Graduate Men’s Support Group

This weekly support group is offered for students who self-identify as male grad students and wish to come together to discuss the challenges of being a grad student and/or any other topics for which they are seeking support. Common themes within the group include (but are not limited to) 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. Students who join the group are welcome to return semester-after-semester.

This group requires a brief pre-group meeting with the group facilitator before joining. We accept new group members on an ongoing basis, and students may join after the start date.

Fall 2024

Friday: Weekly, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (September 6 - December 13);

Location: 3220 Tang

Facilitated by Bill Berkhout, PsyD. and Sam Skidmore, MS.

Sign Up Options:

1. Self Referral

Register on this EmailMe Form to get started and select this group's name.  Once you complete the brief form, the group facilitator will be in touch with you via your eTang portal to help you get started.  

2. eTang Portal

You can sign up for any group via the eTang portal, you will be contacted by a group facilitator if pre-screening is required to ensure the group works for your goals.

3. Referral from a UHS Provider 

Some groups require a referral from a UHS clinician.  To get a referral, contact your UHS provider or call (510) 642-9494 to get started.  

Topics

Groups and Workshops topic page, Identity-Based Support Group topic page, Support Group topic page

Facilitated by Bill Berkhout, PsyD.

A Licensed Psychologist is pictured

Bill Berkhout, PsyD.

Sam Skidmore, MS