Connecting Around Chronicity: Drop-In Support for Students with Life-Altering Medical Conditions

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

Living with a chronic illness or condition can bring unique challenges, especially while navigating the demands of university life. Connecting Around Chronicity offers you an opportunity to reduce isolation, foster resilience and find strength in community. Join us to gain tools for emotional well-being, share coping strategies and build connections with others who truly understand what you're going through. Participants can drop in for one, some or all group sessions. Group sessions will be held in-person or virtually.

The drop-in format of the group is a great way to access mental healthcare without having to make a weekly commitment.

Neurodivergent Voices: Drop-In Support Group for Students Who Identify as ND

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group welcomes individuals who identify as Neurodivergent (ND), whether you have a formal diagnosis or not. The goal is to create a space for connection and discussion focused on sharing resources, tips and advice on managing life as an ND person. You are encouraged to discuss your experiences with college life and relationships. All discussions, psychoeducation, and coping skills will revolve around ND culture, perspectives and strengths.

The drop-in format of the group is a great way to access mental healthcare without having to make a weekly commitment.

Processing Together: A Drop-In Trauma Support Space

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This weekly group is for you if you’ve experienced or are experiencing trauma and want extra support and community. There will be a rotation of topics throughout the semester (see below). You are welcome to join, no matter what stage of processing you’re in. We aim to offer a non-judgmental environment where you can share, listen, receive and give support.

Some of the topics we’ll talk about include:

• What does it mean to feel stable in your body, environment, relationships and life)?
• What does “processing my trauma” really mean, and what might that look like for you?
• How can you reconnect with parts of yourself, people, meaningful activities and other aspects of life that trauma might have affected?
• Open discussion – a chance to bring up anything on your mind or any questions you might have.

This group is here to support you however you need.

The drop-in format of the group is a great way to access mental healthcare without having to make a weekly commitment.

Mindful Movement: Mental Health Support through Trauma Informed Yoga and Somatic Practice

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This weekly drop-in yoga group is for students who have experienced trauma and are looking for support with their own healing experience.

Trauma-informed yoga focuses on themes of grounding, choice, connection with one's body, trauma/stress response and regulation. Through the practice, participants will also learn mindfulness skills to practice being in the present moment with intention.

No prior yoga experience is necessary. Open to all fitness and ability levels.

The drop-in format of the group is a great way to access mental healthcare without having to make a weekly commitment.

Rest & Digest: Connecting Mind and Body through Education & Yoga

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

Join a Healthyhorns Registered Dietitian and a therapist from the Counseling and Mental Health Center who is also a certified yoga teacher, to learn how stress impacts your physical and mental well-being. This group focuses on embodiment and creating the conditions needed for healthy digestive function. You’ll honor the hard work your mind and body do, creating intentional time for rest and connection. You’ll connect with other students, learn how to promote health and well-being from the perspectives of a therapist and a dietitian, and engage in somatic practices including yoga asana, meditation and breathwork. No prior yoga experience is required.

The drop-in format of the group is a great way to access mental healthcare without having to make a weekly commitment.

Scales and Savasana: Mental Health Support through Yoga for UT Law Students

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

Scales and Savasana is a drop-in style rotating yoga group for students in the School of Law. Participants will learn stress-reduction techniques and practice confidence-building poses designed to build resilience and flexibility, in the legal realm and beyond. This group may be particularly helpful for those experiencing feelings of imposterism, as we will focus on accessing internal strength through empowering poses.

Participants should arrive wearing comfortable workout clothing. Yoga mats will be supplied, but students are welcome to bring their own. No prior yoga experience necessary. This group is open to all fitness and ability levels. Modifications will be offered for accessibility. 

The drop-in format of the group is a great way to access mental healthcare without having to make a weekly commitment. Attend one or all group sessions and repeat sessions if desired.

After Silence: Counseling Group for Complicated Family Dynamics

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This counseling group is designed for students who identify as survivors of physical, verbal, emotional, and/or financial abuse within their family of origin You will find a supportive and compassionate environment where you can process your experiences, develop essential coping skills and embark on a journey of healing and resilience. Through guided discussions, practical exercises, and peer support, you will learn to reclaim their strength, foster self-care, and build a foundation for mental and emotional well-being.

Holding Space: Ongoing Counseling Support and Community for Survivors of Interpersonal Trauma

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group provides a semi-structured and supportive environment for students with experiences of interpersonal violence, encompassing sexual assault or abuse, relationship violence or stalking or family-of-origin trauma. It focuses on understanding and addressing the current impacts and experiences of participants. The sessions explore trauma reactions, coping strategies, creating safety in relationships, integrating individual experiences into our identities, and creating connections among group members.

On Solid Ground: Counseling Group for Survivors of Interpersonal Violence

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group provides a semi-structured and supportive environment for students with experiences of interpersonal violence, encompassing sexual assault or abuse, relationship violence or stalking. It focuses on understanding and addressing the current impacts and experiences of participants. The sessions explore trauma reactions, coping strategies, creating safety in relationships, integrating individual experiences into our identities, and creating connections among group members.

