Community Discussion hosted by the College Counseling and Other Educational Setting SIG in response to an active discussion about a decrease in attendance and engagement within group therapy programs compared to the pre-pandemic years in university counseling centers.

Moderators:
Kseniya Zhuzha, PhD, CPG
Vinny Dehili, PhD, LP-HSP, CGP, ABPP

Content:
Chapter 1: Introduction & Polls
Chapter 2: 15,000+ Student Body Breakout Group Discussion 0:10:19
Chapter 3: ≥15,000 Student Body Breakout Group Discussion 1:14:12
Chapter 4: Large Group Discussion & Debrief 2:20:54

Discussion focused on the following questions:

Among those who have experienced a notable decline in attendance compared to the pre-pandemic years, what factors do you think may be contributing? For example, staff changes, change in student presenting concerns, overall utilization of services, etc.
Among those who have experienced no change or increase in attendance compared to the pre-pandemic years, what factors do you think may be contributing? For example, staff retention, staff group training and involvement, many staff referring to groups, limits to individual therapy, clinical model, etc.
What groups or programs have been least successful at your center and what’s your best guess as to why?
What groups or programs have been most successful at your center and what’s your best guess as to why?

Air date: 6/27/2024