Carleton College: Wellness Center: Support Groups

Support Groups

The Wellness Center offers counseling groups throughout the academic year. If you would like a counseling group for an area of interest, please talk with any of the psychologists in the Wellness Center.

If you are interested in any of the following groups please call The Wellness Center for an intake interview at (507) 222-4080.

The current counseling groups are:

Sexual Assault & Abuse Survivor Group

A group for women who have experienced sexual abuse or assault, whether as children or adults. This will be a place for women to explore their feelings, share their experiences, and receive support as they work through the healing process. Contact Dr. Jennifer Gildner at jgildner@carleton.edu for more information.

Eating Disorders Group

A group for those needing support and wanting to discuss the challenges that occur around issues of eating and body image. Please contact psychologist Marit Lysne at mlysne@carleton.edu or The Wellness Center x4080 for more information. Group meets Fall Term 09 on Tuesdays from 3:45-5:00.

Coming Out Group

A group for anyone who is in the process of coming out regarding sexual orientation to themselves and/or others. It is also a group for those questioning their sexual orientation. Wherever you are in the process of exploring, coping with, or embracing your sexual orientation, this is a group for you to receive and give support, learn about others' experiences, and be in a safe place for exploration. Contact Dr. Jennifer Gildner at jgildner@carleton.edu for more information.

Possible future counseling groups:

Mastering The Transition To College

A forum for first-year students to discuss topics including (but not limited to): coping with homesickness, developing new friendships, managing academic stress, and re-defining family relationships.

Personal Growth Group

Weekly co-ed groups that can be attended in winter and/or spring terms for students who want to improve how they relate and communicate with peers, friends, and family. The group offers a safe place to explore new ways of communicating and coping with difficult issues while having the support of other students. Group time for each term varies depending on student schedules. Please call the Wellness Center for group times or to schedule a meeting with the group facilitator/s to discuss your interest and learn more about personal growth group, x4080. Also, see this Group Therapy information sheet.

Off-Campus Programs Re-entry Support Group

A group for women and men who have returned in the current term from an Off-campus Program. The group will focus on issues associated with returning to Carleton including but not limited to changes in relationships, boredom, feelings of alienation, difficulty readjusting to US or Carleton culture, and talking about your off-campus experiences. The group will meet weekly for five weeks beginning the 2nd week of the term. Contact Dr. Jennifer Gildner jgildner@carleton.edu for more information.

Mens Group

A group for men who want to discuss concerns about relationships, self-esteem, stress, and more.

Grief Support Group

A group for men and women dealing with the death of someone close to them. While some information on typical stages and manifestations of grief will be provided, the majority of the time will be available for exploration of members' unique experiences and concerns.

Overcoming Social Anxiety

A group for students who would like to receive support and learn specific techniques for reducing their anxiety in social settings. Topics covered in this group include: theories of anxiety, relaxation techniques, conversation skills, class participation, public speaking, and steps to building closer relationships.

Other Groups

Groups will be created as needed to meet student requests. So, if you would like a group that you don't see here, call The Wellness Center and request it.