Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Group:

DBT Skills Group is a skills group where students learn and practice skills to manage emotional dysregulation.  Skills taught in group include mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.  In DBT Skills Group we recognize that people are doing the best they can and that they want to improve.  Students can start group at any time.  

2 options Available:

Mondays 11am-12:30pm Winan’s Co-facilitated by Jillian Threadgill, Psy.D. and Manny Perry, LCSW Start Date: 2/5/24

Thursdays 11am- 12:30pm Winan's Co-facilitated by Ann Villinski, Ph.D. and Naomi Broner, MA Start Date: 2/8/24

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. 

Tuesdays 2:30-4pm Winan's Co-facilitated by Lisa Twardzik, LPC and Nina Start Date: 2/6/24

Understanding Self and Others:

A weekly interpersonal process group for undergraduate students who want to explore personal growth and gain awareness to enhance their functioning in personal and academic settings; share concerns about important relationships in their life; need more support or want to be supportive of others; and want time to explore feelings and thoughts in a collaborative environment. Concerns related to anxiety, depression, adjustment, loneliness, academic/general stress, and relationships are common themes of concerns in this group. 

2 options Available:

Tuesdays 1pm- 2:30pm Winan's Co-facilitated by Melissa Young, LCSW, CYT and Cierra Start: 2/13/24

Wednesdays 9:30am-11:00am Winan's Co-facilitated by Romana Bresin, Ph.D. Start: 2/14/24

Connecting Across Cultures: 

Connecting Across Cultures Group meets weekly and focuses on the needs of international students. This group offers a space for students who are experiencing acculturative stress, language difficulties, cultural misunderstandings, racial discrimination, and loss of social support within and outside of the Rowan community. The group aims to increase social support, reduce cultural isolation, and normalize the challenges of studying abroad.

Co-facilitated by Andrea Leach, LCSW Wednesdays 3:00pm - 4:00pm Wellness Center/Winan's Hall 

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. 

Winan's Co-facilitated by Gabriel Aquino, LCSW and Naomi Broner,MA  Start: 2/15/24

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.

Facilitated by Tina Green, LPC Mondays 3:30pm - 4:30pm Wellness Center/Winan's Hall 

TransBody Positive:

TransBody Positive is a confidential therapeutic support group  for students who identify anywhere on the gender spectrum. This group provides a safe and affirming space to build community, share experiences, gain information, and work on building healthy coping tools. Topics have included: Gender Dysphoria, Coming Out, Name and Pronoun Changes, Family Issues, Medical and Non Medical Interventions, Physical and Mental Health, Dating, and Finding Community. 

Mondays 3:30pm-5:00pm Winan’s Cofacilitated by Andrea Leach, LCSW and Elijah Start Date: 1/22/24

Tuesdays 11am- 12:30pm Winan's Co-facilitated by Manny Perry and Sara Garde, LCSW Start Date: 1/23/24

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 at this time.  Topics may include but are not limited to: strengths, resilience, microaggressions, cultural norms, and building community.

Mondays 2pm-3:30pm Winan's Co-facilitated by Romana Bresin Ph.D. and Amanda Waffle Start: 2/12/24

Yoga for Healing

At times, trauma survivors might struggle to move forward because our bodies are holding on to the trauma. This processing group will assist trauma survivors to identify trauma stored in the body and utilize yoga movement, the use of yogic breath, and mindfulness techniques to let go of the trauma, heal, and successfully move forward with improved self-confidence and motivation. No previous yoga training is required, and all movement will start at a beginner level and can be modified based on needs and abilities. Start Date: 2/28/24

Wednesdays 1pm-2:30pm Winan's Facilitated by Melissa Young, LCSW, CYT

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.

U Good F.A.M.?

U Good F.A.M.? is a network of faculty, staff, along with mental health and educational professionals that fosters and advances the mental health and emotional well-being among self-identified students of color at Rowan University. Through this network, students will have the opportunity to engage in monthly U Good F.A.M.? dialogues that addresses psychological presentations including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, adjustment concerns, trauma, race-based stress, grief and loss, acculturation, and suicide awareness.

