International Student Support Circle

Wednesdays (weekly)

12:30PM-1:30PM 

Marquis Hall 107

UNT Counseling & Testing Services and International Affairs have teamed up to provide a safe space for International Students to meet each other, share experiences, and engage in thoughtful discussion. Meeting topics include, but not limited to, adjusting to life in the U.S., language anxiety, homesickness and culture shock, managing stress and expectations back home building relationships with professors, establishing friendships with peers, and self-care. 

Start Date: January 18th

Coping Skills 

Mondays (weekly)

3:00PM-4:00PM

Chestnut Hall 313

How do we make it through difficult situations, emotions, and relationships? There are actually skills we can learn to help us cope, manage, and thrive through life’s challenges. In this group, we will learn and practice skills in the following areas:

1. Mindfulness and Relaxation
2. Assertive Communication
3. Emotional awareness and identification
4. Tolerating pain and distress
5. Healthy Relationships

Start Date: February 13th

Let's Talk:

Multicultural Center 

Thursdays (weekly)

1:00PM-2:00PM

Multicultural Center (University Union 335)

An open space for BIPOC students to drop in to learn more about the services that the Program for Counseling Diverse Students and CTS provide to students on campus, including information on therapy groups, workshops, outreach events, and campus activities involvement.

Start Date: January 19th

Having Trouble Making Friends? Say Less!

Wednesdays (biweekly) 11:00AM-12:00PM

Chestnut Hall 313

Attendees will learn communication skills, conflict management skills, distress tolerance skills, and be able to learn experientially during workshop hour.

Start Date: February 1st

Mindfulness & Meditation for Mental Health

Mondays (weekly) 1:00PM-2:00PM & Thursdays (weekly) 11:00AM-12:00PM

Chestnut Hall 313

15-week workshop meeting for 1 hour in which participants will learn and be led in the practice of a technique for meditation and mindfulness and be provided with psychoeducation on skills as related to supporting mental health.  Objective of the group is to introduce, increase understanding of, and support students in the practice and application of skills as they develop greater agency in where their minds go.  

Start Date: January 23rd

Walking Through Grief

Fridays (weekly)

3:00PM-4:00PM

Chestnut Hall 313

12-week group meeting for 1 hour (or up to 2 hours depending on number of participants) in which students will receive psychoeducation on grief, coping skills, and a safe space to process loss with the support from peers.  Objective of the group is to help participants increase their understanding of, normalize and embrace their emotions during their grieving process while learning strategies to cope with loss in a supportive environment.

Start Date: January 27th

Connecting Through Music

Wednesdays (biweekly) 3:00PM-4:00PM

Chestnut Hall 313

We will listen to different types of music together and discuss ways music helps people express their emotions and connect with others. Group leader will bring in different types of songs to play each meeting but will also encourage members to present music that is meaningful to them to share with the group. We will spend time listening to each other’s music and discuss how it makes us feel and will encourage those who brought the music to share why it is meaningful to them.  

Start Date: January 25th

In My Feelings: Managing Emotions for BIPOC Women

Mondays (weekly)

3:00 PM-4:00PM

Chestnut Hall 313

The goal of this group is to provide a safe space for BIPOC women to explore their emotions within their cultural contexts, while equipping and empowering them with tools to manage and regulate their emotions and distress.

1. Group objectives:
2. Increase awareness of emotions
3. Deconstructing myths of emotions
4. Develop skills to regulate emotions and manage distress

Start Date: February 6th

Thriving in

Graduate School

Thursdays (weekly)

3:30PM-4:30PM

Virtual

A group space designed for students to give and receive support on topics relevant to graduate students such as stress management, role conflict, imposter syndrome, and communication challenges, among other topics.

Start Date: February 2nd

Link to workshop

It's a Puppy Party!

Tuesdays (weekly)

1:00PM-2:00PM

Chestnut Hall 313

Come hang out with our therapy dog, Kia!

