Group Therapy
Group therapy is an effective therapeutic process provided in a supportive environment where participants can recognize and overcome unhealthy thinking patterns and learn healthier ways to cope with uncomfortable emotions. Being a therapy group member gives the experience that others have similar feelings, problems, hopes, and fears. This understanding of our similarities is an important part of healing. Group members have the unique advantage of interpersonal learning which helps to achieve a greater level of self-awareness and provides the opportunity to lift and instill hope in others. Group therapy includes 8-10 members and lasts for 60 minutes. We offer a variety of groups, including group therapy and emotional wellness workshops. Some groups are time-limited with a specific focus, while others are broader and open-ended. Please see the group descriptions below for more information about groups currently offered at Counseling Services.
For current clients, speak to your current therapist about joining a group.
For new clients, please call, email, or walk in to schedule a consultation appointment for a "brief screening." The client must complete the online consent and intake form.
Title | Facilitator | Day and Time | Start and End Date | Location | Description |
Reconciling Faith and Sexuality | Susiane Manning | TBA | TBA | TBA | A process group for LGBTQ+ students to explore their identities, help support one another, and work towards spiritual and psychological health. |
Open Process | Mich Suyama | TBA | TBA | Group Room | A therapeutic process group for individuals with diverse needs. |
Men's Self-Enhancement | Kaeo Alo | TBA | TBA | Group Room | Supporting men towards developing awareness of mental, emotional, and behavioral wellness. |
Drop-in groups are open to all interested students and do not require a referral or initial consultation appointment. Students may attend as many of the drop-in group sessions as needed. If you want to join any of the groups below, sign up using the linked forms. Once we have enough students sign up, the location and dates will be announced for this semester. Clients must complete the online registration, consent, and intake forms.
Title | Facilitator | Day and Time | Start and End Date | Location | Description |
"Rooted" Garden Therapy Group | Kaeo Alo Susiane Manning | TBA | Jan. 22 - Apr. 09 | Kumuwaiwai Center for Sustainability | This group offers students a chance to boost their emotional well-being in a garden setting, while exploring the principles of cultivation, reconnection, transformation, and engagement. |
Wise Mind | Sister Silva | TBA | TBA | Group Room | A DBT life skills group to learn and develop tools to manage stress, frustration, and crisis, and to be effective in relationships. |
Connect with Self and Others | Academic Trainees & Interns | TBA | TBA | Group Room | An opportunity to better understand yourself within the context of relationships and to practice skills to improve connections and relationships. |
Grief Support Group | TBA | TBA | TBA | Group Room | Process grief and loss of a loved one through death in a supportive group environment. |
Mother's Support Group | Rachel Kekaula | TBA | TBA | TBA | A group for mothers-expecting, new, or seasoned provides a safe space to navigate the joys and challenges of motherhood, including postpartum depression and other mental health issues. |
Workshops are open to all students. A referral, initial consultation, online registration, and intake forms are not required.
You can call, email, or walk into our office if you would like to join one of these workshops.
Title | Facilitator | Day and Time | Start and End Date | Location | Description |
Emotional Wellness 101 | Academic Trainees & Interns | Thursday 1st Session: 11 am- 2nd Session: 12 pm - 1 pm | Jan. 23 - Apr. 10 | Aloha Center 135 | Psychoeducational and skill-building workshops on common emotional concerns and specific topics such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger management, perfectionism, and stress management. |
Seven Principles for Marriage | Aliah Hall | Wednesday 4: 30 pm - 5:30 pm | Jan. 22 - Mar. 12 | Stake Center STC Relief Society Room 156 | In this class, partners will learn new approaches for resolving conflicts, creating new common ground, and achieving higher levels of friendship and intimacy. |
Lessons in Love Workshop | Aliah Hall | Wednesday 5 pm - 6 pm | Jan. 22 - Mar. 12 | Stake Center STC Relief Society Room 156 | This workshop teaches essential skills for building love and connection, focusing on emotional needs, affection, and healthy relationship habits. |
Art Therapy | Eric Susiane | TBA | TBA | TBA | Integrating psychotherapy with the creative process through artistic expression such as drawing, painting, collage, and coloring. |