At the start of 2020, Dr. Sophia Ogunlana, saw a need for student wellness at Lancaster Bible College, and the Halcyon Student Wellness Program was born.

Dr. Ogunlana, who serves LBC as Program Director for the master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), has taken the program a step further with the expansion of a new Student Support Group.

According to Dr. Ogunlana, the Student Support Group came as a result of a student wellness survey, where students indicated they would benefit from a support group during this time of uncertainty.

“So, we jumped into action and worked with our wonderful alumni who have already achieved their professional counseling license to facilitate the group,” Dr. Ogunlana said. “They eagerly agreed and designed five sessions, meeting once a month throughout the Spring 2021 semester. Students will be presented with psychoeducational resources that focus on relaxation strategies, wellness tips and a chance to bond with their peers.”

Ogunlana continues to work with LBC | Capital Adjunct Professor Dr. Kevin Jackson and the alumni facilitators, Brenda Chavis (’18), Kenneth Bond (’18) and Denise Owens (’19) to discover how best to serve current and future students. The CMHC-DC program takes a holistic approach to preparing future counselors and providing resources to equip students for success in both the program and the field.