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, 2:30 p.m.

Facilitated by David Campbell, Ph.D. & Christine Wojnicz, Psy.D.

Contact Dr. Campbell to join

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, MSW

Contact Dr. Pastor to RSVP

We often experience anxiety through worry thoughts, our body talking to us through sensations, or avoidance behaviors. This series will focus on different mind-body techniques to help increase strategies for coping with anxiety.  Benefits of mindfulness and chair yoga are improved concentration, ability to deal with stressful situations, well-being, using the body as a resource, and increased self-compassion.

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

Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m.

Facilitated by Nathalie Edmond, Ph.D.

Contact Dr. Edmond to RSVP.

Feeling disconnected, lonely, or not truly yourself with others? This is a common but often unspoken experience at Princeton. Sometimes aspects of Princeton culture can make it difficult to genuinely connect, and sometimes we may even do things to hold ourselves back. The members of this group will work together to understand each other’s unique experiences and support each other’s goals in overcoming loneliness.

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

Thursdays, 2:30 p.m.

Facilitated by Anna Braverman, PsyD & Joe Cooper, PsyD

Contact Dr. Cooper to join.

Good self-esteem promotes positive mood, productivity, and mental and physical well-being. This group is for students interested in learning how and why they view themselves as they do—particularly in the Princeton context. Learn to like yourself and respond to self-defeating inner criticism.

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

Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

Facilitated by Joe Cooper, Psy.D. and Archana Jain, Psy.D.

Contact Dr. Cooper to RSVP.

Discuss the ways that being first-gen can affect one’s identity, emotions, relationships, and/or college experiences. Cupacakes will be served. Drop-ins welcome.

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

Alternate Fridays & Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m.. Butler College – 1915 Room.

Fridays: 9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/10, 12/8

Wednesdays: 9/27, 10/11, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29, 12/13

Facilitated by Calvin Chin, Ph.D., Joe Cooper, Psy.D. & Leah DiNardo, Psy.D.

Build skills to help manage strong emotions, learn about mindfulness, and improve communication in relationships.

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

Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

Facilitated by Rebecca Giagnacova, Psy.D. & Lienna Wilson, Psy.D.

Contact Dr. Giagnacova for more information.

Provides a space to discuss experiences in your families and how they have shaped you—including the experience of living away from home. The group can discuss ongoing concerns about family, as well as explore the effects of family on sense of self and your other relationships.
Membership: Open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and their eligible dependents.

Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

Facilitated by Hilary Herbold, LCSW & Leah DiNardo, Psy.D.

Contact Hilary Herbold, LCSW 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.

Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. 

Facilitated by Jessica Oddo, Psy.D.

Contact Dr. Oddo to join.

Learn skills to manage unstable and unpredictable emotions that underlie eating and body-image issues.

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

Fridays, 10:00 a.m.

Facilitated by Krista Kalkreuth, Psy.D. and Leah DiNardo, Psy.D. 

Contact Dr. Kalkreuth to join.

An excellent opportunity to learn skills to develop greater mental flexibility and stress management in a short time.

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

Fridays, 1:00 p.m.

Students welcome to drop-in for any session; located in CPS Lounge, 3rd Floor of McCosh Health Center

Facilitated by Jessica Oddo, Psy.D.

Contact Jessica Oddo to RSVP.

A confidential, supportive space for LGBTQIA and questioning students. Topics include exploring identity, coming out, family, and relationships.

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

Tuesdays, 11 A.M.

Facilitated by Joe Cooper, Psy.D. and Lienna Wilson, Psy.D.

Contact Dr. Cooper to join.

Connect with international students and scholars (and enjoy a light lunch)—Topics include cultural norms, academics, family.

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

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

Facilitated by Anna Braverman, Psy.D.