Counseling Groups and Workshops

We offer two main types of groups. Counseling Groups involve a commitment to attend all sessions and require an individual pre-group conversation with the facilitator. In counseling groups, relationships and conversations deepen as members share and process concerns. Workshops typically are either drop-in or require a simple sign-up to join. They offer a more informal opportunity to connect with others and build skills. 

CMHS groups and workshops are open to undergraduate and graduate students on the Medford-Somerville and SMFA campuses. There is no limit to the number of groups you can attend while enrolled at Tufts. All groups and workshops are confidential. Our workshops are free for all undergraduate and graduate students; our groups are free for all full-time students as well as for part-time students who have paid the Health and Wellness fee. Unless otherwise noted below, Groups and Workshops will be held in person at CMHS at 120 Curtis Street on the Medford campus. 

Fall 2025 Counseling Groups and Workshops

Counseling Groups

Coping with Loss 

• Fridays from 3-4:15pm from September 26 to November 21
• Facilitators: Stefan Jadaszewski, PhD

A support group for students who have experienced the death of a family member, partner, or friend. Group members will have an opportunity to talk about their current lives and the impact of loss while juggling the demands of being a student. Participants will form a connection with each other as a community on this shared journey. For inquiries and to schedule a required pre-group meeting, contact Stefan.Jadaszewski@tufts.edu.

Talk About Relationships in Mandarin  

• Fridays 1-2pm from September 26 to November 21
• Facilitator: Xi Bi, PsyD and Manxuan Wu, PhD

This interpersonal process group is designed for Mandarin-speaking students who want to explore and strengthen how they relate to others. In a supportive and confidential space, group members will have the opportunity to share challenges and reflections around social connections and relationships through their journeys through cultural adjustment, identity development, community building, and managing academic or career-related stress at Tufts. The goal of this group is to build self-awareness and improve relationship skills through open and thoughtful exploration of our co-created group experience. Open to all Mandarin-speaking undergraduate and graduate students. For inquiries and to schedule a required pre-group meeting, contact Xi.Bi@tufts.edu or Manxuan.Wu@tufts.edu.

Returning From A Leave Group  

• Thursdays 1-2pm from October 9 to November 20 (no group on 10/30)
• Facilitator: Takahide Watanabe, LMHC

A support group for students who have returned from Medical Leave of Absence. Group members will have an opportunity to share experiences with MLOA, including challenges and successes as returning students. Participants will build connection, community, learn about resources, and gain confidence navigating their return to Tufts. For inquiries and to schedule a required pre-group meeting, contact Takahide.Watanabe@tufts.edu.

Discussion Groups and Workshops

Adjusting to Tufts Workshop

• September 17 @ 1:00pm Adjusting to Tufts: Establishing your identity
• September 24 @ 1:00pm Adjusting to Tufts: Creating your community
• October 15 @ 1:00pm Adjusting to Tufts: Taking care of yourself
• October 22 @ 1:00pm Adjusting to Tufts: Facing worries
• Facilitator: Sage Garcia, LICSW

Are you feeling a little unsteady, worried, or stressed as you begin your journey as a Tufts student? Find your footing with 'Adjusting to Tufts' workshops. Learn about different ways to put the focus on your wellbeing, and how to ease the transition to Tufts. Make connections, learn new skills, and take time for you! Open to all new students; first year, undergraduate, transfer, and graduate. To RSVP or for inquiries, contact Sage.Garcia@tufts.edu.