Workshops & Open Groups

The College of Graduate Studies would like to invite you to attend our weekly graduate student support group called, “Balance: You’re more than a Degree”. It is led by a counselor from the Counseling Center here at Georgia Southern University, Randy LaMons.

The group is a time for graduate students to prioritize mental health and self-care, share how they are doing, and connect with other graduate students. This is a safe space to share struggles, frustrations, joys, and encouragement. If you are interested in a space where you can freely share about your life as a graduate student without judgment and gain support from your peers this is the place for you!

If you are interested, please join us for our weekly sessions on Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00 pm at the Henderson Library Room on First Floor, Room 1300 for the Spring 2024 semester. Although we would appreciate an RSVP to get an idea of the numbers and attendance, it is not a requirement and you are welcome anytime while we are in session!

LGBTQ+ Campus Forum is a venue to connect and discuss experiences as students of diverse genders and sexualities at Georgia Southern University. Attention will be given to intersection of identities and to discuss information and skills to navigate these lived experiences. This support space is free and open to all LGBTQ+ identified students. This meets on Mondays at 6 PM virtually via Zoom.

Love is Love Campus Forum is a venue to connect and discuss experiences as students of diverse genders and sexualities at Georgia Southern University. Attention will be given to intersection of identities and to discuss information and skills to navigate these lived experiences. This support space is free and open to all LGBTQ+ identified students. This meets on Wednesdays at 2 PM in Interdisciplinary Academic Building Room 2001 on the Statesboro Campus.

The research is out; meditation has shown to have huge psychological and emotional benefits. Each session will include use of breathing techniques, a body scan, mindfulness, and a guided meditation. You’ll also learn how to incorporate meditation into your daily life and common barriers to creating space for meditation. If the weather is nice, we will be on the back patio of Forest Drive Building. In the event of inclement weather, we will be in the Counseling Center Wellness Room.

Come to Self-Care Clinic every Tuesday on the Second Floor of Henderson Library! This is a time and space for you to relax, rejuvenate, and take care of yourself. We offer a different activity every week to support your well-being and give you the chance to engage in self-care.

Getting good sleep is incredibly important for our overall health and well-being. Sleep Clinic is a one-hour workshop focused on learning ways to improve sleep. The workshop utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, including improving sleep routines, increasing relaxation, and changing thoughts about sleep. Please scan the QR code included in the below image to register to attend a virtual session discussing good sleep practices. This workshop will be offered twice (Friday, March 22nd at 1 PM, and Thursday, APril 25th at 1 PM) over Zoom.

This workshop aims to help students develop a better understanding of perfectionism and how it relates to themselves. This workshop will explore physical, emotional, and social types of wellbeing, and address experiences of procrastination, stress, worry, and sadness. During this workshop, we will focus on identifying benefits and drawbacks than can come with perfectionism. Additionally, we will share ways to cope with perfectionistic tendencies. Please scan the QR code included in the below image to register to attend a session discussing perfectionism. This workshop will be offered each week on Tuesdays from 2pm to 3pm during April. April 2nd and 16th will be held in person at the Counseling Center on Statesboro Campus. April 9th and 23rd will be held virtually via Zoom.