Groups and Workshops

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...

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: 3220 Tang Center

Facilitated by Robyn...

Healing From Trauma (EMDR)

This group is for students who have experienced trauma, and are seeking to process that trauma through Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) in a group format. While the group will involve reprocessing trauma in a group setting, students will not share with one another about specific traumatic experiences. Students should be able to commit to attending at least 6 of 7 sessions in order to gain the most benefit from this group.

Students can self-refer for this group. Interested students will meet with a group facilitator in advance of the group to make sure it's a good fit...

Managing Emotions (6 Weeks)

Fall 2026 Wednesdays, 3:15-4:45 PM (October 7 - November 11, 2026) Location: Virtual/Zoom Facilitated by Mar Chung, PhD and Sara Lipton-Carey, LCSW

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: Virtual on Zoom Facilitated by Robin Walley, LCSW and Daisy Resendiz, MSW Sign Up

Call Social Services at 510-642-6074, to set up an intake with an...

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...

Encontrando Communidad: Latine/Hispanic Support and Process Group

UHS is committed to providing affirming care for all of our student communities. We encourage you to explore our resources for your holistic wellness and care.

About this Support Group

This therapy group is designed to provide a supportive space for all undergraduate and graduate students, including those who wish to explore topics related to the Latinx/Hispanic experience and are seeking a community to find support and understanding. The content of the group is based on topics of interest that the members wish to discuss.

Common...

Grief Space

In this 4 part grief workshop series, we will make space for grief and all of its messy, complicated, and yes, beautiful parts after experiencing the death of a loved one or special person in your life. We will make use of writing, art, and nature, as well as conversation to support our processing of the varied emotions and tasks of grief. Please make sure you are able to attend all 4 dates prior to registering and have a journal / paper and some basic colorful writing / art supplies (i.e. markers, crayons, pens) with you each time.

Summer 2026

Tuesdays, 3:00 PM - 4:30...

Building Healthy Relationships

This 6-week group is designed to help students build skills to develop healthy relationships with others, from potential romantic partners to platonic relationships with friends. Topics include recognizing our relational patterns, values, boundaries, and communication styles. We will also discuss how our cultural and familial backgrounds influence our relationships with others. The group is open to undergraduate and graduate students.

Fall 2026

Date and location to be announced.

Facilitator: Karen Lee Tsugawa, MFT

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Black Womxn's Sister Circle

UHS is committed to providing affirming care for all of our student communities. We encourage you to explore our resources for your holistic wellness and care.

About this support Group

The weekly group is designed to provide a supportive space for all undergraduate and graduate students wishing to explore topics related to the challenges Black Womxn experience navigating life at UC Berkeley. It provides a weekly opportunity to engage in cultivating self-care and wellness practices, to build meaningful connections, and create a mutually supportive...