What is a mental health workshop?
These pre-scheduled workshops and drop-in groups are facilitated by mental health counselors and open to any current UW student. Their purpose is to teach skills or discuss topics such as how to manage difficult emotions. Online registration may be required.
SLEEP WELL, BE WELL
What to learn more about how sleep impacts our mental health? How a good night sleep can help on a regular basis? Interested in learning how COVID-19 has impacted our sleep?
Time: 4:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. (duration: 60 min)
Date: Tuesday, May 24th
Location: Zoom:
Facilitators: Seiko Ryan, LMHC
Please register here for the Sleep Well, Be Well Workshop
CONNECTING MINDFULLY WITH NATURE
Shinrin Yoku, or Forest Bathing is the Japanese practice of seeking a deep and meditative connection with nature. There are many well-researched mental and physical health benefits to getting outside and immersing in nature, and our campus offers many beautiful and tranquil outdoor spaces for mindful relaxation! Please join us for an experiential workshop that will teach you a little about mindful connection to nature, and an opportunity to engage in this practice and connect with others in the process.
Time: 3:30 p.m. (duration: 60-90 min)
Dates: 4/19, 5/10, or 5/31
Location: In-person, outside
Facilitators: Sashya Clark, MSW, LICSW and Jon Weber, PsyD
To register: Email sashya@uw.edu or jweber3@uw.edu
Non-therapy support programs
BETWEEN CULTURES: HEALING FROM NOT BELONGING
For those who live in the borderlands between two or more cultures, being of both while also experiencing a sense of not belonging to either or any of them.
Time: Mondays, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Duration: Ongoing
Focus: Students who are multiracial and/or multicultural
Facilitator: Ricardo Hildago, LMHC and Sashya Clark, MSW, LICSW
To register: Call 206.543.1240 to learn more
INTERNATIONAL PRIDE
International Pride is a confidential, safe space that centers queer, questioning, trans, bi, non-binary, and gender non-conforming(self defined) international student experiences. This supportive space emphasizes community and connection as we process everything and anything related to culture, nationality, sexuality, and gender. Ask questions, find support, and grow.
Time: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Location: Online
Start Date: 3/31
Focus: Students who are from outside the US
Facilitator: Tomomi Ito, LMHC
To register: Email intpride@uw.edu
PLUG-IN
Many international students have returned to the United States to attend school in person after attending school virtually from your home countries or your homes in Seattle. Returning to school completely in person can bring fresh challenges you’ve never faced before. We are inviting you to “Plug In” to conversations about these challenges with a cohort of your peers! Come lend a hand to your peers, and receive support when you need it.
Time: Tuesdays, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Online
Start Date: 4/5
Focus: Students who are from outside the US
Facilitator: Seiko Ryan, LMHC
To register: Email pluginsupport@uw.edu
PROCRASTINATION AND PERFECTIONISM
We put off doing tasks to put off feeling the uncomfortable feelings involved, at least in getting to and beginning the task. We can learn to notice our avoidance and resistance and develop the habit of accepting, allowing, even embracing the uncomfortable feelings involved.
Time: Wednesdays, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. or Fridays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m
Location: Online
Duration: Ongoing
Focus: All students
Facilitator: Ricardo Hildago, LMHC
To register: Call 206.543.1240 to learn more
VOICES
VOICES is therapy group for LGBTQIA+ Graduate Students. Graduate school can be isolating for LBGTQIA+ folx, and this group is a space for vulnerability, community, and support. Build confidence and build relationships. Being “out” is not a requirement for group membership. All queer and questioning experiences honored.
Time: Mondays, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Start date: 3/28
Focus: Graduate students who identify as LGBTQIA+
Facilitators: Lev Cunningham, MSW, LICSW and Dottie Gill, MS
To register: Call 206.543.1240 to learn more
What is group therapy?
These are groups for UW Seattle students who, in most cases, have completed an initial mental health visit with the Counseling Center and registered for the group as a part of their ongoing treatment plan. Each group is facilitated by a therapist and focuses on identity, grief, mindfulness or other topics. Some groups are ongoing, while others have set dates each quarter. Find contact information to sign up for each group below.
DOCTORAL STUDENT GROUP: SUSTAINABLY SURVIVING GRAD SCHOOL
As a Doctoral Student, the challenges of juggling your responsibilities as a student, researcher, family friend, friend, human being are particularly acute. This is a therapeutic group for doctoral students across disciplines to connect with each other, provide and receive support and center their own humanity. Topics of reflection may include recognizing the challenges of acculturating to academia, imposter syndrome, burnout, concerns about productivity, intercultural communication, work-life harmony, developing a rest ethic alongside a work ethic. The group facilitator (s) strive to center human experiences and needs that are frequently marginalized in academia.
Time: Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Online
Start date: 3/31
Focus: Currently enrolled in doctoral program at University of Washington Seattle seeking support from other doctoral student peers, willing to commit to 8 weeks of attendance to help develop group cohesion (Participants have the option of missing 1-2 sessions with prior communication)
Facilitators: Gitika Talwar, PhD
To register: Call 206.543.1240 to learn more
TABLETOP ROLE PLAYING GAME GROUP
This group is built on a tradition of tabletop gaming as therapy. This alternative format group therapy will allow participants to build a tabletop character with their individual presenting concerns in mind. Participants will role play their characters in a fantasy setting to develop strategies to cope with social anxiety, practice using social skills, and address other mental health concerns brought to the table by the group. No previous gaming experience necessary.
Time: Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Online
Start date: 4/5
Facilitators: Jamie Welch, PhD and Dottie Gill, MS
To register: Call 206.543.1240 to learn more
TIRED BUT WIRED: CBT FOR INSOMNIA (CBT-I)
This group is for students who struggle with sleep, which is often experienced as feeling tired but wired. Group members will together learn about sleep/insomnia, engage in self-assessments, learn behavioral and cognitive interventions, and prevent relapse of sleep issues. The group members are going to support each other to make a difference in each individual’s quality of sleep.
The group consists of a total of 6 weekly sessions, all members are expected to attend each session. Members are also expected to make a commitment to full participation in the group.
Time: Wednesdays, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Online
Start date: 4/6
Focus: Students who are struggling with sleep
Facilitators: Seiko Ryan, LMHC
To register: Call 206.543.1240 to learn more
UNDERSTANDING SELF AND OTHERS
Understanding Self and Others (USO) group will provide a safe space to learn and practice effective interpersonal skills, to become more comfortable having conversations and social interactions with others, to learn how to develop more satisfying relationships, and to practice introspection and acceptance of self. We will seek to develop insights about personal patterns through giving and receiving support and honest feedback, and by discussing and exploring interpersonal challenges and concerns.
Time: Thursdays, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Start date: 4/14
Facilitators: Sashya Clark, MSW, LICSW
To register: Call 206.543.1240 to learn more
