The Counseling Center offers a wide variety of support, therapy, and wellness groups.  Our offerings are evolving and dependent on enrollment.

Would you like to join a group or get more information? Call us at 401-874-2288 or come by 217 Roosevelt Hall

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Spring 2026 Groups

Body Pump+ 
Exercise group that looks at the benefits of exercise on mental health while engaging in a BodyPump group fitness class.  No exercise experience needed!
Tuesdays 5:00 PM
To join: Sign up via imleagues

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Chat and Chew 
A space for underserved students to meet, discuss world and local topics, discuss your adjustment to URI and find support.  No registration needed.
Bi-weekly Tuesdays (start date tbd), 12:30 – 1:30 PM
To join: Drop-in to Roosevelt Hall, Great Room

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First Gen Support Group
A support group for students whose parent or legal guardian has not
completed a four-year college degree.  Potential discussion topics include: Imposter syndrome, college resources & experience, financial and family stress, academic struggles.
Wednesdays from 5pm-6pm
To join or for more information: call or email Alondra Berrios, or complete the interest form and we will reach out to you.

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Graduate Student Support Group
Thursdays:  5:30 – 6:45 PM
To join or for more information: Call Dr. Marge Franca-Terceira at 401-874-2288.

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Grief Support Group
This semester-long support group is for students who are grieving the death of someone significant in their lives — including a family member, friend, mentor, or other close relationship. The group offers a supportive space to share and process grief alongside peers who have also experienced loss. Through a combination of emotional support, psychoeducation, and reflective activities, members will explore the grieving process and develop healthy ways to cope. Consistent attendance is encouraged to foster connection, trust, and group cohesion.
Fridays at 3 PM
To join or for more information: email Tyler Delaney or complete the interest form.

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Meditation Group
Come join us in a therapy group setting to learn basic meditation skills that will allow you to feel calm, energized, and present in your everyday. 
Thursdays, 4:30 – 6 PM
To join or for more information: Email Matilde Torallas Huerta to set up your 20-min individual pre-group meeting. We start on February 5.

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Queer Women’s Support Group
A safe, confidential and welcoming support for URI’s Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Queer & Questioning women, and non-binary students raised as girls. It includes the support of Clinical Counselors, Holly Nichols and Danielle Madden.
New members are always welcome
Tuesdays: 5:00 – 6:15 PM
To join or for more information:   Complete the interest form.

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Stress GPS: Gaining Practical Skills * 
Does stress and anxiety disrupt your day-to-day life? Join us for Stress G.P.S., a three-week psycho-educational workshop centered on learning and practicing coping strategies and practical skills to improve your emotional and mental wellbeing.
Day/Time: TBD
Open to any URI student wanting to learn more about stress, anxiety, and how to cope.
To join or for more information: Call 401-874-2288 or email danielle.madden@uri.edu

* Adapted from the University of Massachusetts Amherst Center for Counseling and Psychological Health

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Therapeutic Horticultural Group 
Join us as we explore the healing power of nature through mindfulness activities,
gardening, and the design of a therapeutic garden over 7 weeks during the fall semester.  This group will refurbish a space on campus and create a healing garden for our community. Participants will do the collaborative work of creating a vision for the space and bringing it to completion. 
This group is now open
Day/Time: TBD
To join or for more information: Email Warren Schwartz or complete our interest form

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Understanding Self and Others
The USO group is an open process group that looks to improve interpersonal functioning, understanding, and well being. It aims to help a variety a presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and more. 
Day/Time: TBD
To join or for more information: Call us at 401-874-2288

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Wanna Cutback? A space to talk about how we drink or smoke
A drop-in group for students who want support as they rethink the way they use substances.  The group includes the support of Substance Use/Misuse specialists Catherine Calise, LICSW and Arielle Sherman, LICSW 
Feel free to bring a friend!
Wednesdays 5:00 – 6:00 PM
To join: Drop-in. Memorial Union, Room 118

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Wellness with Winnie