Groups Offered by the Counseling Center

Call 301-314-7651 or stop by the Front Desk in the Main Lobby of the Shoemaker Building to register

Spring 2013

Groups at a Glance

CIRCLE OF SISTERS

Support & discussion group. Possible topics include: personal concerns, interpersonal & dating relationships, sexuality, and being a Black woman on a predominantly White campus.
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

GRADUATE STUDENT SUPPORT GROUP

This group is designed for graduate students who have felt stuck, frustrated, or otherwise discouraged by concerns related to the unique experiences graduate training creates. Connect with your peers and receive support in areas related to frustrations with your program or advisor, academic motivation, relationship pressures, loneliness, pursuing balance and well-being, and meeting your overall potential.
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GROUP

Meet other international students, learn about U.S. culture, solve problems, and practice speaking English as you help each other adjust to life in the United States.
Mondays, 5:00-6:30 p.m

DISSERTATION SUPPORT GROUP

A group for students working on dissertations and theses. Members will receive support from the facilitator and each other in getting through the struggles involved in completing their projects.
Fridays, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Please be advised that space is limited. Sign up in advance by contacting
Dr. Marcy Marinelli at marcym@umd.edu

MEMORY CIRCLE

Memory Circle is designed for students who would like to work through a recent or past loss in a small group setting. This group offers emotional support and psycho-educational information about the process of grief, and helps students develop adaptive coping strategies to deal with their loss.
Thursdays, 3:30-5:00 p.m.

MY BODY - MY SELF: A WOMAN'S GROUP

This group will explore women's struggles with body image and feelings of self-worth and look at the ways dieting, obsessing about thinness, binge-eating, over-exercising or purging may be affecting their lives. Two groups will be available this semester.
Wednesdays or Thursdays, time TBA (contact Dr. Brenda Sigall at bas@umd.edu)

SOCIAL ANXIETY GROUP

This group provides support and interpersonal growth for students struggling with social anxiety. This therapy group provides such students with the opportunity to share their experiences and explore interpersonally with students like themselves.
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

JUGGLING.....WOMEN AND THE WORK-SCHOOL-LIFE BALANCE

Join us to share common concerns and learn techniques for handling the demands of your multiple roles.
Wednesdays or Thursdays, time TBA (contact Dr. Brenda Sigall at bas@umd.edu or Barbara Golberg at goldb@umd.edu)

UNDERSTANDING SELF AND OTHERS

A group experience for students hoping to better understand themselves and their relationship patterns while developing ways of changing these patterns to improve their relationships. Students will have opportunities to observe and discuss their own and others' thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and reactions as they occur in a safe and supportive environment.
Tuesdays, 3:00-4:30 p.m.

TRUE LIFE: I'M A FRESHMAN!

This group is designed to provide support as you adjust to college. Join us and meet other incoming students to help one another, share your common concerns, and learn how to "make it work" during your first year! Possible topics include time management, making friends, figuring out relationships, and managing anxiety. See you there!
Tuesdays, 2:00-3:30 p.m.

LEARNING TO THRIVE: LIVING MINDFULLY

This group is ideal for people who feel stuck with unwanted thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. Members will learn more about how to regulate their emotions and how to use their own inherent strengths, mindfulness-based techniques, and interpersonal relationships to achieve their desired goals. This group may be helpful for concerns related to performance enhancement, inattention, anger management, depression, anxiety/fears, or stress management.
Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30 p.m.

WOMEN OF COLOR THERAPY GROUP

This group is an interpersonal process and support group for women who identify as women of color. We will provide a safe and confidential space to connect, gain support and understanding and process issues related to work/life balance, academic concerns, relationships, culture, identity, and various other themes.
Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30 p.m.

GRADUATE STUDENT HAPPY HOUR

A support group designed to provide graduate students with tools from Positive Psychology to enhance pleasure, engagement, and meaning in life. Session topics will include understanding paths to happiness, strengths identification tools, the pursuit of perfectionism, and relationship enhancement techniques.
Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

GENERAL THERAPY GROUPS

Tuesdays, 5:00-6:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 3:00-4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 3:00-4:30 p.m.

MAJORS WALK-IN

Use state-of-the-art software to discover majors and careers that are suited to you. Drop-in and get started with choosing or changing your academic major.
Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Starts Feb. 13th and continues through April 24th (with the exception of 3/20)

VETERANS WALK-IN

A service specifically designed for students who are currently serving, or who have served, in any branch of the military. The Veterans Walk-In Hour is a chance for student veterans to come by the Center, no appointment needed, to talk about anything on their minds. Blow off some steam, get help navigating the campus, or just take the opportunity to talk with a trained listener. The Walk-In Hour is not, nor is it intended to be, psychotherapy. The intent of the Walk-In Hour is to simply provide an ear for veterans who want someplace to talk.
Mondays 3-4pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Wednesdays, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
STUDENTS OF COLOR WALK-IN HOUR - Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m.
RAINBOW WALK-IN HOUR - Monday-Thursday, 3:00 p.m.

SPRING 2013 Workshops Offered by the LEARNING ASSISTANCE SERVICE

February 11: Ready, Set, Go: Time Management and Organization

6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Learning Commons, McKeldin Library

February 18: Brain Rules (Brain-Based Learning Strategies)

4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Shoemaker 2202

February 25: Math Placement Test Preparation

4:00 - 5:30 p.m., Shoemaker 2202

March 4: Midterm Madness

6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Learning Commons, McKeldin Library

March 11: How to Develop an Effective Study Group

4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Shoemaker 2202

April 1: Conquering Math Exams

4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Shoemaker 2202

April 8: Help, Where do I find the time? (Time Management -Part I)

6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Learning Commons, McKeldin Library

April 15: Time Management (Part II) and Strategies for Student Success

6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Learning Commons, McKeldin Library

April 22: Save Your Semester

6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Learning Commons, McKeldin Library

April 29 Taking Tests with Less Stress

4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Shoemaker 2202

MATH WORKSHOP SERIES Location: Shoemaker 2202

January 28 Get Ready for Calculus! Part 1: Review inequalities and polynomials

4:00-5:30 p.m.

January 31 Get Ready for Calculus! Part 2: Rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions

4:00-5:30 p.m.

February 11 Avoiding Common Math Mistakes: Strengthen basic algebra skills

4:00-5:30 p.m.

February 11 Avoiding Common Math Mistakes: Strengthen basic algebra skills

4:00-5:00 p.m.

February 25 Math Placement Test Preparation: Workshop designed for MATH01x students

4:00-5:30 p.m.

March 4 Exponents and Logarithms: Review exponents and logarithms

4:00-5:00 p.m.

April 1 Conquer Math Exams: Preparing for, taking, and learning from math exams

4:00-5:00 p.m.

April 8 T-R-I-G: Basic trigonometry concepts needed for Pre-calculus and Calculus.

4:00-5:00 p.m.

April 15 Master Mathematical Logic Applying theorems correctly in problem situations

4:00-5:00 p.m.

Please contact Dr. Kimberly Bethea, Math Learning Specialist, at 301-314-7701 or by email at kbethea@umd.edu for additional information.

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION This support group is designed for returning students (25 years of age and older) who are returning to the university after an absence. The group meets weekly. We invite you to join us for coffee and conversation in South Campus Dining Hall. We are there to share experiences and important information with you over brown bag lunches. Drop in, have a cup of coffee (on us!) and meet other returning students.
4:00-5:00 p.m.

General therapy groups are also offered by the Counseling Center.
Please call (301) 314-7651 for more information.