During the academic year, the Center offers support and therapy groups to Michigan
Tech students. Groups can be attended with or without participation in individual
therapy (check the brochure to see if a referral is required to participate). 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.
If you would like to join a group we would love to have you! 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, and you may express your interest in a group through
an online form available for the first few weeks of the Fall and Spring semesters.
All Groups meet in Administration Building Room 313.
Group Descriptions
Anxiety and Stress Management
A supportive, structured group focused on teaching students to recognize and befriend
their stress response utilizing strategies based in polyvagal theory. The goal of
this group is to help students learn to regulate their feelings of worry and shape
new and resilient patterns of response grounded in safety and connection.
This group is designed for students who are struggling with symptoms related to ADHD
and how it impacts their day-to-day functioning. This group will primarily focus on
education and skill-building to improve overall daily functioning.
Graduate Student Support Group
This group is intended to provide support for graduate students on topics related
to graduate student concerns and experiences.
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 Skill Building (DBT-Based)
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.
