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:   Randy Patterson Ph.D., HSP-P and Vanessa Fox  LCMHC  

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

Start/Stop Dates: September 11th – November 20th

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)

Day and Time:   Tuesdays 4 PM – 5 PM

Start/Stop Dates:  September 16th – November 18th

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:     Jerrical Royal, LCMHC (she/her)  

Day and Time:   Wednesdays from 3pm-4:30pm

Start/Stop Dates:  September 10th – November 5th (No meeting on October 1st)

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

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:    Vanessa Fox, LCMHC (she/her)

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

Start/Stop Dates:  September 8th – November 17th

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)

Coming Spring 2026 !

Description: Sista Talk is a support/discussion group to honor the experiences of Black female identified students, and to provide support around daily stressors, relationships, and other topics of interest.

Facilitator:     Jennifer Bell Brown, Ph.D., LCMHCS 

Day and Time:   Thursdays 3:30-4:45 PM 

Start/Stop Dates:  September 4th – November 20th

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

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:  September 4th – November 20th

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)   

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

Start/Stop Dates: August 26th – November 25th

Location:  SHS Room 015

Description:  Relationships can get complicated. This interactive one-hour workshop is designed to explore these misunderstood behaviors. Learn how to recognize the signs, understand the emotional impact, and develop healthy strategies.

Facilitator:  Cecilia González Barber, LCMHC    

 Day and Time:  Wednesday Sept 10th @ 2:30 PM, October 23rd @ 2:30 PM, November 11th @1:00 PM

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

Description: Experiences of mass and community violence impact us all. Natural disasters, mass shootings, threat of group harm in education spaces, and exposure to community violence are often overlook when thinking about our experiences of trauma. In this workshop we will build community, explore avenues of healing and increase hope for victims/survivors of mass violence. If you have additional about Mass Violence: United in Hope and Healing, would like to make accommodation request for this workshop, or would like to speak with an advocate, please call (336) 334 – 9839 to schedule an appointment.

Facilitators: Bethany Capps (She/her)

Day and Time:   Thursdays 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Start/Stop Dates:  September 18, October 23, and November 20

Location:       SHS Room 015

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: Tuesday August 26, 1:00 PM, Wednesday September 3, 1:00 PM

Location:   Virtual: August 26 – Click Here, September 3 – Click Here

Description:  Let’s all write!  This is a workshop for those new to journaling and those who have experienced how powerful putting thoughts, feelings, and life experiences into the written word can be. This workshop is for those who would appreciate the accountability provided by journaling in a small group format. A weekly journal prompt will be given at the start of each workshop with an opportunity to process at the end. A journal will be provided for the first ten participants.

Facilitator:     Jennifer Bell Brown, PHD, LCMHC-S

Day and Time:   Wednesday 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Start/Stop Dates:   3 week series – September 3rd, 10th, and 17th

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

Description: Increase resiliency and motivation by building a better relationship with yourself.

Facilitator: Vanessa Fox, LCMHC (She/Her)

Day and Time: Wednesday November 19th and Tuesday December 2nd (12-1pm)

Start/Stop Dates:   Two series workshop

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