Group Counseling and Workshops

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Autumn Quarter Groups

Many students who come to the Counseling Center find that their concerns can best be addressed through participation in group counseling. Each quarter, the Center offers a variety of groups, ranging from interpersonal therapy groups to topical groups (e.g., Anxiety Group, Ph.D. Support Group, etc.). If you are interested in participating in group counseling, please call the Center at 543-1240 to set up an intake appointment. Following are descriptions of the workshops offered this quarter.

Career Group: a 5-week career group for freshmen/sophomores who are interested in exploring self and potential majors and/or career fields. Participants will need to take the MBTI (cost: $20) prior to the first group meeting. Meets Thursdays starting 10/29, 1:30-3:00pm.

Interpersonal Groups : Understanding Self and Others

Co-Ed Group: a group for men and women who wish to work on improving their relationships. Experience the safety of talking with others to learn how to have better relationships through giving and receiving different perspectives, feedback, and support. Meets Wednesdays starting 10/14 , 3:30-5:00pm.

Men’s Group: a group to increase self understanding and to improve relationship skills. Relationships can be stressful and a men’s group can offer a non-judgmental way of sorting through these concerns. You may be surprised to find that the other men in the group wrestle with some of the same problems you do. By sharing different perspectives on familiar issues each member can find a new sense of strength within and ease in their relationships. Meets Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30pm.

Women's Group: a group for sharing personal challenges with others, discussing a variety of topics including: how we connect with others, the influences of our loved ones, leading balanced and authentic lives, depression, anxiety, eating issues, societal expectations and pressure, and appropriate ways to give and receive feedback. Meets Fridays starting 10/16, 9:00-10:30am.

Autumn Quarter Workshops

The Counseling Center offers a variety of workshops each quarter that address topics such as study-skills and career-related issues. Please note that some of the workshops may require registration and/or charge a fee. You must be a currently enrolled UW student to attend the workshops, unless otherwise noted.

	Study Smarter Workshops are designed to help students become more effective, efficient, and motivated. The workshops are free and explore topics such as time management, test-taking skills and stress reduction. You may attend as many workshops as you wish, and you are free to attend the same workshop more than once. No registration required. 401 Schmitz Hall
	The Myers Briggs Type Indicator is the world’s most used indicator of adult personality patterns. It identifies individual preferences on four dimensions, two related to job content and two related to work environment. The results of this assessment can help guide choice of academic major, career direction, and help foster understanding and appreciation of individual differences in interpersonal relationships. Registration Required. 401 Schmitz Hall
	The Strong Interest Inventory identifies interests and compares this information to the likes and dislikes of individuals in over 100 occupations. Where there is similarity in interest, there is likely to be job satisfaction. Results from the SII include a list of careers that may be of interest, as well as general “themes” to consider when choosing an academic major and/or career direction. Registration Required. 401 Schmitz Hall

Autumn Quarter Career Exploration Workshops for Graduate Students

The Counseling Center offers several workshops, and collaborates with other centers to offer workshops, to assist graduate students with Career and Life Planning. Following are descriptions of the workshops offered this quarter.

Grad School: Arrive and Thrive: Did you start your graduate program in the last year or two? Are you feeling unsettled, unmotivated, or even a little depressed? Or maybe confused about what you’re supposed to be doing or afraid you’re not going to measure up? Congratulations. . .you’re normal! Join other new grad students in a conversation about transitions, expectations, and the realities of graduate school. We’ll also discuss strategies for using grad school to meet your short and long term goals. Co-sponsored by the Counseling Center and the Career Center.
- Monday, October 19, 3:30-5:30 p.m. 225 Sieg

Two-Part Career Workshop for Graduate Students: This workshop is sponsored by the Counseling Center and the Career Center and is open to all currently enrolled UW graduate students. There is no fee for the workshop but due to limited space, you must email the Counseling Center to register.

Part I: Values Identification and Clarification Workshop: Discovering and clarifying your values can help provide a focus for academic, career, and life decisions. Join the Career Center and the Counseling Center for an interactive workshop designed to identify and clarify the intangibles that often underlie our choices.
- Tuesday, November 17, 3:00-5:00 p.m. TBA

Part II: Values-Based Career & Life Planning: Join the Career Center and the Counseling Center for an interactive workshop applying your identified work and life values. Continue to explore aspects of your success, development, and work-life balance. Sift through potential vocational options and find congruence between your goals and values. Must have attended Part 1: Values Identification and Clarification on November 17th.
- Thursday, November 19, 3:00-5:00 p.m. TBA

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