Groups

                                      “What to Expect in College” Group Therapy

 The “What to Expect in College” group focuses on preparing students for life as a college student as they navigate various transitions (e.g., from high school, home-schooling, home/family, isolation from the pandemic, social anxiety, etc.). Themes during group sessions include what to expect at college, how to manage college-related challenges, stresses, and expectations, how to form and maintain healthy social connections, where to find resources, how to explore personal interests, and how to stay safe. Additionally, this group will also explore general concerns, fears or struggles members may be facing as they transition to an experience in higher education.  

Name of facilitator: Katherine Sawyer, LPC-A

Contact information for registration: [email protected]

Cost: $75/session, 4 sessions in total

Dates: 

To be determined

Location: Girls to Women Health and Wellness/Young Men’s Health and Wellness, 16980 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75248

 Overview

 Week 1- What Will College Be Like? Expectations, Fears, Challenges and Excitement

- Introductions

- Discussion: What to expect from college?

- Psychoeducation and discussion about college-related challenges, fears, stresses and expectations and transitioning from home to a university

 Week 2- Social Connections, Relationship Conflict, and Peer Pressure

- Discussion and activity: forming and maintaining healthy social connections, managing relationship conflict, handling peer pressure  

 Week 3- Resources at College and Development of Personal Interests

- Discussion: resources at college; where to find them and how to access them

- Exploration of personal interests: how to find and develop new passions and interests during college 

 Week 4- Safety During College and Closing Thoughts

- Discussion: How to stay safe in a university setting

- Closing