Support Circles

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Relationship IQ, with Hannah Parmelee. Relationship struggles impact every part of our lives. Whether you're struggling with a romantic relationship, friendship, roommate, parent, sibling, professor, or co-worker, this weekly group gives you space to process the real issues and ask for healthy relationship wisdom. You'll find this to be a safe, non-judgmental, helpful, and healing space. Drop in once or come weekly.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

International Students Support Circle: Open to all International Students, with Ernest Victor and Lalitlha Victor with AGORA. The purpose of this support circle is to be a family to those who are away from their families in a different cultural context. To encourage them with a homely atmosphere away from their homes especially during their break and in between the semesters.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

LGBTQIA+ Support Circle, with Mark Kent & Beth Rosenburg, Counseling Services. Supportive, drop in connection for LGBTQIA+ identified students.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Men of Color Support Circle, with Quincy Stewart. Supportive, drop-in connection for men of color.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Support Circle for students affected by the carceral system, with Rhonda Pruitt, Counseling Services. Supportive, drop in connection for students affected by the carceral system.

10:00 am - 11:00 am

International Students Spiritual Support Circle, Hosted by Campus Ministers from International Students Club (ISC Tempe, Poly and West Campus), no faith affiliation is necessary. Drop in if you need someone to chat with. We know it's hard being away from family and friends and ISC is here to help you get connected in community... virtual or in-person.

11:00 am - 12:00 am

Spiritual Support Circle, hosted by members of The Counsel of Religious Advisors (CORA). CORA @ ASU is here to serve and support students' wellbeing. The focus is to help students thrive in mind, body, and spirit. This space is a safe place to come to find encouragement and support from a spiritual perspective. Each week will be hosted by leaders from various faith groups.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Native Health Virtual Talking Circle, Hosted by Claudia Dagnino with AISSS. The session delivers a spiritual presentation and a traditional smudging ceremony. In addition, participants have an opportunity to share how things are going. The Talking Circle is led by a culturally qualified Native Health staff. Please register here https://forms.gle/w1GRh2jq75YmasaJA.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Trauma Informed Mindfulness, with Sanghoon Yoo, The Faithful City. Help increase your stability and resilience in body, mind and spirit, utilizing various mindfulness exercises. No faith affiliation necessary.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
(Starting on October 7, 2021)

Habits for Life- Building Organization and Time Management, with Rhonda Pruitt, LPC. Join this drop-in support circle and learn skills to improve keeping a schedule and routine, organizing, prioritizing, staying on task, or follow through with task or projects. Take away tips, hacks, or strategies you can use in college and throughout your life.

12:00 pm-1:00 pm

Sophomore Experience Support Circle ,with Desirai Browning. Come and join your peers to discuss your experience as a sophomore at ASU and talk about ways that we can support one another.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Black/African Student Support Circle ,with LaToya Grigler, LPC, Counseling Services. Supportive, drop-in connection for students who identify as Black/African.

3:00 pm-4:00 pm

Loss and Grief Support Circle ,with Misa Yanagisawa, LCSW. This support circle is for students who have experienced loss and grief. Loss isn't only death of a loved one (including pets), but also serious medical issues of self/loved one, loss of financial stability, loss of cherished dream, loss of safety and anticipatory grief. This support circle offers a safe space to listen to, support and respect each other.