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: 

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

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:

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

Fridays- 1:00pm-2:30pm Winan's Facilitated by Fagma Dugme, LPC

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. 

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 

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: 1/28/25

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 Anna Stadtmueller, Psy.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

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: 1/28/25

Connecting Across Cultures: Graduate Students only

Connecting Across Cultures is a weekly group designed to support graduate students. It provides a safe and welcoming space for those facing challenges such as acculturative stress, language barriers, cultural misunderstandings, racial discrimination, and a lack of social support both within and beyond the Rowan community. The group offers an opportunity to explore different cultures, build connections with fellow graduate students, and foster a sense of belonging. Its goal is to enhance social support, reduce feelings of cultural isolation, and normalize the unique challenges graduate students encounter.

• Tuesdays 1-2:30pm Winan’s Facilitated by Andrea Leach, LCSW Start Date: February 11th

RSVP via Proflink or email leacha@rowan.edu

ADHD Support Group:

The ADHD Support Group provides students who struggle with focus, attention, and motivation 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 2:00-3:30pm 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: 

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: 

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.

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 2/3; 3/3; 4/7; 5/5 2pm-3:30pm 302 Victoria Street Facilitated by Anna M. Stadtmueller, Psy.D. 

Breaking the Cycle Support Group:

This group supports individuals who grew up in a family impacted by alcohol or substance abuse. We will address topics such as trauma, self-esteem, trust, mood swings, and grief; then, learn healthy coping strategies to manage triggers, family interactions, and everyday stressors. You are not alone.

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

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 

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. 

Offered on 

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.