Biofeedback Therapy

• A technique in which people are taught to improve their health and performance by monitoring biological signals produced by the body.
  
• Contact: 777-5223
  
• http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/chdc/biofeedback.shtml

Brothas & Sistas Empowerment

• This group focuses on personal and social issues relevant to the individual and collective experiences of African American college students. Topics include, but are not limited to: stress and class management, ethnic/racial identity, dating, isolation, and spirituality.
  
• Contact: 777-5223
  
• http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/chdc/workshops.shtml

Chronic Illness Discussion Group

• Four-week program is intended for anyone who struggles with any chronic illness, such as: Asthma, Diabetes, IBS, Blood disorders, Crohn’s, AIDS, Fibromyalgia, Endometriosis, Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Cancer, Chronic Anxiety, Mood disorders, Autoimmune diseases, Chronic Fatigue, etc. Learn strategies for coping, obtaining support, and optimizing functioning in your daily life.
  
• Contact:777-5223
  
• http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/chdc/workshops.shtml

Couples/Relational Counseling

• Targets couple/marital, roommate and friendship concerns.
  
• Contact: 777-5223
  
• http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/chdc/workshops.shtml

Crisis Intervention Services

• Contact: 777-5223
  
• http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/chdc/default.shtml

Class Absence Reflection (CAR) Group
The Class Absence Reflection (CAR) group is for students who are missing classes excessively due to a variety of reasons. Such reasons can include difficulties with time management, study skills, relationships, family responsibilities, and balancing social activities with academics. The goal of the group is for students to have the opportunity to “think out loud” about their specific circumstances, academic goals, priorities, and habits. Students will explore the issues that are blocking the path toward success at the University of South Carolina and will come up with strategies to improve their performance.
In most cases, a student is referred to the CAR group by a professor after the student has missed a certain number of classes. Some professors may provide an incentive for students to attend the CAR group. Also, some professors ask that the student write a reflection paper about the student’s experience in the group. Students may also voluntarily attend the CAR group without a referral.
Information shared in the CAR group will be confidential. Please call the Counseling & Human Development Center for the dates and times of the CAR groups at 803-777-5223 or email Dr. Jan Ziegler at zieglerj@sc.edu.

Eating Disorder Support Group (Building a Health Relationship with Food)

• This group aims to help individuals who are struggling with body image, food choices, and self-esteem. The participants will be provided with the opportunity to explore issues such as intuitive eating, self-nurture, coping strategies, and restructuring thought patterns in a supportive environment.
  
• Contact:777-5223
  
• http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/chdc/workshops.shtml

Experiential Therapy/Growth Group

• The body stores critical information from our current life and past history. This group will use body information to express and examine feelings, to find and give support, and to work through personal and interpersonal issues most often related to our family of origin. This group is an integration of psychomotor therapy and Satir’s growth model. Commitment to full participation is required. Limit 9. Please pick up and read ahead of time the descriptive packet for this group; it is available in the front office.
  
• Contact:777-5223
  
• http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/chdc/workshops.shtml

Family Counseling

• The entire family can be included as a resource to deal with concerns of one or more members of the family.
  
• Contact: 777-5223
  
• http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/chdc/workshops.shtml

GLBTQ Discussion Group (Common Ground)

• A meeting and discussion group for students seeking support and a safe, open forum for discussing GBLT and questioning issues. We will meet in the South Quad Lounge.
  
• Contact:777-5223
  
• http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/chdc/workshops.shtml

Group Counseling

• A wide variety of support, skill, and therapy groups are offered each semester. Please check the website for current information. Special groups can be arranged.
  
• Contact: 777-5223
  
• http://www.sa.sc.edu/chdc

Individual Counseling

• Personal counseling can address a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment problems, family/relational concerns, body image issues, and for students interested in personal growth as well as those dealing with more severe mental disorders.
  
