Groups and Outreach Programming

Group Counseling Services

These are smaller groups that are more therapeutic focused. Please contact The Counseling Center for information concerning meeting dates and times.

Food, Mood and Movement

This drop in group is directed toward providing students with productive information regarding how their nutritional, as well as life style choices, affect their emotions, moods, and actions. The group will begin with a 30-minute psycho education session followed directly by an optional group exercise in The Wellness Center. Students have the option to participate only in the educational session, or only in the exercise session. In an effort to make sustainable and lasting lifestyle changes, students are strongly encouraged to participate in both parts of this group.

Artful Minds

Come join us for Artful Minds, an art-centered group designed to help students explore their emotions and experiences through creativity. Each week, we’ll focus on a different mental health topic—such as anxiety, self-esteem, healthy relationships, and mindfulness—using themed art activities and guided group discussion. This group offers a safe, supportive space to enhance self-awareness, reduce stress, and connect with peers through the power of art. No artistic experience required—just come with an open mind and a willingness to create.

Drumbeat

Drumbeat is a relaxed, enjoyable, and highly interactive group that focuses on building relationships, communication, and managing social anxiety. In this group you will learn very simple basic drumbeats using a Djembe Drum. No musical experience required. Drumbeat is an evidence-based curriculum that uses drums, bilateral movement, and verbal processing to help you gain deeper knowledge of healthy relationships and effective strategies for coping with anxiety. This group is perfect for those struggling to connect with others, feeling homesick, or those looking to simply improve their social and relational skills. This group is limited to 9 participants and will need to maintain the same members throughout the duration for the group to have maximum benefits. It is first come, first serve. It may take a few weeks to get the full group so please join us ASAP.

Run-a-Moc: Couch to 5K Walk/ Run Training Program

This Run/Walk Training experience will strengthen your confidence through personal growth and physical achievement. Whether you are looking to conquer your first 5K or simply add more movement into your week, this beginner friendly program will help you stay motivated throughout the semester.

Outreach Presentations

The Counseling Center is excited to offer outreach presentations to meet the needs of your classroom or student organization.

Balancing Your Wellness

Holistic wellness is the conscious process to unlock your full potential. This workshop will review the FSC Wellness Wheel and the importance of keeping a balance between the different dimensions (social, emotional, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and financial/occupational) for optimal living.

Mocs CARE

This program is for faculty members, staff or student organizations to assist in identifying the warning signs of a student in distress, establishing a dialogue with the identified individual, and resources that may assist you in supporting the student/peer. This program is scheduled to be presented virtually or in person upon request to any department of student organization.

Safe Zone 101

An overview of the LGBTQ+ community and how we can support our Mocs with Pride.

Additional Topics

Shifting from Surviving to Thriving; Burnout Prevention, Time Management, Healthy Boundaries and Relationships.

If you have a specific topic, you would like covered that you do not see listed, please submit a request and we will attempt to accommodate based on availability.

Due to the high demand for services, we ask that you allow for a minimum two-week notice. To schedule an outreach presentation please email your request to counseling@flsouthern.edu. Include the setting of the presentation (classroom, study organization meeting, etc.), the topic you would like, expected group size, and timeframe available. Please note, most presentations require at least 1 hour.

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