This support group aims to build a safe and comfortable space for undergraduate and graduate students, particularly Asian or Asian-American women. Group members will learn to reduce their stress and make peace with themselves and their families. Group discussion topics could include academic pressure, family-related anxiety, perfectionism and dealing with guilt and shame.
Fridays, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Status: Virtual
Group Begins September 22
Facilitator: Dukhae Sung, PhD, LP
Looking for peer support in regard to gender identity, sexuality, relationships, or even supportive and affirming friendships?
This gender identity spectrum support group is a safe, supportive space for undergraduate and graduate students who are exploring or identify as transgender, gender-fluid, non-binary or gender-nonconforming.
Potential topics of discussion include challenges of coming out to self and others, identity development, limitations of labels, negotiating gendered environments, identity-affirming relationships, coping with minority stress and gender binary norms, accessing supportive health and social services, aspects of transitioning process and adjustment to social identity, family dynamics and impacts on wellness, needs and impact of being closeted and being TGNB at MSU.
Thursdays, 3:30–5 p.m.
Status: Virtual
Group Begins September 21
Facilitators: Ginny Blakely, LMSW & Caroline Callaway, MA
Tuesdays,1–2:00 p.m.
Status: (In person)
Group Begins September 19
Facilitator: Markie Silverman, PhD, LP & Ciera Lewis
Fridays, 1–2:30 p.m.
Group Begins September 22
Status: Virtual
Facilitators: Olivia Scott, PhD, LP
Tuesdays, 2:30–4 p.m. (For undergrad students)
Status: In Person
Wednesdays 2- 3:30 pm (For grad students)
Status: Virtual
Facilitator: Ginny Blakely, LMSW
Groups Begin September 19
Navigating life, relationships and school can be overwhelming. This group offers a supportive space for Latine graduate and undergraduate students. This group will address experiences as it relates to stress, intersectionality, boundaries, connections, imposterism, navigating a PWI, family dynamics, transitional challenges and overall balance of mental wellness. Students are encouraged to freely express their emotions and connect with each other as a means of support. This space is about supporting and empowering one another through shared experiences.
Thursdays, 4–5 p.m.
Status: In Person
Group Begins September 21
Facilitators: Jessica Oyoque-Barron, LMSW & Maria Sanchez, MA