Group Counseling
A number of psychotherapy groups led by professional staff are offered each year at Tuttleman Counseling Services. TCS groups can be a powerful way to address personal concerns while getting support and feedback from peers who are also in the group.
Description of Groups (2009 - 2010))
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General Psychotherapy Group I
Description: This confidential group welcomes students who are facing difficulties and seeking to make changes in their lives. The group will not have an agenda, and members are free to discuss issues including (but not limited to) such topics as relationships, family, anger, self-esteem, and stress. Anyone who is interested in therapy and willing to commit to a weekly group for at least one term is encouraged to join. Students should be ready to share what is on their minds, to listen and be present to one another, and desire personal growth.
Semester: Spring semester
Time: Wednesday 3:00 - 4:30pm
Leaders: Gary Davis, LSW and Diane Gibfried, BA
Referral and screening: Prospective group members should be scheduled for a half hour screening interview and informational session with one of the group leaders.
General Psychotherapy Group II
Description: This group is for students who are struggling with a wide range of issues including but not limited to family, relationship issues, self-esteem and stress. It is ideal for students who are motivated for therapy and who are willing to discuss different aspects of themselves and areas of distress. Students should be willing to share what is on their minds and will be encouraged to talk about the process of interacting with other group members in order to learn more about themselves.
Semester: Fall and Spring semester.
Time: Thursdays 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Leaders: Jeremy Frank Ph.D. Natalie Nageeb M.S.
Referral and screening: Prospective group members should be scheduled for a half hour screening interview and informational session with one of the group leaders or therapists can refer directly after speaking with group leaders.
Drug and Alcohol Group
Description: This group is for students who are struggling to understand the role that alcohol or other drugs play in their lives. Students do not need to be abstinent or regularly using in order to be in the group. Drugs or alcohol may or may not be the primary reason why students in the group come to TCS. Students in this group may want help and support in cutting back or stopping their use and some may not be ready to make any changes regarding their use. The only requirement is that a student not use before group and that he/she acknowledges that drugs/alcohol have had negative consequences in his/her life. It is extremely important that students be able to commit every week to attending this group.
Semester: Fall and Spring semester.
Time: Thursday Afternoons, 3:00- 4:30
Group Leaders: Jeremy Frank Ph.D., and Robin Risler Psy.D.
Referral or Screening Process: Contact Jeremy Frank or Robin Risler to set up a half hour screening session. Other therapists may refer directly to the group after the therapist speaks with either of the group leaders.
Student Substance Recovery Group
Description: This group is for students who are interested in working a 12-step program of recovery. It is a fully student run drop-in group and no commitment to continued attendance is required. Like any other 12-step anonymous meeting (i.e. AA/NA/GA/OA) the only desire for membership is a desire to stop using drugs or to stop a compulsive behavior. This does not mean that students have to want to stop entirely. The meeting is for beginners or for students who have been working a program of recovery for some time. It is not an official AA/NA meeting and so it is not listed anywhere in official 12 step meeting literature, meeting lists or directories. Students may bring other students in recovery from Temple or other school. The more the merrier.
Semester: Fall and Spring semester.
Time: Tuesday 12:30- 1:30
Group Leaders: Self run by students
Referral or Screening Process: Contact Jeremy Frank at jfrank@temple.edu with questions.
Gay, Bisexual and Questioning Men's Group
Description: The purpose of this group is to explore common issues of GBQ men, including coming out, dating, sexuality, discrimination and personal growth. Gay, Bi or questioning.
Semester: Fall and Spring semester
Time: Monday Afternoons, 3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Group Leader: Michael Hanowitz, M.S.W.
Co-leader: Percy Fisher
Referral or Screening Process: Contact Michael Hanowitz at 215 204-7276 for more information and to schedule a one-half hour screening appointment.
How Do You Know It Is Love? Healthy Romantic Relationship Group
Description: Do you want to know the foundations of having a healthy, happy romantic relationship? From dating to the end of a relationship this group focuses on giving you information and the tools to having a fun, good relationship experience. Each week will be devoted to a topic and information shared in the group is based on solid research. Topics include: How to get a date, falling in love, how to maintain a relationship, repairing a relationship, building intimacy, sex, family issues and when it is time to say goodbye.
You are welcome to attend if you are currently not dating, dating actively, in a relationship or want to learn skills that will serve you throughout your life time. The group will have both male and female members.
Semester: Spring 2010
Time: To be announced
Group Leader: Denise Walton, Ph.D.
Referral or Screening Process: Contact Denise to set up a half hour screening appointment at 215-204-7276.
Mindfulness Meditation Group for Stress Reduction
Description: Mindfulness meditation consists of a variety of meditative practices that help quiet the mind and release stress through an intentional pointing of attention toward the present moment. Benefits of this daily practice include reduction in anxiety and depression & notable improvements in ones quality of life and vitality. In the Mindfulness Meditation Group you will learn meditation techniques including the body scan, sitting meditation, walking meditation and yogic exercises. You will be guided in establishing a daily mindfulness practice. We ask that interested students commit to the 8 weeks and be willing to participate in a home practice.
