Group Counseling

Due to Covid-19, all groups for Spring 2021 will be run over Zoom.  Students may participate via video, or with audio only.

To register for any group, students can go to https://health.csueastbay.edu, call (510) 885-3735, email shcscounseling@csueastbay.edu, or talk with a counselor. 

To participate in a group session, students who have registered can log into the https://health.csueastbay.edu portal.  The Zoom link for the meeting will be available under "Appointments" at the scheduled time.

To access handouts and materials from group sessions, visit our Counseling Group Handouts webpage.

Groups running Spring 2021:

An ongoing, interactive workshop for students to create and maintain healthy changes in their lives. 

View brief Introduction to Coping Skills video, or scroll down to view on page.

• Mondays, 12pm

An ongoing workshop teaching and practicing skills to manage anxiety.  

View brief Introduction to Anxiety Toolbox video, or scroll down to view on page.

• Tuesdays, 12pm

Self-Care Moment

Take a break to practice simple and  effective activities that improve mental health, such as art and journaling.  No experience necessary.  

View brief Introduction to Self-Care Moment video, or scroll down to view on page.

• Wednesdays, 12pm

Getting Unstuck

An ongoing seminar to help students learn skills to manage depression. 

View brief Introduction to Getting Unstuck video, or scroll down to view on page.

• Thursdays, 12pm

Queer and Questioning Support Group

This affirmative and interactive space is inclusive for all folx on the sexuality and gender spectrum, as well as those who may not yet feel comfortable claiming an LGBTQ+ identity but would like support around sexuality and gender.  Potential topics include navigating family, managing misgendering and microaggressions, self-advocacy as self-care, healthy dating, and exploring intersectionality.

View brief Introduction to Queer and Questioning Support Group video, or scroll down to view on page.

• Thursdays, 12pm

Healthy Relationships

Explore ways to build healthier relationships. Topics include power and control, consent, communication, dating, friendship, and communicating boundaries.  

View brief Introduction to Healthy Relationships Group video, or scroll down to view on page.

• Thursdays, 2pm

Healthy Families

Explore ways to build healthier family relationships. Topics include communication, boundaries, expectations, and family roles. Discussions may be relevant to non-family relationships as well.

View brief Introduction to Healthy Families Group video, or scroll down to view on page.

• Fridays, 12pm

Self-Care Workshops

Counselors are available to run workshops on self-care for interested classes or student groups. These workshops are particularly useful for those in caretaking professions, or involved in activism. They can be tailored to any group’s needs and availability. Contact shcscounseling@csueastbay.edu or call (510) 885-3735 for more information.

Last Edited 3/30/21