About Group Counseling
The UCC provides several options including support groups, group therapy, and workshops. Unlike individual counseling at the UCC, there is no limit to the number of times you can come to group. These resources are ideal because they are free and because you can use them over the phone, with your computer, or through text. Moreover, these services were developed and are provided by highly trained and compassionate therapists.
Types of Group Counseling
Support groups
Support groups provide an atmosphere conducive to sharing your concerns with others whose lives are impacted by similar issues. The focus is on providing a space for validation, encouragement, and mutual understanding. Support groups do not emphasize dynamics occurring between members, nor do they emphasize change.
LGBTQIA+ Support Group
Thursdays from 12:00-1:00pm
Support group for all queer identifying individuals to build community and support. During group we will share experiences of what it is like being queer on our campus, seek tools to navigate unique situations and find support from others.
Building a Community of Women in STEM
This group is not currently meeting.
A space where women & femme-identified students in STEM fields can connect and talk abou tthemes related to their experiences.
Healing Helpers Support Group
Mondays from 5:30- 6:30pm
This group discusses stress, compassion fatigue and some of the experiences that go along with being a in a helping roIe. The group builds a community of support for students navigating helping others.
Faith + Doubt
Tuesdays from 3:30-5:00pm
Provides support to those who are exploring and/or questioning their spiritual/religious/philosophical take on life.
Beyond Binaries
Thursdays from 2:30-4:00pm
A weekly support group for transgender, nonbinary and gender non-conforming folx.
Chai & Chat
Thursdays from 4:00-5:00pm.
A support group to provide a safe space for international students to share their experiences and discuss difficulty, challenges and amusement.
Only offered to international students.
Let's TOC about it: Transfer of Care Support Group
This group meets once a month on the first Thursday of the month from 4:00-5:00pm
Providing the same information that happens in 1:1 case management can happen in group setting- talking about campus resources, community resources, and how to navigate those resources; helping students to find ways to access these resources
"Let's Talk": Drop-in Support Group
Fridays from 12:00-1:00pm
A space where students can drop- in for as needed support around social, academic, and life stress, and to learn about other supportive resources available to promote mental and emotional health and overall wellbeing.
* This group meets on Zoom. Registrants will receive a zoom link reminder each Friday after they register.
Men of Color Support Group
Fridays from 12:00-1:15pm
A space for men of color that feel isolated, disconnect to the university, are questioning academic abilities, and have difficutly expressing or showing emotions.
*This is an in- person group. Register for more information.
All the Feels: BIPOC Student Support Group
Fridays from 1:00-2:30pm
A group for all gender BIPOC students to drop- in and foster community and gain support from other BIPOC students.
*This group meets in-person in the Utinity Lounge (Union Rm. 293)
Healing Connections
Tuesdays 3:00-4:30pm
This is a group for students who mourn the death of a loved one. It provides a safe space and a supportive community where participants can express and process grief reactions, and examine how the loss changes them and their life.
learn more and register For a support group
Therapy, psychoeducational and interpersonal process groups
These types of groups go beyond providing a space for sharing feedback and support. They allow participants to gain multiple perspectives, practice skills, try out new behaviors, and learn how to have more satisfying relationships. Interpersonal dynamics occurring between members may be emphasized, often leading to enhanced personal growth.
Family Dynamics
Mondays from 10:00-11:30am
The group provides a space to process the impacts that family have on mental health as well as provides tools that interact relationally in ways that align with members' values.
Graduate Student Self-Compassion Group
Mondays from 1:30-3:00pm
Self- compassion & meaningful connection with other graduate students experiencing imposterism or lack of belonging. Students also discuss themes of loneliness and isolation in their programs and from others given their program demands.
Loneliness and Connection
Mondays from 3:00-4:30pm
An interpersonal process group where members explore concerns, clarify values & consider cultural factors in deepening interpersonal connection.
This group meets in- person
Wise Tides: Men's/ Masc. Self-Compassion
Mondays from 3:00-4:30pm
Men jointly explore masculinity & vulnerability through mindfulness & compassion instead of self- criticism, guilt, & shame. Members can process difficulties and strengths as they pertain to their lives.
This group meets in- person
Reclaiming our Voices
Wednesdays from 2:00-3:30pm
This is a 9- week closed group for female identified people who are survivors of interpersonal violence. This is a structured group providing psychoeducation on trauma and trauma responses, managing symptoms, and processing socialization and narrative sharing.
This group meets in- person
Women & Femme Self-Compassion
Wednesdays from 2:00-3:30pm
Nurture your self- compassion through mindfulness, self-exploration, and fostering community with other women and femmes. This group explores self- critical thinking, self- esteem, sociocultural identities and socialized expectations and norms.
This group meets in- person
Embody
Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30pm
Embody is a semester-long group for women and femmes who want to create a more peaceful and affirming relationship with their bodies. The group is feminist-oriented and trauma-informed.
This group meets in- person
Surviving and Succeeding in Grad School (All gender)
Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30pm
Participants from various disciplines provide social & emotional support for achievement of personal & academic goals.
International Graduate Student Group
Wednesdays from 5:00-6:30pm
Participants provide social and emotional support for personal and academic success, acknowledging the unique challenges of being an International graduate student.
Striving and Thriving in Grad School (Women/ Femme)
Thursdays from 10:00-11:30am
Participants from various disciplines provide social & emotional support for achievement of personal & academic goals.
This group meets in- person
Skills Group
Thursdays from 3:00-4:30pm
Learn and practice coping skills for both short- term crisis and longterm growth, using practical strategies to improve well- being and relationships. Members must be in individual counseling.
Understanding and Connecting with Self and Others
Thursdays from 1:00-2:30pm
Cultivate more satisfying relationships by paying attention to relational patterns and cultural context.
Don't Panic: Anxiety Skills Group
Fridays 12-1:30pm
A psychoeducational and skills group for those suffering from panic attacks. Clients will learn about anxiety and panic and learn to change anxious thinking and face their fears. Members can also attend individual counseling while participating in the group.
* This group is in-person and is expected to run from 2/12- 4/14
BeReal
Tuesdays 10:00-11:30am
This group is group is designed to empower participants through their values by helping them define and understand their most true self and gain the courage to begin writing their own story by exploring themes of authenticity with self and others. The group is ideal for those growing through identity exploration, building self- confidence, or navigating a major life transition.
This group meets in- person
Breaking Forward
Fridays 12-1:30pm
An interpersonal process group to discuss moving forward after a significant breakup or end of a relationship.
This group meets in- person
Additional Resources
If you have a smartphone, there are also various apps you can install. You can also connect with a Crisis Counselor at any time to receive free 24/7 support: Text HOME to 741741 (US and Canada)
Virtual Hope Box App
A multi-media coping skill app designed for individuals struggling with depression
Questions?
For general questions about group services, please contact Gretchen Anstadt using the button below or by phone at 801-581-6826.