Group Counseling
Counseling Center

Artful Healing is a group focused on healing from trauma. Recognizing trauma can mean many things; the Artful Healing group defines it as any experience that feels so overwhelming it leaves you helpless, out of control, and experiencing symptoms that prevent you from living your full potential.

We'll discuss how trauma affects our brains and bodies and provide tools for healing while incorporating fun, art-filled activities and connecting with others. The focus will be on working towards healing, developing skills, self-understanding, and increasing self-compassion, not discussing or processing traumatic experiences. 

Contact the Counseling Center at 970-247-7212 or counselingcenter@fortlewis.edu to schedule an initial appointment with the facilitator, Sandy Gurule, LCSW.

A free, seven-week therapy group for students to identify their fears in social situations and begin to face those fears. We’ll work on skills to help you reach your goals wherever you are. Through being together in a safe and confidential space, we’ll learn, explore, and try new skills to build your social confidence.

Contact the Counseling Center at 970-247-7212 or counselingcenter@fortlewis.edu to schedule an initial appointment with facilitators Ellen Fisher or Molly Ender.

Healing Through Yoga is a 5-week yoga class on vulnerability and shame. Become reacquainted with your body while regaining power, control, and peace through mindful movement and breath. Each class has a different-themed lecture, resources, experiential activities, and opportunities to share. 

Offered in partnership with community therapist Shelley Nielsen, LCSW, RYT, and co-facilitated by Counseling Center therapist Shari Fitzgerald, LPCc. Scholarships and payment plans are available.

Contact the Counseling Center at 970-247-7212 or counselingcenter@fortlewis.edu for more information and to register.

The Indigenous Student Support Group is a drop-in, safe, confidential space that encourages Indigenous students to share their thoughts and feelings on various topics and to build community through connection, support, and shared experiences.

Contact the Counseling Center at 970-247-7212 or email counselingcenter@fortlewis.edu to schedule an appointment with Gerald Shorty if you are interested in this group.

Got an Inqueery?

Wondering how to be you, where you fit at FLC? Out and proud and want to talk about it? The FLC Counseling Center presents Inqueery!, a drop-in support and discussion group for 2SLGTBQIA+ students.

With support and facilitation from therapists, we'll talk about a different topic each week. Come once or twice every week for all 6! 

• Sept 30 - 2SLGBTQIA+ life at FLC 
• Oct. 7 - Coming Out 
• Oct. 14 - Healthy Relationships (poly/enm-friendly) 
• Oct. 21 - Let’s Talk About Queer S*x 
• Oct. 28 - Religion & Queer Identity 
• Nov. 4 - Queer Mental Health & Wellness

Have you been feeling:

• Anxious or depressed?
• Like some of your relationships are a real struggle?
• Like you are not handling stress very well?

Life Skills Group is a six-week therapy group open to about five students. The group covers skills people can use to manage stress, overcome depression and anxiety, and relate to themselves and others in healthier ways. Areas of focus include mindfulness, communication skills, and emotional health.

Contact the Counseling Center at 970-247-7212 or counselingcenter@fortlewis.edu or email Brian Arens (bjarens@fortlewis.edu) for more information.

The Men’s group is a supportive, collaborative, interactive, safe environment. Members of various backgrounds come together to support one another through encouragement, validation, and feedback. Topics discussed in this group include but are not limited to academics, career, interpersonal relationships, and emotional regulation concerns.

Call 970-247-7212 or email counselingcenter@fortlewis.edu for more information.

Experience the healing power of connecting with nature, each other, and ourselves. This group experience involves two group therapy sessions before the trip to set intentions and prepare mentally and emotionally and another group therapy session afterward to integrate the experience. Olive Holmes, LCSW, and Brian Arens, LPC, will facilitate group therapy and support on the trip. 

Contact the Counseling Center at 970-247-7212 or counselingcenter@fortlewis.edu or email Brian Arens (bjarens@fortlewis.edu) or Olive Homes (holmes_o@fortlewis.edu) for more information.