Interpersonal Group for Undergraduate Students
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 3:30–4:30 PM
- LocationArjona Building
- DescriptionMore info about SHaW's Group Sessions. (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/mental-health/group-therapy/)Interpersonal Group for Undergraduate Students Undergraduate Students Interpersonal Groups focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing as you balance academics, relationships, family, and personal responsibilities. Groups offer a supportive confidential space to share your concerns, practice skills and get feedback. To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:860-486-4705). This session is held by Maritza Lugo-Stalker, (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/maritza-lugo-stalker/) For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.
- Websitehttps://events.uconn.edu/event/838486-interpersonal-group-for-undergraduate-students
- CategoriesHealth & Wellness
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