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!
Fall 2024 Groups
Mindfulness and Meditation
Tuesdays, weekly, from 2-2:45 pm
CPG (114 Woodland St)
Who: Open to undergraduate and graduate students
What: This group is for anyone interested in learning to utilize and practice mindfulness and meditative skills. We will focus on breathing exercises, body scanning, Metta and Loving Kindness meditations, and other forms of mindfulness. Whether you’ve been meditating for years or have never meditated or practiced mindfulness, this group is for you.
Facilitated by Shawn McGuirk (He/Him):SMcGuirk@clarku.edu
Breaking Free from Anxiety
Mondays, weekly, 3:00 pm
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
Wednesdays, bi-weekly, 3:00 pm
CPG (114 Woodland St)
Who: Open to any Clark students (undergrad and grad) 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, regardless of where you’re at in the exploration/coming out process.
What: A space to build community and connection with other 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 Rachel Brazie (they/them) RBrazie@clarku.edu
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