Category: Counseling Groups

Popular culture tells us that substance use is a common part of the college experience. But what happens if things get a little too intense, or you start to worry…. “Is everyone really drinking as much as me?” At USC Student Health, a specialized program exists to help students explore their relationship to substance use…Continue Reading No Judgement: How USC Students Can Tackle Substance Use Concerns Through Counseling

Led by Tiffany Nakamura, LPCC Students interested in joining a group should go to MySHR and create a new message, and submit a “Counseling Group Interest Form.” In this eight to nine week class, you will gain skills that increase your awareness about our habitual ways of coping and living. You will be able to apply strategies…Continue Reading Flexible Living – Learning DBT Skills

Led by Kelly Greco, PsyD Students interested in joining a group should go to MySHR and create a new message, and submit a “Counseling Group Interest Form.” How we feel about ourselves can dictate how we respond to stress, build relationships, and make decisions. This group offers skills and strategies to help one improve the overall opinion…Continue Reading Feeling Good About Me (A Self-esteem Group)

Led by Elizabeth Reyes, PhD, and Psychology Doctoral Interns Students interested in joining a group should go to MySHR and create a new message, and submit a “Counseling Group Interest Form.” Counseling and Mental Health is offering a process group for graduate therapists in training. Being in the helping profession, it is important to have a space…Continue Reading Therapists in Training Support Group

Led by Michelle Dexter, PhD Students interested in joining a group should go to MySHR and create a new message, and submit a “Counseling Group Interest Form.” Self-compassion training for healthcare communities can teach helpful skills for healthcare providers. This six-week group consists of one-hour training sessions based on the empirically supported program of Mindful Self-Compassion. Individuals…Continue Reading Mindful Self-Compassion Training for Graduate Student in Healthcare Communities

Led by Kristin Howard, LMFT Thursdays: 10:00am – 11:30am This is a 5-week psychoeducational and support group for graduating seniors experiencing post-graduation anxiety. Students will be able to discuss their post-graduation concerns, learn strategies to manage their anxiety/stress, recognize appropriate steps to take leading up to graduation, and gain better clarity on their post-graduation plan….Continue Reading Preparing for Lift Off: for Graduating Seniors

Led by Elizabeth Reyes, PhD, Jiyun Kang, PhD, & Psychology Doctoral Interns Students interested in joining a group should go to MySHR and create a new message, and submit a “Counseling Group Interest Form.” This group focuses on improving the quality of your relationships – sometimes you can be misunderstood. You will learn how to practice to…Continue Reading Undergrad Connecting with Self and Others

Led by Ashley Ebbert, PhD Students interested in joining a group should go to MySHR and create a new message, and submit a “Counseling Group Interest Form.” This group is devoted to helping individuals encounter depression and anxiety differently. You will focus on practicing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In addition, you will engage in…Continue Reading Tackling Depression and Anxiety

Led by Matthew Brinkley, PsyD, LMFT Tuesdays: 4:00pm – 5:30pm This group addresses life and relationship issues related to sexual orientation. Talk openly with other students about being pansexual, asexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, or other sexual identities. Topics are based on students’ interest and can include exploring your identity; trust and relationships; dealing with…Continue Reading Queer and Questioning

Led by Dani Gonzales, PsyD Students interested in joining a group should go to MySHR and create a new message, and submit a “Counseling Group Interest Form.” Some people can feel overwhelmed when it comes to their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. This group’s primary focus is to help individuals understand the role…Continue Reading Peace with Food