Groups are provided at no charge and are open to all currently enrolled students. Space is limited and groups will begin when a sufficient number of students show interest. This list of groups is not exhaustive.
ATHLETICS:
COLLEGE |
This is a support group for students athletes who find themselves struggling with academic and career issues. |
DYSFUNCTIONAL
FAMILIES |
This group will provide an opportunity for students who grew up in a dysfunctional family to expire and work through issues regarding intimacy and relationships. |
GENERATION
GROUP |
This group will focus on specific issues regarding students who are the first in their family to attend college or whose parents never completed a four year college degree. |
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS' ISSUES |
A support group for international students who are experiencing difficulty or confusion in dealing with people because of cultural issues. A place to explore options and find solutions. |
MEN'S
GROUP |
A group for men who want to explore issues of masculinity and identity in a safe environment. This group will examine issues of relationships and self through Jungian Archetypes. |
OLDER THAN
AVERAGE |
For students who find their life experiences and concerns place them in a different generation than that of their classmates. |
PERSONAL
ISSUES |
This is a group that will help students deal with personal issues that are interfering with relationship or personal goals. |
RECOVERY |
A group for students who would like to support their efforts to refrain from substances. The focus will be on the exploration of issues related to recovery, decision making, and life without drugs and alcohol. |
SELF-ESTEEM
GROUP/WORKSHOP |
This is a psycho-ducational group that will focus on various factors that contribute to self-esteem. Self-respect, self-dignity, and assertiveness are among the topics to be covered. Didactic and experimental modes will be utilized along with personal assignments. |
SINGLE PARENT
SUPPORT GROUP |
This group is for single parents who are finding it difficult to juggle parenting, work and school. A supportive and problem-solving group that can encourage collaborative efforts. |
WOMEN'S
GROUP |
A group for women who want to explore personal issues, femininity and identity, and relationships in a safe and caring environment. |
The Counseling Center also works with the Learning Center to help facilitate services. The center is also an intern site for masters level Social Work and Psychology students.
If you are interested in talking with a counselor or have a question about our services, an initial time to come in would be during our DROP - IN HOURS, when no appointment is necessary.
9:30 - 11:30 on M,W; 1:30 - 3:30 on T,TH, and there will be a counselor available to help you.
If these hours don't fit into your schedule, please call 962-3524 and set up a special appointment at another time.
Campus Security and Safety (24 hr.) 962-3911
Ambulance 9-962-3911
Grande Ronde Hospital Emergency 0-963-1442
La Grande Fire department 9-911
La Grande Police Department 9-911
Center for Human Development 9-962-8800
Shelter from the Storm 9-963-9261
(24 hr Domestic Violence Crisis Line)
Counseling Center 962-3524
8 am-5 pm Mon. thru Fri. (academic year)
By appointment in Summer
Counseling Center
Eastern Oregon University
1201 "L" Avenue
La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: 541-962-3524
Eastern Oregon University is a member of the Oregon University System
REACHING OUT
This handbook has been created for the purpose of providing you with information concerning how to effectively use the Eastern Oregon University Counseling Center and other campus resources to assist Eastern students.