Group Therapy and Workshops
Did you know that healing as part of a group can be more effective than individual therapy?
Getting started
Schedule an appointment at the Counseling Center (425-352-3183 | uwbcc@uw.edu | UW1-080) to learn more about group therapy and how it can help you. Most groups start near the beginning of the quarter, so if a group has already started, ask to be placed on a group interest list for next quarter.
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.
Group Therapy
Anxiety
This interactive skills group is for all students who experience the impacts of anxiety. Learn how to unhook from unhelpful thoughts and feelings so that you can move towards a full, rich, meaningful life with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness strategies. This group runs fall (Mon 11:30pm-12:50pm), winter (Tues 1:30-2:50pm) and spring (Wed 1:30pm-2:50pm) quarters.
Get startedCreative Expressions
Use expressive arts to explore and process feelings in an emotionally safe environment with peers. All identities and experiences welcome, no art experience necessary. This group runs fall, winter, and spring quarters on Tuesdays at 11am-12pm.
Get startedUnderstanding Self and Others
This weekly process group is for students who want to increase their understanding of themselves and their relationships by practicing new ways of communicating and having authentic experiences while giving and receiving support. Potential topics include assertive communication, boundaries, difficulty family dynamics, loss, loneliness, and identity concerns. Previous individual therapy experience is preferred. This group runs spring quarter (date and time TBD).
Get startedBuild Your Social Confidence
This weekly skills group is for students who want to improve their social skills. You will learn about where social anxiety comes from, how to navigate common social scenarios, and how to reduce the impact of negative thoughts. We start slow and build each week as your confidence increases so that you can create meaningful relationships with friends, coworkers, and romantic partners. This group runs winter quarter (Thurs 1:30-3:50pm).
Get startedBridging Cultures
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. This group will be scheduled if there is enough interest.
Get startedWorkshops
Mindful Monday
Give yourself the gift of mindfulness practice. Mindfulness is a highly effective tool for difficulties with thoughts, feelings, and relationships. Each week will offer a different guided mindfulness exercise. All identities and levels welcome, no experience necessary! Drop-in on Mondays at 1:15-1:45pm in the ARC Fitness Studio.
Register hereYour future awaits: Support for graduates
Join us for a 3-week workshop series to help address graduation anxieties. Come to any or all three!
Register on Gather in spring quarterStress management
What is stress? When does it become distress? We’ll go over signs of too much stress and tools for stress management and distress prevention. We’ll also review campus resources and services available at the UWB Counseling Center.
Request workshop hereActive listening
What does it really mean to be listened to? Learn how to listen to someone in a way that helps them to feel heard and understood. Gain a better understanding of the difference between sympathy and empathy and then practice active listening skills in small groups
Request workshop hereCounseling Center 101
A staff member from the Counseling Center can give a 5-10 minute presentation about services we offer at the Counseling Center, how to make an appointment, and answer questions.
Request workshop hereNeuroinclusivity
Help support neurodivergent students by learning about communication and learning styles, empathy, and universal design principles in this interactive workshop.
Request workshop hereEnd of quarter de-stress event
Join the Counseling Center and the Health and Wellness Resource Center at the end of fall, winter, and spring quarters (dates to be announced) for a chance to enjoy a snack and engage in creative activities to help with stress management in preparation for finals. A clinician from the Counseling Center will also be available for Let’s Talk which is an opportunity for students to meet for an informal, confidential consultation. Although Let’s Talk consultations are with mental health professionals, this service is not a substitute for formal counseling and does not constitute mental health treatment.