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Group Counseling

Connect. Support. Grow.

Join hundreds of UW-Madison students who participate in group counseling at UHS every semester. Experience the opportunity to connect with others in a safe, confidential and supportive space.

You can share your experiences with others who understand and relate; learn new perspectives; and experiment with new ideas, behaviors, and ways of being or interacting.

Group Counseling Schedule

What UW-Madison students say about group counseling

“It’s overall a great experience! I had a safe place to hear from others and also to be heard.”

The facilitators did a great job of fostering community and connection in an online group.”

Expressing my feelings in group made it possible to talk about my struggles with other people.

More information about group counseling

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How to join a group

If you are interested in joining a group, and do not wish to consider any other services, contact the Mental Health Services at 608-265-5600 (option 2). Tell our staff about the group you are interested in, including the day and time, and that you would like to be scheduled for a pre-group orientation (PGO).

If you are interested in joining a group in addition to other services, log in to your MyUHS account to schedule an Access Appointment or call Mental Health Services at 608-265-5600 (option 2). During your Access Appointment, let the counselor know that you’re interested in joining a group.

Is group counseling for me?

  • Group counseling is one of the most effective strategies to address most issues experienced by students including anxiety, depression, relationships, low self-esteem, academic stressors, and more.
  • Increase self-awareness and understanding of others
  • Connect with others who have similar problems and experiences
  • Decrease isolation and loneliness
  • Receive multiple perspectives on your concerns
  • Enhance the quality of relationships
  • Experience meaningful and authentic connections with others
  • Develop new, healthier ways of relating to others
  • Identifying, experiencing and expressing feelings with greater ease
  • Increase confidence and self-esteem
  • Increase ability to give and receive honest feedback
  • Internalize lessons learned by helping others in the group

Listen to the Connecting Badgers podcast episode about group counseling

Listen to the Connecting Badgers podcast episode about group counseling to learn more.