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 February 2, 2024
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 February 1, 2024
Facilitators: Ginny Blakely, LMSW
Fridays, 2–3:30 p.m.
Status: (In person)
Group Begins February 2, 2024
Facilitator: Troy Strother, MA, LLPC & Jimmy Bruce, PhD, LP
Tuesdays, 1–2:30 p.m.
Status: (In person)
Group Begins January 30. 2024
Facilitator: Markie Silverman, PhD, LP & Alexis Kirk
Fridays, 1–2:30 p.m.
Group Begins February 2
Status: Virtual
Facilitators: Olivia Scott, PhD, LP & Caroline Callaway, MA
Wednesdays 2- 3:30 pm (For grad students)
Status: Virtual
Facilitator: Ginny Blakely, LMSW & Zari Carpenter, MA
Groups Begin January 31
This support group for undergraduate students will address life and relational issues related to romantic and sexual attraction, sexual orientation, and gender identity, particularly LGBTQ+ (including questioning) students. Topics are based on student interests and may include: exploring identity & identity development; trust and connections; dealing with heterosexism, cissexism, internalized homophobia and/or transphobia; dating and dating technology; attraction and romance; family dynamics; faith and identity; balancing academics with life; and intersectional identities. All meetings will be held weekly over Zoom.
Tuesdays, 1–2:30 p.m.
Status: In Person
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 February 1
Facilitators: Jessica Oyoque-Barron, LMSW