Groups & Workshops

Welcome to Group Counseling

Group counseling helps people solve problems and enhance their personal growth and development. Your progress will depend primarily upon the nature of your problems and how hard you work to solve them.

Information You Should Know About Group Counseling:

• Group counseling involves personal, academic, or career concerns with group members.
• There is no fee.
• Discussions within the group are confidential except when the counselor believes a person might act on the idea of harming him/herself or someone else, when child abuse or neglect is reported, or when information is requested by court order. If you are receiving individual counseling within the center, the group leader may choose to communicate with your individual counselor. If this is a concern to you please discuss it with your counselor.
• The number of sessions the group meets is determined by the counselor.
• Some of the groups will close or not accept new members after a few weeks. If members need to miss a session, contact with the counselor prior to the session will be appreciated. If at any time you wish to stop attending the group tell your counselor. This will allow us to serve students best.
• If you are uncomfortable with your attending the group, please discuss this with your counselor and/or the group. Decisions to stop group or switch to individual counseling often are appropriate choices and will be respected. On occasion, counselors will make referrals to appropriate resources in the community.
• Feel free to discuss questions or concerns you might have about the Counseling Center with any of our counselors.
  

  Support Groups/Workshops

  COUNSELING CENTER GROUPS
  Fall Semester 2011
  CALL 989-774-3381 FOR INFORMATION

Is Your Family Driving You Crazy???    Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families Group: Learn coping skills to deal with the negative emotional and social effects of growing up in a dysfunctional family. Every Friday, starting in October (exact date to be determined), 1:00p - 1:50p, Foust Hall, Room 103. Facilitated by Sharon Tilmann, MA, LMSW, LPC. To register call the CMU Counseling Center at 774-3381. Questions? Contact Sharon Tilmann at 774-3381 or tilma1s@cmich.edu .

Women's Group. This group will meet this semester. Please contact the Counseling Center to sign up for this group. This group is for women who wish to talk with female peers about personal issues (e.g., relationships, family stress, self-doubts, etc.).  This group will consist of six to eight women with diverse experiences and concerns and will center on developing and enhancing relationships with themselves and others.  Group meetings will be held in Foust Hall, Room 103.  Facilitated by Arshia Ebrahimi, Ph.D.  To register call CMU Counseling Center at 774-3381 or contact Arshia Ebrahimi at ebrah1a@cmich.edu.

Labyrinth Workshops.The Counseling Center has a 24-foot diameter canvas labyrinth. Labyrinth workshops are available for classes and RSOs. The labyrinth path is a symbol for one's life journey and can be walked individually or collectively. The walk offers opportunities for reflection, relaxation, creativity, problem solving, and team building. Please contact Michelle Bigard at bigar1mf@cmich.edu or by calling 774-3381.