Counseling Services Group Program

Groups have the advantage of providing additional treatment services as well as offering support from peers experiencing similar concerns or circumstances.

Skills Groups are time-limited (2 or 3 sessions) and psycho-educational, meaning that they focus on providing new information and teaching new skills. They are similar to a mini workshop series. An initial counseling appointment is required.

Support Groups are drop in groups designed to provide students with connection and coping around a specific theme. Students do NOT need to be engaged in counseling first.

Process Groups are ongoing. These groups help members to develop greater insight and to improve their relationships through their interactions with others in the group. An initial counseling appointment is required.

Available Groups, Spring 2024 

Support Groups

L.O.T.U.S. - Living Optimally Through Understanding and Support
This walk-in support group for students impacted by someone else's (family member, friend) substance use. This is a safe space for students to connect, relate over shared experiences, and begin to heal

• Facilitator: Pam Kosmowski, LMFT, ACP Program Coordinator
• Day/Time: Fridays at 11 a.m.
• Location: Onondaga 203-South

S.M.A.R.T. - Self-Management and Recovery Training 

This walk-in group is designed to provide support and assistance to students who have struggled with their substance use, either currently or in the past.

• Facilitator: Pam Kosmowski, LMFT, ACP Program Coordinator
• Day/Time: Fridays at 2 p.m.
• Location: Onondaga 203-South

Process Groups

Belonging
A processing group for BIPOC students
This group for students who wish to connect with other BIPOC students about the challenges and triumphs that come with identity at SUNY Geneseo. The group is continuing from Fall 2023 and will accept new members through 2/21/24.
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
CLOSED TO NEW STUDENTS FOR SPRING 2024 AS OF 2/21/24
Facilitators: Faeeza Masood, LMHC (contact) and Yilun Fang, MA

College Life Process Group
This is process counseling group for any college students who would like a space to practice vulnerability, express feelings, and work on relationship building skills. The theme is general and open.
Day/Time: Fridays, 2:00-3:15 p.m.
CLOSED TO NEW STUDENTS FOR SPRING 2024 AS OF 2/23/24
Facilitator: Suzanne Panetta, Counseling Services Trainee (contact)

T.R.U.E. Self Group
Trust in Relationships by Understanding and Embracing Self
This is a closed, 12-week interpersonal process group designed for students who are already engaged in individual therapy with Counseling Services. This group provides space for processing emerging questions related to identity to support increased understanding and acceptance of self. Interested students must be referred from the therapist in Counseling Services.
Day/Time: Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 12 noon
Start Date: Thursday February 15th
Facilitator: Cailley Wayman, LMHC, CASAC (contact), and Adam Rosen-Carole, Counseling Trainee