Support Groups

We currently have 4 counseling and support groups available to students.

Acceptance and Commitmnet Therapy (ACT)

Become the person you want to be! Come join us and learn how to strengthen your relationships with partners, family, friends, and co-workers using a new approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). You will learn how to:

eliminate thought patterns that damage relationships
practice mindfulness skills
examine your values in relationships
examine what you hope to gain from relationships
become the person you want to be

Wednesdays from 4:15-5:30pm in UCB 246 beginning February 6th. To participate, contact Andrew Polloi at polloia@hawaii.edu or call 974-7399.

"Cup of Tea" Support Group for Female Japanese Students

Join us for talk story time over a warm cup of tea. We discuss adjusting to UH Hilo, Hawaii, and America while having a warm cup of tea. This is a great opportunity to talk story with other women. Join us Thursdays at 3:00-4:30 pm in Counseling Services 205 (Student Services Building, 2nd floor). This group is open to both UH Hilo and HCC female students. For more information, contact Nadia Kholomeydik at nadezda@hawaii.edu, 933-1656, or Yukari Kunisue at ykunisue@hawaii.edu.

LGBT Support Group

Everyone needs someone who can relate and understand in a place where they can be themselves and test their ideas. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) support group is a safe space for individuals to explore thoughts and feelings about sex, gender, sexual identity, relationships, society, and what it means to be an LGBT person in the world today.

The LGBT Support Group meets every Wednesday, from 6-8 pm at UCB 246 and is open to all. For more information, contact Alex Stitt at astitt@hawaii.edu or Libby Sisson ecsisson@hawaii.edu, or call 933-3116.

Psychotherapy Group for Graduate and Professional Students*

April 3 - April 30 2-3:30 PM UCB 246

Taking time out for yourself and getting support from others are great antidotes to the stress and strain of graduate/professional school. This existential psychotherapy group is designed to address your unique challenges. Lead by Leslie Armeniox, Ph.D., a licensed professional counselor with over 30 years experience leading psychotherapy groups.

* Register by 4/2/13 by contacting Leslie Armeniox at armeniox@hawaii.edu, or call 974-7399.