You worked hard to get here, so now what? This 10 week group is a chance to build your confidence in handling all the non-academic stuff you have to juggle in college, especially the big changes that come with living away from family for the first time. Each session will focus on a specific challenge and will include useful information and tools as well as a chance to explore in more depth through group discussion.
When: Mondays at 3pm for 90 minutes starting Sept. 29
Where: Online via secure SimplePractice platform
Who: First year college students in the Boston area
How: Free 15 minute introductory call to ensure the group is right for you
Cost: $65 per session, must register for the series (private pay - this group does not meet medical necessity criteria for insurance)
You can expect:
To learn & practice useful life skills
To take home tools and tips for everyday challenges
To problem-solve in a safe and supportive environment
To build confidence in yourself
Topics we’ll cover include:
Roommate etiquette & conflict
Organization & time management
How to communicate effectively with your Millennial/Gen X/Boomer professor
How to get enough sleep despite the occasional all-nighter
What does self-care even mean?
Substances - a harm reduction approach
Nutrition & body image in the dining hall
Social media, the news, & overwhelm
Dating & sex on campus
Meditation will return Sept. 7 & Sept. 21
Join me for a series of grounding meditations at Blissful Monkey Yoga Studio in Jamaica Plain. These are 1 hour guided meditations meant for anyone. No experience with meditation is necessary; you don’t even have to like traditional meditation! I’ll be guiding the group through using a variety of somatic grounding and centering techniques that can help you calm your nervous system. Open-ended meditations can be activating for folks with certain mental health concerns, but grounding meditation draws on trauma-informed therapy practices to build a calming experience that’s suitable for more people.
Sundays at 5pm - usually 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month, check the registration link for details
Blissful Monkey Yoga Studio, 663 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain
Sign up to hear from me: an occasional newsletter on no particular schedule with thoughts and tips on supporting your mental health during a difficult political time, plus updates on the meditation schedule and related events