Group Counseling
Ongoing Groups
LGBTQ+ Support Group.
Find a safe and confidential space to discuss the issues, joys, and experiences of being part of this diverse community.
When: Wednesdays, Time TBD
Where: Zoom
Contact: Sammy (sbailo@hawaii.edu) to sign up!
Wedensday Wellness from UH Hilo Counseling Services.
Learn to meditate, use your "wise mind", the practice of radical acceptance, emotional regulation and more
When: Wednesdays, from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where: Zoom
Contact: Meriah (meriah@hawaii.edu) or Sammy (sbailo@hawaii.edu) to sign up!
Noon Zoom from UHH Counseling Services
Cross- disability (ADHD/Deaf/blind/ASD/Chronic illness/learning/anything else) support group: resources, connection, support and more.
When: Mondays, from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where: Zoom
Contact: Meriah (meriah@hawaii.edu) to sign up!
Social Anxiety/Social Skills Group
This is the group for those who have a lot of anxiety, who are on the Autism spectrum, and/or who just want a place to meet others and have a space to work on some social skill development. All welcome, safe space.
When: Mondays, from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Zoom
Contact: Meriah (meriah@hawaii.edu) to sign up!
Email Counseling Services at uhhcouns@hawaii.edu for more information about available support groups and classes.
Why Group Counseling?
Students may join a group because they are experiencing a personal difficulty or because they seek personal growth and development. Participation in group counseling can be very beneficial for many common student concerns, and there are specific benefits of group counseling that individual counseling cannot offer.
Benefits of Group Counseling
- Increased support network
- Decreased feelings of being alone with one's problems
- Learning from others perspectives
- Feedback from others
- Increased confidence from supporting and encouraging others
Confidentiality
All group participants agree to group norms to create a safe, comfortable environment for everyone. One of the most important agreements is that all participants maintain confidentiality and do not share to anyone outside the group about who is in the group, or about what happens in the group.
Understanding Group Therapy from the American Psychological Association