Multicultural Students Support Group

Mondays: 11am-12:30pm

Location: Room 6422

Facilitated by Dr. Inez Strama & Serena Tchania

This group offers support to international students and students from various multicultural backgrounds (i.e., racial, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic, etc.).

Are you experiencing loneliness? Or feeling like you don’t fit into the culture of graduate school? Perhaps your family of origins’ expectations conflict with your life choices? Are you grappling with your multicultural identity? Do you worry about navigating logistical and legal matters in the U.S.? Or concerned about your ability to communicate because English is not your first language? Are you having difficulties adjusting to life in a different country?

 

 

Masters Thesis & Capstone Project Support Group

Tuesdays: 3-4:15pm

Facilitated by Dr. Inez Strama & Annie Egleson

This is a support group for masters students working on their theses & capstone projects at the Graduate Center.  Students from all programs, at all stages in the process are welcome.  You are not alone!  This is a space for you to work on your thesis/project with others students and to learn practical strategies in navigating the process.

 

Me, Myself, & Others: An Interpersonal Process Group

Wednesdays: 10-11:30am

Facilitated by Dr. Inez Strama & Ben Stark

 Are you struggling to communicate authentically with those around you? Do you feel disconnected from others? Lonely?

Do you put others’ needs ahead of your own? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then this group might be for you! This is a unique opportunity for honest exploration of personal and interpersonal process in an emotionally supportive environment. The focus is on relationships in general (i.e., trust, intimacy, boundaries) and is meant to improve self-awareness and communication.

 

Dissertation Support Group

Tuesdays: 11am-12pm

Facilitated by Dr. Robert Hatcher & Jessie Borkan

Join in – find support – you’re not alone! Learn strategies to work more effectively; Make concrete work plans with the group and hold each other accountable; Learn from others’ experiences

 

You must be a currently registered GC or J-School student to join any of these groups.  Registration is required, stop by the Wellness Center in room 6422 to sign up or visit our website: http://cuny.is/wellnesscenter to download a Request for Services Form (also attached for your convenience).  Email and fax is acceptable to submit the form as well.