Groups
Therapy groups are a great way to share your own experiences while connecting with others.
A benefit of being in a group is being able to learn how to authentically connect with one another, and to experience what it is like to show your real self and see that others will accept and care for you anyway. That connection — showing your real self — is the key factor of groups.
Many students question whether what they talk about in a group will be shared with others. Confidentiality is a rule for all groups, and it is our expectation that group members respect one another and hold to that promise. We are offering a large number of groups this year because we feel so strongly about them. Check them out!
Spring 2025 Groups
Unwind with CPG
Thursdays, weekly, 3:00- 3:45 pm, starting January 23rd
CPG (114 Woodland St)
Who: Open to undergraduate and graduate students
What: Research shows that engaging in fiber arts like knitting and crochet can benefit our mental health by relieving stress and fostering social connection! Join fellow Clark fiber artists once a week to create, learn, teach, share, troubleshoot, laugh, persevere, inspire, and be inspired.
What: Research shows that engaging in fiber arts like knitting and crochet can benefit our mental health by relieving stress and fostering social connection! Join fellow Clark fiber artists once a week to create, learn, teach, share, troubleshoot, laugh, persevere, inspire, and be inspired.
Facilitated by: Amy Bevan (she/her) abevan@clarku.edu
Clark Athletes Debrief Group
Fridays, weekly, 1:00 pm, starting January 24th
Zoom (Email Justin for link)
Who: Open to Clark student-athletes
What: This group is meant to be a general processing group, where topics can range from mental health to general stresses of being a student-athlete at Clark. Connect with fellow athletes to better manage the life balance and find new skills to help you get through more challenging times.
Facilitated by Justin Donovan (He/Him): judonovan@clarku.edu
Breaking Free from Anxiety
Mondays, weekly, 3:00 pm, starting January 27th
CPG (114 Woodland St)
Who: Open to undergraduate and graduate students
What: Are you coping with any form of anxiety, including chronic worry, social anxiety, obsessive thoughts, health-related worry, and panic attacks? Connect with others to get a better understanding of how people learn to relax and find relief from their anxiety.
Facilitated by Justin Donovan (He/Him): judonovan@clarku.edu
Gender Exploration Group
Tuesdays, bi-weekly, 3:00 pm, starting January 14th
CPG (114 Woodland St)
Who: Open to any Clark students (undergrad and grad). This group honors and centers the experiences of those who are trans, non-binary, gender diverse, gender expansive, agender, or otherwise curious about exploring their relationship to gender. This confidential group serves as a space to explore identity and build community. All are welcome.
What: A space to build community and connection with other students, including those who are trans, gender expansive, and gender curious students on campus while exploring your relationship to gender. Sessions may include sharing gender affirming resources on campus, processing, and support around trans-related current events, and general exploration of our unique genders through art, discussion, games, and so much more.
Facilitated by Amanda Vincent (she/they) amvincent@clarku.edu
Drop-In Support Spaces
These drop-in spaces are processing groups for students to engage in community, seek support, and share resources.
Let‘s check in: A supportive space focused on BIPOC students
Bi-weekly Thursdays at 2pm, starting 2/27 (Meeting dates: 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24)
Location: CPG Conference Room
This is a drop-in space that honors and centers the experience of Clark’s BIPOC students. All students are welcome to be in community around others who may share similar experiences. Students have a space to discuss challenges and share resources and skills.
Let‘s check in: A supportive space focused on International students
Bi-weekly, Wednesdays at 2pm starting February 26th, 2025 (Meeting dates:
Location: CPG Conference Room
This is a drop-in space that honors and centers the experience of Clark’s international students. All students are welcome to be in community around others who may share similar experiences. This is a space to talk about ongoing challenges and to explore resources and skills.
Let‘s check in: A supportive space focused on LGBTQIA+ students
Meeting dates: Tuesday, 2/18 at 3pm, Thursday, 2/27 at 3pm, Tuesday, 3/18 at 3pm, Tuesday, 4/1 at 3pm, Tuesday, 4/15 at 3pm, and Tuesday, 4/29 at 3pm
Location: CPG Conference Room
A drop-in space that honors and centers the experience of Clark’s LGBTQIA+ students. All students are welcome to be in community, share resources, and care for themselves and each other while navigating stressful and uncertain times.
Center for Counseling & Personal Growth
114 Woodland Street
Worcester, MA 01610
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed from 12 – 1 p.m.)
1-508-793-7678