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
Fall 2025 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
Sign up via imleagues
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 starting Tuesday, Sept 16th
12:30 – 1:30 PM
check back for location
Considering Change: Rethinking Substance Use
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!
Check back or call us at 401-874-2288 for location
Wednesdays 5:00 – 6:00 PM
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 starting the week of Sept. 22nd
To join, call or email Alondra Berrios, or complete the interest form and we will reach out to you.
Graduate Student Support Group
Tuesdays: 5:30 – 6:45 PM
Call Dr. Marge Franca-Terceira at 401-874-2288 for more information.
Graduate Students of Color Support Group
Find support and connection to navigate challenges drawing from the well of your cultural background. Facilitated by Dr. Matilde Torallas Huerta
Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:30 PM via Zoom
complete our interest form for information or to join
Grief
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.
Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Form more information or to join, email Tyler Delaney or complete the interest form. for more information or to join.
LBTQ+ Women’s Support Group
A safe, confidential and welcoming support for URI’s Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Queer & Questioning women + 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 when classes are in session.
Have questions or want to join? Call group facilitators, Holly Nichols or Danielle Madden or complete our complete the interest form
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.
Open to any URI student wanting to learn more about stress, anxiety, and how to cope.
Call 401-874-2288 or email danielle.madden@uri.edu for more information.
* Adapted from the University of Massachusetts Amherst Center for Counseling and Psychological Health
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
Email Warren Schwartz or complete our interest form for information or to join
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.
Fridays 2:30 – 4:00 PM
with possibility of another group time TBD
Call us at 401-874-2288 to join