Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Group:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills group explores building a life worth living through mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Anyone who is seeking help managing emotional distress, relationship issues, coping, impulsivity, depression, or anxiety can benefit. Call/come to the Wellness Center to schedule an initial consult!  Start Date: 

2 options Available:

Wednesdays 1:00pm-2:30pm 302 Victoria Street Co-facilitated by Manny Perry, LCSW

Thursdays 10am- 11:30am Winan's Co-facilitated by Romana Bresin, PhD.

Please note for DBT class, students must call the Wellness Center during business hours at 856-256-4333 to schedule with a counselor prior to being placed into a group.

Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) Skills Class:

Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Class is appropriate for students who experience excessive self-control or problematic perfectionism as their coping style. The class facilitates self-discovery; students learn the benefits, and costs, of their coping style. The skills taught and practiced in class help students improve social connectedness, openness, and cognitive flexibility. 

Thursdays 2:00-3:30pm at Winan's Co-facilitated by Lisa Twardzik, LPC

Understanding Self and Others:

You can expect to: 

• Cultivate a better understanding and acceptance of yourself
• Receive and give support and feedback to others
• Practice new ways of relating and interacting with others
• Weekly commitment for the semester

2 options Available:

Mondays 2pm- 3:30pm Winan's Co-facilitated by Romana Bresin, Ph.D. Start Date: 

Tuesdays 10am-11:30am Winan's Co-facilitated by Melissa Young, LCSW  Start Date: 

Grief and Loss Therapy Group: 

Grief & Loss Therapy Group is for students who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Group members will have the opportunity to process and grow through their experience of grief in a supportive circle of peers. This group aims to foster the giving and receiving of support, help normalize the intense impact of grief, provide a safe and non-judgmental space for the griever to share their thoughts, emotions, and struggles, and help others learn about self-acceptance, self-care, self-compassion, and resilience. 

Thursdays 2pm-3:30pm Winan's Co-facilitated by Gabe Aquino, LCSW. Start Date: 

Connections Group:

Did you know 24% of the population feel lonely and young people aged 19-29, reported higher loneliness than older adults aged 65+?

Dealing with loneliness is not just about having friends. Join our Connections Group where we will explore what can be contributing to our feelings of loneliness and learn ways of creating a stronger sense of connection and quality in the relationships we have.

Mondays 2:30-4pm 302 Victoria Street Co-facilitated by Colette McLean, LCSW Start Date: 

Trans-Forming Together:

A safe and inclusive therapy space for anyone on the trans spectrum to share their experiences, learn healthy coping tools, and support each other.

Topics include:

• Dysphoria
• Accessing affirming healthcare.
• Navigating relationships with family and friends

Tuesdays 11am- 12:30pm Winan's Co-facilitated by Manny Perry, LCSW Start Date: 

In, Out, and In-Between:

In, Out and In-Between is a group for students who identify within the LGBTQ+ community and would like support navigating family/ friend concerns of acceptance and rejection in relation to sexuality. The group will provide a safe space to discuss these concerns, brainstorm ways to manage family/ friend difficulties, and tools to cope if it is not safe to come out to family.  Topics may include but are not limited to strengths, resilience, microaggressions, cultural norms, and building community.

Wednesdays 1:30-3:00 pm Winan's Co-facilitated by Ann Villinski, Ph.D.

RISE:   A Trauma Recovery Group

Experiencing a traumatic event can be devastating. It can cause people to feel alone and isolated when, in fact, many of us will experience a traumatic event in our lifetime. Join us on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 6pm to learn about the impact of trauma and how to cope with it. In community we can rise above our trauma move forward with our lives.  

Wednesdays 4:30pm-6:00 pm 302 Victoria Street Facilitated by Amy Hoch, Psy.D.

ACT on Anxiety:

Anxiety is a common struggle. Oftentimes, our desire is to get rid of the anxiety. The ACT on Anxiety group is a space where students can learn how to have a better relationship with anxiety. In addition to gaining more information about anxiety, students will learn about being in the present, untangling from anxious thoughts, being in tune with their experience without trying to change it,as well as aligning with and acting upon their values. 

Fridays 10am-11:30am Winan's Facilitated by Revae' Burton, LCSW

Integrated Wellness - Engaging All Colors of the Brainbow:

Are you looking for wellness activities that actually work? that are affordable? that fit your individuality? Come explore your own wellness journey through engaging with nature, animals, culinary arts, to name a few.  Come improve your self-care game and feel better.  

