Group Therapy and Workshops
Did you know that healing as part of a group can be more effective than individual therapy?
Come join us for drop-in workshops or schedule an appointment at the Counseling Center (425-352-3183 | uwbcc@uw.edu | UW1-080) to learn more about group therapy and how it can help you. For a quick overview on group therapy, read our FAQ page.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition contact us 10 days in advance at 425-352-3183 or email uwbcc@uw.edu.
Group Therapy Options
Build Your Social Confidence
Winter Quarter | Wednesdays 1:30-2:50pm
Facilitators: Teresa Hoffman, PsyD & Seth Carroll, MA
This skills group is for students that experience fear, anxiety, and discomfort in social situations that contribute to isolation and feelings of loneliness and embarrassment. Using an emotionally safe environment, you will learn and practice new skills to reduce social anxiety and strategies to increase social engagement.
Depression and Anxiety Group
Winter Quarter | Thursdays 11:30am-1pm
Facilitators: Teresa Hoffman, PsyD & Amy Paulson, MSW
This skills group is for students of all identities who experience the impacts of depression or anxiety. Learn how to unhook from difficult thoughts and feelings so that you can move towards a full, rich, meaningful life with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness strategies.
Creative Expressions
Winter Quarter | Open until full | Fridays 12:30-1:50pm
Facilitators: Teresa Hoffman, PsyD & Ann Ellis, MS
Use expressive arts to explore and process feelings in an emotionally safe environment with peers. All identities and experiences welcome, no art experience necessary.
Workshops
Mindful Monday
Winter Quarter | Mondays 1pm – 1:45pm | ARC Fitness Studio
Facilitator: Teresa Hoffman, PsyD
We are excited to announce our partnership with the ARC! Mindful Monday will be facilitated by the Counseling Center and hosted in the ARC. Go to myarc.uwb.edu to sign up. In-person registration is also available.
Give yourself the gift of mindfulness practice. Mindfulness is a highly effective tool for difficulties with thoughts, feelings, relationships. Each week will offer a different guided mindfulness exercise. All identities and levels welcome!
- January 13 – Breathing
- January 20 – Campus closed
- January 27 – Progressive muscle relaxation
- February 3 – Loving Kindness
- February 10- Acceptance of Emotions
- February 17 – Campus closed
- February 24 – Art
- March 3 – Tara Brach’s RAIN
- March 10 – Mindful Self-Compassion
- March 17 – Be present, Open up, Do what matters