Group Counseling & Support

For those who come from a troubled or dysfunctional family, and/or family with alcohol or substance use problems. Explore how family-of-origin issues may be affecting you and your relationships.

Membership: Open to all undergraduate students and their eligible dependents.

Fridays, 3:00 p.m.

Facilitated by David Campbell, Ph.D. and Daryl Farrow, Ph.D.

Contact dc4@princeton.edu to join and for details.

Back at Princeton is a weekly discussion group for undergraduates who would like support as they transition back to campus life after a leave of absence. The group meetings are focused on helping students readjust to campus life during the first term back, by engaging in peer-to-peer dialogue about shared experiences, and becoming more adept at responding to stress and adversity. Group members process the challenges and triumphs they encounter as they adjust to being at Princeton again, in a confidential setting.

Membership: Open to undergraduate students returning from a leave of absence.

Fridays, 3:00 p.m.

Facilitated by Jonathan Pastor, Psy.D. and Loretta Acquaah, LMSW

Contact lacquaah@princeton.edu to RSVP.

This group provides a space where participants will utilize education and mindfulness to build a toolbox of skills that can be used to manages stress, improve concentration, increase mental flexibility, enhance well-being, increase self-compassion and use the body as a resource. Drop ins are welcome.

Membership: Open to undergraduate and graduate students, and their eligible dependents..

Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Facilitated by Nathalie Edmond, Psy.D.

Email nedmond@princeton.edu to RSVP.

A supportive and confidential space for students who are questioning or are in the process of ocming out in terms of their sexual and gender identities.

Membership: Open to undergraduate students.

Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m.

Facilitated by Joe Cooper, Psy.D.

Contact jcooper@princeton.edu if you are interested in joining.

Many people have thoughts feelings or experiences they don’t want to have. Sometimes when our emotions run too hot or too cold we can end up doing things we regret or that get in the way of our success. This group is not designed to “get rid of” unwanted thoughts and feelings, but instead to help you manage difficult feelings more effectively and healthfully. This group will provide you the opportunity to expand your repertoire of coping tools and strengthen your own sense of dignity, integrity, and self-discipline.

Membership: Open to undergraduate students, graduate students and their eligible dependents.

Fridays, 10:00 a.m.

Facilitated by Jie Zhu, Psy.D. and Alex Crowley, PMHNP.

Contact jz27@princeton.edu to join. 

Learn about yourself and how others see you, how to cope with problems (including stress, anxiety, sadness), and develop more satisfying relationships. 

Membership: Open to all graduate students.

Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m. 

Facilitated by Jonathan Pastor, Psy.D. and Brenda Mejia-Smith, Ph.D.

Contact jpastor@princeton.edu if you are interested in joining.

An opportunity for undergraduate and undergraduate students to share experiences and support each other in adjusting to life in America and at Princeton.

Membership: Open to all international undergraduate and graduate students.

Day/Time TBD

Facilitated by Dora Coman, Ph.D. and Anna Braverman, Psy.D.

Contact dcoman@princeton.edu if you are interested in joining.

Connect with others to share experiences and discuss issues related to eating and body image. We’ll also practice skills to manage difficult or unpredictable emotions that may contribute to struggles with eating.

Membership: Open to undergraduate students, graduate students and their eligible dependents.

Day/Time TBD

Facilitated byKrista Kalkreuth, Psy.D., and Lisa Moscatiello, Psy.D.

Contact kkalkreuth@princeton.edu to join.

Relax, Restore, Connect. Share your experiences and talk with fellow students in a supportive and confidential space, free from pressure and judgment. We’ll focus on learning ways to cope with challenges, as well as bringing more calm, self-acceptance, and peaceful mind into your day-to-day life. 

Membership: Open to undergraduate students, graduate students and their eligible dependents.

Mondays, 3:30 p.m.

Facilitated by Loretta Acquaah, LMSW & Joe Cooper, Psy.D.

Contact lacquaah@princeton.edu to join.

Connect with international students and scholars (and enjoy a hearty lunch)—Topics include cultural norms, academics, family, etc. and the goal is to spark conversations about culture, connection, acculturation and diversity. Featured guest talks by individuals spanning a wide range of campus offices and organizations. Drop-ins welcome.

Membership: Open to undergraduate international students, graduate international students and their eligible dependents.

Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. in Julis-Rabinowitz Center, Room 301

A weekly psychotherapy support group, where we share and process our experiences as womxn and femmes of color, in a safe(r) and confidential space. Common topics include relationships, oppression, what it’s like to be in our bodies, acculturation, self-care, feeling invisible, trauma, identities, and managing stress, sadness, loneliness, frustration, and anxiety. Tea and snacks will be served. All group members will be asked to set up a pre-group meet-n-greet with Jess — email jj31@princeton.edu to schedule.

Membership: Open to all undergraduate and graduate students who identify as people of color. We welcome all womxn and femme gender identities and expressions, including but not limited to trans, cisgender, gender non-conforming and non-binary people.

Tuesdays, 4:45 p.m. in Carl A. Fields Center

Facilitated by Jess Joseph, Ph.D.