A weekly group that provides a space to engage in creativity and self-reflection through collaging and journaling. Art supplies and journal prompts are provided. Come to unwind, relax, contemplate, and create. No sign-up is required—just show up!
Contemplate and Create is on pause for Spring 2026 semester.
For questions or more information, email Nora Jordan.
Improve mood and feel vibrant with whole foods, while connecting with peers! Pre-registration required.
Hosted by Dr. Alfonso Ortega from Counseling Services on Thursdays in Dana 002.
For more information or to reserve your spot, email Dr. Alfonso Ortega.
Are you struggling with staying focused, putting down your phone, overspending, seeking out romantic partners just to kill time, gambling or watching porn, or other unhelpful & excessive behavior?
This group is open to a small number of sophomores, juniors & seniors and will run for 8 weeks. Group members will explore their own habits and motivations and experiment with resetting their brain’s reward system.
This group will take place on Mondays at 4p starting on February 9th, but preregistration is required. To learn more or register for this group for Spring 2026, email Asia Alexis
Mainstream hobbies not your thing? Feeling isolated in your passions? Worried that others will reject or judge you for your pursuits?
This group was created to provide a sanctuary for those with unique identities and interest. Come share your passions with us! This group provides general support, social connection and fun.
This group meets on Mondays at 4 p.m. for the Spring semester. Hosted by Julia Houska from Counseling Services.
For questions or more information, email Julia Houska
Calling all Swifties! You already know how seriously Taylor’s music hits. No doubt you’ve experienced it stir up a lot of deep thoughts about life, relationships, the future, the past, and lots more. In this group, we select a song each week as the inspiration for our discussion and see where that takes us. Expect a smattering of self-reflection, sharing, support and supporting, culture critique and, to be honest, some hearty scouring of lyrics for all of the many underlying references — Matty AGAIN????
This group meets on Thursdays at 4p in Garrison-Foster for Spring 2026. For questions or more information, email [email protected]
HealthRHYTHMS is a fun, evidence-based, whole-person strategy for wellness. Not to be confused with a drumming lesson, it’s rather an opportunity for communication and personal expression. It’s not about the performance, and no prior musical experience is required. Reduce stress and connect with peers. All instruments provided!
For questions, more information, or to schedule your own drumming event, email Dr. Alfonso Ortega.
A series of conversations around fostering a culture rooted in consent and care in order to create a safer campus environment for everyone.
Topics: What is consent, consent language, hook up culture, communication & boundary setting, accountability & repair, and more.
Open to all students, staff & faculty. Thursdays from 4-5pm running February 12 – March 12 in The Pugh Center.
This program is lead and sponsored by Counseling Services. For questions or more information on joining, email Nora Jordan.
A lyrically driven life processing group.
Through the song lyrics of India Arie, Tracey Chapman, KIRBY and more, this group will together, celebrate our joys and process our sorrows as we navigate the world living in a female identified BIPOC body.
Sisters in Soul meets on Thursdays at 1p starting February 12 in Garrison-Foster, 2nd floor for Spring 2026.
For questions or more information on joining, email Asia Alexis.
A connection space for students who have concerns about their drinking, weed, or other substance use and want to be sober. Pre-registration is required.
FMI, please email Katie Barlow.
Expressive arts for trauma processing. Survivor Pride is a student-based group for those who have experienced dating, gender or sexual based violence or trauma, facilitated by Dr. Julia Houska. This semester we are incorporating expressive arts techniques (such as painting, collaging, letter writing, drumming/music and movement). This group is a great way to find connection with peers, think about difficult experiences in a newer way and use creativity to express yourself.
All interested members must meet with the facilitator prior to attending their first session to better ensure the group will meet growth and healing needs.
If interested or for more information, email Dr. Julia Houska.
Seeking a safe space to share or explore your gender identity? Curious about social or medical transitioning? Are you figuring out how to navigate this complicated world of dating, friendships, family, bathroom facilities, and other awkward stuff as your true self? Just want to hang out with some other gender queer folks?
The goal of this group is to provide a weekly space for discussion and sharing experiences uniquely related to transgender and gender non-conforming people. This group is open to everyone who identifies as transgender, non-binary, intersex, and/or gender non-conforming, regardless of social or medical transitioning choices. You may join the group at anytime!
TSS meets in Garrison-Foster every Wednesday at 4p starting February 12 for Spring 2026.
If interested or for more information, email Nora Jordan
Garrison-Foster Building, 2nd Floor
