Therapy in a group setting can be a productive and supportive way to address common concerns. Students meet as a group with one or more clinicians to explore a specific topic and develop coping skills. Some groups are time limited, while others are ongoing. Group offerings vary each semester and lists are updated at the beginning of the semester. Additional groups may be developed, depending on student interest and staff availability.
Get started: If you are currently meeting with a UH&CS counselor, speak to them directly about a referral to group. If you are not already seeing a UH&CS counselor, call 216.368.5872 to schedule a same-day appointment to get started.
The following groups are available to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students at CWRU, CIA, and CIM as well as KSU podiatry students.
Fall 2025 Groups
Check-In Group
This clinical group is for students who would benefit from additional support after taking a leave of absence, semester withdrawal, or hospital admission. This group focuses on skills, support, acceptance and self-compassion, connection, routine, and accountability. The Check-In group meets in person on Fridays 1-2pm.
Women's PhD Group
This clinical group is for women-identified students who are seeking a therapeutic space to address the impact of program-related stressors on their mental health. The group provides space to explore and process the challenges and struggles of being in a PhD program. The group focuses on was to balance school and personal life, manage relationships with advisors and peers, and improve self-confidence and self-efficacy. The women's PhD group meets virtually on Fridays 10-11am.
Graduate Student Group
This clinical group is for graduate and professional students who are seeking therapeutic space to address the impact of program-related stressors on their mental health. The group is for students who want to come together to explore and process the challenges and struggles of being in a master’s, doctoral, or professional degree program. The group focuses on ways to balance school and personal life, manage relationships with advisors and peers, and improve self-confidence and self-efficacy. The Graduate Student Group meets virtually on Mondays 4-5pm.
Cool, Calm, and kind of Collected
This clinical group is for students experiencing anxiety who are looking for both support and practical tools to better manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The group blends process-oriented discussion with psychoeducation and skill-building. Students will learn coping strategies, increase emotional awareness, and practice mindfulness—all within a supportive environment. The Cool, Calm, and Kind of Collected Group meets in person on Tuesdays 3-4:30pm.
The Struggle is Real (Hope's Real Too)
This clinical group is for students who are experiencing symptoms of depression, such as feelings of sadness, depressed moos, loss of interest or joy in life, feeling unlike your usual self, and more. This group aims to provide a relational space to foster connection among students experiencing similar symptoms and experiences. The group will help empower students to take action by engaging in evidence-based practices to promote healing and recovery. The Struggle is Real Group meets in person on Thursdays 2:30-4pm.