During the academic year, our Center offers support and therapy groups to Michigan
Tech students. Groups can be attended with or without participation in individual
therapy. Group therapy can be an effective form of treatment for various reasons,
including receiving support from others with a similar concern, learning more about
the topic through group education, helping to feel not alone, and providing support
to others in the group.
All individuals are encouraged to seek out groups that might help to meet their individual
needs and build community.
Groups are offered based on demand. You may express your interest in a group through
our interest form.
Support Group Interest Form
All Groups meet in Administration Building Room 313.
Calm Lab: A space to reset and regulate stress, for minds on overdrive.
Make the most of your lunch break: 25 minutes of practical, evidence-based stress
regulation techniques. Beginner-friendly—come once or every week.
Wednesdays, 12:10 – 12:35 p.m., DHH West Lounge
Group Descriptions
A supportive, structured group focused on teaching students to recognize cues around
stress and anxiety, while learning strategies to manage stress and anxiety well. Group
topics may include: addressing current stressors, relaxation techniques, mindfulness,
breathing techniques, and general coping strategies.
Executive Functioning Skill Building
This group focuses on supporting students who are struggling with executive dysfunction
(procrastination, time management, motivation, organization, task initiation, and
emotional regulation). This is a skills-based group, which means the focus is on learning
and building skills to improve symptoms that are impacting school, work, relationships,
etc. No diagnosis is required; just individuals who are impacted by these challenges.
Graduate Student Support Group
This group is intended to provide support for graduate students on topics related
to graduate student concerns and experiences.
Come As You Are is a group focused on supporting students struggling with addictive
behaviors through a harm reduction approach. This group supports students in making
healthier decisions around certain harmful behaviors or consequences relating to the
use of alcohol, drugs, gambling, the internet, gaming, etc. The group’s focus works
to minimize the negative consequences on students’ wellness (i.e. mental and physical
health, relationships, or academics).
Grief and Loss Support Group
This group is for students who have experienced a death loss and want to have a safe
and supportive space to process their grief. For more information, contact Kerri Gilbertson
at kbmayra@mtu.edu.
Emotional Regulation and Skill Building (DBT)
This is a supportive, structured group focused on teaching practical skills to manage
emotions, handle stress, improve relationships, and make thoughtful decisions. The
group covers core DBT areas like mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance,
and interpersonal effectiveness, providing students with tools to navigate challenges
in a safe and collaborative environment.
Other Groups based on demand
In the past, we have offered groups for Depression Management, Substance Use Reduction,
and Managing Burnout. These and other support groups may be offered based on demand.
