Fridays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. CST

2/2 - 5/10 (not meeting during Spring Break)

Maria Timm, RYT-200 and Halin Chung

Jeffers Courtroom – TNH 3.140

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

Scales and Savasana is a drop-in style rotating yoga group for students in the School of Law. Participants will learn stress-reduction techniques and practice confidence-building poses designed to build resilience and flexibility, in the legal realm and beyond. This group may be particularly helpful for those experiencing feelings of imposterism, as we will focus on accessing internal strength through empowering poses.

The drop-in format of the group is a great way to access mental healthcare without having to make a weekly commitment. Attend one or all group sessions and repeat sessions if desired.

Participants should arrive wearing comfortable workout clothing. Yoga mats will be supplied, but students are welcome to bring their own. No prior yoga experience necessary. This group is open to all fitness and ability levels. Modifications will be offered for accessibility.

Wednesdays, 1 to 2 p.m. CST

6/5 - 7/24 (not meeting on 6/19 & 7/3)

Tina Alexander

Virtual

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

The group engages in safe and authentic discussion around students’ experiences as Black and African American students on the UT campus.

From race relations to career development and from cultural appropriation to sexuality and dating in the Black community, students are welcome to discuss any topic that is relevant to their experiences. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the current sociopolitical climate, the psychosocial impact of racial injustice, systemic issues that historically and currently marginalize and oppress the Black community, religious and spiritual development and identity development in the Black community.

The drop-in format of the group is a great way to access mental healthcare without having to make a weekly commitment.

Registration – Click below to enter your name and email address. The facilitator(s) will send a follow-up email containing the Zoom link.

For questions or more information - Contact Tina Alexander.

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Mondays, 3:30 to 5 p.m. CST

6/17 - 7/15

Kim Orchowski

CMHC (SSB 5th floor)

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

No previous art experience is necessary or required.

This five-week group offers participants a chance to learn and explore new ways of coping with stress, grief, anxiety, depression and/or trauma through different weekly visual art activities. Participants are invited to engage in self-exploration and self-expression through a variety of art materials—without the expectation to do so verbally. The sessions facilitate increased emotional awareness/identification, relaxation, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, stress management, self-confidence, connections, and joy. Focusing on the process of art making, as opposed to the end product, is encouraged to challenge perfectionistic tendencies and practice mindfulness.

Supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring supplies/materials/small found objects they already own. The following art materials are NOT permitted: X-Acto blades, oil paints or pastels, spray paint or toxic chemicals/solvents.

The series is activity-based and may include brief discussion of concepts/skills. Since the modules can be completed in any order, students can start the group at any time of the semester.

The drop-in format of the group is a great way to access mental healthcare without having to make a weekly commitment.

Tuesdays, 1 to 2 p.m. CST

6/11 - 8/6 (not meeting on 7/2 & 7/9)

Joanna Menendez

Virtual

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This weekly drop-in group is for students who are willing to engage in respectful conversations and to honor group members' privacy.

The group provides a safe and supportive atmosphere in which participants can engage in inviting and authentic discussion around students' experiences as Latine students on the UT campus. Any and all topics that are relevant to students' experiences can be discussed such as sociopolitical issues, immigration status or conditions, intersecting identities, academics, and more. Students' privacy will be respected.

The drop-in format of the group is a great way for students to access mental healthcare without having to make a weekly commitment.

Registration - Click below to enter your email address and receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.

For questions or more information - Contact Joanna Menendez.

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Thursdays, 3:30 to 5 p.m.

6/7 – 8/2 (Biweekly; 6/7, 6/21, 7/5, 7/19, 8/2)

Alexandra Okeke, LPC, RYT-200

CMHC – SSB 5th floor

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

Yoga can help with mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation. Participants will discover how movement, meditation, and breathwork can improve their overall well-being. This drop-in group will provide psychoeducation on the connection between mental health and somatic exercises and will end with a yoga practice. Beginners are welcome; no previous yoga experience is required.

The drop-in format of the group is a great way to access mental healthcare without having to make a weekly commitment.

