Groups & Seminars

The Power of Community

University of Dayton is a place where community matters. At the Counseling Center, we believe in the power of community for healing and growth. Therefore, we offer groups that provide opportunities for processing, learning, and healing. Below are listed some groups that are typically offered each semester. For a more updated list, visit the Counseling Center website.

Anxiety & Depression Toolbox Seminar

A three-week psychoeducational group that provides a sound foundation of skills for effectively managing anxiety and depression and for improved mental and emotional health.

Living with Loss

If you have experienced the death of someone close to you, it can affect all areas of your life. Whether your loss was recent or a while ago, being with others who understand can be very helpful. This group is offered by Campus Ministry and will provide support as well as strategies for increased effective coping.

Anxiety Management

Anxiety is a significant concern for many college students. This group will offer specific strategies for increasing effective coping and an opportunity to receive support from peers who share this struggle.

LGBTQ+ Support

A support group for the LGBTQ+ community at UD. Whether you are navigating the coming-out process, looking to build community, or looking for a safe and affirming place, this group is for you!

Coping with College

Is college more difficult than you thought it would be? Are you feeling anxious or struggling to find friends? This group will focus on providing weekly drop-in support, as well as strategies to make the best of your college experience.

Mindfulness & Self-Compassion

Do you feel that you are overly self-critical? Are you able to treat yourself with kindness when you experience a setback? This group will provide a supportive space for you to learn how to treat both your mind and body with the kindness you deserve.

Flyer Men

This group provides a safe place for men to learn from and support each other as they navigate relationships, mental and emotional health challenges, academic/career stress, and other related topics.

Survivors Group

This group will focus on support and on learning effective coping skills to help recover from the trauma of sexual violence. The group is open to any woman who has experienced sexual assault regardless of where or when the trauma occurred.

Understanding Self & Others

Struggling to form or maintain relationships? Feeling as though you do not communicate as effectively as you would like? This group offers the chance to give and receive feedback about interpersonal behaviors while learning and practicing new ways of relating to others.

Social Skills Support Group

College can come with new stress and pressures. Struggling to connect and find support may be one of those. If you are someone diagnosed with autism or have difficulty with social or communication skills, this weekly support group may be helpful for you. This group will focus on providing support, problem-solving, building and maintaining interpersonal relationships, and being successful in college. All academic years, all majors welcome!