{"id":959,"date":"2023-09-15T12:56:18","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T17:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/?page_id=959"},"modified":"2026-09-08T08:29:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T13:29:48","slug":"group-offerings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/counseling\/group-offerings\/","title":{"rendered":"Group Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Group therapy is a space to connect and build community while learning new coping skills in a&nbsp;<strong>safe, supportive, accepting<\/strong>&nbsp;space. Through group engagement, students develop increased self-insight and skills to help navigate life.  Benefits of group include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Connectedness<br><\/strong>Having a safe place to talk to others about your concerns. A place that supports acceptance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Universality<br><\/strong>Feeling you\u2019re not alone and realizing that others share the same problems, challenges, fears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feedback<\/strong><br>Group is a safe place to learn how you\u2019re perceived by others and a chance to practice being assertive communication by giving others feedback. Group can help you find your voice!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insight<br><\/strong>A place to learn new perspectives and experiment with new skills and ideas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All groups are facilitated by SHAW Counseling providers. <strong>Participation in any group is entirely voluntary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"a1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">General Groups<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>General therapy<\/strong> groups&nbsp;are a powerful form of therapy to help facilitate growth and change. Students gather to work through life challenges common to most individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">General Therapy Group<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft uwm-c-img--left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2025\/09\/General-Therapy-group-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"General Group Therapy Flyer\" class=\"wp-image-4306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2025\/09\/General-Therapy-group-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2025\/09\/General-Therapy-group-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2025\/09\/General-Therapy-group-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2025\/09\/General-Therapy-group-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2025\/09\/General-Therapy-group.jpg 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fridays 10:30 am &#8211; 12 pm starting 9\/18<br>SHAW, 8th Floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Groups consist of 5-9 students who meet weekly to share their concerns, receive feedback\/ support, and provide feedback to other group members in a safe and confidential environment. Common issues discussed in group include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and family stressors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To join, contact <a href=\"mailto:mucha@uwm.edu\">Lynn Mucha, LCSW<\/a> or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-arrow uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/5VugZUAXjS\" rel=\"\">Fill out the group interest form<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">I Thought it was Me<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft uwm-c-img--left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/08\/I-thought-it-was-me-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"I thought it was me group flyer\" class=\"wp-image-5297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/08\/I-thought-it-was-me-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/08\/I-thought-it-was-me-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/08\/I-thought-it-was-me-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/08\/I-thought-it-was-me-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/08\/I-thought-it-was-me.jpg 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thursdays 1 pm &#8211; 2:30 pm starting 9\/16<br>SHAW, 8th Floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you from a family with substance abuse, poverty, mental illness or physical\/sexual abuse? You are not alone! This is a weekly therapy group for students with difficult family issues. Come join a healing environment where you will get support from peers with similar backgrounds, learn coping skills, learn ways to counter feelings of shame and isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To join, contact <a href=\"mailto:fleider@uwm.edu\">Carrie Fleider<\/a> or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-arrow uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/fX3bWZGHnc\" rel=\"\">Fill out the group interest form<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"a0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Topic Groups<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Topic-based groups&nbsp;<\/strong>bring together students who are going through or have gone through similar experiences or life circumstances. Sharing common experiences helps members focus on specific life areas or concerns and provide peer support, connection, and understanding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Surviving to Thriving Support Group<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft uwm-c-img--left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/02\/Surviving-to-Thriving-Group-Flyer-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"Surviving to Thriving Group