Groups & Workshops

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Stone Center Counseling Service Groups & Workshops

Fall 2024 Groups Offerings Listed Below

Making connections with others can be great for feeling less isolated and more supported. We all need a safe place to be real and connect wiht out emotions. Connecting with peers is a powerful preventative and potentially therapeutic experience for students who engage and share their authentic experiences with each other. 

 

Please subscribe to the Office of Student Wellness Newsletter and instagram for updates and additional workshops and programs as they become available.  

 

If you are a Wellesley Student and are interested in a group or workshop that *requires registration, you can email the facilitator directly, call the Counseling Service at (781)283-2839, or email counseling@wellesley.edu (with your name, student ID#, the group you are interested in, and your availability Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM). A 30-minute, individual check-in meeting with a group facilitator will be scheduled for you. You will also be required to complete the intake paperwork for the center.

 

If you have not completed intake forms for the 2024-25 Academic Year, please visit the following Student Portal link here.

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* Grief Support Group

Currently being offered for Fall 2024

Grief support for individuals who have lost a loved one, specifically a parent or guardian. 

Led by Alex Prior 

* PAWS for Wellness - Stone Center and Office of Student Wellness

Currently being offered for Fall 2024

Come de-stress with therapy dogs from Dog B.O.N.E.S. and Every Great Dog therapy dogs, our off campus partners in creating a pawsitively relaxing environment. Learn about additional resources for self-care and timely topics for stress management.

When: Monthly, see details in the Office of Student Wellness Newletter

Questions: Contact counseling@wellesley.edu or studentwellness@wellesley.edu

* Art Therapy Processing Group

Currently being offered for Fall 2024

Unlock Your Creativity and Heal! Join the Stone Center Counseling Services Open Art Therapy Processing Group and discover the transformative power of art! This supportive space is perfect for anyone looking to address anxiety, depression, trauma or any other life stressors. Whether you're an experienced artist or a complete beginner, this supportive space invites you to express your feelings and explore your thoughts through creative expression.
 

✨ What to Expect:

  • Guided art activities that foster self-discovery

  • A safe, non-judgmental environment to share and connect

  • Insightful discussions to enhance personal growth

 

No artistic skills required—just bring your openness and curiosity!

First meeting: November 21st at 4:15 - 5:15 pm  Multifaith Room @ Chapel

 

Link to the Flyer

* A.W.A.R.E. Asian Women's Action for Resilience and Empowerment

Currently Not Offered Fall 2024 - Please email Wendy Huang if interested for a future semester

Asian Women's Action for Resilience and Empowerment (AWARE) is a group therapy intervention created specifically to address the mental, sexual and physical health of Asian American women by Professor Chris Hahm at Boston University. The intervention is comprosed of eight weekly 90-minute group sessions. 

* Eating in the Light of the Moon

Currently Not Offered Fall 2024 - Please email Wendy Huang if interested for a future semester

This support group is for students interested in talking about eating and body image issues.  Utilizing the book by Anita Johnston, Ph.D., members will discuss their relationships and struggles with food and their bodies, and how they may be able to transform these relationships into something healthier and more empowering.