Group Therapy & Workshops
What is the difference between groups and workshops?
Both groups and workshops are powerful treatment modalities. Their power lies in the support and feedback given by other participants as well as by the facilitators. They offer a supportive and affirming space for students to discuss challenges and build connections. Appropriate self-disclosure within groups and workshops may take place at the student’s own comfort level and pace. While joining a group or workshop can feel intimidating, these treatment modalities offer advantages that cannot be found in individual counseling.
- Please note: Urgent Care and Drop-in Consultation are also additional resource options.
- Navigating a loss? Grief can take many forms, and the journey will look and feel different for everyone. You may be wondering where to begin, or how to hold your identities as a student and a bereaved person at the same time. If you or someone you know is mourning a loved one, the UCC is here to help. Email grief@vanderbilt.edu to learn more.
Interested in a group or workshop? Complete an interest form or reach out to one of the contacts listed below.
GROUP THERAPY:
- Mostly focused on the development of resilience and self-awareness.
- Generally closed format (i.e., maximum number of participants); no session limits.
- Includes other participants who wish to receive support around a shared identity or lived experience.
- Requires continuous attendance in order for participants to obtain full benefits.
- Group facilitators will often screen group members before their joining the group.
- Requires a referral from an SCC care coordinator or UCC provider.
GROUPS – FALL 2024
Please select a group for more information.
Wednesdays 3:30pm-5:00pm
Location: UCC
The Graduate Process Group is designed to provide a space for graduate students with a broad spectrum of mental health concerns. Group members will offer each other support and feedback in working toward change. Common concerns that may be addressed in this group include navigating graduate programs and demands, interpersonal relationship difficulties, transitioning from graduate school to the work environment, individuation, identity concerns, and work/life balance.
Limited spots available. If interested, please contact Tamaki Silver
WEDNESDAY 5 – 6 PM (In-person at Project Safe)
Rooted in Resilience is a support group, designed for students who have been impacted by interpersonal violence. This could mean experiences of sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, emotional abuse, stalking, harassment, and/or childhood abuse. This group is intended to provide a supportive environment for survivors. Time is spent listening, sharing experiences, sharing challenges associated with trauma, and gaining tools and knowledge as students work toward healing. Group is open to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. This group is a collaboration between the University Counseling Center and the Project Safe Center.
No formal referral is required.
If interested in this group, please email sarah.jordan.welch@vanderbilt.edu.
Wednesdays, 3-4:30pm, In-Person at UCC
Untangle your worried mind and unleash your potential. We invite you to embark on a creative journey destined to break free from negative bonds. “Untangle to Thrive” offers a compassionate and healing space where creative expressions become a powerful catalyst for self-discovery and growth.
No prior experience in art making is needed and art supplies will be provided.
For more information, please contact one of the following UCC staff members:
Viviana Grice: viviana.a.grice@vanderbilt.edu
Courtney Williams: courtney.williams@vanderbilt.edu
WORKSHOPS:
- Mostly focused on the development of everyday skills.
- Workshops tend to be intermittent and take place in series, not requiring continuous attendance.
- There is no necessary screening (drop-in registrations are welcome).
WORKSHOPS – FALL 2024
Please select a workshop for more information.
Wednesdays, (8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, and 10/2); 4-5pm, at the Center for Student Wellbeing
This workshop emphasizes deepening understanding of what ADHD is and isn't, improving work completion, time management, and organization, while also touching on cognitive behavioral and mindfulness interventions. Weekly workshops are for actively engaging in skill-building in these areas in a scaffolded, supportive environment. Refuel weeks are about community-building and putting the skills to work.
A verified diagnosis of ADHD is not required for this workshop; any interested student is welcome! Please call 615.322.2571 and ask for Frances or 615.322.0480 and ask for Samantha or email frances.niarhos@vanderbilt.edu or samantha.york@vanderbilt.edu for more information about this workshop.