• Wednesdays (1/31/24, 2/28/24, 3/27/24, 4/24/24) 7:30pm-9:30pm

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. 

Mondays 2pm-3:30pm Winan's Co-facilitated by Andrea Leach, LCSW and Alejandra Start Date: 1/29/24

ADHD Support Group:

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

Wednesdays 3-4pm Winan's Co-facilitated by Tracey Swain, LCSW and Tina Green, LPC
Start Date: 1/31/24

Managing my Emotions Workshop:

Managing My Emotions Workshop: Come learn and practice ways to manage emotions in this four-week workshop. 

• In Session 1: “Getting in Touch with My Wise Mind,” students will learn and practice mindfulness skills. 
• In Session 2: “Ah! I’m Stressed!” students will learn and practice skills to use when emotions feel unmanageable. 
• In Session 3: “Building the Life I Want to Live,” students will explore their interests and set attainable goals. 
• In Session 4: “DEAR Friend…” students will learn and practice assertive communication skills.  Students can join the workshop at any time.

11am- 12pm Facilitated by Anna Stadtmueller, Psy. D. and Taylor

Start Dates: 2/2/24; 3/1/24; 3/29/24; 4/19/24

Queer Collective:

The Queer Collective offers LGBTQIA+ students and allies the opportunity to build community, lend support, and create connections with one another.

Thursdays: 3:00pm-4:00pm in the Gender and Sexuality Center in SJICR. Facilitated by Anna Stadtmueller, Psy.D. and Sam Damiri. Start Date: 2/1/24

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 10am-11am :  1/30/24; 2/20/24; 3/19/24; 4/9/24  Virtual Tina Green, LPC and Cierra  

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.

Fridays 11am-12pm : 1/25/24; 2/15/24; 3/21/24; 4/11/24 Virtual Revae’ Burton, LCSW and Alejandra

Time & Task Management (Three sessions per workshop)

Are you a pro at procrastination?  Do you feel overwhelmed by tasks your friends/peers seem to easily complete?  Do you find yourself doubting how you got here, feeling like high school was so easy and this is so hard?  You’re not alone.  Join me for Time and Task Management where we will learn and practice skills to address these issues and more.

Tuesdays 9:30am- 11am : 2/1, 2/22, 3/21, 4/11 in Victoria (CPS Satellite Office) Facilitated by Tracey Swain, LCSW

Find Your Wise Neurodivergent Mind:

Find Your Wise Neurodivergent Mind is a five-week neurodivergent-friendly workshop designed for individuals who want to improve their everyday wellbeing. Attendees will learn mindfulness practices, sensory strategies, and how to handle overwhelming emotions.

Thursdays 3:00pm-4:00pm Winan's Facilitated by Jillian Threadgill, Psy.D.

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.

Fridays 2pm- 3pm Winan's Facilitated by Anna Stadtmueller, Psy.D. 2/2/24; 3/1/24; 4/5/24; 5/3/24 

This weekly group offers support to other tobacco users who are looking to quit. During group, members can expect weekly check-ins, interactive lessons and activities focused on support of being a tobacco user. Topics range from healthy coping, tobacco product information, strategies for saying no, and more. This group is open for all levels of tobacco use, whether you’re actively quitting, thinking about quitting, or just looking for more information or support around tobacco use. Those who need more individualized cessation services will be referred to a higher level of care.

Start Date: January 25, 2024

VIRTUALLY-Thursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm  Co-facilitated by Sam Damiri and Mackenzie Raymond

Email Allie Pearce, MA at pearce@rowan.edu for the link. 

Come learn ways to say goodbye to perfectionistic tendencies and hello to radical openness.

Facilitated by Anna Stadtmueller, Psy. D. Wellness Center/Winans Hall 

FOUR Sessions:

Wednesdays at 10am-11:00am : 1/31; 2/28; 3/27; 4/24 in Victoria (CPS Satellite Office) 

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.