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Calming the emotional storm

Schedule: Tuesdays, 1:30–3 p.m.
Wednesdays, 2:30–4 p.m.
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

This group is designed for individuals who have painful emotions that are very intense, or get intensely frustrated. Sometimes these painful emotions are just so hard to understand, let alone regulate. And, telling ourselves not to feel them just doesn’t seem to work. This group is intended to help one learn to identify, label, and understand one’s emotions, help one to identify obstacles that get in the way of changing emotions, and increasing positive emotional events. It is also intended to help one to understand and learn that accepting, finding meaning for, and tolerating painful emotions may be the best way for getting through to the other side of an emotional event.   

Campus recovery support group

Schedule: TBD

This support group is open to students who have recognized that their substance use has impacted them and are trying to (or are even just considering) make healthy changes to their relationship with substances.  This counselor-facilitated group provides a safe, confidential place for students to explore and better understand their experiences with substance use, offer and receive support, and learn evidence-based strategies to reduce, moderate, or abstain from substance use. This group will not include students who are affected by a loved one's substance use if they themselves do not have substance use issues. CRSG was established in Spring 2021 as a joint initiative by ���غ��� University students in recovery, the University Counseling Center, and the Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs Office. 

Demystifying relationships

Schedule: Thursdays, 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Do you wish that you could communicate more effectively with your partner, parents or friends? Are you struggling with a long-distance relationship? Don’t know how to say “NO” when you need or want to?

Demystifying Relationships is an educational group that is designed to provide students with information regarding common relationship issues/problems (e.g., communication problems, negotiating boundaries, problematic patterns of interacting) as well as skills to help them to overcome these potential problems and improve the quality of their relationships. It is a group for individuals, not for couples, although we welcome students who are currently in relationships to participate and bring the information and skills that they learn from the group to any and all of their relationships.

Embrace yourself

Schedule: Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3 p.m.

"Embrace Yourself" invites students who are dealing with self-esteem or self-kindness related issues, concerns or problems. It is an eight-session group that focuses on skills to help students understand underlying thoughts, feelings and behaviors related to self-esteem. This group provides a safe space to talk more openly about those issues and will help students understand important concepts such as their thinking patterns and beliefs. Students will learn and practice skills and strategies that help them identify and change unhelpful thoughts and beliefs about themselves. 

Facing social anxiety with courage

Schedule: TBD

When faced with anxiety, our natural response is often to avoid the situations that trigger it. While this may provide temporary relief, it can also worsen our anxiety over time, making it harder to comfort and cope with these challenging situations. In this group, we focus on gradually stepping into our courage and facing the difficult stimuli that cause social anxiety. Together, we create a safe and supportive environment where you can practice exposure, build resilience, and overcome social anxiety at your own pace. Join us to take the first step toward reclaiming your life and confidence.

First-year and transfer student support group

Schedule: Mondays, 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Going away to college can be both exciting as well as challenging. For many first year and transfer students, adapting to a new living space as well as being away from family members and friends can feel isolating. Taking on new responsibilities and making decisions (e.g., managing a budget, registering for classes, etc), meeting new people and making friends can be very stressful. Rising to these challenges is critical for academic, emotional, and social success in college. Please join this community where you will meet other first year and transfer students to help, support and learn from each other.

Graduate counseling group

Schedule: TBD

The Graduate Counseling Group is a weekly group open to graduate students of all departments, ages and stages of study. The group provides a safe space to learn more effective ways to relate to yourself and others, and to become more authentic and satisfied in your academic and personal lives. Members of the group discuss various issues including self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, isolation, advisor and departmental concerns, motivation, depression and anxiety that can develop under the stress of graduate school. Members of the group offer each other acceptance, support, guidance, and feedback. Past group members have described the group as open, supportive, helpful, and fulfilling. A commitment to regular weekly attendance is necessary. 

Horizons of healing: grief support group

Schedule: Mondays, 3:30–5 p.m.

The mission of this group is to provide a safe space for current undergraduate students that have experienced a loss to tell their story, express emotions, process issues related to the grieving process, and identify and utilize coping skills. The group will also be provided psychoeducational materials on the grieving process, different models of grief, and how the grieving journey may look. 

Mind and body

Schedule: TBD

"Mind and Body" is a yoga and movement therapy group. The sessions will include brief discussion of mental health topics and a yoga/movement class appropriate for all levels and all bodies. No experience needed. Students will learn how yoga can be applied to help improve mental health by practicing breathing and calming techniques, self-compassion, mindfulness, and cultivating a healthy relationship with the body. 

Seeds of Strength: A Trauma Resilience Group

Schedule: TBD

You are stronger than you know—and healing is possible. Like a flower that blooms from soil, we will be planting seeds and teaching each other how to care for ourselves and others who have experienced trauma. This group is a safe, supportive space for students who want to learn more about trauma, support others, reclaim their voice, rebuild resilience, and grow beyond survival. Together, we’ll explore how trauma impacts the mind, body, and spirit, learn about trauma-informed care, and learn tools that nurture strength, self-compassion, and empowerment. Through education, reflection, and meaningful connection, we will discover that healing doesn’t happen alone—and that our experiences hold the power to shape our futures. When you are ready, our group is here to support you.