Group Counseling and Workshops

Monday August 11

Hybrid: In-person at Chestnut Hall 324 & https://unt.zoom.us/j/87226870130 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

This program is for any students who have chronic illnesses and/or disabilities. The content will focus on self care and advocating to others for the unique needs that come with being a part of this community. Students who have disabled or chronically ill family/friends are also welcome to come and learn how they can help their loved ones.

Monday August 11

In-person at Chestnut Hall 324

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Whether you are in a romantic relationship or looking for the right person, this workshop will discuss how to know who is right for you and how to build a healthy relationship.

Monday August 11

In-person at Chestnut Hall 324

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Explore and experience the wisdom of the Earth's Natural elements through guided reflection, mindfulness, nature-based activities, and sensory connection to the natural world.

Monday August 11

In-person at Chestnut Hall 324

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Life can get complicated. Come learn some coping skills to help with college, friends, and life.

Tuesday August 12

In-person at Chestnut Hall 324

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Boundaries are essential to our mental health, but people often struggle with recognizing, setting, and/or maintaining them. This session will prompt participants to explore their personal boundaries, practice setting boundaries, and discuss the characteristics of healthy boundaries. This interactive session will include group discussions, an expressive arts activity, and time for questions.

Tuesday August 12

In-person at Chestnut Hall 324

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Start your journey at UNT with a clear and focused mind! This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the basics of mindfulness and shares simple techniques you can use to stay calm, focused, and present as you navigate university life.

Tuesday August 12

In-person at Chestnut Hall 324

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Reconnect with your inner child in this healing event designed to nurture self-compassion, creativity, and emotional release through guided reflection and expressive activities.  

Tuesday August 12

In-person at Chestnut Hall 324

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Campus Connect is a two-hour training program for students to increase knowledge, awareness, and skills regarding suicide among college students. Participants will learn suicide risk and protective factors, warning signs, empathic listening skills, communication skills, how to ask friends or peers if they are thinking about suicide, what reactions they may encounter, and what referral sources they can provide.

Friday August 15

In-person at Chestnut Hall 324

11:00 AM - 12:30 pm

Healing in color is a safe space for healing through expressive arts and creativity. In this group it important to focus on the process of creating and expression, and not the product of what you create.  

Friday August 15

In-person at Chestnut Hall 324

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Kick off your college journey with a calming, hands-on workshop where you’ll make therapeutic playdough, relax through sensory play, and connect with fellow students in a welcoming space. Leave with good vibes, new friends, and your own stress-relief creation.

Friday August 15

In-person at Chestnut Hall 324

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Come connect with others by listening to and discussing various types of music together.

Thursday August 14

In-person at Pohl Rec Center Aerobic Studio A

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Explore the connection between physical movement and mental wellness! This event will introduce basic martial arts techniques and explain how this physical experience can build self-confidence, mental focus, and positive mood. 

Tuesday August 12

Virtual: https://unt.zoom.us/j/88052876477 

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Attendees will learn about general anxiety and test anxiety and receive strategies to better manage anxiety and prepare for exams.

Thursday August 14

Virtual: https://unt.zoom.us/j/86284169419 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Attendees will learn about body doubling, goal setting, procrastination, motivation tips, accountability and resources to help with focusing! 

Thursday August 14

Virtual: https://unt.zoom.us/j/86284169419 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Learn about how anxiety and stress impact the body. Practice exercises together you can do to calm your mind and ground yourself.

Thursday August 14

Virtual: https://unt.zoom.us/j/83355467481 

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Learn about some potential mental health challenges and considerations that first year students some times encounter. We will discuss ways to make the most out of your first year at UNT while taking care of your mental health.

Wednesday August 13

In-person at Frisco Landing 320

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Mondays, bi-weekly

Zoom: https://unt.zoom.us/j/88650931778 

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Starting September 22

Ending November 17

Grad Life is a virtual, drop-in workshop series created specifically for graduate students to support mental wellness, build resilience, and promote balance in academic and personal life. Each session explores a different topic, offers practical tools, and provides space to connect with fellow grads.

This is a drop in zoom workshop. If a topic speaks to you, just click the link and join us!

