Support & Therapy Groups
UHS’ group programs bring together people who share health concerns or goals. Learn from health experts and your peers, find a safe, confidential place to express yourself and maybe even make some new friends.
Mental Health Services
Support and therapy groups
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Relaxation Skills Training
Mondays, 3:30 – 5 p.m., Oct. 26, Nov. 2 and Nov. 9
A three-session workshop to learn and practice relaxation techniques in a group setting. Attendance at all sessions expected.
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Managing Depression
Mondays, 5:15 – 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 26, Nov. 2 and Nov. 9 or Nov. 23, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7
A three-session workshop on managing depression symptoms and developing healthy coping skills.
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Experiential Psychotherapy Group for Graduate Students
Tuesdays, 7 – 8:30 p.m., beginning Oct. 6
Focusing on self-exploration in a safe atmosphere.
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Living with Loss
Mondays, 5:00 – 6:15 p.m., beginning Nov. 9
A support group for undergraduate and graduate students dealing with the loss of someone close to them.
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mondays, 5 – 6:30 p.m., beginning Oct. 5
An experiential ten-session workshop aimed at improving self-awareness, lowering stress and enhancing health and wellbeing. Open enrollment throughout the semester.
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Experiential Psychotherapy Group for Undergraduate Students
Thursdays, 3:30 – 5 p.m., beginning Nov. 5
Focusing on self-exploration in a safe atmosphere.
Pre-registration is required for all groups. To register, or for more information, call (413) 545-2337 or come to Mental Health Services, 127 Hills North,
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
University Health Services
Fresh & Sober is an anonymous recovery-based support program for UMass Amherst students recovering or seeking recovery from alcohol and/or other drugs.
