University life can be exciting but also challenging— and students don’t have to navigate it alone. In addition to individual counselling, Counselling Services offers group counselling [PDF, 131 KB] to help students build coping strategies, learn new skills and connect with peers who may be facing similar experiences.

Led by trained counsellors, groups provide a safe, supportive space where students can:

  • Realize they’re not alone in how they feel
  • Learn helpful behaviours and coping strategies
  • Improve interpersonal and communication skills
  • Build friendships and a stronger sense of campus community

What’s the difference?

  • Open groups are ongoing and allow students to drop in when it fits their schedule.
  • Closed groups run for a set number of weeks and focus on specific topics in a consistent group setting.

Here’s a look at some of the fall term offerings:

Open Support Groups

  • African, Caribbean and Black Students Support Group
  • Crafting Your Calm – Mindfulness & Stress Relief
  • Unmasking Connections – Neurodiversity Group (in collaboration with Paul Menton Centre)
  • Women’s Neurodivergent Support Group

Register for open support groups through the Telus Health Connect website.

Closed Groups

  • Anxiety Skills Group
  • DBT Skills Group
  • DBT Skills for Eating Disorders Group
  • MANifest Wellness – Mental Health for Men
  • Sleep Well, Study Better Group
  • Therapeutic Dungeons & Dragons Group
  • Understanding Eating, Body Image and Change Group

Closed groups require a referral from Health and Counselling Services. To receive a referral, please book a counselling appointment through the Telus Health Connect website, or email grouptherapy@cunet.carleton.ca.