Groups

Denton Counseling Center Groups - West Jones Hall

The Counseling Center offers a variety of groups each semester. Flyers that advertise the groups being offered for each semester are distributed throughout campus. Listed below are many of the groups we usually offer. If you are interested in any of the groups, please call or come by the Counseling Center. You will be asked to register your interest and submit a semester schedule. Group times will be determined according to registered participants’ schedules.

Descriptions of Typical Counseling Center Groups

Accepting Your Body
A group for students who would like to improve their feelings and thoughts about the body, especially the one they occupy. This group is designed to help members explore messages that may lead to a negative body image and improve self-acceptance.

Black Women's Support Group
A group designed to provide a forum for personal growth and support through the open sharing of common concerns, experiences, and ideas of African American women.

Healthy Relationships
This group is designed to help those who find relationships difficult by providing support and information. You will learn to balance your needs with others, increase communication and understand yourself better.

Latina Circle
An ongoing gathering aimed at providing a safe forum for personal growth and support through the sharing of common concerns, experiences and feelings about living as Latinas.

Sexual Abuse Recovery Group
For those in the process of recovering from the traumatic effects of incest and childhood sexual abuse. Our focus will be on discovering ways to heal, empower yourself, and get on with your life.

Stand Up for Yourself
Learn how to be assertive and get your needs met. This assertiveness training group meets for six weeks and covers assertiveness skills such as effective communication, setting personal boundaries, and improving confidence.

Stress Management
A short-term group for individuals who wish to develop healthier ways to understand, assess and cope with stress. Learn relaxation techniques and behavioral/thinking strategies to reduce stress.

Women Loving Women
A diverse gathering for lesbian and bisexual women to discuss and process individual, relationship, and/or family issues. Come join us for an in-depth group for sexually diverse women who value and seek personal growth.

Women's Personal Growth Group
A group for women who desire a safe place to receive support and to openly share concerns and experiences regarding personal and relationship issues. This is a group specifically designed for women who value and seek personal growth. All women are welcome.

Some groups may require a pre-group interview.
If you are interested in any of the groups, please call 940.898.3801 or come by the Counseling Center in West Jones Hall.