
Updated 5/24/23
Summer 2023 Groups
Graduate Men’s Support*
Mondays, 1:30 - 3:00 pm (July 3 - Aug 7); Virtual |Facilitated by Richard Chiovarelli, PsyD.
This weekly support group is offered for students who self-identify as male grad students who wish to come together to discuss the challenges of being a grad student, ways to deal with the hurdles & hassles of school, find ways to connect with others, discuss relationship issues, and consider ways to manage stress & live a balanced life as a Berkeley student.
Starting a New Medication for Anxiety or Depression*
First and Third Monday, 2:30-3:00 pm (June 5 - Aug 7); Virtual | Facilitated by Lauren Gent, Psy.D.
This single-session psycho-educational group covers the basic facts of common anxiety and depression medications, and factors that increase the likelihood of effectiveness. The group discusses tips and tricks for effective communication with your prescriber for ongoing medication management.
Making Meaningful Changes
Second and Fourth Monday, 2:30-3:00 pm (June 12 - Aug 14); Virtual | Facilitated by Lauren Gent, Psy.D.
This single session psychoeducational workshop is designed to help students make changes to improve their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. The workshop is designed to help identify small, sustainable and meaningful changes to daily habits in a non-judgemental environment. Topics include values identification, motivation strategies, and recovering from a slip.
Worry, Stress, and Your Health*
Every Second and Fourth Wednesday, 2:00 - 2:40 pm (June 14 - Aug 9); Virtual | Facilitated by Robyn Shannon, Psy.D.
This single-session group is focused on increasing your understanding of (1) the body's physical sensations and responses, (2) the different ways that persistent worry about our health may impact our stress response and behaviors, and (3) strategies for coping with thoughts, behaviors, and emotions related to health, pain, and physiological sensations.
Holistic Sleep Wellness: Behavioral Changes to Reduce Insomnia and Sleep Difficulties*
Second and Fourth Friday, 3:30 - 4:15 pm (June 9 - Aug 11); Virtual| Facilitated by Robyn Shannon, Psy.D.
This single-session psycho-educational group is based on the concept of holistic sleep wellness. It focuses on increasing your understanding of the mechanisms and habits that impact your sleep, in order to help you identify and experiment with behaviors that can improve your sleep and work for you, your body and your life.
Graduate Women's Support
Mondays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm (Starts June 5); Virtual |Facilitated by Linda Zaruba, Ph.D.
This support group is offered for students who self-identify as female graduate students who wish to come together to share the challenges and struggles of being a grad student, discuss ways to balance school & personal life, discuss relationships with advisors and peers, increase self-confidence, and develop relationships with other women in grad school.
Alcohol and Other Drug - Harm Reduction Group
Tuesdays, 2:00 - 3:30 pm (June 8 - Aug 3); Virtual | Facilitated by Justin Castello, PhD and Hez Wollin, LCSW
This weekly group acknowledges that different goals work for different people. With the support of the group, you can work on finding the right balance for yourself, in order to get what you want from your substance use choices, without the things you don’t want. Please call Social Services at (510) 642-6074, to set up an intake with the group facilitator to get started.
Self-Paced Recorded Workshops
Can't make it to one of our workshops or looking to develop a skill at your own pace? Watch our available workshops on Improving Relationships Through Effective Communications developed by our Behavioral Health Providors.
Workshops Available Include: