Group & Workshop Services

This experiential workshop is designed to help you develop personal skills in the daily practice of mindfulness, which involves paying attention to the present moment intentionally without judgment. Regular mindfulness practice can increase your clarity, awareness, and concentration/focus. Studies indicate that using mindfulness strategies can also reduce your stress and enhance your performance. This workshop will emphasize strategies to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine.

Mindful Mondays is open to UIndy students, staff, and faculty.

• Mondays 3:00-3:50 pm
• Starts September 21, 2026 and runs throughout the semester
• Paws & Reflect Biofeedback & Meditation Center in the Student Counseling Center (Check in at HEAL 108)

SIGN-UP

Please sign up online using the link below. 

SIGN UP FOR MINDFUL MONDAYS

Because sometimes, life gets messy in relationships.
Boundaries. Communication. Feelings.

Let’s be real – relationships can be challenging sometimes, and we don’t always know the best ways to communicate our needs or set boundaries without letting our feelings take over. Would you like to learn skills to help you navigate the complexities of relationships of all kinds? This 3-week workshop will focus on teaching skills, including how to set boundaries, how to manage conflict through effective communication, and how to cope when your emotions escalate. You will have the opportunity to share and connect fellow members as well to create a supportive atmosphere in which to learn. 

Participants should plan on attending all 3 meetings as the concepts build upon each other from week to week. 

• Thursdays 1:00-1:50 pm
• Oct 1, 8, 15
• Student Counseling Center (Check in at HEAL 108)

SIGN-UP

Please sign up online using the link below. 

SIGN UP FOR HOW TO PEOPLE

If alcohol or other substances are interfering with your goals or wellbeing, this 3-session group offers a supportive space to explore healthier ways of coping. The group is designed to meet you wherever you are in your relationship with substances, whether you are looking to better understand your use or make positive changes. Topics include increasing awareness of triggers and patterns of substance use, developing strategies to manage stressors, and building healthy habits that support overall wellness. We will explore how to make intentional choices that align with your personal values and support your goals. 

• Tuesdays 11:00-11:50 am
• Sept 29, Oct 6, Oct 13
• Student Counseling Center (Check in at HEAL 108)

SIGN-UP

Please sign up online using the link below. 

SIGN UP FOR FINDING YOUR BALANCE

Support group meetings provide a meaningful opportunity for students to connect, give and receive emotional support or feedback, exchange ideas, and build a sense of community. Meeting agendas are typically determined by the students in attendance, but can also include psychoeducational information provided by the facilitator.

Drop-in support groups are open to all students, and students can attend as many meetings as they wish. Closed support groups consist of a limited number of students who sign up and attend the meeting each week for a designated period of time. 

How do I join a support group meeting?

There is no consultation needed to join. View the groups above for meeting locations. For meetings held in the Student Counseling Center, please notify the front desk in HEAL 108 that you are here for a meeting.

Support groups are not considered counseling, therapy, or treatment, and therefore cannot be considered a substitute for mental health services. However, students may still find benefit to their emotional well-being through their connections with peers and the facilitator during meetings. For students in need of therapy, please call 317-788-5015 or email studentcounseling@uindy.edu during our business hours.

The Student Counseling Center offers workshops that will help you learn, practice, and progress! With busy schedules, quick and manageable tools may be beneficial to supporting your emotional well-being.

Our workshops usually meet 50 or 90 minutes each week. They are structured and typically provide handouts to aid learning. Workshops utilize interventions from therapies supported by research, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and positive psychology. 

HOW DO I JOIN A WORKSHOP?

To sign up for a workshop, please follow the instructions specific to each workshop located within the workshop's information section. 

Therapy groups can help you gain a better understanding of yourself and/or your relationships with others as you work toward your personal goals. They meet weekly for 90 minutes and a minimum of 6-8 weeks, offering students more time to explore their concerns.

How do I join a Therapy Group?

If you are a current client, please speak to your current counselor about joining a group.

If you are not a current client, please call or email to schedule a brief screening and mention your interest in joining a group to the counselor. The counselor will assist in determining whether the group is a good fit for you and your personal goals.

• There is power in numbers. Many students who attend our groups and workshops report that they found comfort in knowing they are not alone and that others have similar concerns or sources of stress. This sense of “universality” can help decrease stigma and increase one’s ability to have self-compassion.
• Sometimes students are more likely to accept feedback from their peers than from an individual counselor. You also gain perspectives from multiple people rather than from one individual counselor.
• The structured and teaching nature of our workshops means you will walk away with new skills you can apply in your daily life.
• Our drop-in groups are easy to attend, with no sign-up required. You can attend them whenever it is convenient for you.
• Some students prefer the predictability of appointments at the same time every week. Our groups and workshops are the easiest way to guarantee this structure, as we cannot promise weekly individual therapy appointments or appointments on the same day and time due to the varying schedules of our counselors.
• Attending a group or workshop might help you be more motivated to follow through with making changes to reach your goals due to an increased sense of accountability one might feel as a group member.

Group therapy can be sufficient to help students progress. Our groups and workshops are designed to address common concerns for college students. The counselor at your brief screening and/or Initial Consultation will help you determine which group might best fit your needs. It is important to remember that what you get out of group is dependent upon the effort you put into it. People benefit from therapy the most when they are making changes outside of therapy.

We typically recommend that you attend the group or workshop for at least 4 weeks. If you feel you are not getting what you need from the group or workshop, you can request to speak with a counselor via a brief screening to discuss your concerns and help you decide the appropriate next steps.

We understand that sometimes you may or may not want to see your friend, roommate, classmate, teammate, or significant other at a group or workshop. The answer to this question depends on both the group type and your personal preference. For our drop-in support groups, it is up to you to determine whether you feel more or less comfortable attending with someone you know. Some people prefer to bring a friend along, and that’s okay with us as long as it is not disruptive to the group.

For our workshops, the counselor will assist the group members in determining whether it is recommended to keep both people in the same group. For therapy groups, it is recommended that members do not have close relationships with each other outside of group in order for members to get the most out of group. Group leaders will discuss and address this issue on the first day of group.

TO PARTICIPATE IN GROUP & WORKSHOP TELEHEALTH SERVICES, STUDENTS WILL NEED TO:

1. Follow the steps for joining the group or workshop as indicated in the descriptions below. 
2. Consent to scheduling meetings via their UIndy email in order to obtain access to the Google Meet or Zoom link and call-in number specific to their meeting. By emailing the group facilitator, you are indicating your consent for email communications from the Student Counseling Center. Please inform us if you no longer wish to be contacted by email. 
3. Adhere to the following guidelines:
   1. Students must use a secure (non-public) internet connection.
   2. Students are NOT permitted to record meetings.
   3. Students must use a quiet and private room with no interruptions or distractions from people or other devices. Headphones are strongly encouraged.
   4. Students must agree to maintain the confidentiality of other members.
   5. Students must make every effort to arrive on time to the meeting to prevent disruptions and, if enrolled in a workshop, inform the workshop leader in advance of a planned absence.
   6. Students who are experiencing thoughts of suicide or homicide are responsible for contacting our office to request to speak with an individual counselor. If it is after our business hours, students can contact a crisis line (988) or 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.

When we use Google Meet through UIndy, your full name will show if you join the meeting directly from your UIndy email account. If you wish to join and provide only your first name, which we recommend for increased confidentiality of members, please follow these steps:

1. Open the Chrome web browser
2. In the upper right hand corner, click on the 3 dots and select "New Incognito Window" or type Control + Shift + N
3. Copy and paste the Google Meet link into your web browser
4. Enter your first name
5. Click "Ask to Join."