Why participate?

Groups can have a powerful impact on personal growth and change.

Groups can help you to:

  • Learn new ways to address your difficulties
  • Connect with others
  • Talk about challenges and issues important to you and other group members
  • Consider new perspectives
  • Explore new ways of coping
  • A safe place to give and receive feedback and support
  • Offers a confidential setting

Information:

  • Groups are for CURRENT Northeastern students only.
  • All groups are held at UHCS, 135 Forsyth Building

Coming this Summer 2019

  • Yoga for Mental Wellness, Mondays 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, May 6th to June 17th
  • Depression and Anxiety, Thursdays 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, May 9th to June 20th
  • Are you interested in either group click here
  • More information coming soon

Spring 2019 Groups

To learn more about a spring group, express interest or register click here

Yoga for Mental Wellness

Mondays  3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, January 7th to April 22nd

No prior yoga experience required. Students are required to bring their own yoga mat or towel to practice on, and should wear appropriate fitness attire.

To register click here

Ph.D. Support Group

Mondays 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, March 25th – April 22nd

Participate in this confidential support group for Ph.D. students. Discuss ways to balance research responsibilities, navigate relationships with advisors and peers while exploring coping, creating connections and support.

To register click here

Conscious Coping: A Depression and Anxiety Workshop Rooted in Mindfulness

In this 6-week mindfulness-based drop-in workshop you’ll discover tangible ways to alleviate symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety through experiential learning and interactive discussion.

Tuesdays, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, March 19th – April 23rd

To register click here

Heal

Tuesdays 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, February 12th – April 16th

A psychoeducational support group for survivors of sexual violence.

This group is no longer accepting new students. If you are interested in learning about a similar support group, please contact Stacy Creamer, LMHC Assistant Director of Behavioral Health for more information.

Balancing the Pressures:  A Student Athlete Support Group

Tuesdays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, January 29th to March 5th 

A student athlete support group, providing a safe, confidential environment to connect, receive support and discuss athletic, academic and personal challenges.

Depression and Anxiety Support Group    

Tuesdays 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, March 12th to June 18th

Find support, create personal change, and connect with others around managing depression and anxiety in a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental setting.

To register click here

International Student Support Group

Wednesdays 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, February 20th to April 17th 

Want to connect with other international student to talk about life in the U.S.?  Together we can make it. 

  • March 6th –  Studying abroad : dream vs reality & Homesickness/ Loneliness
  • March 13th –  Culture Shocks : Transition & Acculturation
  • March 20th –  Communication Skills in second language
  • March 27th – Social confidence
  • April 3rd – Stress Management / Coping skills – survival tips
  • April 10th – Visa matters
  • April 17th – Social support 

Students are welcome to participate in one or more sessions.

It’s Complicated:  A Relationship Support Group

Thursdays 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, February 28th to April 4th

A skills based, psycho-educational, group with focus on the development and maintenance of healthy relationships.  If you experience social anxiety or have difficulty developing and maintaining healthy relationships, this supportive, confidential, nonjudgmental, group may provide valuable support improving your connections with others.

Depression and Anxiety Support Group

Thursdays 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, January 17th to April 25th

Find support, create personal change, and connect with others around managing depression and anxiety in a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental setting.