Semester: Spring Semesters
Time: Mondays 3-4:30PM
Group Leaders: Robin B. Risler, Psy.D.
Referral or Screening process: Contact Robin at 215-204-7276 or email me at rrisler@temple.edu to set up a ½ hour screening session. Other therapists may refer students to the group by providing Robin with a name, phone number, or email address.
Adult Children of Addicted Parents (ACAP) Support Group
Description: This group offers support to students who have grown up in families affected by alcoholism or other drug addictions. Group members will explore together the impact that parental addiction has had on self-esteem and relationships. The group will also explore the impact of the disease of addiction on the family and individual. Many ACAPs have found that group participation helps overcome one’s sense of isolation, shame and embarrassment which are the result of years of growing up in families affected by addictions.
Semester: Spring 2010
Proposed Meeting Time: To be announced
Co-facilitators: Marcy M. Caldwell, Psy.D. and Pete DeMaria, Jr., M.D.
Referral or Screening Process: Interested students should schedule a half hour screening session with either of the group leaders.
Managing the Transition to Temple University
Description: This group is an open forum for first year students to discuss how they are managing the transition to Temple and to support each other with any issues they are struggling with.
Semester: Fall and Spring semester
Time Thrusdays from 4-5pm
Group Leaders: Ke’nesha Jones B.A. and Jamie Hagenbaugh M.S.
Referral or Screening Process: Prospective group members should be scheduled for a half hour screening session with either Ke’Nesha or Jamie.
TRANSitions: Transgender Psychotherapy Group
Description: This group is for students who identify as pre- or post-op transgendered as well as those who may be questioning their gender identity. The focus of this group is providing a safe space for members of the trans community to address a wide variety of issues based on their unique experiences, from coming out to friends/family/professors to confronting the role a transgendered identity plays in the expression of one’s psychological life and everything in between.
Semester: Fall and Spring
Time: Mondays 3:00-4:30pm
Group Leaders: Anna Cannold, M.A., & Anna Feliciano, B.A.
Referral or Screening Process: Prospective group members should be scheduled for a half hour screening appointment with either of the Annas.
Body Beautiful: Body Image Support Group
Description: Body Beautiful is a group designed to support those who are struggling with accepting their bodies and want a safe space to discuss issues of self-esteem, building confidence and learning to love who you are. This group is open to any individual who would like support in these areas and who would feel comfortable addressing body issues in a small group setting.
Semester: Fall and Spring
Time: Wednesdays, 2:00-3:00, beginning January 27th, 2010
Group Leaders: Genna Tartamella B.S., and Nicole Patience M.S., R.D., C.D.E.
Referral or Screening Process: Prospective group members should be scheduled for a half hour screening appointment with Genna.
Women’s Therapy Group
Description: This confidential group is for female students who are interested in gaining insight through exploring ways to address difficulties and to make changes in their lives. The topics will be determined by the members and may include issues relating to relationships, families, self-esteem, and stress. We ask that interested students be willing to commit to the group and come on a consistent basis.
Semester: Spring
Time: Mondays, 11:00am-12:00pm, February to May
Group Leaders: Sarah Inver B.A. and Lesley Huff M.S.
Referral or Screening Process: Prospective group members should be scheduled for a half hour screening appointment with Sarah or Lesley.
Surviving and Thriving
Description: Surviving and Thriving is a group designed for Temple students who are victims and survivors of sexual trauma. Through the development of safety in this group, we hope that the members will begin to feel heard and understood by others, build trust in people again, and work towards self-disclosure and the exploration of feelings related to their experience of sexual trauma. There will be a focus on looking at feelings of anger, betrayal, depression, shame, and guilt in an effort to move towards healing. We ask that members be able to commit to weekly meetings, maintain the confidentiality of things shared by other members, and be willing to both speak and hear the truth about sexual trauma.
Semester: Spring
Time: Mondays, 4:45-6pm, February to May
Group Leaders: Jacqueline Russo Strait, LCSW and Amanda Williams, Psy.D.
Referral or Screening Process: Prospective group members should be scheduled for a half hour screening appointment with Jackie or Mandy.
ASD/Asperger’s Support Group
This is an informal support (i.e. non-therapeutic) group for students at Temple who are self-identified as being on the Autism Spectrum or who think they may be. The group will meet for one hour every week to talk about what the experience of being a college student is like for someone with a non-neurotypical way of seeing the world. Topics might include dealing with schoolwork, how to make friends, dating, dealing with sensitivities, and finding creative solutions to problems (or thinking more flexibly, even if it hurts!). If you have any questions or think you might want to try out the group, please call Gary Davis in the Counseling Center at 215-204-7276.
Semester: Spring
Time: Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 PM
Group Leader: Gary Davis, LSW
Referral or Screening Process: Prospective group members should be scheduled for a for a one-half hour screening appointment with Gary Davis.
