Group Counseling
The Counseling Center offers a wide variety of group treatment experiences. The availability of group therapy during a given semester varies depending on student interest and staff schedules.
If you are interested in participating in one of the following groups or if you have any ideas for additional types of groups you would like to see offered, please call the Counseling Center at (716)673-3424.
- Fredonia C.A.R.E.S.
Change, Acceptance, Responsibility, Experience, Success
This 6-hour Insight Group experience is designed to meet the needs of students who engage in alcohol and substance use behavior that might cause concern for their physical or emotional health. This is a group counseling session designed for individuals who have experienced negative consequences as a result of substance use.
Fredonia C.A.R.E.S. is designed to facilitate insight into substance use and abuse as well as its affect on one's life. Some issues to be addressed throughout the sessions include: personal attitudes and beliefs about substance use, developing an understanding of the process of addiction and recognizing denial as a part of the process, gaining an understanding of the impact of addiction on the family, encouraging problem solving techniques, identification and expression of feelings, impact of substance use on self-esteem, identification of high risk situations and behavior, and identification of alternatives to substance use.
- Empower U.
Living life to its fullest requires having a variety of skills to deal with daily challenges. Empower U. is a life skills workshop dedicated to promoting individual wellness and success. The goal of this workshop is to learn and refine skills that promote changing behavioral, emotional and thinking patterns associated with problem living, this is, those causing misery and distress. Participants will learn specific skills to improve interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance and core mindfulness through a variety of interactive lessons.
Your Success, living a balanced and fulfilling life, may be greatly enhanced by participation in this workshop. Working collaboratively with students to develop and restore these elements is Our Tradition. The choices you make do make a difference. CHOOSE SUCCESS!
- Eating Concerns Support Group
This group is designed for individuals struggling with issues related to eating, weight, or body image. Common symptoms may include frequent thoughts of food, eating and/or weight; secret eating and/or vomiting; feeling "fat" despite normal or low weight; and excessive exercise. The group provides support for coping with these and other symptoms.
- Rape Survivors Support Group
This group is for individuals who have experienced rape/sexual assault either on campus or elsewhere. It is designed to provide support and to facilitate coping with symptoms such as self-blame, anxiety, depression, and anger.
- Bereavement Group
This group is for students who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. Grief is a natural reaction to loss, and typical feelings include depression, loneliness, anger, guilt, shock, denial, and hope. This group provides support for dealing with these feelings and helps facilitate movement through the grieving process.
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