These groups are offered in collaboration with the UNCW Counseling Center and hosted by the office listed below. They are NOT considered counseling groups and do not require a pre-group orientation. These are weekly drop-in groups that students can join at any time and talk about pertinent issues, learn from each other, and receive support for their concerns. If interested in attending, see the host center’s website or talk to a Counseling Center therapist for more information.
Black Table Talk (Tuesday, 3-4pm) hosted by the Upperman African American Cultural Center. Weekly Support/Discussion group for Black students.
Building Q*mmunity (Thursdays, 2-3pm) hosted by the Mohin-Scholz LGBTQIA Resource Office. Weekly Support/Discussion group for LGBTQIA+ students.
Drop-In Support Hours – These weekly drop-in support hours are offered in collaboration with and located at the offices listed below. Students can feel free to drop by and have informal chats with a therapist about life, stress, mental health, relationships, and ways that we can be our healthiest selves. These chats are informational in nature and not considered therapy. If not one-on-one with a student, you can find the therapist chatting with others in the center. Just look for their name tag and let them know you would like to talk.
BREATHE (Monday, 3:00-4:30pm; 3/25/24–4/29/24) A 6-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program. Each week we learn how to bring more mindful awareness to a different aspect of ourselves such as our body, our thoughts, and our emotions. If you’ve ever been curious about mindfulness & meditation, then this workshop is for you. The program is designed to be fun, engaging, and informative. Space is limited. To join you must commit to all 6 sessions and attend the Interest Meeting on Monday, March 18th at 3:00pm in the Counseling Center.
Meditation (Wednesdays, 12:00-12:30pm; 1/24/24–4/24/24) Drop-in to the DePaolo Hall conference room (DE 1017) whenever you can to relax, restore and rejuvenate, a 30-minute break where you can drop in to relax, restore and rejuvenate. Open to Faculty, Staff, and Students.
Waves of Wellness Workshops - By attending these 1-hour workshops you will be exposed to a variety of skills to help improve your quality of life and relationships. They are offered weekly at different times throughout the semester and are advertised on WaveLink. Feel free to attend any time you can.