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.