Group Therapy
Our groups are open to students enrolled full-time at UMW.
Understand Self & Others/ Interpersonal Processing Group
Relationships shape how we see ourselves and move through the world, and the USO Group (Understanding Self and Others) gives students a supportive space to notice their own relational patterns in real time. Through guided discussion and honest feedback from peers and facilitators, members build greater self-awareness, coping skills, and stronger interpersonal skills. The group is well suited for students looking to better understand their relational patterns, build healthier and more satisfying connections, and develop practical coping skills for their personal and academic lives. If you are interested in this group, contact Talley Center for a triage. You may also be assigned to group as part of ongoing services.
- Mondays or Thursdays from 3-4:30
Sexual Assault Survivor’s Group
This weekly support group is for UMW students who have experienced sexual assault/abuse and are ready to explore their personal healing process, find hope and empower themselves through support and collaboration. Group members have a chance to learn new coping skills, connect with other survivors and share their survivor experience(s) within this safe space, but group members are not required or compelled to share before they are ready. For more information about this group, please contact Melissa Palguta at mpalguta@umw.edu
- Day and Time: Days and times provided at triage
- Accepting new members: Yes
- Enrollment Period: Closed after 3 sessions
The counseling center is also committed to offering theme-specific groups based on identified student needs. We value our students’ opinions and encourage you to let us know what kind of groups you would like offered through or in collaboration with the counseling center. If there is a specific group that you would like to see offered at the counseling center, please do not hesitate to let our office know.
Learn more about Group counseling