Groups
In addition to individual counseling, group counseling can provide unique benefits including learning with and from peers, receiving feedback and support from peers in a counselor-facilitated setting, and learning specific skills in a group environment. The group topics and types offered evolve based on student need and current identified trends. In addition to being an effective treatment option for many presenting problems, group counseling may allow a student to receive more long-term services than would be available through individual counseling provided by MHCS.
Support groups are free, confidential, and open to currently enrolled Westchester Community College students. Currently, the Department of Mental Health and Counseling Services provides group counseling services remotely through Zoom for Health Care.
Available Department of Mental Health and Counseling Services Groups
Being creative can have positive mental health benefits. Come join our art therapy group and explore different creative outlets of self expression, no experience or background in art needed! Art Therapy Group is facilitated by Alyssa Sousa, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist.
Art Therapy Group will be held from 11AM – 12 PM on the following on the dates:
- 1/31/2024 in Student Center 111 (Event)
- 2/7/2024 in Student Center 111
- 2/21/2024 in Student Center 111
- 2/28/2024 in Student Center
- 3/6/2024 in Student Center 111
- 3/20/2024 in Student Center 111
- 3/27/2024 in Student Center 111 (Event)
- 4/10/2024 in Student Center 111
- 4/24/2024 in Student Center 111
If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please email, MentalHealthService@sunywcc.edu.
Pursuing your academics in a country that you do one does not consider home or when someone is apart from their support system can create many challenges. This group is open to all students who wish to have a supportive space to explore the impacts of being away from their home and family. Walesca Marmolejos, LMSW, will run this group.
International Student Group will run on the following dates and times:
- Wednesday, March 6th from 12:00pm-1:00pm
- Wednesday, March 20th from 12:00pm-1:00pm
- Wednesday, April 3rd from 12:00pm-1:00pm
- Wednesday, April 17th from 12:00pm-1:00pm
- Wednesday, May 1st from 12:00pm-1:00pm
For any and all questions, please email MentalHealthServices@sunywcc.edu.