Share your story, find your strength
At PACS we offer a range of group counseling services. Each group is facilitated by either one or two mental health clinicians who have training and expertise in the topics to be addressed. Group topics change from one semester to the next.
If you are interested in joining a group, download our flyer here, call PACS, or inquire with a counselor about groups offered this semester.
All potential group members must have completed an initial consultation through PACS, and they must also complete a “Group Intake” appointment. The group intake appointment will last about 20-30 minutes and provide an opportunity for you to meet with one of the group facilitators. During this meeting, you will have an opportunity to get acquainted; discuss your goals and concerns; learn about the structure, format, and goals of the group; and decide with the PACS staff member whether the group might be a good fit for you.
Learn More About Group Counseling
Spring 2025 Schedule: All Group and Workshop Sessions are in person at PACS
Tuesday
- 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. DBT Lite
Tired of feeling like you're on a rollercoaster of emotions? Check out DBT Lite or DBT: Emotional Resilience group! DBT Lite is a s skill-building group that meets weekly to focus on building a life that is consistent with the one you want through mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness skills. - 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Fear-Less: Anxiety Management
Ready to conquer/overcome your anxiety in 2025? Check out our Fear-Less: Anxiety Management Group. This is a weekly skill-building group to expand your ability to manage your worry, fears, and stress so you can feel more confident moving through life's storms.
Wednesday
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Understanding Self & Others
Do you find yourself wanting to understand yourself and others more deeply? You may be a good fit for our Understanding Self and Others group. Learn about yourself, connect with other students and explore how to manage stress related to relationships, academics, transitions and unhelpful moods.
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. DBT Emotional Resilience
Tired of feeling like you're on a rollercoaster of emotions? Check out DBT: Emotional Resilience group or DBT Lite! DBT: Emotional Resilience is a weekly skills group that focuses on learning to manage day-to-day emotional wellbeing as well as strengthening the ability to effectively respond to distress.
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Creative Options
Want to learn how to use creativity to improve your mental health? Check out Creative Options group! This is a weekly skill-building group focused on cultivating well-being, developing coping skills, and connect with others. Members learn to utilize art as a form of coping and self-expression.
Thursday
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Feel Better Fast Workshop
A three-session workshop series focused on coping with anxious feelings, sadness, lack of motivation, stress and adversity. Come to one, two or all three sessions.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Focus: ADHD Group
Trouble focusing? We can help. Check out Focus: ADHD group! This is a skills group for students struggling with focus, attention, and other symptoms of ADHD.
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Graduate Student OASIS
Are you looking for community and support as a grad student? Check out our Grad Student Support group! This is a graduate student support group that provides space to meet with fellow grads to discuss surviving and thriving in graduate school.
Group Intake appointment required
Call PACS to schedule an appointment
3 Garrison Ave., Smith Hall – 3rd Floor
(603) 862-2090
