Fall 2024 Group Schedule

Currently registered WSU students must Schedule an Initial Consultation to verify enrollment and eligibility to partipate in any of our groups.

 

World of Support (MONDAYS, 2-3P, IN PERSON AT OISS)

Being an international student can be stressful with experiencing many common and unique challenges in the process of adjusting to the college environment. This group will offer an opportunity for students to explore and talk about challenges related to being an international student at WSU.

Mindfulness & Distress Tolerance (MONDAYS, 2-3P, REMOTE)

Do you find yourself overthinking about the past or excessively worried about the future? Is it difficult to cope with distressing emotions? In just 8 sessions, learn how to use mindfulness skills to cope with difficult feelings, and improve connection to body, mind, and soul.

Grief and Loss Support Group (TUESDAYS, 4-5P, REMOTE)

This group is offered to students who are struggling with the loss of a significant person in their lives. Join other Warriors in a space of healing and compassionate care. Share, receive support, and honor the unique grief process.

Improving Self Esteem w/ Self-Care (TUESDAYS 5-6P, REMOTE)

This group is for students who want to learn how to improve taking care of themselves in order to stay mentally, physically, and emotionally well.  Self-Care requires checking in with yourself and asking yourself how you're doing in these areas.  When you give yourself the opportunity to engage in self-care, your self-esteem benefits because you learn more about your self-worth which is how you value and perceive yourself.  A few benefits of self-care and self-esteem are gaining self-compassion, boosts in confidence, improving focus, better sleep, managing stress, and healthier relationships to name a few!

Journaling for Resilience (WEDNESDAYS, 3-4P, REMOTE)

Do you enjoy expression through writing? Would you like to use writing as a way to create positive mental health? Using journaling activities, group members will learn how to better manage their feelings and understand their life's motivations

Ourselves and Others (WEDNESDAYS 3-4P, REMOTE): Ourselves and Others gives group members the opportunity to explore how they interact with and relate to others, as well as reflect on patterns within their relationships with family, friends, partners, and others. Group members will participate in open, supportive dialogue that focuses on bringing awareness to and processing personal experiences and interactions in the moment. They will also practice new ways of communicating and interacting with others both inside and outside of group.

Time Management for Mental Health (WEDNESDAYS, 5-6P, REMOTE)

So much to do with so little time? Not sure where the time goes? Have important tasks that need your attention that you don’t have time to give? Join this 5 session group and learn how time management and stress are linked and how they affect mental health, while also learning time management strategies to reduce stress in your life. This group will support members in establishing boundaries around their time, with specific focus on organizing and prioritizing their tasks and how they spend their time.

Positive Measures Coping Skills (THURSDAYS 1-2P, REMOTE)

This 8 week group teaches coping skills for daily life challenges. Group members will learn new tools for managing depression and anxiety, create positive self talk and develop assertiveness, and understand themselves better.

Digital Break (THURSDAYS 2-3P, REMOTE)

Have you ever felt that you needed to change your social media or overall screen use, but weren’t sure where to start? We can help you take a Digital Break! Digital Break is an 8 week group designed for students who feel negatively affected by their screen use and want to have a healthier relationship with screens. Group members will learn why screens and social media can be difficult to stop using, how they affect our physical and mental health, how to reduce screen and social media use, how to use screens mindfully, and how to enjoy time offline. Join our group and work with others who know how you feel and can support you in logging off!

Neurodivergent Support Group (Thursdays, 4-5P, REMOTE)

This group is for students who identify as ADHD or Autistic but is open and welcoming to anyone who considers themselves to be neurodivergent (no formal diagnosis required).

In this group we will: 

  • Build a sense of comradery with peers who really get it
  • Create a brave space to learn about your authentic self
  • Practice vulnerability, self-advocacy, and boundary setting
  • Develop skills to manage stress and prevent burnout

You can also view the group options and times here.