Tuesdays, 11:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. CST

5/30 - 8/8 (not meeting 6/20)

Kate Czar

CMHC Main Conference Room (SSB 5th floor)

This drop-in mindfulness group begins with gentle guided meditation, may include a period of silent meditation, and ends with discussion to process the experience and offer support.

The group is open to students, faculty and staff with any level of meditation experience. Participants can arrive late or leave early as needed.

Please note, this is not a traditional therapy group, and you do not need to be a CMHC client to enroll.

Registration - Not necessary. Participants are not required to participate each week and can drop in for one, some or all group sessions. Click below to receive weekly reminder emails about the group.

For questions or more information - Contact Kate Czar.

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Mondays, noon – 1 p.m. CST

6/5 - 8/7 (not meeting 6/12, 6/19, or 7/3)

Tina Alexander

Virtual

Please note that discussion groups are not therapy groups.

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This weekly discussion group is open to Black-identified students, regardless of nationality or racial/ethnic background. The group engages in safe, engaging 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.

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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Fridays, 2 to 3 p.m. CST

6/2, 6/30, 7/7, 7/28, 8/4

Arna Erega

Virtual

Please note that discussion groups are not therapy groups.

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This discussion group is for international students who are preparing for the transition from their roles as full-time students to professional environments such as internships, externships, or part- or full-time employment. The purpose of the group is to create a safe environment where international students can discuss their successes and challenges with these transitions and job searches. Participants will have the opportunity to talk about their experiences, process stress, frustration, anxiety, receive peer support and learn skills to better cope along the way.

This group is drop-in based, and students can attend one, some or all sessions.

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

For questions or more information - Contact Arna Erega.

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Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. to noon

6/1 - 7/20 (not meeting 7/6)

Laura Sandoval-Sweeney and Cassy Moreno

Virtual

Please note that discussion groups are not therapy groups.

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

Hija de mi Madre is a drop-in discussion group for Latinx/e women, providing an affirming and supportive space. Join to discuss family-of-origin issues, learn coping skills and connect in shared experiences. These may include mental health stigma, privacy concerns (“la ropa sucia se lava en la casa”), misdiagnosis (e.g., reporting “nervios” instead of depression) and more. Bilingual dialogue is welcome (Spanglish too) if it supports healing and well-being.

This group is drop-in based, and students can attend one, some or all sessions.

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

For questions or more information - Contact Cassy Moreno or Laura Sandoval-Sweeney.

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Mondays, 1 to 2 p.m. CST

5/22 - 7/10

Kimberly Bird and Talya Leibowicz

Virtual

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group is for students of any gender who identify as a survivor of physical, verbal, emotional and/or financial abuse within their family of origin (e.g., parents, siblings, grandparents, etc.) and who are actively seeking healing around these experiences.

Recognizing that the healing process is different for each person, the group seeks to empower members through the exploration of each person's unique experience as they connect and learn with other survivors in a supportive and safe atmosphere. The focus is on increasing self-awareness, exploring the impact of family experiences and validating that interpersonal violence is not their fault and that they are not alone.

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

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Tuesdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. CST

6/13 - 8/8 (not meeting 7/4)

Joanna Menendez

Virtual

Please note that discussion groups are not therapy groups.

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This weekly discussion group is open to all Latin- identified students, regardless of identities, nationality, or racial/ethnic background and/or immigration status. A willingness to engage in respectful conversation and honor group members' privacy is the only other requirement to attend.

The group provides a safe and supportive atmosphere in which participants can engage in inviting and authentic discussion around students' experiences as Latinx 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.

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 Joanna Menendez.

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Section 1

Mondays, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

6/5 - 8/7

Amelia Zique

BUR 556

Section 2

Thursdays, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

6/1 - 8/10

Amelia Zique

GSC Conference Room (WCP 2.112)

Please note that discussion groups are not therapy groups.

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group is a queer peer support space where participants can seek out and offer support, solidarity, and community to one another. Drop-in office hours with Amelia Zique are scheduled 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after each session. For email reminders about groups, see below.

Registration - Not necessary. Participants are not required to participate each week and can drop in for one, some or all group sessions. Click below to receive weekly reminder emails about the group.

For questions or more information - Contact Amelia Zique.

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Tuesdays, 2 to 3:30 p.m. CST

6/27 - 8/8

Arna Erega

CMHC – SSB 5th floor

Please note that discussion groups are not therapy groups.

