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Group counseling is a great way to receive support and feedback from peers, decrease feelings of loneliness, practice social skills, learn coping skills to help manage strong emotions, and increase one's understanding of self and others. Plus, all counseling groups are free!
If you would like to participate in a group that you don't see listed here, please let us know! We build groups based on student interest. Email Head of Counseling Services Meagan Howell-Brogan at mhowellb@fandm.edu with your ideas.
Invisible Illness Group
Invisible Illness Group
This group is composed of all genders, class years, and conditions. We are succeeding in college, and interested in helping others be successful as well. All are welcome, whether it's Crohn's disease, chronic pain, an autoimmune disorder, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS/Dysautonomia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, gastroparesis, diabetes, or any other chronic illness/invisible disability.
Not sure if you "qualify"? We can pretty much guarantee that means you do.
Status: Accepting Participants
Meeting Time: Tuesdays 11:30am - 12:30pm starting 9/9/25
Place: Student Wellness Center Group Room
Instructions: Interested students should email Katharina Panjaitan at kpanjait@fandm.edu
Spectrum of Support Group
Spectrum of Support Group
This group is composed of all genders and class years. We’re building a supportive group of students with a neurodiversity focus.
Status: Accepting Participants
Meeting Time: Tuesdays 11:30am - 12:30pm starting 8/26/25
Place: SAS Student Lounge in Harris
Instructions: Students interested in joining should reach out to Meagan Howell-Brogan at mhowellb@fandm.edu to schedule a brief informational interview.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Group
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Group
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) support groups offer an inclusive, nurturing environment for participants to learn CBT techniques, share experiences, and receive support from others who are on a similar healing journey.
Status: Accepting Participants
Meeting Time: TBD
Place: Student Wellness Center group rooms
Instructions: If you have interest in joining a section of CBT group in the fall semester, email Meagan Howell-Brogan at mhowellb@fandm.edu
Women's Support Group
Women's Support Group
Welcome to all who identify as women.
This group will focus on mental health issues and concerns specific to women. During our shared journey, we will address and process what it's like to experience and navigate through the world as a woman.
Status: Accepting Participants
Meeting Time: TBD
Place: Student Wellness Center, Room 3
Instructions: Interested should email Kathleen Riordan at kriodan@fandm.edu
Grief Counseling Support Group
Grief Counseling Support Group
Counseling services is offering a support group to students who are
grieving the loss of a close loved one.
Grief in college is often profoundly isolating; a support group can be a safe place to connect and ease the sense of being alone with very difficult emotions.
Status: Accepting Participants
Meeting Time: TBD
Place: Student Wellness Center group rooms
Instructions: Please contact group leader Katharina Panjaitan at kpanjait@fandm.edu if you are interested in learning more.
Social Anxiety Support Group
This group will offer a confidential and supportive space for students struggling with social anxiety to gain skills and confidence, enjoy peer support, and share with one another.
Status: Accepting Participants
Meeting Time: Tuesdays 11:30 - 12:30
Place: Student Wellness Center conference room
Instructions: Interested students can email group facilitator John Perez at john.perez@fandm.edu to learn more.
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How to join a group?
How to join a group?
Step 1 | Reach out to the contact person listed above. Some groups may be full but we are always accepting additions to our waitlist.
Step 2 | Follow-up chat to discuss scheduling, group eligibility, and to ensure a good fit.
Step 3 | Hear back about your group and attend meetings!
Student Wellness Center
Student Wellness Center
Phone Number: 717-544-9051
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Address:
931 Harrisburg Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
(First floor of College Square)
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