Groups

Fall 2023 Groups

All Groups are held within the ETSU Counseling Center unless otherwise specified. 

Forest Walk *

Mondays 3:30pm-4:30pm

*Meet at the gazebo in University Woods. (This group is dependent on weather. Please check CC Instagram for possible cancellations.)

Led By: Rhonda Hubbard

Open to ALL ETSU Students.

Time in nature helps us reduce our stress and restore our attention.  Join us for this interactive educational nature-based walk.  Through our time together we will explore ways to incorporate mindfulness principles, connect our senses with nature, and take a nourishing time out.  Return refreshed, restored, and ready to start your week.

Mind-Body Connection*

Tuesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm, starting 8/29

*Held in the Center for Physical Activity (CPA) Yoga Room

Led By: Rhonda Hubbard and Jessie Henderson

Open to ALL ETSU students. Those interested in attending are highly encouraged to register online through the CPA Group Fitness portal here: Group Fitness.

Not your typical yoga fitness class! In Mind-Body Connection, join two therapists and yoga teachers from the ETSU Counseling Center for an hour of self-exploration and movement. In this space, you’ll get glimpses of the Mind-Body Connection Group, where we offer psycho-education and yoga to integrate themes of somatic experiencing, in order to build relationship with yourself and those around you. You can expect to leave this space more aware and connected to your mind, body, and others. Open to ALL students. No previous yoga experience necessary. Please bring a journal

Fearless Writing  

Wednesdays 3:00pm-4:00pm

Led By: Jessie Henderson

Needs Assessment required. Only available to CC clients.

This group will explore different journaling practices through guided writing prompts with conversation/reflection afterwards. Participants will learn journaling skills & habits to help recognize & process feelings, life experiences and authentic self in a supportive, safe environment. Group will create Safe Space Rules for safety & confidentiality. Bring notebook/journal & writing utensil that bring you joy.

Roadmap to Relationships

Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm

Starting 9/7, 4 week series (will repeat in second half of semester)

Led By: Jessie Henderson and Zara Taylor

Needs Assessment required. Only available to CC clients.

Do you struggle with…Learning to communicate in relationships? Have difficulty creating boundaries? Feel like managing your stress impacts your relationships? If any of these sound familiar, then this is the space for you!

Understanding Self and Others

Thursdays 3:00pm-4:30pm

Led By: Victoria Honeycutt and Sarah Bedingfield

Needs Assessment required. Only available to CC clients.

This group will provide a safe space for personal growth. We will talk about feelings, give support, & receive feedback. The goal is to help you make desired changes, gain insight, explore meaning in your life & gain a better sense of self & others.