Group Counseling

Testimonial
  • "The tools I learned and the conversations or insights from other students made me feel less alone."
  • "I knew that one hour of my day was going to be me learning how to better myself."
  • "I liked that I got to make new friends and see other people going through the same thing as me."
  • "I thought I was the only one facing these problems, so it's nice to talk with others."

Any currently registered student may consider joining any counseling group.  Some groups may focus on specific experiences or identities; others require a consultation conversation with a counselor to ensure that the group is a good fit.  Please talk with a counselor if you have questions about which group is right for you.

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.

Group Details

Groups for Fall 2025

(Light snacks are provided for all in-person groups.)
Title Description Details

Think Less, Vibe More*

 Hit pause on overthinking and start feeling better—right now. This 8-week workshop is your space to practice coping skills, understand trauma triggers, and make healthy changes so you can vibe more in your daily life. You’ll get practical tools, real talk, and group support to help you stress less and feel more grounded. Mondays, 12 pm | Zoom | 9/22/25 - 11/19/25

Home Away From Home*

Your weekly dose of connection and support. This 10-week interactive group—just for Housing residents—explores community building, self-care, relationships, identity, and navigating life’s changes.

Introduction video to Home Away From Home

 Mondays, 4 pm | El Dorado Hall | 9/15/25 - 11/17/25

CALM (Calm Anxiety, Live Mindfully)*
Find your calm. Live your moments. In just 6 weeks, learn powerful tools to quiet your mind, ease worry, and stay present. This interactive group blends mindfulness, practical coping skills, and peer support to help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control—one moment at a time.
 Tuesdays, 11 am | Zoom | 9/16/25 - 10/21/25

WEvolve

 Evolving into your best self—together. An interpersonal group space for honest conversations, self-discovery, and building better connections. Referral from an individual counselor and consultation with a facilitator is required. Participants are expected to attend all 10 sessions. Tuesdays, 4 pm | SHCS | 9/16/25 - 11/18/25

Healthy Relationships: Connect Better, Live Better*

 Level up your relationships—romantic, platonic, and everything in between. This engaging 8-week group dives into the stuff that really matters: communication that clicks, dating with clarity, friendships that last, healthy family dynamics, setting boundaries that stick, and handling conflict without the drama. Wednesdays, 11 am | Zoom | 9/24/25 - 11/12/25

WEvolve

 Evolving into your best self - together. An interpersonal group space for honest conversation, self-discovery, and building better connections. Referral from an individual counselor and consultation with a facilitator is required. Participants are expected to attend all 10 sessions. Wednesdays, 12 pm | SHCS | 9/17/25 - 11/19/25

Raza Elevando Together

Five weeks. One powerful community. This group will focus on self work for LATIN*(Latina, Latino, Latinx, Latine)  Master’s students to share stories, celebrate successes, and support each other through challenges. All are welcome. Space for 8–12—RSVP to save your spot, drop in if space allows.

**Lunch provided.

 Wednesdays, 11:45 am to 1:30 pm | South Union Bayview Room 2015 | 10/22/25 - 11/19/25

The Art of Self Discovery*

An 8-week interactive and experiential group to use creative art activities and play to deepen your understanding of your identities, values, and emotions —and uncover the genius within.

 Thursdays, 12 pm | SHCS | 9/25/25 - 11/13/25

Black Diamond Collective

Diamonds, like you, are strong, rare, and multifaceted - meant to shine.

Join this 8 week interpersonal counseling group which focuses on Black women's support at East Bay to explore your shine, share experiences, and build connections. Together, we’ll create a safe space for learning, transformation, and empowerment. All are welcome. But, referral from an individual counselor and/or consultation with a facilitator is required. Group will prioritize SEAS students and those referred by BSSC.

 Thursdays, 3 pm | SEAS | 9/18/25 - 11/6/25

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.
 *Join these groups mid-semester if you need to, but plan to stick around—consistency builds connection.