Group therapy is a form of counseling that has been proven to be highly effective through research. Groups at UChicago Student Wellness create a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where students can feel comfortable being open and honest about their struggles or current life situations.
Group Therapy:
- Allows you to find more clarity about your current challenges with the help of a support system and a knowledgeable counselor.
- Provides the opportunity for students to share and listen to the experiences of other group members.
- Creates a safe space where members can give and receive feedback, support, and validation from others who have had similar experiences.
- Allows students to have their own journey in the group, which is enriched by the support and experience of others.
Learn more about Therapy Groups, including how to join by reading the Therapy Group FAQs.
Current Therapy Groups
Between Worlds: A Relational Support Group for International Students
Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30pm (April 1 - May 20) - Currently Recruiting for Spring Quarter
Living between cultures can impact how we connect, communicate, and feel understood. Between Worlds is an interpersonal process group for international students who want to explore relationships, cultural identity, and emotional expression in a supportive group setting. The group focuses on real-time interactions among members to better understand relational patterns, cultural norms, and the challenges of belonging across contexts.
To express interest in this group, please complete this form. Please contact Yiyu Cheng, PhD with any questions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group: Building Emotional Resilience
Thursdays, 3:00-4:30pm - Currently Recruiting Students for Spring Quarter
This skills-based therapy group is for students seeking to enhance their ability to manage emotions, navigate stress, and improve relationships. Using evidence-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, we will focus on emotional regulation while also incorporating mindfulness and distress tolerance. Through skill-building exercises and group support, participants will learn practice tools to increase self-awareness and respond to life’s challenges with greater confidence and resilience. Open to students ready to take a proactive approach to their emotional well-being.
For details or to sign up, please contact Yael Hoffman, LCSW.
Grief Support Group: Coping with Loss
Fridays, 1:00-2:30pm (April 10 - May 22) - Currently Recruiting Students for Spring Quarter, dates are tentative
This supportive group is dedicated to students who are grieving the death of a loved one(s). It offers a supportive and understanding environment to process your loss, share your experiences, and connect with others who are navigating similar challenges. Together, we will explore ways to honor the people you love, manage the emotions of grief, and find pathways to healing and resilience. Open to students at any stage of their grief journey.
For details or to sign up, please contact Chen Liang, PsyD.
Understanding Self and Others (Graduate Students Only)
Fridays, 3:00-4:30pm (March 27 - May 29) - Currently Recruiting Students for Spring Quarter
An interpersonal therapy group for graduate students. The focus of each group session is determined by members. Common themes may include navigating academic pressures, dealing with feelings of isolation, procrastination, self-care, depression, anxiety, maintaining healthy relationships with friends, families, and others.
For details or to sign up, please contact Jerome Wilczynski, PsyD.
Understanding Self and Others (Undergraduate Students Only)
Mondays, 1:00-2:30pm - Currently Recruiting Students for Spring Quarter
An interpersonal therapy group for undergraduate students. The focus of each group session is determined by members. Common themes may include navigating academic pressures, dealing with feelings of isolation, procrastination, self-care, depression, anxiety, maintaining healthy relationships with friends, families, and others.
For details or to sign up, please contact Carina Bauer PsyD.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Anxiety
Not Running in Spring Quarter - Currently Recruiting Students for Autumn Quarter
A skills-based therapy group to help students overcome problems related to anxiety. The group will utilize principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidence-based treatment, to promote resilience and psychological flexibility. Participants will have an opportunity to work together in a supportive environment to learn mindfulness and other tools to reduce the impact of anxiety symptoms. Participants will also receive encouragement to enhance their sense of purpose and meaning in accordance to personal values.
For details or to sign up, please contact Tab Shamsi, PsyD, ABPP.