Group Therapy

All group therapy services are completely free for Georgia Southern students. All students must complete the screening process before being considered for admission into a therapy group.

If you are a current client of the Counseling Center and wish to join a therapy group, please contact your counselor and ask about a group screening appointment.

If you are not a current client, please call the Counseling Center to set up the intake and screening process. Need more info on the benefits of Group Therapy? Check out the YouTube video at the bottom of the page!

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Understanding Self and Others

Fridays 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM in-person on Statesboro campus

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This is a general process group for students who are seeking to build understanding about themselves, others, and everything in between. Topics will be discussed such as relationships, family dynamics, the experience of giving and receiving feedback, vulnerability, and more. A main focus of the group will be drawing attention to how we listen and share with others. The group will meet in-person at the Statesboro Counseling Center on Fridays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. All students must complete the screening process before being considered for admission into a therapy group.

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Why Group Therapy?

The perspectives of others who share similar circumstances and challenges can often be helpful to students seeking counseling. The safe and confidential nature of the group setting will help students interact with others and talk openly about their concerns. In the process, they will receive group support and learn to develop more healthy and satisfying relationships.

Students meet in small groups of 6-8 members with 1 or 2 group leaders once a week for 1-1/2 hours. Most groups require that you schedule a brief screening interview with the group leader(s) prior to joining. Group Counseling may be done in conjunction with individual counseling, or you may decide after talking to your counselor that group participation alone would be most beneficial to you. Most students are a little anxious when starting group counseling (particularly if they have not had prior group experience) but become more comfortable over time as they get to know other group members. In group, members are encouraged to talk about their concerns and to express thoughts and feelings about what other group members say or do. Interaction among group members is highly encouraged so that participants can “try out” new ways of relating in a safe and supportive environment. Trust and a sense of safety build over time due to the confidential nature of the group and based on members’ participation and commitment.

Group Counseling is one of the best ways to learn about how you interact with and impact others. It is particularly useful for identifying and addressing recurring relationship difficulties or ways of coping that tend to cause problems for you. Students tend to get the most out of group counseling when they are willing to talk openly about their concerns and are open to giving and receiving feedback from others. Group members are not forced to talk, it is up to each group member how much he or she chooses to share. Telling other group members what you need and want from them contributes to a better overall group experience. Group members frequently benefit from the support and suggestions they get from one another and from the facilitators. They also discover they are not alone and that others are dealing with similar concerns. Within the safety of the group, issues that are of concern can be explored and new ways of managing them are learned. Insights or new behaviors learned in group can then be applied outside of group.

For more information, check out this video:

Last updated: 2/22/2024