Groups and Workshops

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.

Please note this group has two different weekly sessions you can sign up for.

Fall 2025 Friday: Weekly, 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM (September 26 - December 12) Location: Hybrid at Tang Center and Virtual Facilitated by Robin Walley, LCSW and Jackie Chin, MA Sign Up

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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...

Career Planning: Surviving and Thriving at Cal

This 4-week group is designed to help clarify your values related to career planning and set goals for managing stresses associated with imposter syndrome, socio-cultural-familial influences, and indecision. The group will include exercises to increase career self-awareness and strategies for navigating challenges in academic and career planning. Students will also have the opportunity to share their experiences, and give support to their peers experiencing similar stressors.

Fall 2025

Thursday, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (October 30 - November 20)...

“Do I Even Belong Here?": Understanding, Unlearning, and Uprooting Imposter Phenomenon Workshop

Imposter Phenomenon Workshop

Join a two part workshop on understanding and pushing back against Imposter Phenomenon.

Facilitators will explore how to identify and learn healthy tools and strategies for uprooting self-doubt, building self-confidence, and practicing self-compassion in our academic, professional, and relational lives--leading up to finals week, graduation, and beyond.

Location: Virtual

Open to: All students, graduate and undergraduate, are welcome

Two Offerings available

First offering: Session...

Heartspeak: USP Support 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

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! The weekly group is designed to provide a supportive space for all undergraduate and graduate...

Transgender and Gender Diverse Support 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

The weekly group is designed to provide a supportive space for all undergraduate and graduate students, including those who wish to explore topics related to the challenges faced by transgender, nonbinary, gender-expansive, agender, gender-diverse, genderqueer, and gender-nonconforming students. This group provides a space for students to come together in a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental...

LGBTQIA+ Support 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

The weekly group is designed to provide a supportive space for all undergraduate and graduate students, including those who wish to explore topics related to the LGBTQIA+ experience, as well as those who are questioning and exploring their identity. Join us in co-creating a supportive and affirming space to explore themes that promote wellness and connection. Topics will include, but are...

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 themes may include...

My Parents Never Went to College - First Generation BIPOC Student Support 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

The group is designed to provide a supportive space for all students, including undergraduate and graduate students who wish to explore topics related to the challenges faced by 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...

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...