Group Therapy

Group Support

Group Therapy Available - Fall 2024 Semester

Referring for a Group?

If you are self-referring for a group, please contact the SHCS front desk to schedule a brief screening to confirm eligibility. All groups will require a group screening, and some will be held via Zoom, In-Person or Hybrid (In-Person and Zoom)

If interested, please sign up for a group.

Download a PDF copy of all our Group Therapy handout. (Groups subject to change)

Academic Support Group (Zoom)

This is s a support group open to all students looking for a space to disucss, receive support, and learn skills to manage their academic challenges. Topics can range from time management, imposter syndrome, test taking anxiety and beyond.

Who: Marcy Ryan, LMFT
When: Thursdays at 12:00 pm -12:50 pm

Conscious Connecting (In-Person) *

This group provides a safe place for students to practice new ways of connecting with others as they learn new ways to view themselves through feedback and group support. They can also address fears, problems, or patterns that can get in the way of fulfilling relationships. Through the process of connecting with other people in this format, members often find they can navigate relationships with more satisfaction, leading to more fulfillment in their lives.

Who: Dr. Jay Howell
When: Wednesdays at 9:00 am -10:30 am

DBT-Based Skills Forum (Zoom) *

This group helps students learn and practice skills drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) including distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.

Who: Dr. Juan Alvarez
When: Fridays at 3:00 pm -4:30 pm

Entre Familia (Zoom) *

This group provides Latinx/Latine students a space to share, learn, and explore issues relat-ed to their culture, identity, family, academics, and any other issues affecting them. The group also focuses on building community, mutual support, and empowerment. This group is conducted in English and Spanish.

Who: Dr. Lissa Lim
When: TBD

Flutter (Hybrid)*

This is a support group for undocumented and mixed status students. The group creates a safe and confidential space to give and receive support around the experiences of being undocunmented or mixed status.

Who: Dr. Lissa Lim and Karolyne Stucki, M.A.
When: Thursdays at 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Gathering Compassion (Zoom)

This group is a safe space to practice self-care and learn about the different ways compassion and mindfulness can help you cope with everyday stress. The goal of the group is to learn to manage painful emotions and life's difficulties through the daily cultivation and practice of self-compassion.

Who: Dr. Juan Alvarez
When: Thursdays at 4:00 pm -5:00 pm

Get Focused (Zoom)

This is a support group open to all students who are struggling with attention, concentration, and focus in classes and/or home life. Topics discussed are time management, monitoring distractions, and completion of tasks. Learn great tips and tricks for navigating a distracting environment.

Who: Dr. Sara Heinemann
When: Fridays at 2:00 pm -2:50 pm

Grief and Loss (In-Person) *

This group will provide a framework for understanding grief, processing, receiving support, and most importantly to understand your own grief in context. This group is for those who are 6+ weeks post loss.

Who: Dr. Alli Peters and Emma Kennan, M.A.
When: Thursdays at 12:00 pm -12:50 pm,

Healing Hearts (In-Person)

This group is designed for people affected by seuxal trauma, and is open to people of all genders. The group provides a safe and empowering space space for students to gain support, connect with each other, and learn coping skills that can help them move toward healing.

Who: Dr. Lissa Lim
When: Fridays at 3:00-4:30 pm

Healing thru Art from Interpersonal Harm (In-Person)

Students will explore the impacts of trauma, tap into their inner strength, enjoy social connection, create meaning and cultivate awareness. Each session will begin with a check-in and end with a strength, mantra or mindful movement. The group format will include brief psychoeducation of trauma and art practices.

Who: Mary Ryan, LMFT
When: Wednesdays at 2:00 pm -3:00 pm (Starting Sept 18-Nov 27)
Location: TBD

LGBTQIA+ Safer Space (Hybrid) *

This group provides a safe and supportive environment for persons who identify as LGBTQIA, those who might be questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity, and those who would like support as they navigate the coming out process. Come join us to meet new peo-ple, build a sense of community, and to share your experiences (both the benefits and chal-lenges) of being LGBTQIA.

Who: Dr. Jay Howell and Zach Grounds, M.S.C.P.
When: Tuesdays at 12:00-1:00 pm

Mindfulness for Depression (Hybrid)*

This group helps students learn and use Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) skills to manage depression.

Who: Dr. Ryan Stevenson and Patrick Enrico, M.A.
When: Tuesdays at 3:30 pm -5:00 pm

Opportunity Givers (OG) Group (In-Person)

Underground Cougars is the first ever support group to provide a confidential and safe space for students who identify as formerly incarcerated, justice-involved, and/or systems-impacted. This group will allow students to give and receive support around the previously mentioned identi-ties and common college experiences.

Who: Dr. Mel Walker
When: TBD

Social Anxiety Toolbox (Zoom)

This weekly workshop will help provide participants with a better understanding of social anxiety. It will also teach skills to manage it, including cognitive, behavioral, and mindful self-compassion approaches.

Who: Dr. Ryan Stevenson
When: Thursdays at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Women of Color Connection (Hybrid) *

This support group is for cis and trans women of color students to explore, share, and learn how their multiple identities impact their personal and interpersonal experiences. Members choose topics which can include cultural identity, family, gender roles, academic stress, romantic relationships, friendships, social justice concerns, and mental health and well-being.

Who: Dr. Leah Tappero
When: Fridays at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm