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Student Health and Counseling Center

Group Counseling

Groups are available to have the support of others who share similar concerns and to gain information needed for effective self-care. A wide variety of groups are available each semester, focusing on topics such as relationships, stress, anxiety, and more.

All of our groups and classes provide a safe and confidential place to learn skills or explore issues and are run by professional staff. 

To participate, please call 559.278.2734 to enroll. You can also fill out an interest form

 

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Anxiety

Monday at 2 p.m., Friday at 10 a.m.
Steve Sanchez, LMFT, NCC
In-Person
Student Health and Counseling Center

A group about anxiety relief. 

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Anxiety Toolbox

Monday at 11 a.m. and Friday at 9 a.m.  
Zafar Sumler, LMFT
Monday and Friday are both on Zoom

A 3-session group to build coping skills.
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Grief Group

Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.
Zenaida Cruz, LMFT
In-Person
Student Health and Counseling Center

A group for students who have experienced loss due to the death of a loved one. 

 

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Bulldogs for Recovery (B4R)

Drop-In Meeting*
In-Person / Zoom / Hybrid 
Various Days/Times

For questions, contact mirandar@mail.fresnostate.edu. 
View days and times.
*Fresno State Students Only.

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HIM

Thursday at 4 p.m.
Steve Sanchez, LMFT, NCC and Zafar Sumler, LMFT
In-Person
Student Health and Counseling Center

A discussion group on men's issues. 

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Let's Talk

Day/Time Varies
BIT.LY/FSLETSTALK
Online via Zoom

Explore what counseling is like and gain insight from a counselor on a problem or concern.

 

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Relationships

Tuesday at 5 p.m. and Friday at 1 p.m.
Steve Sanchez, LMFT, NCC
Online via Zoom

Improve your relationships with others and yourself. 

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Rise

Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Steve Sanchez, LMFT, NCC
In-Person
Student Health and Counseling Center


Learn skills to lift the weight of depression. 

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DBT Group

Thursday at 11 a.m.
Whitney Rodriguez, LMFT
In-Person
Student Health and Counseling Center 

Learn acceptance and change skills to help you thrive in your daily life.

 

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Emotionally Exhausted Person

Friday at 2 p.m.
Dennice McAlister, LMFT and

Gladys Orona, AMFT
In-Person
Student Health and Counseling Center

A group to empower individuals to prioritize their mental health and decrease emotional exhaustion.
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True Colors

Friday at 11 a.m.
Bryan Van Ravenhorst, ASW
In-Person
Cross Cultural Gender Center (Thomas Building)

A drop-in group to discuss LGBTQ+ identity and experience.
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Parenting Group

Wednesday at 2 p.m. 
Gladys Orona, AMFT
In-Person
Student Health and Counseling Center 


A group focused on enhancing parenting skills, managing family dynamics, and nurturing children.