Group Counseling
Fall 2024 Groups
Facilitated: Ally Mushlitz, Psy.D.
This group is focused on providing space for graduate students to speak about their experiences of being a graduate student and their experiences of mental health and have a space to process those experiences. Objectives of the group are to reduce stress and isolation, improve graduate student well-being and validate experiences.
Mondays: 3:30-4:30 p.m. (09/23/2024-11/11/2024)
Mary Forney Hall, 3rd floor
To join the group, call 208-885-6716
Facilitated: Lynn Koenig, LMSW
This group is focused on developing a positive relationship with food, which can be challenging. Gain tools to help increase your mind-body connection, learn about Intuitive Eating and how to start incorporating its principles into your life. This group is informed by the work of Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN and Elyse Resch, MS, RDN — “The Original Intuitive Eating Pros.”
Thursdays, 2:30-4 p.m. (10/03/2024-10/24/2024)
Hybrid (Online and In-person at Mary Forney Hall, 3rd floor)
To join the group, call 208-885-6716
Facilitated: Lahde Forbes, LCSW
This group is focused on psychoeducation and skill-building to manage stress or anxiety effectively.
Wednesdays: 1:30-2:45 p.m. (10/09/2024-10/30/2024)
Mary Forney Hall, 3rd floor
To join the group, call 208-885-6716
Facilitated: Nhu Mai, Ph.D.
This 4-week group offers a safe and confidential space to improve the quality of one’s relationship with oneself. Topics include: respecting personal needs, being loyal to oneself, cultivating self-compassion, anchoring in one’s basic goodness and practicing resilience.
Wednesdays: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
(10/9-10/30/2024)
Mary Forney Hall, 3rd floor
To join the group, call 208-885-6716
Facilitated: Nhu Mai, Ph.D.
This 4-week group offers a safe and confidential space to gain understanding and skills to improve one’s romantic/dating relationship. Topics include: conflict management styles, red and green flags, boundary setting vs. ultimatums, negotiation and building a “good enough” relationship.
Thursdays: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
(10/31-11/21/2024)
Mary Forney Hall, 3rd floor
To join the group, call 208-885-6716
Groups Counseling Provides:
- A community of social and emotional support
- Connections with others who share similar concerns
- Different perspectives and ideas
- Increased insight about self and others
- Adaptive coping skills
To join a group please call us at 208-885-6716 or stop by in person. We are located on campus on the third floor of Mary E. Forney Hall at 1210 Blake Ave.
Considering Group?
All U of I group counseling sessions are free and confidential and serve as a great place to:
- Experience a community of social and emotional support
- Explore your identity
- Hear different perspectives and ideas
- Learn coping skills
- Gain insight
- Feel a sense of belonging
- And much more!
If you are interested in attending group, check out our upcoming sessions calendar to explore current group offerings.
What is unique about Group Counseling?
Group offers a safe, confidential space for students to help each other get support, validation, normalization, diverse perspectives and adaptive skills to navigate challenging situations. Oftentimes, students feel empowered to make changes in their own lives after listening to other members in the group because they learn that they are not alone in their struggles.
Research has also shown that Group Counseling is as effective as individual counseling and, when appropriate, could be used in conjunction with individual counseling.