• Contact: 777-5223
  
• http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/chdc/faq.shtml

Out of State Student Mixers

You've waited through four years of high school to get to college. You looked forward to getting out of the house and finally being on your own. Meeting new friends, living in a new place and learning new things sounded so exciting, until you got here. Like Dorothy, you found out quickly "there's no place like home." The purpose of the mixer is to give out of state students the opportunity to socialize and interact with other students who have experienced the same type of transition as they have. Please log onto the student success center website http://www.sa.sc.edu/ssc/index.htm for dates, information and locations.

Out of State Student Seminars

Columbia, South Carolina is a great place to be not to mention being close to Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, Charlotte, North Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia! If you are from the northern, western or Midwestern states, the southern experience is one you are sure to enjoy. The great weather, great food and the southern hospitality makes you feel right at home. Come and find out more about South Carolina, the south and what the big deal is about Sweet Tea and Croagies!!! For more information, please contact: Angela Street Coordinator of Initiatives for Special Student Populations 777-4163 or angelastreet@sc.edu

Programs for International Students

• Periodical workshops to help students deal with any ramifications of culture shock that they may be feeling at the beginning of the semester.
  
• Contact: 777-7461
  
• http://www.sa.sc.edu/ips/

Psychiatric Intervention

• CHDC’s psychiatrist and nurse practitioner can assess whether medications should be used to address emotional and mental concerns.
  
• Contact: 777-5223
  
• http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/chdc/guide.shtml

Psychological Testing

• The CHDC does have the capability of testing and scoring psychological tests for clients. Please call to make an appointment for this special service.
  
• Contact: 777-5223
  
• http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/chdc/guide.shtml

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Safe Zone

• This program is designed to provide University of South Carolina students with the information, resources and guidance regarding issues facing GLBTQ individuals.
  
• Contact: 777-8248
  
• http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/chdc/workshops.shtml

Self-Hypnosis

• CHDC clinicians can also suggest skills when under a trance for improving specific concerns such as insomnia, test anxiety, and public speaking.
  
• Contact: 777-5223
  
• http://www.sa.sc.edu/chdc

Sexual Health

• Workshops for Residence Halls, Organization, and Classes: Let’s Talk about Sex, Talk Dirty to Me, The Gender Trap, Immaculate Contraception, Building Relationships that Last, Sex In the CD.
  
• Contact: 777-8248
  
• http://www.sa.sc.edu/wellness/sas.html
  

Stress Management

• Stress Management Sessions
  • Sessions focused on helping to reduce stress through a variety of methods.
    Contact: 576-9393
    
  • http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/cwp/swp_stress.shtml

Substance Abuse Assessment and Therapy

• CHDC usually takes a “harm reduction” approach to problematic and abusive use of substances that can be treated in an outpatient context.
  
• Contact: 777-5223
  
• http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/chdc/workshops.shtml

Substance Use Workshops

• Redefining Your Relationship with Substances
  
  • Some students give too much space in their lives to alcohol, drugs, and other substances. Problems such as complications with the law, school performance, relationships, and physical well-being frequently occur as a signal that students need to redefine their priorities. This ten-session, ongoing group will support these students in their quest for a healthier lifestyle.
    
  • Contact:777-5223
    
  • http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/chdc/workshops.shtml
• Substance Use and You
  
  • For most college students, the university experience brings with it many developmental hurdles and opportunities. Choices abound, and taking risks can lead to a variety of outcomes. One of the many choices that most college students have to make involves the use of alcohol/drugs. If you are currently interested in exploring your personal relationship with drugs/alcohol, and want to increase your personal awareness of this relationship, and wish to learn to make healthier lifestyle choices, this group may be for you. Participation in four consecutive sessions is required.
    
  • Contact:777-5223
    
  • http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/chdc/workshops.shtml

Women’s Mentor Network

• The Women’s Mentor Network pairs professional faculty and staff women on campus with undergraduate women who are interested in the same academic area or career path. The Mentor Network will provide students with an alternative program that provides guidance and support from faculty, staff, and graduate students.
  
• Contact: 777-7132
  
• http://www.sa.sc.edu/wss/