Groups

Group counseling offers a safe space to gain awareness of yourself and others. The experience can reduce loneliness, normalize life events, promote change, and teach new relationship skills. Groups help us learn how to connect with our own feelings while in the presence of others.

Research has shown that group therapy is just as effective, if not more effective, than individual counseling, as it allows a space for connection, shared healing, and a chance to practice behaviors and actions within the safety and security of a group. 

Confidentiality in a group setting is often a worry and a deterrence from trying it out. Outside of the privacy standards that all participants agree to, in general most participants will honor your privacy and respect your healing journey. You are able to decide when and how you want to engage in a group- showing up and just listening is a perfect way to engage until you feel ready to participate. Honor your own pace!

You will learn…

  • You’re not alone
  • Many struggle with finding a safe place to be themselves
  • Life involves giving and receiving support
  • There is joy in finding your own “voice”
  • How other's experience success
  • How other's healing and learning journeys are similar and different from your own

Want to join a group?

For more information or to sign up for a group, contact us by emailing wellbeing@mst.edu, calling 573-341-4211, or visiting 204 Norwood Hall.

All groups are held in 204 Norwood Hall unless otherwise stated

 BODY POSITIVITY

Explore and discover your personal body image strengths and vulnerabilities in a safe environment, create new perspectives and experiences of mindful body acceptance, build confidence about how you look and who you are. This group is led by a counselor.

Fall 2025: TBD

 

FOCUS LAB

Explore ways in which daily activities affect motivation levels. Learn evidence-based techniques to increase motivation and accomplish your goals. This group is led by a counselor.

Fall 2025: TBD

 

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

Explore relationship challenges that lead to feelings of anxiety or depression while working to be healthy, create boundaries, and resolve conflicts positively. This group is led by a counselor.

Fall 2025: TBD

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT

Connect with other international students, share your experiences, build friendships, manage stress, and thrive during times of change. This group is led by a counselor.

Fall 2025: TBD

 

MINERS FOR RECOVERY

Explore your behaviors, reflect on ideas for change, avoid negative consequences related to drugs and alcohol, and experience the support of a safe group. This is not an abstinence-only group. This group is led by a staff member.

Fall 2025: TBD

RESILIENCY SKILLS TRAINING (ReST)

ReST will utilize several resiliency exercises that can be practiced regularly, or called upon during times of stress. Each individual exercise has been selected because of its demonstrated effectiveness in helping people: Improve physical and emotional health; Strengthen relationships and social connections; Reduce stress, anxiety, and depression; Increase academic and work performance; Manage challenges and difficulties; and Achieve goals. The ReST workshop is a 4-week program. Sign up here.

Fall 2025: TBD

 

SAFE SPACE

Experience the encouragement of others exploring their identity and support each other on the journey through college and beyond. Possible group activities include navigating college issues, sharing local & nationwide supports, practicing healthy self-care habits, processing stress & practicing coping skills, role-playing difficult conversations, discussing healthy dating practices, and much more. This group is led by a counselor.

Fall 2025: TBD

 

SAFETY/PTSD SUPPORT (SCREENING REQUIRED)

Experience a highly structured group for students with the goal of reducing PTSD symptoms and increasing feelings of personal safety. This group is led by a counselor.

Fall 2025: TBD

 

STRESS MANAGEMENT

Learn how to manage your stress in a healthy way.  Learn basic self care and habits you can practice daily to manage stress and increase overall well-being. This group is led by a counselor.

Fall 2025: TBD

 

SOCIAL CONFIDENCE (SCREENING REQUIRED)

Reduce social anxiety, gain confidence, and practice skills in a safe and supportive setting. This group is led by a counselor.

Fall 2025: TBD

 

STOPP ANXIETY

Learn the mechanisms that start and stop anxiety. Engage with a support network of peers sharing similar experiences, learning ways to STOPP (Stop, Take a break, Observe, Pull back, Practice) anxiety. Create a personal toolbox of coping skills that will help you grow personally and professionally when facing stressful situations. This group will encourage experiential activities, creative expression, mindful based activities, humor, and connection with your inner self. This group is led by a counselor.

Fall 2025: TBD

 

STOPP ANXIETY 2.0

STOPP Anxiety 2.0 is taking the foundational learning of STOPP anxiety techniques to the next level and diving deeper into learning ways to stop/ manage/resolve anxiety. STOPP Anxiety 2.0 will engage students in learning techniques through the medium of Polyvagal exercises, mindful meditation, aroma therapy, sound therapy, and other experiential techniques. STOPP Anxiety is a prerequisite. This group is led by a counselor.

Fall 2025: Not offered this semester

PROJECTCONNECT (Peer-Led)

ProjectConnect is a fun, 6-session student-led program now being offered on campus aimed at helping students build social connections and community on campus. Students meet in groups of 4-6 over the course of six 1-hour sessions, and engage in a series of thought-provoking questions and fun activities, ending with a group event. Sign ups are at the beginning of each semester. Learn more and sign up here.

Fall 2025: TBD