ALL Groups & Workshops

Spring 2025 Groups & Workshops

Nature Therapy Experience

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month (Mar 5th, Apr 2nd, May 7th) for a nature therapy experience 12:30pm-1:30pm in The Horticulture Garden Area (to the left of Horticulture Building 7000) facilitated by mental health counselors Tammah (she) and Jesus (they/elle).

Spending time in nature has been shown to effectively: Reduce symptoms of depression
Reduce anxiety and stress
Boost immunity and concentration
Help with focus and memory
Regulate blood pressure and mood
Decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness

We hope you can join us to spend time with nature, connecting with ourselves and each other and slowing down for just a bit. We look forward to seeing you there!

Students Supporting Students

Mondays 1pm-2pm, 2/24/25 through 5/12/25, Oceanside Campus Health Services Group Room (14131). Come join other MiraCosta students in person and leave feeling encouraged and fulfilled after helping others. Mental health counselor Abby will facilitate a psychotherapy process group - a structured time to share what is going on in your life and offer support and encouragement to each other.

If interested, please call Health Services at 760-795-6675 to schedule a 15 minute individual Q and A session, to be scheduled at your convenience 1/27/25 through 2/10/25. (The individual Q and A is required before joining the group).

Autism Space: Social Connections

Wednesdays 2:30pm-3:30pm. A space for Autistic Students/Students with Autism for support, fun, joy & connection. Please email velvy@miracosta.edu and sturk@miracosta.edu for more information and Zoom link.

Recovery Support

Tuesdays 1pm-2pm. An anonymous mutual support group using a self-empowering SMART Recovery Oriented approach to change. Please email tammah.watts@miracosta.edu for more information and Zoom link.

Living with Loss & Coping with Grief

Please email aparekh@miracosta.edu for more information

Black Student Support Gathering

Please email tammah.watts@miracosta.edu for more information

UPRISE Group for Undocumented/ Mixed Status Students

Please email nRamirezIbarra@miracosta.edu for more information

DV/IPV Support Group

Please email tammah.watts@miracosta.edu for more information

Queer Time (QT) Group

Thursdays 3pm-4pm. An affirming space for all LGBTQPIA+ students to share experiences and build community. Please email velvy@miracosta.edu for more information.

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