Groups

• Frequently Asked Questions (below)
• Cost: Free
• Qualifications: Current UM students only. All groups are confidential and facilitated by a licensed or supervised Counseling Center Psychologist or licensed Social Worker.
 
Understanding Self and Others Group
Are you struggling in school, relationships or would just like to understand yourself better? Consider joining one of the Understanding Self & Others groups. This semester, there are 3 offerings, listed below. If you have any questions or if you are interested in finding out if a particular group has an opening, please contact the group facilitator. This is not a drop-in group. Each potential member is pre-screened by the facilitator to ensure that the group can meet their needs.

Group Counseling F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions)

• What is group counseling?

• Why would I want group counseling instead of individual counseling?

• What happens during a typical group counseling session?

• What do I talk about in group counseling?

• Do I have to talk about my deepest, darkest secrets in group counseling?

• What kind of people go to group counseling?

• I’m shy and worried that I won’t talk in group counseling. Would group counseling still be helpful for me?

• If I am currently receiving individual or psychiatric services at SCC, can I also attend group counseling? 

• Does group counseling count toward my limit of 6 sessions per semester (12 per academic year)? 

• What if I am interested in group counseling, but not currently receiving services from SCC?

• Is what I say in group confidential?

• If I do not like group counseling, can I quit?

All members sign the Group Agreement Form

Please contact us at 410-328-8404 if you would like more information.