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 Mornings is open to UIndy students, staff, and faculty.

  • Fridays 9:00-9:50 am
  • Starts February 13, 2026 
  • 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

RIO is a 4-week workshop to help you create a toolbox of strategies for reducing stress and anxiety. You will learn to recognize your thoughts and feelings, create insight into what is important to you, and open your perspective to make your life more fulfilling. RIO utilizes experiential mindfulness exercises, metaphors, and journal exercises to enhance learning. If you have been feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this workshop may be for you. Sign up using the QR code below.

Participants should plan on attending all 4 meetings as the concepts build upon each other from week to week. Personal workbooks will be provided.

  • Thursdays 10:00-10:50 am
  • Session Options:
    • Option 1: February 12, 19, 26, March 5
    • Option 2: March 19, 26, April 2, 9
  • Student Counseling Center (Check in at HEAL 108)

SIGN-UP

Please sign up online using the link below. 

SIGN UP FOR RIO

Connecting with nature provides many positive benefits to mental health including decreasing stress, improving focus, and practicing self-care. Join Student Counseling Center team members in the campus garden to learn how to practice mindfulness while gardening. In this workshop, you’ll learn basic skills of mindfulness – focusing on the “here-and-now” breath-by-breath as you garden and allow yourself to be fully immersed in nature. Gardening activities will include focusing on pruning and beautifying the UIndy native plants garden. Gloves and all equipment will be provided.

Grounded Gardening also counts toward service-learning hours through a partnership with the Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement.

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Please check back soon for additional details as dates and location are still TBD.

The Level Up Workshop Series is designed to help students build practical skills to support their well-being, academic success, and personal growth. Each interactive virtual workshop focuses on topics that matter to everyday life, including strengthening a growth mindset, setting healthy boundaries, improving sleep, understanding substance use specifically marijuana, and practicing gratitude. Whether you’re looking to manage stress, develop healthier habits, or simply learn new strategies to thrive, the Level Up Workshop Series offers approachable, real-life tools you can use right away. Join us as you level up your wellness, one skill at a time.

Each virtual workshop offered is eligible for LP credit.

  • Mindset Matters: Growth vs. Fixed Thinking
    • Tuesday, 2/17/2026
    • 2:00-2:50 pm
    • Join the Student Counseling Center in exploring characteristics and outcomes of a growth vs fixed mindset. We will explore the differences of a fixed vs. growth mindset and how they impact learning, the connection of how beliefs shape how we learn and grow, and explore approaches to use in daily life. Discover the mindset you have approached life from and how to go from fixed to growth mindset.
    • Sign up for Mindset Matters: Growth vs. Fixed Thinking
  • Better Sleep, Better You
    • Tuesday, 3/3/2026
    • 3:00-3:50 pm
    • Join the Student Counseling Center in learning about sleep hygiene and its role in students’ mental health, academic functioning, and overall wellbeing. We will review common factors that disrupt sleep in college populations, including stress, inconsistent schedules, screen use, caffeine, and environmental influences. The presentation will focus on evidence-based strategies you can use to improve sleep quality and establish more sustainable sleep routines. The goal is to offer practical guidance that supports better rest, improved concentration, and emotional regulation.
    • Sign up for Better Sleep, Better You
  • Substance Use Spotlight: Marijuana & Wellbeing
    • Friday, 3/27/2026
    • 11:00-11:50 am
    • Join the Student Counseling Center as we explore how beliefs about marijuana use can shape motivation, academic performance and overall well-being. Many college students view marijuana as either harmless or something that isn’t worth worrying about, which can make it harder to notice when use starts affecting focus, goals, memory, and mental health. We will discuss common myths and facts about marijuana, including how tolerance, dosage, and context can shape both positive and negative effects. You will learn how to make choices that align with your academic goals and personal values.
    • Sign up for Substance Use Spotlight: Marijuana & Wellbeing
  • Healthy Connections: Boundaries & Balance in Relationships
    • Thursday, 4/9/2026
    • 2:00-2:50 pm
    • Join the Student Counseling Center as we delve into the fundamentals of healthy interpersonal relationships and clear, respectful boundaries. We will explore how boundaries support emotional safety, autonomy, and mutual respect, and how they differ across different types of relationships. Through brief teaching, relatable examples, and interactive reflection, you will learn to identify your own limits, recognize boundary crossings, and practice assertive communication. The session will also address common challenges such as people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, and navigating digital boundaries, providing practical tools you can use immediately to build healthier, more balanced connections.
    • Sign up for Healthy Connections: Boundaries & Balance in Relationships
  • Everyday Gratitude
    • Thursday, 4/16/2026
    • 1:00-1:50 pm
    • Research shows that regularly practicing gratitude can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression by promoting positive emotions such as hope, contentment, and resilience. In this seminar hosted by the Student Counseling Center, you will learn practical gratitude exercises and discover how this simple, powerful practice can support your mental health. Join us to explore ways of incorporating gratitude into your daily life.
    • Sign up for Everyday Gratitude

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.
Only the Counseling Center staff and the other students present at the meeting will know you have attended the group or workshop. The group leader will ask all members to maintain the confidentiality of the other students who have attended in order to make it a safe environment for all. In our experience, members readily agree to respect each other’s personal information.

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.

Groups and workshops at the Student Counseling Center vary in procedure. Our workshops are semi-structured, with each week focusing on teaching new information or skills and getting experiential practice. They offer time for participation as well, with participation being focused on the material taught and how it might apply to your life. Drop-in support groups and therapy groups are less structured, devoting the full session to participation from members on topics raised by the group.
We encourage and support members in participating at their own pace and comfort level. While people typically benefit more when they participate, it is understandable that you might not always wish to share. Our groups also vary with respect to the amount of participation asked of members, so ask a counselor if you have questions or concerns. Many students feel anxious about attending and talking in group, so you are definitely not alone. With time, this anxiety often decreases enough for students to participate, and many report feeling glad they attended the group.

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."
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