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Most students feel this way before beginning group therapy! It can sound intimidating to talk about personal issues in front of other people. Group facilitators are trained to help create a safe and supportive environment designed to create a comfortable space for students to give and receive care. Most students find that it gets much easier to share after one or two sessions!

It is okay to feel this way! Anxiety is a deeply powerful emotion that can urge us to avoid situations that could be helpful for the sake of keeping out difficult feelings. However, one of the best ways to help social anxiety improve is to intentionally seek out social environments that are safe and designed to support your journey. Group therapy can be one such place to challenge your social anxiety head-on.

Part of what makes group therapy so powerful is that your concerns are often similar to what other students are struggling with. Although we encourage you to engage and advocate for yourself, students often find they can benefit by hearing how others are struggling with the same concerns.

Not at all! Although you will get the most benefit from group by sharing vulnerably, you are only expected to share as much you feel safe and comfortable to do so. It can be helpful to start by sharing small reactions or by expressing care to others.

Studies show that group therapy is as effective as individual therapy, and in some cases can be more effective.

This group provides long-term treatment for students to come together and learn how to overcome common challenges of student life, including making friends, anxiety & depression, and conflict. These groups give students a space to learn about themselves and test out new ways of interacting with others.

Tuesdays (BIPOC), 2:30-4:00pm Dr. Diego Cisneros & M Pease
Thursdays, 2:30-4:00pm Vanessa Cuppari & Kristen Custer
Fridays, 11am-12:30pm Dr. Chrissy Walsh & Allison Kaplan

Join us as we embark on a quest for adventure & riches while also delving into the realm of insight, exploring personal growth, and creating community through Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying.

Wednesdays, 2:00-4:00pm Dr. Kate Dimattia & Jocelyn Early-Hubelbank 

This weekly drop-in group helps students looking to take a tolerance break from marijuana; a place to support each other with the guidance of a substance use counselor.

Mondays, 11:00am-12:00pm Zachary Hitchens

Whether out or not, questioning or unsure, this group is for LGBTQIA+ students of all backgrounds to discuss and explore aspects of sexual orientation and gender identity in a safe space.

Fridays, 1:00-2:00pm Dr. Mike Zebrowski & Jocelyn Early-Hubelbank

This group helps international and immigrant students gain support, make new friends and learn new strategies to make the most of their experiences!

September 21st 3:30-5pm; October 21st 3:30-5pm, November 19th 3:30-5pm, and December 1st 3:30-5pm, Psychology Building Room 407 (across from ISSO) Dr. Michelle Kirton

This weekly support group centers Black women and offers a safe space for them to discuss issues relevant to them and seek support- cultivating a spirit of sisterhood and community.

Wednesdays, 3pm-4pm Dr. Vanessa Howard

This group is for Two Spirit, Trans, and Non-binary students of all backgrounds to discuss and explore gender identity and gender expression 

Fridays, 3:00-4:00pm Dr. Mike Zebrowski & M Pease

This weekly group offers an inclusive space for Neurodiverse students to seek support.

Thursdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm Dr. Chris Truong & Allison Kaplan

This group teaches strategies for how students can treat themselves better and discover the zest to make the most of life and its opportunities!

Fridays, 1:30-2:30pm Dr. Michelle Kirton