Support Groups
Circles of Support for Online Students
Circles of Support is a peer support group initiative designed to help enhance and support the unique experiences of our hardworking online students. Many of you balance coursework, family obligations, and full-time jobs every day. You're doing a lot, and we know it! We also know that you understand the challenges of being an online learner better than anyone else.
Developed as a collaboration between Health and Wellness Services and FHSU Online, the program offers:
- Peer support groups of five to ten group members with a trained facilitator.
- Weekly discussion prompts which include topics such as stress/burnout, managing anxiety, time management, sleep tips and tricks, healthy relationships, etc.
- Opportunities to discuss challenges, offer encouragement, and hold each other accountable through meaningful, confidentiality-honored connections.
- Group meetings at various times and days during the fall and spring semesters to accommodate the needs of online students. (Circles of Support is not active during summer months.)
At the beginning of each fall and spring semester, the trained facilitator will email meeting dates and times to online students and post the information on social media platforms.
To get involved in Circles of Support, contact Health and Wellness Services.
Relationship Skills Group
The Relationship Skills Group is an educational group that provides insight from professionals regarding boundaries, attachment style, effective communication, healthy habits, navigating the next step in a relationship, etc. Different topics will be covered each session with the opportunity to take home activities to help improve relationship skills.
The group provides an opportunity for students who are dating, engaged, or married to connect with other people in similar situations. Our main objective is to help students build strong, healthy relationships with their partners and learn skills that they can carry with them throughout their lives at FHSU and beyond. It can be a place for couples who are struggling, or who just want further guidance.
Contact Health and Wellness Services for meeting dates and times.
Tigers Without Limits
Tigers Without Limits is a social and support group for students who identify as being Neurodivergent; however, anyone is welcome! Neurodivergent describes an individual who behaves, thinks, and learns differently compared to those who are neurotypical. Some recognized types of neurodivergent conditions include Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and more. Visit the Exceptional Individuals website for more information on Neurodiversity and Neurodivergent meanings, types, and examples.
Tigers Without Limits provides information, connections, and a community where members can feel supported and celebrate successes. The group will create opportunities to:
- Share information about student support services at FHSU.
- Gain feedback from the group on campus programs and services.
- Build environments that foster friendships.
- Be a safe space for members to share special interests.
- Expand member information on a variety of daily living skills including social skills, empathy skills, classroom etiquette, living independently, and more!
Contact Health and Wellness Services for information on meeting dates and times.