• Mondays 2pm-3:30pm Winans Hall Facilitated by Anna M. Stadtmueller, Psy.D. & Valerie Grijalva Start Date: 

Profs to Professional:

Feeling overwhelmed by family expectations or feeling anxious about your future? Join our supportive 4 week workshop to explore these challenges, develop effective communication skills, and gain confidence as you navigate the transition to independence and meaningful employment. 

Location: Rohrer College of Business Center for Professional Development located on the first floor of Business Hall 133.

Facilitated by Andrea Leach, LCSW Mental Health Clinician and Stephen Fleming, Ed.D Associate Dean College of Humanities & Social Sciences 

We're the First:

We're the First aims to provide support for first-generation college students. Students will have opportunities to relate, encourage, and support through shared experiences with topics that may include, but not limited to, lack of knowledge about college experience/resources, impostor syndrome, financial and family stress, and challenging subject matters. 

Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm Winan's Co-facilitated by Andrea Leach, LCSW Start Date: 

ADHD Support Group:

The ADHD Support Group provides students who have been diagnosed with ADHD, or feel they have symptoms of ADHD,  a safe space to connect with others. We will address topics such as relationships, feeling different from your peers, motivation and frustration. We will also work on creating strategies to assist with living with the symptoms of ADHD.  

Thursdays 2:30-4pm 302 Victoria Street Co-facilitated by Tracey Swain, LCSW and Tina Green, LPC, LCADC

Anxiety Toolbox  (Three sessions per workshop)

Anxiety Toolbox focuses on helping you understand anxiety symptoms and build skills to manage these symptoms.  The three sessions are divided into content that builds upon itself.  The sessions include modules dedicated to: (1) understanding anxiety, (2) introducing a method for slowing down and disentangling the experience of anxiety, and (3) developing alternative responses to anxiety.  By the end of the workshop, you will have your own individualized plan for managing anxiety.

Tuesdays 2-3pm

Start Dates of 3 week workshops: 

Workshop will be held at the University Advising Center, 3rd floor Savitz Hall, conference room

Getting Unstuck (Three sessions per workshop)

Getting Unstuck is a three-session workshop for people dealing with depression and depressive symptoms. Each session builds upon each other. Through a CBT lens, participants will learn about depression, thoughts, and behaviors that contribute to depression, and how to develop helpful thoughts and behaviors.

Tuesdays 1:00 pm-2:00pm

Start Dates of 3-week workshops: 

The workshop will be held at the University Advising Center, 3rd floor Savitz Hall, conference room

Queer Collective:

This is a space that offers LGBTQIA+ students and allies the opportunity to build community, lend support, and create connections with one another. It is offered at the Gender and Sexuality Center in SJICR and facilitated by Counseling and Psychological Services.

Mondays 4:15-5:15 pm Gender and Sexuality Center in SJICR Facilitated by Anna Stadtmueller, Psy.D.

Yoga for Healing

At times, trauma survivors might struggle to move forward after a traumatic event because our bodies are holding on to the trauma. This 5-session workshop will utilize Somatic Therapy techniques including yogic breathing, mindfulness techniques, and yogic movements to decrease stored traumatic reactions in the body and heal with improved self-confidence and motivation.

NO PRIOR YOGA EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED, and all movement will be at a beginner’s level. All you need is a willingness to feel better and comfy clothes are recommended.

Wednesdays 2:00 pm-3:30 pm Winan's Facilitated by Melissa Young, LCSW, CYT

Reiki Workshop:

In this one-session workshop offered monthly, students can come learn more about reiki.  In this workshop, students will practice self-compassion, learn the five elements of reiki and the value of symbols, participate in a meditation, and listen to chakra tones.

Wednesday 3pm- 4pm 302 Victoria Street Facilitated by Anna Stadtmueller, Psy.D. 

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Adult Children of Families Affected By Addiction:

This group will focus on supportive group therapy focusing on growing up in an alcohol/ substance use family system. If anyone in your household suffers from an addiction this may be a good group for you.

Thursdays 10am-11:30am 302 Victoria Street Facilitated by Tina Green, LPC, LCADC

T-Break

Can you Press the Pause Button on your Cannabis use?

If you consume Cannabis products more than 3 X per week, this is a question you should have an answer for. Consider a T-Break.  For confidential support and assistance on a T-Break -Plan of Action; contact the Rowan Wellness Center @ 856-256-4333 or email logan@rowan.edu.

Chill n Chat meets each Friday during the fall and spring semesters. This group focuses on fun activities such as board games, online games, crafts, and various well-being discussions. Students have the opportunity to decompress after a stressful week and have fun, relax, and eat snacks. Please note that this is NOT a therapy group. 

• Fridays: 11am - Wellness Center/Winans Hall - Classroom 111 
  • Co-facilitated by the Wellness Center student interns.