FALL 2025 THERAPY GROUPS

DISSERTATION SUPPORT Group

Facilitators: Andrea Regenberg, LCSW-C and Adrian Hernandez, PsyD This group has two sections running this semester. Additional details will be provided during the brief group screening appointment. Tuesdays, 9:00-10:30am in person  Fridays, 9:00-10:30am on Zoom This group provides support and connection for students who are in the final stages of completing their doctoral work, and in the process of writing a dissertation. In addition to support and encouragement participants will be able to learn from one another, as well as benefit from topical discussions around motivation, time and workload management, dealing with self-doubt and procrastination, perfectionism, working with faculty, and balancing your dissertation with other life responsibilities.

MINDFULLY RESILIENT: MINDFULNESS-BASED COGNITIVE THERAPY (MBCT)

Facilitator: Judith Geller, LCSW-C Thursdays at Homewood Mental Health Services Mindfully Resilient is an 8-week in-person class focused on helping prevent relapse of depression. You’ll learn to identify your specific triggers for depression and will learn the skill of mindful awareness to cope with those triggers when they arise. This class will teach you to: –Be more aware of the workings of your mind and of unhelpful patterns in your thinking –Recognize that you have choices other than slipping back into old patterns –Refine the capacity to recognize warning signals and take helpful action –Put less effort into ‘fixing’ things by dwelling excessively on them –Focus on the here and now. There is no requirement to explore the past or share personal experiences.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SKILLS AND STRATEGIES

Facilitators: Kelli Chen, OTR/L and Leeanne Tobler, OTR/L Tuesdays OR Thursdays, 3:00-4:00pm  This group will meet in person at the AON Cottage on the Homewood campus. A brief screening is required; you will be contacted by the group facilitators to schedule a brief meeting to discuss the goals and commitment to participation of the group. This Occupational Therapy group is designed for students and learners seeking support in enhancing executive functioning, functional participation, life skills, and adaptive coping strategies. The group focuses on addressing individual concerns and functional needs related to managing academic, personal, and social responsibilities. Through collaborative and interactive sessions, participants will learn and practice skills such as:

• Organizing and managing tasks effectively
• Building time management and prioritization strategies
• Strengthening decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Developing functional coping strategies for managing stress and transitions
• Improving participation in daily routines and academic activities

The group offers a safe and supportive environment to explore challenges, share experiences, and build practical tools to foster resilience, independence, and success in your university and professional life.

RETURN & THRIVE: MLOA RETURNERS GROUP

Facilitators: Frances Waple, LCSW-C and Bethan McGarry, LCSW-C This group will meet in person at Mental Health Services on the Homewood campus. Additional details will be provided during the brief group screening appointment – contact MHS 410-516-3311 with interest or for more information. Returning from leave can be overwhelming—this supportive therapy group helps you recognize the patterns that led to burnout or crisis, and learn to catch them earlier next time. You’ll be in a space that normalizes the challenges of coming back and offers tools to navigate the transition without judgment. There’s no pressure to share your story or explain your absence—just a chance to reconnect, reflect, and rebuild at your own pace. This group is a welcoming starting point for anyone looking for support in their journey at JHU.

understanding self and others (uso) groupS Facilitators: Shemika Brooks-Woods, Psy.D., CGP, AGPA-F; Shasta Parul Kaushik, MA; Muhammad Waqas, MS; Adora Boakye-Ansah, MA; Paul El-Meouchy, MA Dates, times and location information will be discussed during the brief group screening appointment. Call 410-516-3311 for more information. With multiple sections (virtual and in-person on the Homewood campus) designated for undergrads, graduate students, and learners, these general therapy groups provide a space for participants to discuss and explore interpersonal concerns and challenges, while developing a better Understanding of Self and Others (USO). Themes might include but are not limited to: observing and processing ways of managing conflict; developing more satisfying romantic, social, professional and familial relationships; difficult family and social histories; coping with academic demands; and life transitions. Interested students and learners will compete a brief screening appointment with facilitators prior to enrollment in the group.

(UN)STUCK – MANAGING ANXIETY AND “STICKY THOUGHTS” THERAPY Group

Facilitator: Judy Grados, Psy.D. (Un)Stuck will meet in person on the East Baltimore campus; location details provided during the brief group screening appointment. This group has two sections running this semester: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00pm  (UN)Stuck is a four-week treatment group based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).  It focuses on teaching participants new strategies to manage daily anxiety, worry, and rumination, with an emphasis on regular practice of these skills. Enrollment is limited, and interested participants will be screened before joining.  While concurrent individual therapy is not required, those currently in therapy at SHWB or with a community therapist should consult their provider before enrolling.

YOGA AS HEALING

This group has two sections running this semester. Additional details will be provided during the brief group screening appointment. Facilitators: Jennifer West, LGPC & Nila Mechali Berger, E-RYT Thursdays, 9:00-10:30am  This group will meet in person at the Ralph O’Connor Center for Recreation and Well-Being on the Homewood Campus. Additional details provided during the brief group screening appointment. Facilitator: Alli Cope, LCSW-C Thursdays, 5:00-6:30pm Yoga as Healing is a six-week mind/body group for survivors of any type of trauma, self-defined. This group offers survivors a safe space to gain greater awareness around strength, stability, assertiveness, and mindfulness. Sessions will focus on different themes, various restorative and therapeutic postures, explore positive affirmations, and will be coupled with guided activities including readings, journaling, and creative exercises. No prior yoga experience necessary and students of all gender identities are welcome.