Group members explore and discuss patterns of relating to self and others by discovering acceptance and understanding of themselves and others. Topics of discussion vary greatly from depression, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, eating issues, alcohol abuse and/or personal growth. The groups thrive on diversity as members discover the common bond through emotional experiences.

Some semesters may offer various sub-sections or population-specific options for USO interpersonal process group, such as BIPOC USO or Expressive Arts groups. 

*Not available for Spring 2022 semester*

BIPOC Support Group is intended to provide a safe, supportive space for students of color to talk about issues that are important to them without judgment or fear. Group therapy can be a meaningful way to receive multiple perspectives, encouragement, feedback, and to learn how you relate to others in a safe and confidential space.

*Not available for Spring 2022 semester*

Expressive Arts group members are able to explore themes of interpersonal relatedness through participation in various creative activities, an added experience in addition to standard USO activities.

A series of groups focused on provision of skills and treatment of posttraumatic stress and other trauma-related concerns.  This series may include multiple group options for a variety of topics involving support for those who have endured traumatic experience.  See groups list for the current semester for an updated list of available trauma processing group options.  Rotating options may not be available all semesters.

A small and unstructured group in a safe and supportive environment to help you develop individualized coping strategies to increase your social performance and satisfaction. Topics of discussion may include struggles with identity, acceptance, or general relationship concerns.

Open to any student wanting to discuss and explore gender identity concerns. It is suitable for any student that is questioning or firm in their identity as being gender non-conforming.

A therapy group designed for clients struggling with disordered eating (of any form) and/or body image concerns. While this group will include components of a typical process group (i.e., personal sharing, working to relate others, empathizing, etc.), it will be based largely on different experiential exercises.

A group that provides some education and ability to discuss and process experiences for those who may have any mood disorder. This group provides many opportunities to learn about how to work through mood disorders and prepare students for the USO groups. The group remains open throughout the semester.

This group is not offered every semester.

Mindfulness & Relaxation group is a weekly rotating skills-rehearsal group meant to help in learning and implementation of stress-reduction, grounding, mindfulness, and other relaxation techniques.  Not offered every semester.

Build Your Social Confidence (BYSC) is a supportive group focused on improving confidence in social situations. Through group activities, members learn and practice new ways to deal with difficult social situations like joining conversations, forming friendships, public speaking, and asserting oneself.  Not offered every semester.

Occasional semesters may offer a Mindful Running or Active Mindfulness Skills group that primarily meets outdoors and incorporates more active methods of rehearsing mindfulness practices and skills relevant to management of anxiety and stress.

A weekly, rotating group covering a variety of topics that apply to each of our lives. Topics include family and romantic relationships, emotional health and managing depression and anxiety, dealing with life-transitions, and use of mindfulness and relaxation techniques to strengthen wellness. MYM groups are open throughout the semester, meeting consecutively for four weeks at a time.

This therapy group is designed to identify and explore common traits that emerge from childhood experiences in homes with addiction/abuse, combat resulting shame and guilt, promote self-compassion, improve relationships, and form a sense of community and connection with others.