relationships, conflict management, and increasing self-esteem. The topics are driven by participants- we define what healing looks like for us. Drop-ins to this group are welcome. If you have additional questions about Survivor Space, would like to make an accommodations request for this group, or would like to speak with an advocate, please call 336-334-9839 to schedule an intake appointment.  

Facilitator:   Bethany Capps (she/her), Frances Henshall (they/them)

Day and Time:  Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 PM  

Start/Stop Dates: January 21st – April 22nd

Location:  SHS, 2nd Floor, Counseling & Psychological Services

Description: A place for LGBTQIAP+ people to explore the unique experiences, challenges, and strengths that come along with their identities. This group aims to help people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and romantic orientations be their authentic selves. 

Facilitator:   Katie Caccamise-Amritt and KB Burden, Graduate Trainees 

Day and Time:   Fridays from 2:30pm – 4:00pm 

Start/Stop Dates:  February 6^th – April 24th 

Location:   *Screening required, call 336-344-5874 to schedule. 

Description:  A supportive, interactive workshop designed to help you navigate your transition to UNCG with confidence. Learn practical strategies to manage stress, build healthy habits, and stay grounded during your first semester. You’ll also get introduced to essential UNCG resources that are here to help you thrive. Join us and take your first step toward a balanced, successful college experience!

Facilitator:  Cecilia González Barber, LCMHC

Day and Time: Thursday January 29^th at 1:00 pm Click HERE to Join 

Start/Stop Dates: Tuesday February 17^th at 1:00 pm Click HERE to Join 

Location:   Virtual