Groups and Workshops

Healing Through Grief and Loss

In this 8-week process group, we will explore some of the teachings of grief, share how we maintain a relational connection to our ancestors and loved ones beyond death, and support one another in coping with the strong emotions that accompany us on our healing journey.

This is for UC Berkeley students only who have experienced a loss 3 months ago or more. For more recent losses, please call and make an appointment with a counselor for individual support at (510) 642-9494.

Fall 2026

Tuesdays,...

Holistic Sleep Wellness: Behavioral Changes to Reduce Insomnia and Sleep Difficulties

This single-session psycho-educational workshop is based on the concept of holistic sleep wellness. It focuses on increasing your understanding of the mechanisms and habits that impact your sleep, to help you identify and experiment with behaviors that can improve your sleep and work for you, your body, and your life.

Fall 2026

Wednesday: First and Third Wednesday, 3:30pm - 4:15pm; (August 26 - December 18, 2026)

Location: Virtual - Zoom

Facilitated by Robyn Papathakis...

Managing Emotions (6 Weeks)

Fall 2026 Wednesdays, 3:15-4:45 PM (October 7 - November 18, 2026) Location: Virtual/Zoom Facilitated by Mar Chung, PhD and Sara Lipton-Carey, LCSW

Empowerment through Expression Workshop

Expression comes in many forms, and our ability to express is tied to our well-being. This workshop takes a holistic approach to cultivate empowerment and a sense of self-understanding through creative expression.

Facilitators will lead activities exploring our mind-body connection, relationships with others and with ourselves, and embracing the inherent wisdom of the natural world.

Students interested in this space need no previous experience or even comfort with the arts or creative expression. The power is in the process, not the product....

Introduction to the Practice of Mindfulness and Meditation

Meditation is an intentional practice where inward focus can increase calmness, concentration, and emotional understanding and balance. Mindfulness is all about being aware, noticing, and paying attention to patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The benefits of practicing mindfulness and meditation are many; including stress reduction, decreased rumination, reduced emotional reactivity, enhanced focus, increased cognitive flexibility, and improved relationship satisfaction. Nevertheless, it can be difficult to know where to start, what to expect, and how to...

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...

Deepening Your Connection: A Group for Couples+

This 2-part group is designed to support partners in committed relationships to expand their ability to communicate through conflict, identify and shift unhelpful patterns, and build mutual trust. Participants can expect to receive an introduction to couples therapy frameworks and guided support with hands-on practice. We recommend that couples/partners sign up for this group together.

Eligibility:

This group is open to all UC Berkeley students and their partner(s). Non-student partner(s) of UC Berkeley students are welcome. Please note, this group is not...

Alcohol and Other Drugs Harm Reduction Group

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, to get what you want from your substance use choices, without the things you don’t want.

Fall 2026 Friday: Weekly, 3:15pm - 4:30pm (September 11- December 11) Location: Hybrid - location to be shared with participants Facilitated by Robin Walley, LCSW and Daisy Resendiz, MSW Sign Up

Call Social Services at 510-642-6074...

Chronic Health Conditions Support Group

The Chronic Health Conditions Support Group is designed for students to give and receive support from peers who are experiencing a medical concern impacting their mental health or quality of life. This may include but is not limited to chronic health conditions, processing a recent diagnosis, chronic pain, or post-concussion support. This space is appropriate for students needing emotional support at any point in their experience living with a medical condition– from a recent diagnosis to those living with a condition long-term. While the primary objective of the space is for connection...

Understanding Self and Others

This therapy group is designed to foster greater self-awareness and more satisfying relationships by exploring how your background and upbringing affect your relationships, becoming more aware of your thoughts and feelings, and exploring your “here-and-now” feelings with other group members.

This group requires a brief pre-group meeting with the group facilitator(s) before joining.

Fall 2026

Understanding Self and Others (9 Week)

Thursdays, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM; (October 1 - November 19)

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