Mindful Movement: Mental Health Support through Trauma Informed Yoga and Somatic Practice

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This weekly drop-in yoga group is for students who have experienced trauma and are looking for support with their own healing experience.

Trauma-informed yoga focuses on themes of grounding, choice, connection with one's body, trauma/stress response and regulation. Through the practice, participants will also learn mindfulness skills to practice being in the present moment with intention.

No prior yoga experience is necessary. Open to all fitness and ability levels.

The drop-in format of the group is a great way to access mental healthcare without having to make a weekly commitment.

Processing Together: A Drop-In Trauma Support Space

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This weekly group is for you if you’ve experienced or are experiencing trauma and want extra support and community. There will be a rotation of topics throughout the semester (see below). You are welcome to join, no matter what stage of processing you’re in. We aim to offer a non-judgmental environment where you can share, listen, receive and give support.

Some of the topics we’ll talk about include:

• What does it mean to feel stable in your body, environment, relationships and life)?
• What does “processing my trauma” really mean, and what might that look like for you?
• How can you reconnect with parts of yourself, people, meaningful activities and other aspects of life that trauma might have affected?
• Open discussion – a chance to bring up anything on your mind or any questions you might have.

This group is here to support you however you need.

The drop-in format of the group is a great way to access mental healthcare without having to make a weekly commitment.

Journey: Ongoing Counseling Support and Community in Eating Disorder Recovery

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group is for students navigating the journey of eating disorder recovery. Together we will embrace a flexible approach to recovery that is focused on risk-reduction, diverse perspectives and creating a culture of support. Join this space to gain skills and understanding in managing the daily practice of recovery and what it means to you.

Rest & Digest: Connecting Mind and Body through Education & Yoga

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

Join a Healthyhorns Registered Dietitian and a therapist from the Counseling and Mental Health Center who is also a certified yoga teacher, to learn how stress impacts your physical and mental well-being. This group focuses on embodiment and creating the conditions needed for healthy digestive function. You’ll honor the hard work your mind and body do, creating intentional time for rest and connection. You’ll connect with other students, learn how to promote health and well-being from the perspectives of a therapist and a dietitian, and engage in somatic practices including yoga asana, meditation and breathwork. No prior yoga experience is required.

The drop-in format of the group is a great way to access mental healthcare without having to make a weekly commitment.

Roots: Understanding Ourselves and Disordered Eating

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group is for students looking to learn more about their relationships with disordered eating, their bodies and themselves. You will learn about how eating disorders and trauma intersect, emotional regulation, and coping strategies for binge-eating, restricting and/or compensatory behaviors. This space aims to support and foster a culture of vulnerability as you examine the individual and systemic factors that affecting your relationship with food and yourself. You will explore a range of topics including managing anxiety around food, navigating self-compassion and perfectionism, and understanding the roots of your behaviors. This space is open to students of all identities and all body sizes who are interested in starting to explore how to shift their relationship with food and themselves.

Nutrition Workshops

Visit the UHS Nutrition Services page for more information.

The After Party: A Counseling Group for Substance Use Management

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

Do you find yourself continuing the party while others have called it a night? Or perhaps using substances a bit more even after you’re home? If you're concerned about your substance use and considering making changes, join The After Party, a supportive group for students aiming to enhance their mental health by assessing and improving their relationships with substances. Explore with us how substance use affects your mental health, goals and relationships.

Dissertation Support Group: Addressing Stuckness, Balance and Mental Health

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group is for doctoral students who are experiencing difficulties in the dissertation process. Topics that are commonly discussed include work-life balance, interactions with advisors and faculty, job/career decision-making, and motivation/strategies for making concrete progress on their dissertations and other professional activities. The group provides a place for mutual support, accountability, and goal-setting to move through internal and external barriers and move forward with their lives and careers.

Getting the Degree: Graduate and Professional Student Counseling and Support Group

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group is for graduate and professional students. Holding this role can be challenging when facing rigorous academic work, pressures for success, and lack of sleep and time. Graduate and professional students often struggle to have people, time, and space in their lives to share authentically their feelings and concerns about life or conflicts within their programs. This group is designed to provide a supportive atmosphere and the opportunity to receive feedback from peers. Topics discussed may include personal and professional relationships, self-esteem/confidence, personal and professional identity development, intersections of cultural identity, and any other topics that feel relevant to participants.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety and/or Panic

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This 6-week group is for students who experience anxiety. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidenced-based treatment for these concerns. You will review ACT principles including managing thoughts and feelings, mindfulness, cognitive defusion techniques and commitment to goal-directed behavior. ACT uses metaphors and storytelling to provide education on ACT principles. This group runs very similar to a class; verbal group participation is NOT required but encouraged.

