Community Conversations

Open to all UMass students; pre-registration is required.

Managing Stressors in the Time of COVID-19

Wednesdays 1-2pm

This group will offer students support with any changes in their life associated with the COVID-19 crisis. The group is a drop-in model, where discussion is based on the needs of the group members that day. Potential topics of discussion include:

• Discussion of how we are personally impacted by COVID-19
• Difficulty adjusting to the new structure of life
• Managing losses, e.g. financial stability, independence, face to face connection
• Family issues
• Developing a new routine and structure of wellness in our new reality
• Creating connection with other students facing similar circumstances

Click here to register.

** Please note that you can participate each week by re-completing the registration form**

Managing Stressors in the Time of COVID-19: A Support Group for Students of Color

Thursdays 3-4pm

This group will offer students of color support with any changes in their life associated with the COVID-19 crisis. The group is a drop-in model, where discussion is based on the needs of the group that day. Potential topics of discussion include:

• Discussion of how we are personally impacted by COVID-19
• Difficulty adjusting to the new structure of life
• Managing losses (financial, relational, independence, opportunities)
• Coping with impact on family and community; locally and abroad
• Concerns about health care, risk, and prevention amidst inequalities

Click here to register. Facilitated by Christian Smith, LICSW and Jennifer Muñiz-Rodriguez, Psy. D.

** Please note that you can participate each week by re-completing the registration form**

Senior Support Group

Wednesdays 4-5:30pm

This group is intended for seniors to process and receive connection around losses unique to them. This group is a drop in model, where discussion is based on the needs of group members that day. Potential topics of discussion may include:

• Change of graduation celebration
• Managing the new job market and financial stressors
• Adjusting to changes in your vision of the future
• Maintaining connection in meaningful ways during this transition time
• Living in an unexpected situation

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** Please note that you can participate each week by re-completing the registration form**

Group will be offered past graduation for any seniors, and will run through July 2020

Therapy and Support Groups

Pre-screening required.

Women's Graduate Group

Wednesdays 3:30-5pm

Experiential personal growth group with a focus on mutual support, self-exploration, self-expression, interpersonal relationships, managing anxiety, balancing multiple roles, and addressing obstacles to completing dissertations/theses.

Only open to students physically located in the state of Massachusetts

Register by contacting leaving a voicemail at CCPH (413-545-2337) with your name and call back number. You will be contacted to schedule a 30 minute group screening prior to the start of the group.

Graduate Students Group

Tuesdays 3:30-5pm

A co-ed experiential personal growth group with a focus on mutual support, self-exploration, self-expression, interpersonal relationships, managing anxiety, balancing multiple roles, and addressing obstacles to completing dissertations/theses.

Only open to students physically located in the state of Massachusetts

Register by leaving a voicemail at CCPH (413-545-2337) with your name and call back number. You will be contacted to schedule a 30 minute group screening prior to the start of the group.

Trans Gender and Non-Conforming Student Support Group

Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm

Free and open to all UMass and 5 College students who identify as trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming or questioning. Co-sponsored by the UMass Stonewall Center.

Students located in any state, or internationally are welcome.

New members should register by leaving a voicemail at CCPH (413-545-2337) with your preferred name and pronouns and a call back number. You will be contacted to schedule a 30 minute group screening prior to the start of the group.