Fall 2008 Groups

Therapy Groups

Interpersonal Counseling Groups

Groups require 1/2 hour pre-group meeting with group leaders.  Contact the Counseling Center to make an appointment

Group I - Mondays 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Group leaders:  Rebecca MacNair-Semands, Ph.D., &  Katherine Wilson, M.A.M.F.T.

Group II - Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Group leaders:  Jessica Walker, Ph.D., & Karen Muehl, M.S.

Group III - Thursdays 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Group leaders:  Jimmy Harbin, Ph.D., & Suzanne McGarity, M.A.

 

Structured/Theme Groups

These groups do not require a pre-group meeting.  Call the Center for more information.

Peace of Mind - Thursdays 1:00-1:50 p.m., October 23 - November 20

Group Leaders:  Jimmy Harbin, Ph.D., & Katherine Wilson, M.A.M.F.T.

Are you feeling stressed out, anxious or overwhelmed by emotions?  This group will help you gain greater emotional awareness, improve concentration, learn relaxation skills, and provide you with coping strategies to deal with life's difficulties.

 

Building Healthy Relationships - Tuesdays  2:00-2:50 p.m., October 27 - November 18

Participants will explore the dynamics of relationships, communication styles, and ways to make relationships more rewarding.  How to best cope with relationship breakups will also be explored.

Group leaders:  Lynelle Ragland, Ph.D. & Suzanne McGarity, M.A.

 

Perfectly Imperfect - Tuesdays, 1:00-1:50 p.m.,         October 27 - November 18

While striving toward perfection can enhance your achievement, it can sometimes lead to intense stress or the opposite of the desired effect.  This group will help you evaluate the impact of perfectionism in your life and learn new strategies to experience more pleasure and accomplish more with less time and effort.

Group leaders:  Jessica Walker, Ph.D. & Karen Muehl, M.S.

 

Through Thick and Thin:  Black Man, Black Woman... Tuesdays, 4:00-4:50 p.m.  November 4, 11, & 18 in      Cone 265

This three-week workshop will explore misperceptions about Black male-female relationships and how these myths influence our perceptions of ourselves.  Join our forum to explore and dispel myths, and provide opportunities to heal Black Male-Female relationships at UNC Charlotte.

Group leaders:  Lynelle Ragland, Ph.D., & Gene Edwards, Ph.D.