Support & Therapy Groups
Center for Counseling and Psychological Health (CCPH)
Groups are an ideal place to explore personal issues, gain support, connect with peers and learn new coping strategies. Each semester we offer a wide variety of
groups open to all students. Whether you are stressed about school, struggling with a relationship or family issue, feeling isolated or dealing with depression, anxiety or illness, we have a group for you.
Spring, 2013
Groups
Groups are open to undergraduate and graduate students unless otherwise noted.
Pre-registration is required.
For Hills North groups, call (413) 545-2337.
For Berkshire House groups, call (413) 545-0333. Both offices are open weekdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Making Connections
Thursdays, 3:30 – 5 p.m., Hills North
An ongoing group for undergraduate students. Explore self-esteem, relationships, anxiety and school adjustment.
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Eating Disorder Recovery Group
Thursdays, 6:45 – 8 p.m., Hills North
Explore body image, self-esteem, assertiveness and self-acceptance with others in recovery from an eating disorder.
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Balancing Life, Love, and School
Tuesdays, 4:15 – 5:45 p.m., Hills North
A co-ed group for graduate students. Focus on issues including relationships, depression and anxiety, career concerns, family and self-esteem.
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Living With Loss
Mondays, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Hills North
For students who have recently experienced the death of a loved one. Explore and express your feelings while receiving support in coping with grief and loss.
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Men, Talking
Thursdays, 3:30 – 5 p.m., Berkshire House
Build community while discussing issues including romantic relationships, friendships and academic stress.
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Women’s Graduate Group
Thursdays, 5 – 6:30 p.m., Hills North
An ongoing support group focused on self-expression and self-esteem, relationships, career and academic issues.
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Coping with Lyme Disease
Tuesdays, 4 – 5 p.m., Hills North
Open to new members throughout the semester.
Learn self-care and coping strategies for managing life while experiencing symptoms of Lyme disease.
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Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Workshop
Mondays, 5:15 – 6:30 p.m., Hills North
New session begins April 1
To register, e-mail Ellen Bollier, ebollier@uhs.umass.edu
Learn mindfulness and meditation practices to help calm and focus the mind. Participants must be able to attend all four sessions.
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Hook-Ups, Break-Ups, and Hang-Ups
Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5 p.m., Hills North
A confidential forum for undergraduate students of all genders and sexual orientations to explore feelings about intimacy and patterns of relating to others, and discover what they want in healthy romantic relationships.
