Groups
Fall 2024 Therapy Groups
Therapy groups are available for students who reside in the state of California.
To join any of the therapy groups below, please fill out the Group Interest Form.
Thrive!
Tuesdays 2pm, Wednesdays 5pm, Thursdays 11am, starting Aug 20th (Zoom)
This is a one-time, 1-hour group that will help you understand key aspects of what
it takes to grow and thrive in the midst of challenging circumstances. The group will
explore why we get stuck in negative cycles and the importance of developing healthy
habits to create lasting change.
Finding Your Calm (Anxiety Therapy Group)
Wednesdays 2pm - 3:20pm, Thursdays 3pm - 4:20pm, starting Oct 2nd (Zoom)
This is a 6-week structured therapy group designed to help you learn effective strategies
for coping with anxiety using cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness skills,
and acceptance-based strategies. Group members will also have an opportunity to learn
how to work on self-criticism and explore personal values.
(A 30-minute group information session is required.)
Understanding Self and Others (Interpersonal Therapy Group)
Tuesdays 2pm - 3:30pm, starting Oct 1st (Zoom)
This weekly therapy group is designed to foster greater self-awareness and more satisfying
relationships by exploring how your early experiences affect your relationships, becoming
more aware of your thoughts and feelings, and exploring your “here-and-now” feelings
with other group members.
(A 30-minute group information session is required. )
Minding Your Mood (Depression Therapy Group)
Thursdays 1pm - 2:30pm, starting Oct 3rd (Zoom)
This 6-week, skills-based group is designed to help you gain a deeper understanding
of your experience of depression
and learn effective strategies to help with emotion regulation and other coping strategies
for mild to moderate symptoms of depression.
(A 30-minute group information session is required. )
Drop-In Mindfulness Group
Freedom Within
Fridays 12pm - 1pm, starting Sep 6th (Zoom)
Join our weekly drop-in mindfulness group designed to enhance your present-moment
awareness and better manage challenging emotions and circumstances through guided
meditation, silent practice, and practical weekly life exercises. Each session introduces
a unique theme to enrich your mindfulness journey.
For Zoom link, email student.counseling.center@pepperdine.edu
Fall 2024 Support Groups
Support groups are available for all enrolled students.
Holding Hope Grief Support Group
Wednesdays 9am - 10am, starting Sep 4th (Zoom)
For anyone wishing to navigate the complexities of grief, including those that are
struggling with the recent tragedies the university has endured, Holding Hope provides
a supportive space. Everyone is welcomed to explore, learn, and connect on the intricacies
of loss, offering empowerment in one of life's most challenging experiences. You don't
have to face grief alone.
For Zoom link, email chiconia.anderson@pepperdine.edu
Black Student Support Group
Thursdays 5pm - 6pm, starting Sep 5th (Zoom)
The Black Student Support Group provides a supportive environment for Black students
to connect, to share their experiences, to exhale and to receive and provide encouragement.
For Zoom link, email jeffrey.williams@pepperdine.edu
Just Be: LGBTQ+ Student Support Group
Fridays 10am - 11am, starting Sep 6th (Zoom)
The "Just Be" student support group provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ students in the
community to connect, build a sense of belonging, and share their experiences.
For Zoom link, email chiconia.anderson@pepperdine.edu
Recovery Peer Support Group
Thursdays 4pm - 5pm, starting Sep 5th (Zoom)
Get the confidential support you need on your alcohol and drug recovery journey. Share
your experiences, get connected with your peers, and know that you are not alone.
For Zoom link, email sophia.fang@pepperdine.edu
Crafternoon
Every other Tuesday 3pm - 5pm, starting Sep 10th (In Person at the Light House)
This is a biweekly drop-in group in collaboration with RISE for people who are looking
for a community but do not know where to begin. Bring your own crafting projects (sewing,
knitting, drawing, etc.) or feel free to pick up a pack of crayons and a coloring
page. Engage with others at your own pace or just enjoy doing your own thing. No artistic
talent necessary. (Snacks are provided!)
To join, email jason.wong@pepperdine.edu
Injury Recovery Support Group
Mondays 6pm - 7pm, starting Sep 30th (In Person at the Trophy Room, Heritage Hall
Room 200)
Dealing with an injury? You are not alone. Join our supportive community dedicated
to helping student-athletes navigate the road to recovery. Our team is here to provide
guidance, information, and tools to help you with your recovery journey. Together,
let's conquer the comeback.
To join, email jorge.ballesteros@pepperdine.edu
Lunch with a Doc: Drop in Space for BIPOC Student Athletes
Wednesdays 12pm - 1pm, starting Sep 25th (In Person at the Trophy Room, Heritage Hall
Room 200)
Please join us in our inaugural drop-in space where student-athletes from BIPOC and
underrepresented backgrounds can connect, share experiences, and support each other.
Whether you need a space to share or a chance to build community, this space is for
you. Drop by to chat, reflect, and build some great connections!
To join, email jorge.ballesteros@pepperdine.edu
GSEP Support Groups
Surviving Psychology Practicum: Conquer Stress Together!
Fridays 11am - 12pm, starting Sep 6th (Zoom)
Embarking on your practicum journey? Don't face it alone. Join us to share experiences,
practical tips, and unwavering encouragement. Connect with peers in a safe, understanding
environment, and navigate your psychology training with newfound confidence. Let's
conquer the challenges together!
For Zoom link, email chiconia.anderson@pepperdine.edu
Mindful Minds: Nurturing Inner Peace
Wednesdays 12:10pm - 12:40pm, Thursdays 12:10pm - 12:40pm, starting Sep 4th (In Person)
Join our Mindful Minds support group at Pepperdine GSEP (Malibu Campus) to discover
the transformative power of mindfulness. In this neutral and nurturing space, students
will learn practical techniques to reduce stress, enhance emotional well-being, and
foster a deeper connection with themselves.
To join, email christal.stanley@pepperdine.edu