Attached: Love Me Don't Leave Me: Counseling Group for Navigating Attachment and Interpersonal Effectiveness

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

Welcome to this group designed just for you – a Longhorn who is actively seeking education, coping skills, processing, and healing while navigating friendships, family and romantic relationships. You'll have the opportunity to learn and identify your attachment style, discover how to enhance communication skills within relationships, and explore ways to meet your attachment needs. The primary focus is on increasing your self-awareness and delving into strategies for fostering healthier and more positive connections within relationships. Get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth as you navigate the complexities of relationships and develop the tools to build fulfilling connections. This group is here to support and empower you every step of the way.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Tools for Success

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This structured group employs strategies from mindfulness and acceptance based therapies and is for students who are feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed or having difficulty enjoying life. Skills focus on learning to be more present, self-compassionate and able to handle intense emotions effectively. Members will participate in experiential exercises and complete homework assignments, with the goal being to develop a toolkit from which to pull whenever difficult life circumstances arise. The group is an eight-week commitment. Students must be enrolled in individual therapy throughout the course of the group.

Exploring and Navigating Social Anxiety

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group is designed to support students who experience distress in social settings. Social anxiety can show up in many ways including feeling more in your head than in the conversation, noticing nervousness, avoidance or physical distress during or before interactions, criticizing what you said (or didn't say) or did (or didn't do), constantly feeling like others are judging you, and more. If you register, you’ll receive a weekly reminder email with the topic(s) we’ll focus on for that week.

Topics may include:

• Exploring where social anxiety comes from
• How your identity impacts your experiences of social anxiety
• Learning and practicing tips and tricks for starting, maintaining and deepening conversations
• Challenging unhelpful thought patterns
• Learning and practicing grounding strategies

This group serves as a place to learn, connect with others, and actively practice skills to help you navigate social anxiety.

"It's Complicated": Mental Health Support for Break-Ups and Other Romantic Challenges

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group offers a space to explore the highs and lows of navigating complicated romantic relationships, "situationships," and break-ups. Topics for discussion include managing complex feelings like grief, anger, relief, regret, happiness, loneliness, and uncertainty, setting healthy boundaries, improving communication, increasing self-awareness and more.

Perfectly Imperfect: Learning Ways to Navigate Perfectionism

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group is for students who feel constant pressure to "do more" or "be better"—often leading to anxiety, self-criticism, or imposter syndrome. Using tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), you'll learn practical ways to build self-compassion, understand the role of anxious thoughts, and connect with others facing similar challenges. Come as you are—this is a supportive, judgment-free space to practice letting go of perfection and embracing imperfection together.

Ready, Set...Reset: Support for Stress Management

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

Navigating university life can be overwhelming. Academic pressure, social dynamics and personal growth can often collide, leaving you feeling stressed or emotionally drained. This semi-structured therapy group gives you a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore the experience of stress through facilitated discussion, practices of self-compassion and mindfulness and community support.

Rise Up: Owning Your Worth and Your Path

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

Feeling like you’re just winging it, struggling with self-doubt or wondering if you really belong? You're not alone. This group is a supportive space to explore imposter syndrome, build self-esteem and learn practical tools to feel more confident and connected to who you are. Together, we’ll work on letting go of perfectionism, quieting your inner critic, and creating a life that feels meaningful — on your own terms.

Resilient Roots: Existential Therapy for Mental Health

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This skill-building group offers participants a chance to explore new ways of navigating existential stressors. Participants can seek out and offer support to one another while learning effective coping strategies to deal with feelings of helplessness, emotional overwhelm, grief, stress, and meaninglessness. Join us for this opportunity to connect with your sense of purpose and increase your resiliency during life’s challenging times.

Taking Back Hope: Counseling Support for Students with Depression, Bipolar, and Other Mood Disorders

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

Managing symptoms of a mood disorder can often make you feel isolated, overwhelmed and misunderstood. This group provides a supportive space to discuss current challenges, share coping strategies, and work towards finding hope and balance. A formal diagnosis is not required to join. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in individual therapy throughout the course of the group.

The Wellness Prescription - Stress Management for Undergraduate Pre-Health Professions Students

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

Being on the pre-health track can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to just get by. The Wellness Prescription helps you shift from surviving to thriving as you learn to manage stress with confidence. Over five weeks, you’ll gain tools to strengthen your resilience, balance your academic journey and connect with peers who share your experiences.

This closed group is for undergraduate pre-health professions students (pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, pre-occupational therapy, pre-physician assistant, pre-optometry, pre-orthotist and prosthetist, pre-podiatry, pre-cardiovascular perfusionist, pre-anesthesiologist assistant and pre-veterinary).

Understanding Self and Others Counseling Group – Ages 23+

All CMHC groups are free and confidential.

This group provides an environment in which members can gain powerful experiences through giving and receiving support and encouragement from others facing similar struggles. The group also allows members to practice new, more engaged and effective ways of relating to each other. Common concerns discussed in the group include, but are not limited to, personal growth and self-care, relationships, mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety, asserting boundaries, and other concerns that feel relevant to participants.