Counseling Groups and Workshops

We offer two main types of groups. Counseling Groups typically meet weekly for up to 8 weeks, involve a commitment to attend all sessions, and require an individual pre-group conversation with the facilitator. As members share and process concerns in counseling groups, relationships and conversations deepen. 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. Spring 2024 groups will be held in person at CMHS at 120 Curtis Street, Medford. 

Spring 2024 Counseling Groups and Workshops

Counseling Groups

Coping with Loss 

• Fridays from 3-4:15pm on 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/29, 4/5, and 4/12 
• Facilitators: Stefan Jadaszewski and Jane Paar

This is 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 or Jane.Paar@tufts.edu.

Interpersonal Process Group  

• Tuesdays from 1-2pm on 3/5, 3/12, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, and 4/16
• Facilitators: Xi Bi

This interpersonal process group offers students the opportunity to gain understanding about how they present and are perceived by others. The group will explore relational themes such as authenticity, trust, confidence, assertiveness, inclusion/exclusion, and navigating discomfort. Members will have the opportunity to try out new ways of relating. For inquiries and to schedule a required pre-group meeting, contact Xi.Bi@tufts.edu.

TRANScend: For Trans, Non-binary, and Gender Diverse Students

• Wednesdays from 4-5pm on 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/6, 3/27, and 4/10
• Facilitator: Xavier Quinn

This support group is a drop-in space for trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse undergraduate and graduate students. Topics vary weekly and are related to gender identity exploration, transition, coping with transphobia, and resource sharing. Students may join Transcend anytime during the semester. For inquiries and to schedule a required pre-group meeting, contact Xavier.Quinn@tufts.edu. 

Discussion Groups and Workshops

Mixed Feelings: Multicultural and Mixed Racial/Ethnic Identity Workshop

• Thursdays from 2-3 on 3/7, 3/28, and 4/18
• Facilitators: Xi Bi and Lingyue Lu

This workshop invites multiracial/multiethnic/multicultural identified students to become curious about your “mixed feelings” as a possible result of the interactions among your identities, family compositions, and cultural clashes experienced internally and externally. You will have an opportunity to share experiences of how you are perceived in different spaces, feel connected with others despite different backgrounds, and affirm feelings of pride and compassion toward your whole self. To RSVP or for inquiries, contact Xi.Bi@tufts.edu.

Finding Therapy After Graduation

• Friday, April 19 from 12-1pm (virtual)
• Facilitator: Courtney Nugent

Is finding a therapist or medication prescriber part of your post-graduation plans? The first half of this virtual and confidential workshop will include a discussion of what therapy is, what it isn't, and what it can be. The second half will include a tutorial on how to connect with a therapist or prescriber after graduation. To RSVP or for inquiries, contact Courtney.Nugent@tufts.edu.

Mental Health Medications FAQ Workshop

• Tuesday, April 9 from 2-3pm
• Facilitators: Lily Motta and Susan Mahoney

This workshop is an opportunity to learn about commonly used psychiatric medications and how to connect with Psychiatry services at CMHS or in the community. CMHS Psychiatry providers will answer FAQs about mental health meds, like "What are the side effects?," "Will I have to take meds forever once I start?," and "Can I drink alcohol or use cannabis with meds?" This workshop will be educational, and the group leaders will not be prescribing medications or providing individual consultation in the workshop. Participation in the discussion is voluntary; students are not required to share any personal or medical information. To RSVP or for inquiries, contact Lily.Motta@tufts.edu.