Making connections with others can be great for feeling less isolated and more supported. Connecting with peers is a powerful preventative and potentially therapeutic experience for students who engage and share their authentic experiences with each other. Check out our offerings below and reach out to the contact person for any particular group, or just drop by for drop in groups and therapy dog sessions. 

Let us come to you.  Would you like to request that staff or trainees present to your group or org on a mental health topic? We are prepared to present on a number of topics such as stress management, healthy boundaries among friends, procrastination, and self-care, to name a few.  Reach out to us to discuss your needs. Please plan well in advance to arrange a workshop with one of us. 

Questions?

Contact: Jan Park, jpark23

Asian Women's Action for Resilience and Empowerment (AWARE) is a group therapy intervention created specifically to address the mental, sexual and physical health of Asian American women by Professor Chris Hahm at Boston University.  The intervention is comprosed of eight weekly 90-minute group sessions. Co-led by Wendy Huang and Ellen Yang.

•  Contact: Wendy Huang whuang2 

• *Registration Required

Grief support for individuals who have lost a loved one, specifically a parent or guardian. 

Led by Alex Prior 

• Contact: Alex Prior aprior

• *Registration Required

• Day and time: TBD

Come de-stress with therapy dogs from Dog B.O.N.E.S. and Every Great Dog therapy dogs, two non-profits and our off campus partners in creating a pawsitively relaxing environment. Learn about additional resources for self-care and timely topics for stress management.  Meets within the festivals and as a standalone event below.

Monday, April 22nd, 12:00-1:30 in the Tishman Cow Chair room

Thursday, May 3rd, 12:00-1:30 in the Tishman Cow Chair Room for Take A Break activities week

Questions?  Jan Park jpark23

The purpose of this group is to foster student's development, growth, and empowerment. This collective space centers on different themes and activities each week. It provides Latinx-identifying folks with a supportive community to explore their experiences and develop healthier ways of relating to others. This group is ideal for those who wish to gain self-awareness and cultivate more beneficial relationships. Insight and self-growth are facilitated as students share their experiences, provide support, and encourage more open and authentic ways of relating. In addition to focusing on relationships, this Latinx-focused group offers the opportunity to discuss shared experiences of navigating intersectionality, microaggressions and discrimination, challenges with systemic racism, and other social justice concerns. This is an open space where students can engage as needed.  

U - Unity: Fostering a sense of togetherness and camaraderie among Latinx students.
N - Nurturing: Providing a nurturing environment for personal and academic growth.
I - Inclusivity: Celebrating diversity and ensuring all voices are heard and valued.
D - Determination: Encouraging perseverance and resilience in the face of challenges.
A - Advocacy: Supporting and advocating for the needs and concerns of Latinx students.
S - Solidarity: Standing in solidarity with one another to overcome obstacles and succeed together.

• Contact: Paulina Prieto Paz pp107
• Meets: Monthly meetings on Wednesdays, 3:00 PM 
• Dates: February 21st, March 27th, April 24th
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This support group is for students interested in talking about eating and body image issues.  Utilizing the book by Anita Johnston, Ph.D., members will discuss their relationships and struggles with food and their bodies, and how they may be able to transform these relationships into something healthier and more empowering. 

• Contact: Wendy Huang whuang2

• *Registration Required

• Day and time: TBD