Groups & Workshops

Fall 2024 Therapy Groups

Each group will run about 90 minutes and meet weekly or biweekly (every other week) for 6-10 weeks. Workshops are one-time or short-series. Start dates and meeting times are listed. Typically, groups will be open to new members for the first two meetings. 

To join a group, come in or call the Health & Counseling Center, 503-943-7134, Orrico Hall Upper Level, and request a group screening appointment. 

Managing Anxiety 101: How to deal with stress in college!

Facilitator: Caz Novak, LCSW
Where: HCC Group Room, Orrico Hall Upper Level 
When: Wednesday, 4-5:30pm, October 9-December 4
Who: Any student looking to learn about and practice skills to help manage anxiety.

This group will explore various ways to manage anxiety in all its forms. Throughout the counselor-facilitated sessions, group members will learn what anxiety is, where it comes from, and what they can do to manage it effectively. 

Here on the Bluff: Adjusting to College

Facilitator: Isabella Vickers, LPC
Where: HCC Group Room Orrico Hall Upper Level
When: Tuesdays, 2:30-4pm, October 8-December 3
Who: Any student looking to gain insight, self-awareness, and greater ease with change. (No creative or artistic experience needed!)

Adjusting the college is a unique experience for each person, and there are some common themes. This group will consider various aspects of being away from home and what it means to thrive as you build new community and become ever more yourself here on the bluff. Throughout the counselor-facilitated sessions, group members will explore their relationship to self and others amidst change and new experiences.

Each session will focus on a particular topic while weaving together the full experience. Sessions may include hands-on creative expression.

Materials: Please bring a journal or notebook. Other supplies will be provided.

Coping Support Group

Facilitator: Erin Currie, LP
Where: HCC Group Room, Orrico Hall Upper Level
When: 2:30-4pm, Fridays, October 4 - December 6 (with a break for fall break and Thanksgiving)
Who: The primary purpose of the group is to establish a safe place to be brave in tackling student life difficulties.

This group is for students who are feeling like they need more support in dealing with student life stressors including academic stress, social challenges, family difficulties, etc. This is a great way to feel more connected to other students while doing problem-solving brainstorming. Students and the counselor will work together to build understanding of the stressors, brainstorm actions that can be taken, and show support and empathy for each other when barriers and challenges arise.

Ready to join?

Call or stop by the Health & Counseling Center to request a brief group screening appointment: 503-943-7134, Orrico Hall Upper Level. 

Other topics?

New groups will be offered each semester. If you don't see a topic here that interests you, take a quick survey to share your interest and suggest additional topics.

Forms

The Counseling Consent & Confidentiality form and Group Counseling Consent form must be completed before a student can participate in counseling groups and workshops.