Support Groups, Workshops & Therapy Groups

CHW offers a variety of workshops and groups each year aimed at bringing together Suffolk students to discuss and learn about mental health, develop coping skills, or discuss specific topics such as conversations about identity and social justice, relationships, or trauma. Everyone can benefit from talking with others—CHW groups are a wonderful way to find support and move forward with feeling better.

About CHW Groups

Group therapy is an effective form of counseling in which a small number of people meet together, usually weekly, under the guidance of a therapist to help themselves and one another. Support groups and/or workshops are one-time or drop-in spaces for those with shared identities (e.g. international students, BIPOC identified) or for those with a shared interest in a topic such as stress reduction, trauma, mindfulness, or self-care. All group experiences create an emotionally safe, supportive, and united space for students to gain:

  • Increased self-awareness, reflection, and coping skills
  • Reduced symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress
  • Connect with others and learn from each other’s experiences
  • Practice new relationship skills and learn to love yourself by being yourself

During Group Sessions

  • Groups are facilitated by CHW clinicians, providing a safe and supportive space.
  • All group members commit to confidentiality for themselves and each other.
  • Each group member decides how much they want to share. Students learn from each other and most people find groups most helpful when they share their own concerns.
  • It’s normal to feel anxious or uncertain at the first group meeting. Some groups or workshops meet only once, while others are ongoing and ask that students to commit to attending 3 times before deciding if it is a fit for you.

Join a Group or Workshop

  • Current offerings are publicized on CHW Social Media or by contacting CHW staff. Many students are referred to various groups or workshops after discussing their specific concerns with someone from CHW wellness, counseling, or health staff.
  • Drop-in groups or workshops are open to all students and do not require an initial appointment.
  • Ongoing therapy groups require referral by a CHW counseling staff member. Interested students should schedule an initial consultation or contact Megan Nelson (see below) to learn more about the group and determine if it feels like a fit for you.

If you have questions or want to learn more about our offerings, contact Megan Nelson, Staff Clinician or call CHW to schedule an appointment with a counseling staff member (617-573-8226).