A place for those who are grieving
Life After Loss is a grief support group open to any student who has experienced loss. We will give grief a voice and share our stories, giving meaning and healing a seat at the table, offering peace, understanding and the experience of feeling deeply known and seen.

• Time and place: Wednesdays via Zoom from noon-1 p.m.

• • September 7, 2022: Sharing Our Stories
  • September 14: Who Taught You to Grieve?
  • September 21: The Six Needs of Mourning: Part 1
  • September 28: The Six Needs of Mourning: Part 2
  • October 5: The Siz Needs of Mourning: Part 3
  • October 12: How Do I Cope?
  • October 19: Anniversaries & Triggers
  • October 26: Collective Grief
  • November 2: Healing through Story: Narrative Therapy
  • November 9: Spirituality
  • November 16: Coping During the Holidays
  • November 30: Secondary Losses
  • December 7: Sharing Resources, Sharing Hope

Love Your Body is a support group for those who are concerned about body image.
We will share and discuss experiences and concerns about body image to support each other and embrace and love who we are.

• Time and place: Fridays via Zoom from noon 1 p.m. 

Connect with your body, your mind and others. 
Nanook Health and Wellness Walk Group is a new walking group that is starting this semester. We will have health and wellness related themes to think about during our walk each week to connect with your body, mind, and others. Let’s go for a walk and have fun together!

Everyone is welcome to this group and there is no registration or signing up needed!

• Time and place: Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. at the lounge next to Arctic Java in Wood Center and go for a fun walk for 30 to 45 min. 

Mindful Mondays is an open drop-in group for UA students, staff, and faculty who are interested in learning about and practicing mindfulness. Each week we cover a different topic related to mindfulness and meditation–feel free to join in one class or join them all!

• Time and place: Most Mondays from noon-1 p.m. This group is offered in a hybrid format: In-person attendees join in Gruening 215D and on Zoom.

• • September 12: What is Mindfulness?
  • September 19: Mindfulness of Breath
  • September 26: Mindfulness of Body: Body Scan
  • October 3: Mindfulness of Body: Using the Senses
  • October 10: Mindfulness of Body: Eating and Movement
  • October 17: Mindfulness of Thoughts
  • October 24: Mindfulness of Emotions
  • October 31: Mindful Minute: Short Exercises
  • November 7: Self-Compassion & Lovingkindness
  • November 14: Radical Acceptance & Gratitude
  • November 21: FAQs and Additional Resources

A Stress and Coping Workshop Series
Take Charge of Your Headspace is a skills based workshop focusing on stress management and coping while being a college student.  This series is available to all students, regardless of eligibility.  This is a topical workshop series so you can attend one or attend them all, depending on where your interests are. 

• Time and place: Tuesdays via Zoom from noon-1 p.m.

• • August 30: Coping with Stress & Change
  • September 6: Self-care & Tending to Relationships
  • September 13: Time & Stress Management
  • September 20: Coping with Depression/Anxiety
  • Sepember 27: Study Stills & Test Anxiety
  • October 4: Self-care & Sleep
  • October 11: Setting Healthy Boundaries
  • October 18: Resiliency - What is it?
  • October 25: Mastering Your Memory - Preparing for Finals
  • November 1: Coping with Depression/Anxiety
  • November 8: Study Skills & Test Anxiety
  • November 22: Self-care & Coping
  • November 29: Wellness, Healthy Diet & Exercise
  • December 6: Coping During the Holidays