Group Counseling

  • "The tools I learned and the conversations or insights from other students made me feel less alone."
  • "I knew that one hour of my day was going to be me learning how to better myself."
  • "I liked that I got to make new friends and see other people going through the same thing as me."
  • "I thought I was the only one facing these problems, so it's nice to talk with others."

Any currently registered student may consider joining any counseling group.  Some groups may focus on specific experiences or identities; others require a consultation conversation with a counselor to ensure that the group is a good fit.  Please talk with a counselor if you have questions about which group is right for you.

To register for any group, students can go to , call (510) 885-3735, email shcscounseling@csueastbay.edu, or talk with a counselor. A facilitator will call you to discuss the group and answer any questions before your registration is confirmed.

To participate in a group session once confirmed, students can go to  at the time of their appointment to get the link.

To access handouts and materials from group sessions, visit our Counseling Group Handouts webpage.

Group Details

Groups for Spring 2025
Title Description Details
Healthy Relationships

An 8-week interactive group focused on building healthier relationships. Topics include: communication, dating, friendships, family dynamics, boundaries, consent, power and control and managing conflict. 
  • Mondays 11am, 2/17/25-4/14/25 (no meeting 3/31/25)
  • Sessions held on Zoom
  • Led by Kathryn Kirkpatrick, LCSW and Naya Gordon, LCSW

     

     
Thriving Through Trauma

An 8-week interactive group for students to make healthy changes, get support, and practice coping skills. Focus is on trauma recovery and safety.

  • Mondays, 12pm, 2/24/25-4/21/25 (no meeting 3/31/25)
  • Sessions held on Zoom
  • Led by Bunny Ott, LMFT, LPCC and Colleen Arnold, Ph.D, LMFT

Calming Anxiety, Living Mindfully (CALM)

 

A 6-week interactive group on skills to manage anxiety. 
  • Wednesdays at 3pm, 2/19/25-3/26/25
  • Sessions held on Zoom
  • Led by Rosa Mora, Ph.D and Mary Ann Dawkins-Padigela, AMFT
The Art of Self Discovery - In Person
An 8-week interactive and experiential group for students to use creative art activities and play to deepen their understanding of their identities, values, and emotions. We aim to help students notice, discover and tap into their genius within.
  • Tuesdays at 4pm, 2/25/25-4/22/25 (no meeting 4/1/25)
  • In person in SHCS Conference Room
  • Led by Tori Parsons, ACSW and Erin Harrell, Psy.D

Home Away From Home: A Support Group for Housing Residents

A 10-week interactive group focused on building community and learning new ways to take care of oneself. Topics include managing transitions, homesickness, interpersonal relationships, identity, and more. Group is just for Housing residents.
  • Mondays at 4pm, 2/10/25-4/21/25 (no meeting 3