Group therapy schedule

Day(s): Monday
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Leaders: Maria Young, LCSW and Joana Pana, CSW-I

Day(s): Monday
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Leaders: Elysse Kompaniez-Dunigan, MA and Michael Pauldine, PhD

Description: This five-session group will utilize cognitive behavioral techniques to help students identify unhelpful thinking patterns and utilize coping strategies to develop problem-solving and stress management skills. This program is designed for university students who are struggling with the following:

• Excessive worry
• Feeling down or "blue"

Day: Tuesday
Time (Group 1): 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m and
Time (Group 2) 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Leaders (Group 1): Jodi Thomas, PsyD and Luke Cylke
Leaders (Group 2): Jodi Thomas, PsyD and Ali Molaie, MA

Description: This is an interpersonal process style therapy group that focuses on building awareness of our selves and our interpersonal styles in a caring community. While the specific focus of each session will be determined by group members' needs, some of the issues addressed may include social connectedness, communication styles, boundaries, self-awareness, emotional expression, trust, identity and other aspects of interpersonal relationships. The group is open to graduate and undergraduate University students.

Day(s): Tuesday
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Leaders: Yue Huang, PhD and Elysee Kompaniez-Dunigan, MA

The Body Acceptance Group is provided to University students of all genders who struggle with body image and appearance concerns. We strive to reduce appearance bias, promote body acceptance, and develop self-compassion in this group. Through an evidence-based, structured program, group members will learn information and practice skills to reduce appearance preoccupation, change appearance assumptions and negative body talk, address checking and avoidance behaviors, and build a more positive relationship with their physical self.

The group consists of five weekly (2 hours per session) and requires group members to attend all of them. If a group member misses a group session, they will be asked to schedule a 45-minute makeup session prior to the next group session.

Day(s): Tuesday
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Leaders: Rachel Ibaibarriaga, PsyD and Fayedra Mumme, CPC

Description: The Grief Group will provide students with a safe and supportive environment where students will be free to share about their loss and work on coping with that loss in a way that feels right for them. The group will be process-oriented and interactive, integrating art, music, mindfulness, and other creative interventions, which will allow students to connect with peers, while processing their feelings of loss in a safe, unique, and creative way. Psycho-education and skill-building will be provided throughout the group as these issues arise. This group is open to any student who is currently dealing with the death of a (human) friend or loved one.

Day(s): Wednesday
Group Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Exercise Day(s)*: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Exercise Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Leaders: Hilary Son, PsyD, Stephanie Amezquita, CSW-Intern and Amy Taylor (Coach) 
Location: E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

Description: This is an 10-week exercise and therapy group which meets 3x/week. It is open to UNR students, designed to help participants increase coping through exercise, develop awareness of themselves and address symptoms of anxiety and depression. The group will offer a safe, supportive space to exercise, process feelings, develop coping skills and connect with peers.

*In addition to the Wednesday group therapy time, there are two exercise times required each week.

Day(s): Wednesday
Time: 2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Leaders: Yue Huang, PhD and Alicia Doman, PhD

Description: The Eating Concerns Process Group is a 90-minute, ten-to-twelve week, semi-structured group provided to University students of all genders who struggle with eating issues. The group can be used in conjunction with individual therapy for eating disorders or independently for maintenance of recovery. Each group session will begin with an experiential activity focused on areas specific or related to eating concerns, which may include fear of certain foods, body image issues, perfectionism, low self-esteem, interpersonal problems, identity struggles, emotional difficulties, etc. Following the activity, group members will process their experiences and feelings during the activity to explore painful emotions, develop insight, access deeper conflicts underlying eating concerns, build motivation for recovery, facilitate change and solidify healthier self-concepts.

Day(s): Wednesday
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Leaders: Joey Walloch, PsyD

Description: This is primarily a discussion and support-oriented group (with some process) for self-identified males and provides opportunities to openly discuss a wide-array of concerns including, but not limited to the following: definitions of masculinity, socialization, physical and mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, body image dissatisfaction), gender roles, academic concerns, relationship stressors, appropriate expressions of anger, trouble with self-esteem, being controlled (or controlling) in relationships, being alone and loneliness. The group explores here-and-now aspects of developing relationships with each other while examining topics through the lens of masculinities and the various ways to "be a man."

Day(s): Thursday
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Leaders: Michael Pauldine, PhD and Rachel Ibaibarriaga, PsyD

Description: This interpersonal process style therapy group will focus on self-awareness and attention to one's interpersonal style, but is open to students with a large array of presenting concerns, including relationship difficulties, social anxiety, and school-related stresses. The group is open to graduate University students of all genders. While the specific focus of each session will be determined by group members' needs, some of the issues addressed may include relationships, communication styles, boundaries, self-awareness, academic stressors, as well as other general challenges of graduate school and interpersonal process.

Day(s): Thursday
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Leaders: Jeremy Bissram, PhD and Marquez Wilson, MA

Description: This group is co-hosted with Counseling Services and The Center: Every Student. Every Story. for men of color. This is an open group to men of colour. This group will focus on building community with other males of color. The group will address the challenges and concerns men of color face on this campus. Together, we will identify needs and explore strategies to move each student toward self-defined success. The focus of the group will primarily be group-driven. Some topics that may be addressed in group but are not limited to include culture, stress reduction, social identity, conflict between home life and university life, relationships, school-related stressors, imposter syndrome and self-care. The group will allow students to explore self-awareness and how they fit in the larger culture of Nevada in a safe and open environment.

Day(s): Last Tuesday of every month
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Leaders: Jeremy Bissram, PhD and Hilary Son, PysD
Location: Joe Crowley Student Union

Description: This will be a support group for all international students. Students are able to discuss whatever topics they wish to, as well as, the possibility of setting topics. Pizza will be provided. Students are welcome to drop-in, no reservation is required.

Day(s): TBD
Time: TBD
Leaders: Jeremy Bissram, PhD and Hilary Son, PysD

Description: This will be a support group for all IELC students. Students are able to discuss whatever topics they wish to, as well as, the possibility of setting topics. Students are welcome to drop-in, no reservation is required.