Group Counseling
Counseling Center

Artful Healing is a group focused on healing from trauma. Recognizing trauma can mean many things; the Artful Healing group defines it as any experience that feels so overwhelming it leaves you helpless, out of control, and experiencing symptoms that prevent you from living your full potential.

We'll discuss how trauma affects our brains and bodies and provide tools for healing while incorporating fun, art-filled activities and connecting with others. The focus will be on working towards healing, developing skills, self-understanding, and increasing self-compassion, not discussing or processing traumatic experiences. 

Contact the Counseling Center at 970-247-7212 or counselingcenter@fortlewis.edu to schedule an initial appointment with the facilitator, Sandy Gurule, LCSW.

Healing Through Yoga (HTY) is a 7-week trauma-informed series designed to support individuals in healing through becoming reacquainted with their bodies and building grounding and compassion-based skills. Each class offers yoga, along with a discussion and guided activities. Scholarships and payment plans are available. 

Please contact the Counseling Center for more information. 
 

The Indigenous Student Support Group is safe, confidential space that encourages Indigenous students to share their thoughts and feelings on various topics and to build community through connection, support, and shared experiences.

Contact the Counseling Center at 970-247-7212 or email counselingcenter@fortlewis.edu to schedule an appointment with Gerald Shorty if you are interested in this group.

Have you been feeling:

• Anxious or depressed?
• Like some of your relationships are a real struggle?
• Like you are not handling stress very well?

Life Skills Group is a six-week therapy group open to about five students. The group covers skills people can use to manage stress, overcome depression and anxiety, and relate to themselves and others in healthier ways. Areas of focus include mindfulness, communication skills, and emotional health.

Contact the Counseling Center at 970-247-7212 or counselingcenter@fortlewis.edu or email Brian Arens (bjarens@fortlewis.edu) for more information.

The Men’s group is a supportive, collaborative, interactive, safe environment. Members of various backgrounds come together to support one another through encouragement, validation, and feedback. Topics discussed in this group include but are not limited to academics, career, interpersonal relationships, and emotional regulation concerns.

Call 970-247-7212 or email counselingcenter@fortlewis.edu for more information.

Wondering how to be you, where you fit? Out and proud and want to talk about it? The Queer and Questioning Student Support group is an inclusive, affirming therapy group offered by the Counseling Center for students who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ or who are questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation. With support and facilitation from therapists, you will connect with peers and we’ll navigate topics like identity, sexuality, dysphoria/euphoria, healthy relationships, stigma, coming out, being you and more.

Visit or call the Counseling Center and make an appointment with Jen Shupe (or email jlshupe@fortlewis.edu) to see if this group is right for you! If you missed the start date, you can ask to be added to the waiting list for next semester.