Support Groups
Students and staff in a support group discussion

What is a Support Group? Why should you join a Support Group?

 
  • It's a great personal growth opportunity
  • Improves emotional & mental health/wellness
  • Wonderful source of encouragement, community and support
  • Fosters a strong sense of “I’m not alone in my situation”

Benefits of participating in a support group may include:

  • Feeling less lonely, isolated or judged
  • Reducing distress, depression, anxiety or fatigue
  • Talking openly and honestly about your feelings
  • Improving skills to cope with challenges
  • Staying motivated to manage chronic conditions or stick to a wellness routine
  • Gaining a sense of empowerment, control or hope
  • Improving understanding of a mental/emotional struggle and your own experience with it

 Join a Support Group

This Spring!

Health and Wellness Support Groups

 

Trauma Recovery Support Group - Spring 2023

“Surviving and Thriving”

Tuesdays Noon-1 pm.
CCR 219
Beginning Tuesday, February 7

The “Surviving and Thriving” Peer Support Group is a key component of a Survivors Network. It offers survivors an opportunity to connect with other survivors and receive and give support. The support group is well suited for easing trauma survivors’ emotional stress, including feelings of isolation, loneliness, depression, helplessness and hopelessness. The “Surviving and Thriving” group enables discussions about the central concerns of each member, such as anger, loss, and mourning, in a supportive, growth-promoting environment. 

“Stress Less” Stress/Anxiety Support Group

Wednesdays 11-Noon  

IN-PERSON in CCR 219

Beginning February 8

  • Learning and managing the sources of your stress
  • Healthy perception to manage anxiety
  • Understanding generalized anxiety
  • Cultivating happiness
  • Locus of Control: Taking charge of your life
  • Effective communication


For information or to sign up contact Evan Sternard (Counselor/Professor) at esternar@craftonhills.edu , or campus phone #909-389-3329

OR visit Evan in the Counseling Center CCR 204.