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
Fall 2019 Groups
Here is a list of UHCS Mental Health groups for Fall 2019. To express interest in a fall support group click here.
Conscious Coping for Graduate Students
Mondays 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM , October 21st to November 25th
This drop-in workshop provides graduate students the opportunity to learn how to manage symptoms of stress through mindfulness and the development of coping skills.
To express interest in this group click here
Ph.D. Support Group
Mondays 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, October 21st to December 9th
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 express interest in this group click here
Yoga for Mental Wellness
Mondays 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, September 30th to November 25th
Learn how to manage symptoms of stress and maintain mental wellness through different forms of meditation and incorporation of gentle yoga postures into your self care routines.
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 express interest in this group click here
Depression and Anxiety
Tuesdays 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, October 1st to December 10th
Find support, create personal change, and connect with other around managing depression and anxiety in a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental setting.
To express interest in this group click here
HEAL
Tuesdays 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, starting in October
A confidential weekly support group for students affected by sexual violence.
To express interest in this group click here
International Student Support Group
Wednesdays 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, October 2nd to November 20th
Want to connect with other international students to talk about life in the U.S.? Together we can make it.
- 10/02 Studying abroad: dream vs. reality
- 10/09 Homesickness and loneliness
- 10/16 Culture shocks: transition and acculturation
- 10/23 Social confidence
- 10/30 Communication skills in a second language
- 11/06 Stress management / coping skills – survival tips
- 11/13 Visa matters
- 11/20 Social support
To express interest in this group click here
Depression and Anxiety
Thursdays 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, October 3rd to December 12th
Find support, create personal change, and connect with other around managing depression and anxiety in a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental setting.
To express interest in this group click here