The Wellness Center and Student Counseling Services would like to remind you that they are here to support you.  They offer free confidential counseling (individual and couples), academic-oriented services, referrals, and more.  Below are some workshops and groups which have space available:

 

UPCOMING WORKSHOP: 

WHAT IS MINDFULNESS REALLY?

Facilitator: Ryan Savino, LCSW

Date/Time: End of February, TBD

This workshop explores what mindfulness is and how it might be helpful to you. It will include experiential exercises and group sharing. We will discuss tips and resources to help you cultivate your own practice, for all levels of experience.

 

GROUP COUNSELING & ACADEMIC SUPPORT GROUPS:

Group can be a wonderful way to connect with other graduate students by sharing and processing experiences as well as by learning about resources, new perspectives and strategies. Group can help you to feel less alone and more supported in graduate school. Please note, space is limited and an individual meeting with the group facilitator(s) is required to determine goodness of fit. Membership in the group is not guaranteed. Most of the groups are ongoing with current members. It is possible that based on current group membership, the group’s focus may not be the right fit for what you are looking for. If this happens, the group facilitator will work with you to provide alternative sources of support. Please send your request soon. 

 

Asian Graduate Student Academic Support Group 

Mondays 2-3PM via Zoom

Group Facilitator: Helen Hu, M. Phil., Clinical Fellow for Student Counseling Services 

 

Black Graduate Student Academic Support Group 

Fridays 9-10AM via Zoom

Group Facilitator: Elisa-Cameron-Niang, LMHC, Clinical Fellow for Student Counseling Services 

 

Graduate Parent Academic Support Group  

Wednesdays 2-3PM via Zoom

Group Facilitators: Arielle Shanok, PhD, Wellness Center Director and Elisa Cameron, LMHC, Clinical Fellow for Student Counseling Services 

 

First-Generation Graduate Student Academic Support Group 

In-Person: Wednesdays: 11AM-12PM 

Group Facilitators: Dr. Inez Strama, Assistant Director of Student Counseling Services and Ryan Savino, LCSW, Clinical Fellow for Student Counseling Services

 

Interpersonal Process Group 

In-Person: Mondays 2-3:30PM 

Group Co-Facilitators: Dr. Inez Strama, Assistant Director of Student Counseling Services and Zeina Kamareddine, M.A., Clinical Fellow for Student Counseling Services 

This group is for individuals looking to expand their awareness of themselves in relation to self and others. The focus is on themes such as trust, intimacy, and boundaries. If you struggle with interpersonal patterns such as not knowing how to communicate your needs/feelings, putting others’ needs ahead of your own, and/or shying away from getting close to people, then this group might be for you. It is a unique opportunity for honest (& sometimes challenging) exploration of personal and interpersonal process in an emotionally supportive environment. It is also an opportunity to practice new ways of being in connection with yourself and others.

 

If you are interested in counseling services or joining a group, please complete the Request for Services form and email it to wellness@gc.cuny.edu or submit via the Virtual Drop-Off Service (GC students only), and please be sure to include a jpg picture of your student I.D.  For students who wish to complete or drop-off the form in-person, please visit the website for hours of operation.  

Note: You must be a registered student of the Graduate Center or Craig Newmark School of Journalism to be eligible to join.  

 

The Wellness Center also sponsors a partnership with Care Solace, a confidential service that connects students and their family members with local licensed in-network/affordable mental health professionals. A dedicated CareCompanion will help to research options, secure appointments and follow up to make sure the provider is a good fit. The CareCompanion team is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Support is available in 200+ languages. As an added bonus, Care Solace is extending this confidential service to staff members and their families as well: https://www.caresolace.com/site/graduatecentercuny.

 

 PLEASE SEE THE STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICES WEBSITE FOR A FULL LIST OF THEIR SERVICES AND MORE: 

Student Counseling Services | CUNY Graduate Center