Flyer\" class=\"wp-image-4842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/02\/Surviving-to-Thriving-Group-Flyer-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/02\/Surviving-to-Thriving-Group-Flyer-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/02\/Surviving-to-Thriving-Group-Flyer-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/02\/Surviving-to-Thriving-Group-Flyer-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/02\/Surviving-to-Thriving-Group-Flyer.jpg 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fridays 1 pm &#8211; 2:30 pm starting 9\/18<br>SHAW, 8th Floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This therapy group is for students who have experienced any form of sexual violence, which includes but is not limited to sexual harassment, sexual assault, relationship violence, non-consensual sexual contact, childhood abuse, and stalking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Group members can expect to: receive and offer support, identify common reactions to trauma, process feelings, develop skills for coping with symptoms of PTSD, and address common concerns related to experiences of sexual violence. Group members will be encouraged to claim time to process their thoughts and experiences as they move through the healing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To join, contact <a href=\"mailto:fleider@uwm.edu\">Carrie Fleider, LCSW<\/a> or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-arrow uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/M7B2M2Fepa\" rel=\"\">Fill out the group interest form<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">PULSE: Biofeedback Group<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft uwm-c-img--left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1545\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/09\/biofeedbackPULSE.jpg\" alt=\"Biofeedback group flyer\" class=\"wp-image-5411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/09\/biofeedbackPULSE.jpg 1545w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/09\/biofeedbackPULSE-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/09\/biofeedbackPULSE-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/09\/biofeedbackPULSE-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/09\/biofeedbackPULSE-1187x1536.jpg 1187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1545px) 100vw, 1545px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, times TBD<br>SHAW, 8th floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PULSE<\/strong> &#8211; Physiological Understanding &amp; Lifestyle Enhancement &#8211; is a group that uses technology to teach mind and body techniques that improve mental and emotional well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Four structured weekly sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Groups of 2-4 participants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain understanding of anxiety and your body&#8217;s stress response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use technology to develop breathing and mindfulness skills that balance your nervous system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To join, contact <a href=\"mailto:shaw-biofeedback@uwm.edu\">shaw-biofeedback@uwm.edu<\/a> or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-arrow uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/pfg6MzACCB\" rel=\"\">Fill out the group interest form<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">The Tea Lounge: A Queer Support Space<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft uwm-c-img--left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/02\/LGBTQIA-Support-Group-Flyer-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"LGBTQIA+ Support Group Flyer\" class=\"wp-image-4843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/02\/LGBTQIA-Support-Group-Flyer-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/02\/LGBTQIA-Support-Group-Flyer-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/02\/LGBTQIA-Support-Group-Flyer-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/02\/LGBTQIA-Support-Group-Flyer-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/02\/LGBTQIA-Support-Group-Flyer-1.jpg 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuesdays 1 pm &#8211; 2:30 pm starting 9\/15<br>SHAW, 8th Floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The group supports positive mental health and social connectedness among students who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, including allies. <strong>Topics discussed include<\/strong>: sexual orientation, gender identity, community, belonging, relationships, family dynamics, &#8220;coming out,&#8221; &#8220;being out,&#8221; and navigating multiple identities. The group will also explore the impact of homophobia, transphobia, and other systems of oppression, rejection, and discrimination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md wp-block-paragraph\">Co-sponsored by the LGBTQIA+ Resource Center. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To join, contact <a href=\"mailto:shepparn@uwm.edu\">Nathan Shepard, LCSW<\/a> or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-arrow uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/eB0e7apWSL\" rel=\"\">Fill out the group interest form<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Learn to Lock In: Intro to Mindfulness<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft uwm-c-img--left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/08\/Learn-to-Lock-in-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"Learn to Lock In Group Flyer\" class=\"wp-image-5294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/08\/Learn-to-Lock-in-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/08\/Learn-to-Lock-in-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/08\/Learn-to-Lock-in-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/08\/Learn-to-Lock-in-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/08\/Learn-to-Lock-in.jpg 