Group Therapy
All group therapy services are completely free for Georgia Southern students. All students must complete the screening process before being considered for admission into a therapy group:
If you are a current client of the Counseling Center and wish to join a therapy group, please contact your counselor and ask about a group screening appointment. The group screening appointment is a chance for you to meet the group facilitators and learn more about the group.
If you are not a current client, please call the Counseling Center to set up the intake and screening process. Need more info on the benefits of Group Therapy? Check out the YouTube video at the bottom of the page!
The Counseling Center offers several therapy groups throughout the year. Fall 2025 groups are closed. Check back in January 2026 for our Spring semester groups.
The perspectives of others who share similar circumstances and challenges can often be helpful to students seeking counseling. The safe and confidential nature of the group setting will help students interact with others and talk openly about their concerns. In the process, they will receive group support and learn to develop more healthy and satisfying relationships.
Students meet in small groups of 6-8 members with 1 or 2 group leaders once a week for 1-1/2 hours. Most groups require that you schedule a brief screening interview with the group leader(s) prior to joining. Group Counseling may be done in conjunction with individual counseling, or you may decide after talking to your counselor that group participation alone would be most beneficial to you. Most students are a little anxious when starting group counseling (particularly if they have not had prior group experience) but become more comfortable over time as they get to know other group members. In group, members are encouraged to talk about their concerns and to express thoughts and feelings about what other group members say or do. Interaction among group members is highly encouraged so that participants can 鈥渢ry out鈥� new ways of relating in a safe and supportive environment. Trust and a sense of safety build over time due to the confidential nature of the group and based on members鈥� participation and commitment.
Group Counseling is one of the best ways to learn about how you interact with and impact others. It is particularly useful for identifying and addressing recurring relationship difficulties or ways of coping that tend to cause problems for you. Students tend to get the most out of group counseling when they are willing to talk openly about their concerns and are open to giving and receiving feedback from others. Group members are not forced to talk, it is up to each group member how much he or she chooses to share. Telling other group members what you need and want from them contributes to a better overall group experience. Group members frequently benefit from the support and suggestions they get from one another and from the facilitators. They also discover they are not alone and that others are dealing with similar concerns. Within the safety of the group, issues that are of concern can be explored and new ways of managing them are learned. Insights or new behaviors learned in group can then be applied outside of group.
Workshops
You do not need to be a current client of the Counseling Center in order to attend a workshop. All workshops are completely free and open to all students! Please check each workshop or group’s location and modality; some workshops are in-person on a particular campus, some are online, and others might have a hybrid option. You do not need to attend every week; these are designed so you can drop in any week that you are interested and available!
In order to be respectful of all who choose to attend, video and/or audio recording is not allowed under any circumstances (class assignments, news articles, etc.).
Can’t make it to a workshop? Check out our recorded workshops we have available on-demand. Also check out the Academic Success Center’s list of workshops and presentations.
Have questions? Please contact the Counseling Center at 912-478-5541 (Statesboro) and 912-344-2529 (Armstrong) if you have any questions.
Adult-ish
Wednesdays, 2:00 PM 鈥� 3:00 PM
Russell Union, Room 2054
Statesboro Campus
So, you鈥檙e on your own鈥hat now? Adjusting to independent living, adulthood, and life outside of the context of your family of origin can be challenging. This workshop is designed to help you build the skills and confidence needed to adjust to college, thrive in adulthood, and live independently. This workshop is in person at the Russell Union in Room 2054 on Statesboro campus on Wednesdays from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This workshop is free and open to all Georgia Southern Students.
Refresh Fridays
Fridays, 10:15 AM 鈥� 11:45 AM
Learning Commons – Studio M
Armstrong Campus
Join the Counseling Center on Fridays to de-stress, refresh and connect after a long week! Each week will be a different activity. This workshop is in person at the Learning Commons 鈥� Studio M on Fridays from 10:15-11:45AM. This workshop is free and open to all Georgia Southern Students.
Self-Care Clinic
Tuesdays, 1:15 PM 鈥� 2:45 PM
Henderson Library
Statesboro Campus
Sometimes the biggest obstacle to self-care is simply making the time to do it! Join us and drop in for a weekly scheduled time dedicated for intentional self-care practice. Each week we will practice a new self-care activity ranging from creative activities to mindful activities and everything in-between! This workshop is in person at the Henderson Library on Statesboro Campus on Tuesdays from 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM. This workshop is free and open to all Georgia Southern Students.
We Need to Talk
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM 鈥� 2:00 PM
Russell Union, Room 2054
Statesboro Campus
One of the most challenging parts of relationships can be communication. We get it and we鈥檝e created a designated space for you to learn clear, confident, and effective communication skills through hands-on activities and real-time practice. Each week, we will discuss and practice a communication skill ranging from emotional expression to conflict resolution and everything in-between! This workshop is in person at the Russell Union in Room 2054 on Statesboro Campus on Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. This workshop is free and open to all Georgia Southern Students.
Mindfulness Workshop
Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM
Statesboro Counseling Center
Statesboro Campus
The mindfulness workshop will teach you about mindfulness and how to incorporate mindful practices into your daily life. Mindfulness is helpful for ADHD, depression, anxiety, stress, and improving the mind-body connection! During the workshop we will practice a variety of different exercises that you can then use on your own time. This is a free workshop that is open to all Georgia Southern students and no registration is required. Check in at the front desk of the counseling center on the Statesboro campus Wednesdays at 3pm.
On-Demand Workshops
Nervous about attending in-person therapy? Or do you just want help that can match your personal schedule? For this, and many other reasons, online workshops are an increasingly popular form of mental health education and treatment. Here are some on-demand presentations and outreaches available for viewing 24/7 from the comfort of your own space. The YouTube videos can also be found on our