Group Counseling

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. A facilitator will call you to discuss the group and answer any questions before your registration is confirmed.

To participate in a group session once confirmed, students can go to https://health.csueastbay.edu at the time of their appointment to get the link.

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

Groups for Fall 2023:

Think Less, Vibe More

An 8 week interactive workshop for students to make healthy changes, get support and practice coping skills.   Participants are expected to attend all 8 sessions.

• Schedule: Mondays at 11am
• Dates: 9/18/23-11/6/23
• Facilitators: Bunny Ott, LMFT LPCC, and Colleen Arnold, Ph.D, LMFT
• Location: Zoom - confirmed participants will find link available at https://health.csueastbay.edu at the time of the group
• For more information: View brief Introduction to Coping Skills video, or scroll down to view on page.

CALM (Calm Anxiety, Live Mindfully)

An 8 week workshop teaching and practicing skills to manage anxiety.  Participants are expected to attend all 8 sessions.

• Schedule: Wednesday at 12pm
• Dates: 9/20/23-11/15/23 (No group session 10/11/23)
• Facilitator: Rosa Mora, Ph.D
• Location: Zoom - confirmed participants will find link available at https://health.csueastbay.edu at the time of the group
• For more information: View brief Introduction to Anxiety Toolbox video, or scroll down to view on page.

I ♥ Healthy Relationships

Explore ways to build healthier relationships. Participants are expected to attend all three of the sessions for the topic(s) of their choice.

• Schedule: Tuesdays at 2pm
• Dates:
  • 9/19-10/3 - Healthy Relationships 101
  • 10/10-10/24 - Healthy Boundaries
  • 10/31-11/14 - Healthy Communication
• Facilitators: Kathryn Kirkpatrick, LCSW and Michelle Luqueno-Diaz, Campus Advocate
• Location: Zoom - confirmed participants will find link available at https://health.csueastbay.edu at the time of the group
• For more information: View brief Introduction to Healthy Relationships Group video, or scroll down to view on page.

Creative Healing

These in person workshops will use different creative activities to explore and express our inner worlds. This is a space to learn how to use creative mediums both as a coping strategy and as a tool for self-exploration. This is a judgment-free zone, absolutely no artistic experience is necessary, and inner critics will be invited to stay in the waiting room. Come make art with us!

• Location: DISC
  • Thursday 10/12/23, 3:30-4:30pm - The Hidden Curriculum - Navigating Cal State East Bay when you’re new to a University system
    • Facilitator: Bunny Ott
  • Thursday 10/19/23, 12:30-1:30pm - How Queerness is Seen Across Cultures - part of the Undocu Week of Action
    • Facilitators: Andy Gonzalez & Santiago Herrera
  • Tuesday 11/7/23, 3:30-4:30pm - Cultural Identity and Healing Practices
    • Facilitator: Bunny Ott 
  • Wednesday, 11/29/23, 3:30-4:30pm - Being Children of Immigrants, Migrants and Natives
    • Facilitator: Rosa Mora
• Workshop series for Student Equity and Success students - details to come
• Workshop series for international students - details to come
• For more information: View a brief Introduction to Creative Healing Group video, or scroll down to view on page.

WEvolve

A 9 week interpersonal counseling group focused on personal and relational growth.  This is a safe space to come together to share experiences, to receive and offer support.  Referral from an individual counselor and consultation with a facilitator is required.  Participants are expected to attend all 9 sessions.

• Schedule: Thursdays at 12pm
• Dates: 9/21/23-11/16/23

• Facilitators: Bunny Ott, LMFT, LPCC and Andy Gonzalez, AMFT
• Location: IN PERSON in SHCS Conference Room

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.