Start Date: January 31st

A Starting Point for Trauma Recovery

Fridays (weekly)

11:00AM-12:00PM

Chestnut Hall 313

The goal of the workshop is to provide a safe space, particularly for those who are not yet ready for focused trauma work in either an individual or group setting, to understand the impact of trauma on general functioning using an educational and/or informational approach.

Start Date: January 27th

Ask A First Gen!

Tuesdays (weekly)

3:00PM-4:00PM

Virtual

This is a drop-in support workshop that provides First-Generation college students a safe space to explore issues related to adjusting to life as a college student. Topics can range from student resources, academic concerns, processing experiences, family roles, work/life balance, interpersonal relationships, identity exploration, imposter syndrome, communication skills, coping skills, and stress management.

Link to workshop

Start Date: February 7th

Art Therapy Open Studio

Tuesdays & Fridays

(weekly) 

2:00PM-3:30PM

Chestnut Hall 313

Art Therapy Group is a safe place to explore and express feelings, manage stress and anxiety, and explore new art materials.  New media will be presented with an intervention designed to facilitate expression, promote relaxation or just for fun.  Focusing on the process of art making rather than the finished product is encouraged to challenge perfectionistic tendencies and practice mindfulness.

Limited space available.

Start Date: January 24th

Counselor

Consultation Hour

Wednesdays (weekly) (Virtual; Faculty & Staff)

3:00PM-4:00PM

Thursdays (biweekly, In-Person; Faculty Only) 11:00AM-12:00PM

University Union 249 (Faculty Lounge)

Counseling & Testing Services is offering a drop-in hour at the Faculty Lounge for Faculty and Staff to ask questions or consult with a counselor regarding a specific concern or regarding any of the following topics:

1. Personal Mental Health and available resources
2. Student Mental Health and available resources
3. Assisting students in distress
4. Warning signs to be aware of
5. Burnout prevention
6. Suicide prevention

Link to Workshop

Start Date: January 18th

QT BIPOC Support Group

Wednesdays (weekly)

3:00PM-4:30PM

Chestnut Hall 313

QT BIPOC Group is a dedicated, confidential space for queer, questioning and trans people of color to encourage and uplift each other through community, authentic dialogue, and compassionate listening. This is a space to discuss challenges, find support, make connections and heal through intersecting identities. Group topics may include the experiences at the intersection, the influence of cultural background and ethnic identity, self-acceptance, coming out to self & others, dating, spirituality, campus-climate, racism, colorism, family relationships, and everything in-between! This group is intentional space for QTBIPOC students. Allies thank you for your support and respect for the need of this dedicated space.

Start Date: February 22nd

Survivors of Sexual Assault (SOSA) Group

Fridays (weekly)

1:00PM-2:30PM

Chestnut Hall 313

SOSA is a closed process/support group focused on understanding the impact of sexual assault, provide coping tools, support and a safe venue for processing the client’s personal healing journey. The group will be formatted as a 10-week group focused on processing and support. Some topics of the group may include: Myths of sexual assault, effects of sexual assault, physical, emotional, and cognitive coping, relationships, healing, change, legacy, self-compassion, forgiveness, and hope. Members of this group will have experienced sexual trauma but will not be asked to disclose details of their trauma to the group. Members will however be asked to talk about their personal healing journey, process emotional reactions, reveal effects of the assault, as well as discuss coping strategies and obstacles to change. Members will be asked to participate in activities, learning coping skills, practicing coping or homework activities outside of group which may include creative activities, writing statements describing the effects of their trauma, cognitive behavioral exercises, mindfulness exercises, and journaling.

Start Date: January 24th

Project Self Support Group

Wednesdays (weekly)

11:00AM-12:00PM

Chestnut Hall 313

Project Self is a closed psycho-educational group focused on increasing self- confidence, self-esteem, assertive communication, setting appropriate boundaries, and placing your needs first. This is a 6-week group with an option 7-week termination session. This group will give you the tools to make positive changes, communicate assertively, and use stress constructively. Some topics covered include the self-acceptance, the cognitive triad, values, cognitive distortions, assertiveness, and negative self-talk with an emphasis on how to put discussions into practice.

Start Date: February 22nd