This student support group is open to undergraduate/graduate BIPOC students who are the first in their families to attend college. In this group, we will create a safe space to exchange information, share experiences, and promote community because we are stronger together. This group is here to support students with navigating college by developing skills and gathering resources to achieve your academic and personal goals + aspirations.
We will explore topics such as imposter syndrome, cultural challenges, mental health, family pressure, financial responsibilities, and more. The...
This group is specific to survivors who have experienced sexual assault more than 3 months ago. Survivors who experienced sexual violence in the context of an intimate partner violence relationship are an appropriate referral as long as the relationship is no longer active. During this group, participants will learn mindfulness and grounding skills while also learning to understand the impact of trauma in their present lives.
This group is open to survivors of all genders. This group requires a pre-group meeting with the group facilitator before joining.
This group is for transgender, nonbinary, gender expansive, agender, gender diverse, genderqueer, and gender nonconforming students to come together in a safe, collaborative, nonjudgmental space. Together we will discuss a variety of topics related to being on the gender spectrum including gender identity, intersectional identities, different aspects of transition, coming out and being out at Berkeley, navigating family of origin considerations, community resources, academic stress, relationships, sexuality, and resilience and joy.
This group is for students who identify as womxn of any Asian or Asian-American background. We'll co-create a supportive space to share experiences related to intersectional identities, navigating Asian & American values, racism-related trauma, school stress, family & relationship issues, and other topics of interest. This group requires a brief pre-group meeting with the group facilitator(s) before joining. All Asian and Asian American students "who experience life through the lens of womxn in body, spirit, identity--past, present, future, and fluid are welcome."...
This therapy group is for both undergraduate and graduate students who identify as Latine/Hispanic and are looking for a community to find support. The content of the group is based on topics of interest the members wish to bring. Common themes may include navigating family expectations, cultural roles, challenges pursuing higher education and balancing responsibilities, finding your own identity, navigating multiple cultures, disconnect with family.
Are you undocumented and seeking a consistent community space with other undocumented students? Looking for a way to talk about your struggles and hear how others are coping? Interested in learning meditation and other tools to feel less overwhelmed? Then HeartSpeak support group is for you!
This in-person group is for students who identify as LGBTQIA+, as well as those who are questioning and exploring. Join us in co-creating a supportive and affirming space to explore themes that promote wellness and connection. Topics will include but are not limited to: coming out, identity development, family of origin, chosen family, relationships, dating, healthcare, intersectional and multicultural identities, living out on campus, building communities of support, non-monogamy, and stress management.
This group requires a brief pre-group meeting with a 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 supportive counseling group is open to students that are and were part of the foster care system, probation youth, or were orphaned before the age of 18. In this group, we hope to create a safe space for individuals to explore topics relating specifically to system-impacted students navigating in a higher education community. Topics explored would include self-care exercises, healing from trauma, cultivating healthy relationships, setting boundaries, and other related topics that may be more challenging for those that are from the foster care system. The goal is for students to...
A weekly opportunity for undergraduate and graduate, self-identified womxn of African descent to explore the challenges of navigating life at UC Berkeley, engage in cultivating self-care and wellness practices, and build a meaningful and supportive community with others.
