Unless otherwise noted, all groups require a screening appointment prior to attending.
Please call the UCC front desk at 607-777-2772 to schedule your screening appointment.
Calming the emotional storm
Schedule: Tuesdays, 1:30–3 p.m.
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
This group is designed for individuals who have painful emotions that are very intense, or get intensely frustrated. Sometimes these painful emotions are just so hard to understand, let alone regulate. And, telling ourselves not to feel them just doesn’t seem to work. This group is intended to help one learn to identify, label, and understand one’s emotions, help one to identify obstacles that get in the way of changing emotions, and increasing positive emotional events. It is also intended to help one to understand and learn that accepting, finding meaning for, and tolerating painful emotions may be the best way for getting through to the other side of an emotional event.
Campus recovery support group
Schedule: TBD
This support group is open to students who have recognized that their substance use has impacted them and are trying to (or are even just considering) make healthy changes to their relationship with substances. This counselor-facilitated group provides a safe, confidential place for students to explore and better understand their experiences with substance use, offer and receive support, and learn evidence-based strategies to reduce, moderate, or abstain from substance use. This group will not include students who are affected by a loved one's substance use if they themselves do not have substance use issues. CRSG was established in Spring 2021 as a joint initiative by Binghamton University students in recovery, the University Counseling Center, and the Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs Office.
First-year and transfer student support group
Schedule: Mondays, 1:30–3 p.m.
Going away to college can be both exciting as well as challenging. For many first year and transfer students, adapting to a new living space as well as being away from family members and friends can feel isolating. Taking on new responsibilities and making decisions (e.g., managing a budget, registering for classes, etc), meeting new people and making friends can be very stressful. Rising to these challenges is critical for academic, emotional, and social success in college. Please join this community where you will meet other first year and transfer students to help, support and learn from each other.
Graduate counseling group
Schedule: TBD
The Graduate Counseling Group is a weekly group open to graduate students of all departments, ages and stages of study. The group provides a safe space to learn more effective ways to relate to yourself and others, and to become more authentic and satisfied in your academic and personal lives. Members of the group discuss various issues including self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, isolation, advisor and departmental concerns, motivation, depression and anxiety that can develop under the stress of graduate school. Members of the group offer each other acceptance, support, guidance, and feedback. Past group members have described the group as open, supportive, helpful, and fulfilling. A commitment to regular weekly attendance is necessary.
Injury support squad
Schedule: TBD
The Injury Support Squad is open to student-athletes at any stage of injury recovery. This support group provides connection, encouragement, and discussion about psychological strategies for rehabilitation and returning to sport. Whether you are recovering from a slight setback in training or are facing a season-ending injury, we are here for you!
Mind and body
Schedule: Wednesdays, 3–4 p.m.
"Mind and Body" is a yoga and movement therapy group. The sessions will include brief discussion of mental health topics and a yoga/movement class appropriate for all levels and all bodies. No experience needed. Students will learn how yoga can be applied to help improve mental health by practicing breathing and calming techniques, self-compassion, mindfulness, and cultivating a healthy relationship with the body.