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This is a group for international students of all genders, ages, majors and academic classifications. The group offers a safe and empowering environment in which international students can explore personal concerns and challenges they have experienced in the U.S. so far. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and to give and receive supportive feedback. Common concerns discussed may include personal and interpersonal challenges, social isolation, difficulties making meaningful friendships, adjustment and acculturation, homesickness, family pressures and expectations, mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression, culturally specific pressures and any other topics that feel relevant.

Registration - Not necessary. Participants are not required to participate each week and can drop in for one, some or all group sessions. Click below to receive weekly reminder emails about the group.

For questions or more information - Contact Arna Erega.

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Tuesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. CST

Terrill Taylor and Denzel Wilson

CMHC – SSB 5th floor

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group is for students of all genders who hold any identity on the queer spectrum (e.g., gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, etc.).

In this process and support group, members will explore themes important to themselves. The gathering will create a safe and encouraging atmosphere for discussions around the development of queer identity, queer community, dating and intimacy, and processing intersecting identities.

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, 2 to 3 p.m. CST

6/7 - 8/2

Brittany Sievers, Kathy Melo Li and Madison Blaydes

Virtual

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This weekly drop-in group is open to all students seeking a supportive environment to explore their relationship with substances. Students looking to make changes to their substance use, or no changes at all, are welcome. Concerns might include substance misuse, learning about safe substance use practices, moderation, increasing awareness and insight about current use, relapse and maintaining long-term recovery.

The group is grounded in harm reduction and provides a non-judgmental and confidential environment to explore how substance use may be impacting relationships, coping, academics and more. We acknowledge that different goals work for different people.

Please note this group is drop-in based, and students can attend one, some or all sessions. Feel free to schedule an appointment with a group facilitator to explore whether this group may be a good fit for you.

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 Brittany Sievers or Kathy Melo Li.

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Tuesdays, 2 to 3:30 p.m. CST

Hannah Yeo Garza

Virtual

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group provides a supportive environment for students with experiences of interpersonal trauma to focus on the current impacts and experiences. The group will explore trauma reactions, coping strategies, creating safety in relationships and integrating individual experiences into our identities.

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.

Mondays, noon to 1 p.m. CST

6/5 - 7/24

Hannah Nazir

Virtual

Please note that this group is not a formal therapy group.

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This is a weekly, drop-in, gender-inclusive support group that is open to all students who identify as survivors of interpersonal trauma. 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 members to build community and engage in safe and confidential discussions that pertain to their experiences as survivors.

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

For questions or more information - Contact Hannah Nazir

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View details on our Wellness Workshops and Events page.

Wednesdays, 1 to 2 p.m. CST

6/7 - 7/26 (not meeting on 7/5 or 7/12)

Chloe Ropner and Joan Long

CMHC – SSB 5th floor

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This weekly group is open to all students seeking a supportive community to explore their relationship with their food and body, including those who have been diagnosed with an eating disorder and those who are currently in treatment. The group provides a nonjudgmental and confidential environment to explore how disordered eating thoughts and behaviors may impact various areas of their life. Students are welcome to bring their lunches to session.

Registration - Not necessary. Participants are not required to participate each week and can drop in for one, some, or all group sessions. Click below to receive weekly reminder emails about the group.

For questions or more information - Contact Chloe Ropner or Joan Long.

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

Mark Zentner and Saul Castro

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.

View details on our Wellness Workshops and Events page.

Mondays, 10:30 a.m. to Noon

Kate Czar

CMHC – SSB 5th floor

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

Release and Renew is a group for students struggling with stress, anxiety and/or depression. Participants can give and receive support while also bolstering their coping toolboxes. Concepts and skills discussed will include self-compassion, mindfulness, managing unhelpful thought patterns, and managing thoughts and emotions differently. The goal of the group is for students to empower themselves with tools and a greater sense of self-efficacy to manage both the inner and outer turbulence that life creates.

Registration - Interested students are asked to attend an Information Session to learn more and determine if the group is a good fit. To sign up for the Information Session, please call CMHC at (512) 471-3515..

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

Danielle Sirles

Virtual

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group offers a safe and supportive 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.

Wednesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. CST

Tina Alexander and Joanna Menendez

CMHC – SSB 5th floor

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group offers a safe and empowering environment in which students of color can explore personal concerns and give and receive supportive feedback. Participants are encouraged to courageously practice new, more effective ways of relating to each other and to themselves. Common concerns discussed may include personal growth, self-care, relationships, mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression, culturally specific pressures and expectations, first-generation college student experience and any other topics that feel relevant.

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.