The world we live in today is constantly giving you messages about dieting, not trusting your body and setting unrealistic expectations for your body. The focus of the group is to help you learn how to build and then strengthen a neutral relationship with your body.  To learn how to listen to your body and trust that your body will take care of you. 

• In-Person | Fridays, 1-2 p.m.

Come As You Are harm reduction group is a place for students to connect with other students who are struggling with addictive behaviors. This group supports students in making healthier decisions around certain harmful behaviors or consequences relating to use and experiences with alcohol, drugs, gambling, the internet, gaming, or nicotine, etc. The group’s focus works to minimize the negative consequences on student’s wellness (i.e. mental and physical health, relationships, or academics).

• In-Person | Wednesdays, 4:30-6 p.m.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group is designed to help people develop practical skills to use when they are distressed and feel emotionally dysregulated often. This group is run like a class that teaches four main skills: Mindfulness: Learning to focus on the present moment; Emotion regulation: Learning how to manage emotions; Interpersonal effectiveness: Learning strategies for healthy relationships; Distress tolerance: Learning how to deal with emotional crises.

• Virtual | Wednesdays, 11-12 p.m.

A neurodiverse-friendly DBT skills group is designed to accommodate the unique needs and strengths of individuals with various neurodiverse conditions, such as autism, ADHD, and other cognitive or sensory differences. The group aims to create a supportive and accessible environment where participants can learn and practice DBT skills effectively. We will mainly focus on adaptive DBT skills for prevention of burnout, managing distress effectively and how to set boundaries that help us divert possible shutdowns.

• Virtual | Thursdays, 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

EmpowerHer Wellness group is a safe therapeutic processing space supporting women of color that meets weekly throughout the semester to explore topics related to self-identity, emotional and physical health, role expectations, academics and social relationships.

• Hybrid | Thursdays, 3-4:30 p.m.

The EmpowerHim Wellness Group is a space to connect, reflect, and support one another around the common experiences of men of color. Together, we explore themes related to men’s wellness, identity, relationships, and life challenges—guided by what members bring to the group. This is a supportive environment where you’re encouraged to listen, share, and grow alongside others.

• In-Person | Fridays, 2-3:30 p.m.

The competitiveness and culture of Grad school often creates a high stress environment that can make it difficult to ask for help, express struggles, and connect with others around these sorts of challenging topics. This group creates discussion and support to help students navigate the unique complexities and frustrations of Grad school, from writing a thesis/dissertation to navigating graduate school culture and politics.

• Virtual I Fridays, 1–2:30 p.m.

This group is focused on the process of grieving the loss of a human loved one. The group offers a supportive and empathetic space where members feel safe sharing their grief experiences. The group also provides psychoeducation on the stages of grief, symptoms, coping strategies and resilience-building skills to navigate their grief journey, self-care tips and grief care resources. 

• Virtual | Mondays, 3–4:30 p.m..

LEEP is a wellness and strengths-based group based on principles of Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). Members will learn strategies to respond flexibly to challenging life situations, manage their painful internal experiences, and pursue a rich, meaningful, values-based life. Each session will be experiential in nature and will require active engagement during the session and practice work in between sessions.

• Virtual | Mondays, 3-4:30 p.m.

The Pride group is a brave space focusing on LGBTQIA+ support and encourages students to unpack related issues, concerns, and topics. The goal of this space is to foster connection while processing experiences on and off campus.

• In-Person | Tuesdays, 3-4:30 p.m.

This group is a safe space focusing on Latinx support where students are welcome to share their stories, struggles, and successes of everyday life at NC State. The group welcomes discussion on lived experience, cultural values, academics/career, family, relationships, and more. Students will learn about themselves, gain support from peers, and work on improving their self-care and life balance.

• In-Person | Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.

Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG) Therapy is a form of group therapy that utilizes narration and role play to help group members work as a team to solve problems, improve interpersonal effectiveness, increase frustration tolerance, and emotional resilience through the use of storytelling and gameplay. Group Facilitators will serve as Game Master(s) leading players (and their characters) through a semester-long campaign to enhance social-emotional learning, empathy, and communication skills. The power of metaphor enables deep self-reflection, fostering empowerment and resilience within the real world.

• Time: Thursdays, 3:00–5:00 p.m. (in person)

This group focuses on connecting, exploring, and learning with other students about trans experiences. Students give and receive support, with a focus on connecting with others and exploring identities in a safe space.

• In-Person | Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.

USO group therapy focuses strongly on interpersonal process between members to increase self-awareness, gain and provide feedback, improve self-reflection, improve perspective taking, and challenge members to work on interpersonal goals.

• In-Person | Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays.

• What if I am hesitant about joining group therapy?
  • Our group therapy at the counseling center is entirely consent-based and no one is required to attend. If a group is recommended to you, you will always have the opportunity to meet with one of the facilitators ahead of time to ask questions before you decide to join. To help with this, your referring counselor will be happy to help you schedule a pregroup meeting with the facilitators so you can get the information you need and the questions you have answered before making a decision.
• How much do I have to share about myself in group therapy?
  • This aspect of group therapy is also entirely consent-based. Some group therapy sessions do rely and focus more on member participation, while others have content that is driven much more by the facilitators. It will be important to clarify what sort of group and how it may fit your current comfort zone.

Colorful Connections will operate as a brave space that honors and explores the experiences of students from diverse backgrounds. Together, we will acknowledge and engage with sensitive topics while learning strategies for cultivating joy and self-fulfillment through community and connection. Open to all students.

• Time and Location
  • Fridays, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
  • Pride Center

Join the Women’s Center and the Counseling Center at a communal healing space for students to make crafts and connect with peers. Counselors will be available for students to meet with individually if desired and to help students process emotions and seek support. The space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for the first 20 folks to arrive.

• Time and Location
  • Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m. | Weekly
  • Women’s Center – Talley Student Union, 5210

Engineering Connections is a low key space to have fun and connect about interests and stressors specific to engineering students. Activities include LEGO building and board games. Great space for stress relief, mindfulness, and meeting other engineering students.

• Time and Location
  • Fridays, 1:30-3 p.m. | Weekly
  • James B. Hunt Jr. Library, Third Floor – The Landing (Room 3201)

This is a flexible, drop-in ADHD coaching group where Undergraduate and Graduate students with ADHD can learn, discuss and practice creative, practical “brain hacks” to improve executive function strategies. We explore methods that work with your unique brain, not against it, covering techniques like Body Doubling, Interest-Based Task Stacking, and Gamified Accountability. No sign-up, just show up when you’re able! Of course, coming regularly is always welcome and encouraged—every session offers valuable skills and practical support, whether you need help with an immediate task or are just learning new strategies.

• Time and Location
  • Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m. | Weekly, begins Jan. 30.
  • Campus Health Center – Room 1301

Join the Counseling Center for International Tea Time and enjoy a cup of tea and light snacks. This is a time to meet peers, learn about other cultures, relax and support each other. This event is open to all international and domestic students. No registration required.

• Time and Location
  • Thursdays, 3-4:30 p.m. | Weekly during fall, spring and summer semesters
  • Tower Hall – Wolf Ridge Building 1 – Multipurpose Room
    • The Multipurpose Room is located next to the Pack Shop near the Oval Dining. Enter from the exterior door that faces Hunt Library.

Therapeutic Game Play Drop-in: Game for Growth is a relaxed space where students engage in a variety of games such as board games, role-playing games or other interactive activities to promote emotional wellness, social skills and personal growth. This is a supportive environment that encourages self expression through play to help students build confidence and develop healthy relationships with peers. This space is open to all students to join as often as they desire.

• Time and Location
  • Wednesdays, 3-4:30 p.m. | Weekly
  • Talley Student Union, 3220