Support Group

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...

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...

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 2025 Schedule

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Grad Women's Support

This support group is offered for students who self-identify as female graduate students who wish to come together to share the challenges and struggles of being a grad student, discuss ways to balance school & personal life, discuss relationships with advisors and peers, increase self-confidence, and develop relationships with other women in grad school.

Fall 2025

Monday: Weekly, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, (September 15 - December 15)

Location: 374A Simon Hall, (School of Law)

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Heartspeak: USP 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!

Go to www.wejoinin.com/USPmentalhealth for more information.

Berkeley Hope Scholars Support Group

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...