Groups

Food for Thought: A Virtual Drop-in Mindful Eating Group

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This virtual drop-in support group is for students looking to learn more about their relationships with disordered eating, their bodies and themselves. Together we will embrace a flexible approach to recovery that is focused on risk-reduction, diverse perspectives and creating a culture of support.

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

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Mindful Movement: A Drop-In Group for Trauma Informed Yoga and Somatic Practice

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This 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.

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

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Neurodivergent Voices: A Drop-in Support Group for Students who Identify as ND

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This drop-in group welcomes individuals who identify as Neurodivergent (ND), whether you have a formal diagnosis or not. The goal is to create a space for connection and discussion focused on sharing resources, tips and advice on managing life as an ND person. You are encouraged to discuss your experiences with college life and relationships. All discussions and coping skills will revolve around ND perspectives and strengths.

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

This group is co-hosted by Longhorn TIES.

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Off the Clock: A Drop-in Support Group for Graduate Students in Caregiving Roles

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

Off the Clock is a hybrid virtual/in-person drop-in space for any graduate student in the helping professions who want support navigating the realities of caring for others while also taking care of themselves. This group offers a mix of peer support, open conversation, and practical tools for day-to-day life. Each session includes a brief check-in, discussion related to self-care and professional growth, and simple, realistic strategies to support your well-being and sustainability in helping roles. Topics may include burnout, compassion fatigue, boundary-setting, imposter syndrome, emotional regulation, and balancing academic and personal demands. We’ll also explore the challenge and strengths that come with stepping into a helping profession.

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

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Processing Together: A Drop-in Trauma Support Group

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This drop-in support group is for you if you’ve experienced or are experiencing trauma and want extra support and community. There will be a rotation of topics throughout the semester (see below). You are welcome to join, no matter what stage of processing you’re in. We aim to offer a non-judgmental environment where you can share, listen, receive and give support.

Some of the topics we’ll talk about include:

• What does it mean to feel stable in your body, environment, relationships and life?
• What does “processing my trauma” really mean, and what might that look like for you?
• How can you reconnect with parts of yourself, people, meaningful activities and other aspects of life that trauma might have affected?
• Open discussion – a chance to bring up anything on your mind or any questions you might have.

This group is here to support you however you need.

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

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Skills Course for Anxiety and/or Panic

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This 6-week skills course is for students who experience anxiety. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidenced-based treatment for these concerns. You will review ACT principles including managing thoughts and feelings, mindfulness, cognitive defusion techniques and commitment to goal-directed behavior. ACT uses metaphors and storytelling to provide education on ACT principles. This skills course runs very similar to a class; verbal group participation is NOT required but encouraged.

Build Your Social Confidence: A Social Anxiety Skills Course

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

In this skills course you will meet with other students who have difficulty speaking up in groups and/or initiating conversations, identify and change thoughts associated with your feared situations, and practice facing your social fears in a safe and supportive environment. You will build communication and social skills to help you increase your comfort and self-confidence in social and performance situations.

Dissertation Support Group: Addressing Stuckness, Balance and Mental Health (Virtual)

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This support 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.

Making Peace with Yourself Through Self-Compassion: A Skills and Support Course

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This is a 4-week structured course on learning compassion for oneself just like having compassion for others. This group is mindfulness based and incorporates home practice. The curriculum was developed by Dr. Adryon Burton Denmark, a student of Dr. Kristen Neff. Enrollment in the group meets in July for the summer semester.

Resilience Lab: A Support Group for Grad Students Who Have Experienced Trauma

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

If you’re a graduate student who has experienced interpersonal and/or sexual violence, this support group offers a space to explore the complex challenges of healing while navigating academic environments. Common topics may include professional pressures, academic expectations and impacts of power differences. Find connection, validation and empowerment among peers who understand the unique realities of surviving and persisting in academia.

Roll for Insight: A D&D Support Group for Social Confidence, Vulnerability, and Identity Exploration

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group is for students who want to use the Dungeons & Dragons game format to improve their ability to connect with others by practicing social/communication skills, vulnerability, assertiveness, and self-confidence. This is an opportunity to role-play different and new parts of yourself and learn new ways to navigate difficult emotions and stressful situations. No D&D experience is necessary to join this group, and experienced players are also welcomed.

Sober Curious: A Skills and Support Group for Exploring Personal Substance Use

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group is a support and skills-based group open to anyone looking for an encouraging space to explore their relationship with substances and learn skills. You’re welcome whether you want to make changes to your substance use or not. You might be curious about substance misuse, safer substance use, moderation, understanding your current use, or maintaining long-term recovery. The group is grounded in a harm reduction approach and offers a non-judgmental, confidential space to explore how substances may be affecting your relationships, coping, academics, and more.

Work Kinder, Not Harder: Compassion-Focused Skills Course for Taming Your Inner Critic

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This Compassion Focused Group Therapy (CFT) skills course is a structured yet process-oriented intervention for university students who experience shame, self-criticism, or difficulty regulating emotion. Drawing upon evolutionary psychology, affect regulation theory, and attachment principles, the program conceptualizes compassion as a biopsychosocial capacity involving both motivation and skill, which is defined as sensitivity to suffering in self and others, coupled with a commitment to alleviate and prevent it. Clinicians guide participants through progressive modules that build awareness of the “three-circle model” of emotion (threat, drive, and soothing) and foster balance among these systems through experiential practice.