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The Counseling Center offers multiple groups that explore a variety of topics and identities, led by mental health providers at our center. Groups offer benefits that differ from individual therapy, such as feeling less alone, diverse perspectives, feedback, encouragement, and peer connection in a safe and confidential space.听 Research has shown that group therapy is one of the most effective ways to address common concerns faced by our students.
Our groups are available to all 海角社区 students who are enrolled in at least 1 course credit the semester they wish to participate. Please note that prior to joining a group, an initial screening appointment is required to determine group fit. If you are a student who is interested in a group, please call our office at 303-615-9988 or schedule your initial appointment online.
Unless noted, groups are offered in-person at the 海角社区 Counseling Center in Tivoli 651.
Summer 2026 Group Schedule
Wednesday
When: Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. 鈥� 12:30 p.m.
Facilitators: Lisa Boyum, Ph.D., and Kathy Kavanaugh, Ph.D., Staff Psychologists
Analog activities are screen-free and tend to boost creativity, foster mindfulness, and build social connections. You can bring your own project with you (e.g., knitting/crochet,听diamond art, scrapbooking, etc.)听or choose from limited activity supplies provided by the counseling center.听It is always easier to connect with people when听you are doing things together.听We will be talking together about听various topics听that the group brings up while we work on our projects.听
When: Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. 鈥� 5:00 p.m.
Facilitators:听Kathy Kavanaugh, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist and Certified Therapeutic Game Master, and听Maria Marquez, Psy.D., Staff Psychologist听
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) that was first released in 1974听and is growing in popularity. The game involves players creating a character with specific traits and abilities and, along with other player characters (forming an 鈥渁dventuring party鈥�),听solve听problems,听engage听in battles,听explore, and听gather听treasure and knowledge. D&D therapy groups integrate traditional therapy听interventions听to address听common concerns such as depression, general and social anxiety, loneliness, and identity exploration, within a fun, engaging, and cooperative environment.听No prior D&D experience is听required听鈥� group members will听be supported in听creating听a character听during their听group screening appointment prior to joining the group!听
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Thursday
When:听Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. 鈥� 4:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Jennifer Schwartz, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist
Feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in your thoughts? This therapy group offers a space to slow down and reconnect. Through guided mindfulness practices, reflection, and group discussion, students will learn practical ways to manage stress, increase awareness, and feel more centered in their daily lives. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with others in a supportive, non-judgmental environment while building skills that can be used beyond the group. No prior mindfulness experience is necessary. This group will be offered virtually via HIPAA-compliant Microsoft Teams.