Groups and Workshops
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We offer free groups and workshops for all current Tufts students. Students can participate in multiple groups in a given semester, with no limit on the number of groups while enrolled at Tufts.
- Support and therapy groups are an opportunity to receive multiple perspectives, encouragement, and feedback in a safe and confidential environment. The experience can deepen your self-awareness, enhance your relationship skills and allow you to experiment with new ideas and ways of being.
- Workshops and Discussion Groups offer a more informal opportunity to connect with others regarding particular experiences or for a shared activity. Most workshops are either drop-in or require a simple sign-up to join -- see specific descriptions for details.
Groups FAQs
Group therapy is an opportunity for students to join with others to discuss similar concerns or experiences. A typical group has 4 – 8 students and meets for 60 – 75 minutes weekly or every other week, facilitated by a CMHS staff clinician.
Participating in a group can help you:
- Feel understood and supported by others with similar experiences.
- Deepen your self-awareness.
- Learn to effectively express your thoughts and feelings to others.
- Enhance interpersonal skills and improve relationships.
- Develop more effective coping strategies.
Group facilitators are skilled in creating a safe space where everyone can feel supported to participate and benefit from the group. You get to decide what and when to share; that said, you will find group most helpful when you can open up about the concerns that bring you there.
All groups are confidential, and each member must commit to maintain confidentiality in order to participate in a group. This is a critical aspect of creating a safe, respectful and trusting environment, which allows group members to discuss their concerns and engage with others.
Fall 2020 Virtual Workshops and Discussion Groups
These virtual discussion groups and workshops aim to enhance coping strategies and foster connection among Tufts students. All events will take place over a secure Zoom platform. Please see below for details about each group and how to participate. After you confirm your participation via RSVP, the group facilitator will send a unique link to access the sessions. If any of the groups you are interested in are full, we encourage you to come back to this page in the future for more information on the groups we are offering.
Health Promotion and Prevention Groups On Campus
For more information, visit the Health Promotion and Prevention website.