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuesdays 12 pm &#8211; 1 pm <br>10\/20, 10\/27, 11\/3, 11\/10<br>SHAW, 8th Floor<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Intro to Mindfulness course, you\u2019ll discover simple, effective tools for managing stress while also building a supportive community. Over four weeks, you\u2019ll develop skills to bring more calm and focus into your day-to-day life. To make the most of this experience, check your schedule and ensure you can attend each session\u2014it\u2019s all about learning and connecting together. Save your spot, and get ready to build skills and connections that can truly impact your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To join, contact <a href=\"mailto:garciat@uwm.edu\">Tom Garcia<\/a> or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-arrow uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dashboard.korumindfulness.org\/courseRegistration\/276581?token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJjb3Vyc2VJZCI6Mjc2NTgxLCJzdWIiOiIyNzY1ODEiLCJhdWQiOlsiaHR0cHM6Ly9iZmYuZGFzaGJvYXJkLmtvcnVtaW5kZnVsbmVzcy5vcmciLCJodHRwczovL2IyZmJiYmU0LWIxMzMtNDA0YS04NTJkLTdjOWUyMTFiMDg5ZC5zcGluZGwuaW8iXSwiaXNzIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9iZmYuZGFzaGJvYXJkLmtvcnVtaW5kZnVsbmVzcy5vcmciLCJpYXQiOjE3ODY1NTEyNjR9.08Jcbt_gewddPxG9H7_YXAHVwJa5TD-6bpj-v468Seg\" rel=\"\">Register here<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Managing Emotions and Doing What Matters<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft uwm-c-img--left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/01\/Managing-Emotions-2.0-Flier-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"Managing Emotions Class Flyer\" class=\"wp-image-4730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/01\/Managing-Emotions-2.0-Flier-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/01\/Managing-Emotions-2.0-Flier-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/01\/Managing-Emotions-2.0-Flier-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/01\/Managing-Emotions-2.0-Flier-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/01\/Managing-Emotions-2.0-Flier.jpg 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wednesdays, 1 pm &#8211; 2:30 pm <br>9\/16, 9\/23, 9\/30, 10\/7, 10\/14, 10\/21<br>SHAW, 8th Floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>This class is for you if you: feel pushed around by your emotions, have a difficult time coping with unwanted thoughts and feelings, work hard to avoid or ignore your problems, act in ways that aren\u2019t in line with who you are or want to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To join, contact <a href=\"mailto:jtebben@uwm.edu\">Jex Ebben, LCSW<\/a>, or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-arrow uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/3mEuDBZsC6\" rel=\"\">Fill out the group interest form<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Brain on Overload: ADHD &amp; Executive Function Skills Group<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft uwm-c-img--left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/08\/Brain-on-Overload-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"Brain on Overload Group Flyer\" class=\"wp-image-5291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/08\/Brain-on-Overload-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/08\/Brain-on-Overload-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/08\/Brain-on-Overload-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/08\/Brain-on-Overload-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2026\/08\/Brain-on-Overload.jpg 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuesdays 3 pm &#8211; 4:30 pm starting 9\/29<br>SHAW, 8th Floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn strategies to improve cognitive process, procrastination, and motivation. This group will help students learn how to regulate, control, and manage thoughts, actions, and emotions.<strong> Students must attend one workshop to participate in group.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Workshop dates: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sept. 15, 3 pm &#8211; 4:30 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sept. 22, 3 pm &#8211; 4:30 pm<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To join, contact <a href=\"mailto:amandaw4@uwm.edu\">Amanda Mentjes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-drop-in-groups\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Drop-in Groups<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Drop-in groups<\/strong> provide a flexible way to connect and participate. Students may join at any point during the semester and attend one session or return weekly. 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No meeting 11\/26.<br>Sandburg Flicks<br>Free snacks and resources provided!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Anti-Crash Out Club is a drop-in space to learn individualized coping strategies to deal with any life stressor. Each week features a different wellness and mental health theme, covering a wide range of topics including: group therapy, basic needs, sustainability, healthy relationships, and more. <br>Each session incorporates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> A structured activity, discussion or event<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low-stakes, self-directed self-care time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to connect, build community, and learn practical wellness skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helpful resources and information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No registration is required. 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