Group Therapy and Workshops

Did you know that healing as part of a group can be more effective than individual therapy?

Come join us for drop-in workshops or schedule an intake appointment to learn more about group therapy and how it can help you.

Group Therapy Options

Depression and Anxiety Group

Spring Quarter | Wednesdays 3:30-4:50pm
Facilitators: Teresa Hoffman, PsyD & Ann Ellis, MS

This skills group is for students of all identities who experience the impacts of depression or anxiety. Learn to be in the present moment with full awareness and openness to experience and to move towards a full, rich, meaningful life with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness strategies.

Bridging Cultures

Spring Quarter | Thursdays 10:30-11:50am
Facilitators: Teresa Hoffman, PsyD & Elle Harris, MA

This support group is for students who are living one culture at home and another culture in their daily lives at school, work, and with friends and experiencing cultural clashes with family. Connect with other people with similar experiences as you navigate two worlds.

Workshops

Drop Anchor

Tuesdays 11am – 12pm | UW1 – 370
Facilitator: Teresa Hoffman, PsyD

Give yourself the gift of mindfulness practice. Open to students of all identities. Each week offers something new and mindfulness is highly effective for difficulties with thoughts, feelings, relationships, and identities. All levels welcome!

  • March 26 – Breathing
  • April 2 – Grounding
  • April 9 – Progressive muscle relaxation
  • April 16 – Lovingkindness
  • April 23 – Acceptance of Emotions
  • April 30 – Be present, Open up, Do what matters
  • May 7 – Art
  • May 14 – Tara Brach’s RAIN
  • May 21 – Mindful Self-Compassion
  • May 28 – Guided Visualization
  • June 4 – Mindful Self-Talk

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition contact us 10 days in advance at 425-352-3183 or email uwbcc@uw.edu.