Biweekly Workshop Topics
• Sept 22 – Unmasking Imposter Syndrome
• Oct 6 – Navigating Difficult Feedback
• Oct 20 – Thriving Under Pressure: Beating Stress & Burnout
• Nov 3 – Letting Go of Perfectionism
• Nov 17 – The Grad School Disconnect

Mondays, weekly

Zoom: https://unt.zoom.us/j/83740867202 

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Starting August 25

Ending November 24

Discover simple, effective mindfulness practices to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance mental well-being. This workshop offers practical techniques like breathwork and guided meditation to help students find calm and resilience in everyday life.

Tuesdays, weekly

In-person at Chestnut Hall 313

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Starting August 26

Ending December 12

We will listen to different types of music together and discuss ways music helps people express their emotions and connect with others.  Group leader will bring in songs of various genres each week but will also encourage attendees to bring in songs that they would like to share with the group.  Attendees will be encouraged to share how they feel about the music that is played in the workshop.

Wednesdays, weekly

Zoom: https://unt.zoom.us/j/88567424509 

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Starting August 20

Ending December 17

This workshop is open to all faculty and staff to ask questions and receive resources.
It is not a counseling or therapy setting. Students are excluded from this offering.

Thursdays, weekly

Zoom: https://unt.zoom.us/j/86284169419 

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Starting August 28

Ending December 4

Join a supportive virtual space where students work together, not alone. Sometimes it's easier to focus when someone else is working beside you. Whether you’re tackling assignments, studying, organizing your week, doing dishes or just trying to get started on something you have been putting off—body doubling helps boost motivation, reduce procrastination, increases productivity and creates structure through community. 

Bring your to-do list, start with a check-in and stay for the momentum!

Fridays, weekly

In-person at Chestnut Hall 313

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Starting August 29

Ending November 20

Healing in color is a space for healing through expressive arts and creativity. In this group it is important to focus on the process of creating, and not the product of what you create.

Together we will explore mindfulness, emotions, anxiety, stress, and negative thoughts in a relaxing and fun way. In this space, we will engage in artistic activities to reflect on our needs and experiences using colors and creativity from our minds, bodies, and spirits for the intention of healing.

Each week we will engage in different expressive art activities using different mediums such
as acrylic paint, markers, watercolors, magazines, oil pastels, and color pencils.
You are not required to share your artwork but there is space given at the end of the
workshop to process the artwork, activity and experience.

Throughout the workshop there will be soothing background music being played and
instructions are given in the beginning and can be repeated throughout the workshop.
If you are struggling with the activity the host will assist you with the workshop to help you
feel more comfortable or capable of engaging with the activity. 

Mondays, weekly

In-person at Pohl Recreation Center Studio A

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Starting September 15

Ending December 1

Explore the connection between physical movement and mental wellness! Boost your mental health with simple martial arts techniques that build confidence, focus, and positivity. 

Mondays, weekly

In-person at Chestnut Hall

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Starting September 29

Ending November 17

Project Self offers a welcoming space to explore how self-esteem is shaped and how it can grow. Together, we'll focus on building practical skills—such as challenging unhelpful thoughts, practicing self-compassion, and setting healthy boundaries—that help you develop a more positive and resilient sense of self. 

Tuesdays, weekly

In-person at Chestnut Hall

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Starting September 30

Ending November 18

Project Self offers a welcoming space to explore how self-esteem is shaped and how it can grow. Together, we'll focus on building practical skills—such as challenging unhelpful thoughts, practicing self-compassion, and setting healthy boundaries—that help you develop a more positive and resilient sense of self. 

Wednesdays, weekly

In-person at Chestnut Hall

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Starting September 24

Ending November 19

In this group we will process, acknowledge, understanding and begin healing the wounds of your inner child. This ongoing process requires unlearning past behaviors and replacing them with new ones that reinforce positive coping skills and present-day beliefs about who you are as a person. This group will have psycho education of the  effects as well as ways to treat adverse childhood experiences. We also will have interactive, expressive arts activities that we engage with to connect with our younger selves. 

Wednesdays, weekly

In-person at Chestnut Hall 313

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Starting September 24

Ending November 19

Come join an adventure through a Dungeons and Dragons campaign designed to help members develop social skills and better manage their social anxiety. Designed for anyone to participate, newcomers and veterans alike are welcome

Fridays, weekly

In-person at Chestnut Hall 313

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Starting September 5

Ending December 5

A group for those who like to crochet or are interested in learning. This group will focus on building community and using crochet skills for reducing stress. All skill levels are welcome.

More information coming soon.