Tuesdays, 3 to 4:30 p.m. CST

6/11 – 7/30

Ayesha Akbar, RYT-200 and Paula Ramirez, RYT-200

CMHC – SSB 5th floor

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This weekly drop-in yoga group is for students who have experienced trauma and are looking for support with their own healing experience.

Trauma-informed yoga focuses on themes of grounding, choice, connection with one's body, trauma/stress response and regulation. Through the practice, participants will also learn mindfulness skills to practice being in the present moment with intention.

No prior yoga experience is necessary. Open to all fitness and ability levels. Click below to receive more information about this group.

The drop-in format of the group is a great way to access mental healthcare without having to make a weekly commitment.

Wednesdays, TBD

Joanna Menendez and Paula Ramirez

CMHC – SSB 5th floor

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

Nuestras Historias is a counseling group open to students who self-identify as Latine women of all ages. This group offers a safe and empowering environment in which members can give and receive supportive feedback to each other while reflecting on the intersection of identities and navigating being survivors of interpersonal trauma, such as sexual assault/abuse, dating/relationship violence, or abuse within family of origin. This group also encourages members to courageously practice new, more effective ways of relating to each other and to themselves as they move forward in their healing. Bilingual dialogue is welcome (not required) if it supports members well-being and empowerment.

To register or for more information - Interested students are asked to meet with a group facilitator to determine whether a particular group is a good fit for them. To set up a pre-group interview or to get more information, please call CMHC at (512) 471-3515.

Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to noon CST

6/12 - 8/7

Kim Bird, Hannah Nazir, Kristen Pearson, and Aly Ramirez

Virtual

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This is a weekly drop-in group open to students who identify as survivors of interpersonal trauma and are seeking support around healing and mental health. Interpersonal trauma may include experiences of sexual assault, emotional and physical abuse, dating/domestic violence, family of origin violence, etc. The group will provide an opportunity for participants to build community and engage in safe and confidential discussions that pertain to their experiences as survivors.

The drop-in format of the group is a great way to access mental healthcare without having to make a weekly commitment.

Registration - Click below to enter your name and email address. The facilitator(s) will send a follow-up email containing the Zoom link.

For questions or more information - Contact Hannah Nazir

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See “Yoga for Mental Health Support” category of this page for details.

Visit UHS Nutrition Services for more information.

Tuesdays, 2:30 to 4 p.m. CST

Mark Zentner

Virtual

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group is for doctoral students who are experiencing difficulties in the dissertation process. Topics that are commonly discussed include work-life balance, interactions with advisors and faculty, job/career decision-making, and motivation/strategies for making concrete progress on their dissertations and other professional activities. The group provides a place for mutual support, accountability, and goal-setting to move through internal and external barriers and move forward with their lives and careers.

To register or for more information - Interested students are asked to meet with a group facilitator to determine whether a particular group is a good fit for them. To set up a pre-group interview or to get more information, please call CMHC at (512) 471-3515.

Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m. CST

Section 1: 5/15-6/12
Section 2: 7/10-8/14

Maria Timm

Virtual

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

Law students can join this supportive circle to discuss the challenges of summer associate positions and summer clerkships. Our sessions will focus on evidence-based coping skills, in addition to time and stress management. We will also offer mindfulness and virtual chair yoga as an antidote to the often cerebral nature of the work. The drop-in format of the group is a great way to access mental healthcare without having to make a weekly commitment.

The first half hour of the group will consist of verbal discussion; the second half hour will consist of guided chair yoga and/or meditation.

Feel free to join for all or a portion of the group time and bring your lunch!

Registration - Click below to enter your name and email address. The facilitator(s) will send a follow-up email containing the Zoom link.

For questions or more information - Contact Maria Timm.

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Mondays, 1:30 to 3 p.m. CST

Danielle Sirles

CMHC – SSB 5th floor

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group provides an environment in which members can gain powerful experiences through giving and receiving support and encouragement from others facing similar struggles. The group also allows members to practice new, more engaged and effective ways of relating to each other. Common concerns discussed in the group include, but are not limited to, personal growth and self-care, relationships, mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety, asserting boundaries, and other concerns that feel relevant to participants.

To register or for more information - Interested students are asked to meet with a group facilitator to determine whether a particular group is a good fit for them. To set up a pre-group interview or to get more information, please call CMHC at (512) 471-3515.