Groups & Workshops

If you are a Wellesley student and are interested in participating in one of the groups or workshops listed below, please call the Counseling Service at 781.283.2839 or email the group/workshop facilitator(s) directly.

Self-Care for Survivors

For students who want to build self-care and share a sense of safety with fellow survivors of sexual trauma.

Fridays, 12:30-1:30pm

An individual meeting with the group facilitator is required before joining this group. 

Facilitated by Alex Prior & Emily Wheeler

Eating in the Light of the Moon

For those interested in talking about eating & body image. Using the book by Anita Johnston, Ph.D., we will discuss women's relationship and struggles with food and their bodies, and how they may be able to transform these relationships into something more healthy and empowering.

Dates/Time TBD

An individual meeting with the group facilitator is required before joining this group.

Facilitated by Wendy Huang & Melissa Nauman

Grief Group

For students who are coping with the loss of a loved one. Members will have an opportunity to share about their current lives and speak about the impact of the death of a family member or significant friend.

Wednesdays, 12:30-1:30 pm

An individual meeting with the group facilitator is required before joining this group.

Facilitated by Alex Prior & Rachel Fish

Complex Minds

A peer support group for students carrying any mental health diagnosis, including anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, and others.  This group will focus on creating a peer support network, undoing stigmas, recognizing symptoms, managing self-care, finding strength through group connection, and celebrating your unique resources, creativity, inmtelligence and expression.  The first meeting of this group is open to all interested students on:

Tuesday, October 1, 12:30-1:30 pm
Stone Center Conference Room

Facilitated by Angela Guerrero & Liz Stahler

Bi-Perspectives

This is a group for students who identify as bisexual or questioning.  Please join us if you are seeking a safe space to discuss what it is like being bisexual at Wellesley College, at home, at work, and other issues related to being bisexual that are important to you.  The first meeting of this group is open to all interested students on:

Tuesday, October 8, 4:00-5:00 pm
Stone Center Solarium

Facilitated by Rachel Fish & Sue Morris

Managing Chronic Illness

A support group for students who are managing a diagnosed chronic illness.

Dates/Time TBD

An individual meeting with the group facilitator is required before joining this group.

Facilitated by Jane Ward & Sue Morris

Coping with Procrastination Workshop

Do you put off assignments until the last minute? Never seem to be able to meet deadlines? Experience difficulty managing your time? Feel anxious over academic assignments? If so, this workshop is for you!

Facilitated by Robin Cook-Nobles

Tues. Oct 8, 4:00-5:30 pm
Stone Center Conference Room

Everyday Mindfulness Workshop

Managing Challenging Thoughts and Self-Talk

This workshop is designed to help you manage negative thinking patterns. Using techniques from cognitive therapy, mindfulness and acceptance, you can increase awareness of your internal monologue and change your relationship with your thoughts. We’ll introduce you to the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and to the practice of non-judgmental self-compassion.

Facilitated by Megan Edwards

Wed. Oct 23, 12:30-2:00pm

Paws for Wellness

Drop-in visits with therapy dogs

Join us for some canine comfort! Time spent with dogs has been shown to lower blood pressure, increase relaxation, and lessen anxiety and stress – all goals we hope to focus on as we support your ability to thrive.

Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 31, Nov 14 & Dec 12

Pendleton Well Lounge

Drop in anytime between 12:30-2pm!