Counseling Center
Johns Hopkins University
358 Garland Hall
(410)516-8278

For more information about these or other groups, call the group leaders listed below or the Counseling Center's group coordinator Matthew Torres, PhD at (410) 516-8278

COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL EATING DISORDER GROUP
This is a group for men and women who are struggling with binge eating. This group will review specific techniques intended to help members modify eating patterns and improve body image and self-esteem.
(Group Leaders: Beth Silver, PsyD & Tyger Latham, BA)
DISSERTATION SUPPORT GROUP
Meet with a group of fellow students grappling with the same issues you are. Get some suggestions, some encouragement, some gentle pressure to keep at it, and a lot of support.
(Group Leader: Barbara Baum, PhD)
GLBTA (GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDERED, AND ALLIES) SUPPORT/THERAPY GROUP
This is a weekly unstructured process-orientated group for GLBTA students. This group provides students the opportunity to have a safe place to openly discuss issues related to their sexuality, identity development, relationships, isolation, depression, family concerns, and other GLBTA concerns. Group members will be able to help and support one another and produce positive levels of change as they negotiate the development of their sexual identity.
(Group Leaders: Larry David Ph.D. & Greg Jones, M.S. at 410-516-8278).
GRADUATE MEN'S THERAPY GROUP
This is a small, weekly process group for men who are graduate students or undergraduates who are older than 22 years old. It will be an unstructured group designed to facilitate personal growth and self-awareness through discussion in a safe, confidential environment. Each week, members are invited to bring concerns that they would like to address. This might include (but is not limited to) themes such as developing more satisfying relationships, coping with the demands of academic life, adjusting to life transitions, gaining self-confidence, handling emotions, etc.
(Group Leaders: Doug Fogel, PsyD & Tyger Latham, BA )
GRADUATE WOMEN'S THERAPY GROUP
This weekly group is for women from graduate programs in Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Peabody, and Nursing. This small, supportive group is designed to facilitate personal growth through discussion in a safe, confidential environment. It aims to provide an opportunity for women to give and receive support on issues such as depression and anxiety, academic pressures, self-esteem, self identity, and relationships (romantic, platonic, or familial).
(Group Leaders: Garima Lamba, Ph.D. & Neha Navsaria,MA)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SUPPORT GROUP
This is a support group for international students who are struggling with changes in cultural values, communication patterns, academic standards, and general life style differences. The group will provide our international students a supportive environment to explore their struggles and learn effective coping strategies.
(Group Leaders: Garima Lamba, Ph.D. & Mahlet Endale,MEd)
SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP
This confidential group is for undergraduates and graduates who are concerned about their alcohol and/or drug use, and who would like support to change their behavior. The group will help members explore the consequences of their substance use, develop personal goals related to substance use, identify barriers to change, and learn strategies for relapse prevention.
(Group Leaders: Shelley vonHagen-Jamar, PsyD & Mahlet Endale,MEd )
SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND ASSAULT
This group is for women who have experienced sexual abuse or assault - whether it was recently or long ago, whether it was one time or repeatedly, whether it was a stranger or someone you knew. We will discuss the many ways in which sexual abuse can affect you and how to take back control of your life.
(Group Leaders: Barbara Baum, PhD & Mahlet Endale,MEd )
UNDERGRAD THERAPY GROUP: CONNECTING ON CAMPUS
This is a weekly, unstructured, process-oriented group for undergraduate students. This group provides an opportunity for members to openly discuss the issues that concern them, such as unsatisfactory relationships (family, friendship or romantic), isolation, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and academic pressures. Group members will help each other to better understand their difficulties and will support each other through the process of positive change.
(Group Leader: Matt Torres, PhD)