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Group Therapy

Group Support

Group Therapy for Spring 2026

Interested in joining a group?

If you're interested in joining a group, please sign-up through our link below or contact SHCS to be added to the group roster. All groups will require a group screening and completion of consent forms prior to attending the first group session. Groups are held on zoom, in person, or hybrid (in-person and zoom).

Sign-up for groups, here. 

Coping with Current Events | DBT-Based Skills Forum | Entre Familia |  Flutter | Gathering Compassion | Grief and Loss | Healing Hearts | Healing thru Art from Interpersonal Harm |  Mindfulness for Depression | Social Anxiety Toolbox | Women of Color Connection | Worry Well: A Drop In Group for Managing Anxiety| 

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

Group Therapy

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.

  • Facilitator: Dr. Juan Alvarez 
  • Date & Time:  Tuesdays at  3:00 - 4:30 pm

Entre Familia (Zoom)

This group provides Latinx/Latine students a space to share, learn, and explore issues related 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.

  • Facilitator:  Dr. Lissa Lim  
  • Date & Time: Mondays at 1:00 - 2:00 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. 

  • Facilitator: Dr. Juan Alvarez
  • Date & Time: Thursdays at 4:00 -5:00 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.

  • Facilitator: Marcy Ryan, LMFT
  • Date & Time: Thursdays at 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Healing Hearts (In-Person)

This group is designed for people affected by sexual 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. 

  • Facilitator: Dr. Lissa Lim
  • Date & Time: 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.  

  • Facilitator: Gricelda Alva-Brito, SEP
  • Date & Time: Advocate will provide time and location.

Mindfulness for Depression (Hybrid)*

This group helps students learn and use Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) skills to manage depression, stress, and burn-out.

  • Facilitator: Dr. Ryan Stevenson 
  • Date & Time: Tuesdays at 3:30 - 5:00 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.

  • Facilitator: Dr. Leah Tappero
  • Date & Time: Fridays at 2:30 - 3:30 pm

Drop-In Groups 

Coping with Current Events (In-Person)

Coping with Current Events is a drop-in group that provides a safe space to navigate the emotional impact of today's world. With constant news of political unrest, social challenges, and global crises, feeling overwhelmed is normal. In this group, you鈥檒l have the chance to share your feelings, gain perspective, and learn practical strategies to manage stress, fear, and uncertainty. Each session encourages open discussion, helping you stay grounded while processing current events. Drop in whenever you need support鈥攏o commitment required.

  • Facilitator: Counseling Staff
  • Date & Time: Wednesdays at 11:00 - 12:00 pm 

Flutter 

This is a drop-in group for immigration-impacted students. The group creates a safe and confidential space to discuss resources, build community, and give and receive support for immigration related experiences. Join anytime! 

  • Facilitator:  Dr. Lissa Lim  
  • Date & Time: Counselor will provide time and location.

Social Anxiety Toolbox (Zoom)

This  is a weekly drop-in workshop that 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.

  • Facilitator: Dr. Ryan Stevenson
  • Date & Time: Thursdays at 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Worry Well: A Drop-In Group for Managing Anxiety (Zoom)

A supportive space to build practical tools for navigating anxiety and stress. Participants will learn emotion regulation strategies, calming techniques, mindfulness practices, and ways to improve self-care. Information and helpful resources will be provided to better understand and manage anxiety symptoms.

  • Facilitator: Marcy Ryan, LMFT
  • Date & Time: Tuesdays at 2:00 - 3:00 pm