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.
Group Descriptions
This group is aimed to help students thrive in their transition to college and give
you the tools to have a successful and enjoyable first year at Michigan Tech.
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.
