Therapeutic Groups
Your therapist may recommend group therapy to help you address your current counseling concerns, particularly related to managing emotions effectively and interacting with others. Group members are able to learn more about themselves and practice alternative behaviors to resolve difficulties, and develop new social skills and ways of relating to people.
Depending on the type of counseling group, groups may have approximately 5-10 members and either one or two facilitators; and at times a doctoral or masters level trainee may participate in the group as well, as a co-facilitator or as an observer as part of their training program.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of treatment that focuses on examining the relationships between thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and physical sensations. CBT group is an educational/skills-based therapy approach that is structured and directive, collaborative, goal-focused, and time-limited.
CBT group runs every Tuesday (starting Oct. 1) from 12-1pm in Weigel 203, with a different theme and skill each week. Participants will improve their Thinking Skills, Feeling Management Skills, Self-Care Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, and Anger Management Skills.
Open to all students, starting any week! Register on Bengal Connect, or call (716) 878-4436 to ask a counselor about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group.
CBT group flyer can be viewed or downloaded here, and can be shared with any interested student.
Inside Out LGBTQ+ Discussion Group
Drop-in group discussion and support for any student who identifies as LGBTQ+, whether they are years into the coming out process or just starting their journey of self-discovery. This is a safe, affirming space to share your thoughts and feelings, ask questions, and build your support network.
Meets Fridays at 3pm in Butler Library starting Sept. 26th.
Register on Bengal Connect, or email Dr. Char Vetter: vettercj@buffalostate.edu with any questions.
Flyer can be viewed or downloaded here, and can be shared with any interested student.
Learning About Ourselves and Others
This group therapy process can give us an opportunity to better understand ourselves and others, to improve our communication, and learn ways to honestly express our thoughts and emotions in ways that can improve our comfort and enjoyment in connecting with others.
Thursdays 1:45pm. Brief orientation required to help you meet the group leader and determine if this is the right group to help you improve on your interpersonal goals. Call the Counseling Center at 716-878-4436 to set up brief phone screening with a counselor and ask about "Learning About Ourselves and Others" group.
Workshops
Some people prefer to learn about mental health in a single-session workshop, which is more like a class. The BSU Counseling Center presents regular workshops, and we partner with BetterMynd telecounseling to offer unlimited online wellness workshops.
