Contact Us

Counseling Services
Box 19156
216 Davis Hall
Arlington, Texas 76019-0156
T 817.272.3671
F 817.272.5523

Hours:
8:00 am - 7:00 pm (M,Th)
8:00 am - 5:00 pm (T,W, F)

Welcome to Group Counseling

Connections Counseling Group

  • Small, co-ed group (6-10 students)
  • Meets weekly to provide support and enhance interpersonal skills
  • Provides opportunities to gain self-awareness, explore personal and relationship issues, give and receive feedback in a safe environment, and improve communication skills

Receive support from others, gain self-awareness and develop interpersonal skills in a safe environment. This group will meet Mondays 3:00 - 4:30 pm from September 15th through November 17th in 216 Davis Hall. Space is limited and a pre-group information meeting with the co-facilitators is required. Contact Claudia Thompson or Dr. Adria Villarreal at (817)272-3671 for more information.

Healthy Relationships Workshop

  • Are you struggling in your relationship? Can you identify the characteristics of a healthy versus an unhealthy relationship?
  • Increase your understanding of how to have healthy relationships
  • Learn about your relationship patterns
  • Improve your communication and conflict resolution skills

This two session workshop will be offered twice during the fall semester. The first two week series will be offered on October 7th and October 14th (Tuesdays) from 2:00 - 3:00 pm. The second series will be held on October 23rd and October 30th (Thursdays) from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. This group will meet in 216 Davis Hall. Contact Dr. Vickie Goins (817) 272-3671 for more information. Register for this workshop.

EXPRESS YOURSELF - Assertiveness Group

Do you often "hold back" your opinions? Do you find it hard to express your feelings? Do you wonder if your lack of expression might be inhibiting your relationships? This may be the group for you! We will talk about assertiveness.

  • Learn techniques to improve your communication skills
  • Learn ways to express your feelings
  • Learn how to ask for what you want without alienating others

This group will meet Thursdays from 2:00 - 3:00 pm from September 18th through October 9th in 216 Davis Hall. Contact Ellen Myers or Claudia Thompson at (817)272-3671 for more information.

Total Relaxation Group

This 4 week group will focus on developing and practicing relaxation skills. The group will meet on Tuesdays from October 7th through October 28th from 2:00 - 3:20 pm in MAC 102 B. Contact Ellen Myers at (817)272-3671 for more information.

Living with Loss

This 4 week activities-based group will provide opportunities to learn about the grief process, receive support and identify healthier ways to cope with loss. We will meet Wednesdays from 12:00 - 1:00 pm from October 29th through November 19th in the UC - San Jacinto room. Contact Dr. Adria Villarreal at (817)272-3671 for more information.