Student Counseling Service
Group Counseling
The Student Counseling Service offers a variety of free counseling groups for ISU students. Group therapy is often viewed as equally or more helpful than individual counseling because of its interactive, community emphasis. To sign up for a group orientation, stop by SCS (3rd floor, Student Services Bldg.) or call 294-5056 to schedule an appointment.
General Counseling Groups:
USO (Understanding Self & Other)
- Many groups offered at SCS se are general process-oriented groups for students dealing with a variety of issues of personal concern.
- Commonly described presenting concerns for group members include difficulties with mood (e.g., depression, anxiety), stress, and relationship concerns, among other things.
- These groups are referred to as “USO” Groups, (Understanding Self & Other).
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Group Name |
Group Day |
Group Time |
I. |
Pietruszka USO Group |
Mondays |
3:30-4:50 P.M. |
II. |
Armstrong USO Group |
Mondays |
5:10-6:30 P.M. |
III. |
Brandon Graduate/Non-Traditional USO Group |
Tuesdays |
1:10-2:30 P.M. |
IV. |
Armstrong/Pietruszka USO Group |
Tuesdays |
3:10-4:30 P.M. |
V. |
Pederson USO Group |
Tuesdays |
3:10 -4:30 P.M. |
VI. |
Jackson USO Group |
Tuesdays |
4:00-5:30 P.M. |
Themed/Specialized Counseling Groups
- In additional to the general process groups described above, SCS offers groups that emphasize particular themes or presenting concerns.
- These groups are offered based on student interest and common issues that benefit from being discussed in a group format.
|
Group Name |
Group Day |
Group Time |
I. |
My Body, Myself: Body Image & Eating Disorders (M) |
Mondays |
3:10-4:30 P.M. |
This group is for students who have had inpatient or outpatient therapy for their eating disorder and are able to work in a less structured, process group. This group will explore underlying themes, thoughts, and feelings related to eating disorders. Less focus on food. |
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II. |
Men’s Issues Group |
Mondays |
5:30-7:00 P.M. |
This group is for male students who feel stuck in a pattern of behaviors that seem to limit them from engaging in life, such as struggling with gaming, gambling, pornography, substance use, binge eating, etc. |
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III. |
My Body, Myself: Body Image & Eating Disorders (T) |
Tuesdays |
11:00 -12:30 P.M. |
This is a second group is for students who have had inpatient or outpatient therapy for their eating disorder and are able to work in a less structured, process group. This group will explore underlying themes, thoughts, and feelings related to eating disorders. Less focus on food. |
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IV. |
Healing from Interpersonal Injury |
Wednesdays |
3:10-4:30 P.M. |
This group is for students who have experienced a relational pattern in which trust was broken or survived a trauma such as a distressing break-up, emotional/verbal abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse/assault, stalking, or have been taken advantage of sexually. Focus is on building sense of self and exploring how to integrate past hurts with present day life. |
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V. |
International Student Support Group |
Wednesdays |
3:10-4:30 P.M. |
This group is for international students looking for support around relationship building, social norms, communication skills, stress management, and adjustment. This group offers an opportunity to gain social support and meet other students who are coping with similar concerns. |
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VI. |
Healing from Interpersonal Injury |
Thursdays |
3:10-4:30 P.M. |
This is a group is for students who have experienced a relational pattern in which trust was broken or survived a trauma such as a distressing break-up, emotional/verbal abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse/assault, stalking, or have been taken advantage of sexually. Focus is on building sense of self and exploring how to integrate past hurts with present day life. |
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VII. |
Family of Origin Group |
Thursdays |
3:10-4:30 P.M. |
This group is for students who wish to increase self-understanding related to family relationships and explore interpersonal dynamics related to relationships with family members. |
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