Oakland University Counseling Center

Graham Health Center, East Wing
408 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4452
(location map)
(248) 370-3465

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Support Groups Schedule

OUCC Support Groups Schedule: Winter 2024

The schedule for OUCC’s support groups for the current semester.

Registration Form

Social Anxiety Support Group ("Adulting 101") - Tuesdays

All groups meet on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

January 9
Intro to Anxiety: Where Does it Come From?
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

January 16
Using EXPOSURE to Reduce Anxiety
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

January 23
Identifying Safety Behaviors

Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

January 30
Practicing Social Skills
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

February 6
Understanding Cognitive Distortions
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

February 13
Active Listening/Effective Communication
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

February 20
Public Speaking
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

March 5
Socializing/Making New Friends
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

March 12
Improving Anxiety Coping Skills
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

March 19
Relaxation (Deep Breathing, Mindfulness, Etc.)

Location: Oakland Center, Room 125

March 26
Revisit EXPOSURE Techniques
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

April 2
Semester Recap
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

April 9
Open
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

April 16
Open (Last day of classes)
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

Social Anxiety Support Group (“Adulting 101”) - Wednesdays

All groups meet on Wednesday 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

January 10
Intro to Anxiety: Where Does it Come From?
Location: Oakland Center, Lake Erie (basement)

January 17
Using EXPOSURE to Reduce Anxiety
Location: Oakland Center, Room 125

January 24
Identifying Safety Behaviors

Location: Oakland Center, Room 125

January 31
Practicing Social Skills
Location: Oakland Center, Room 125

February 7
Understanding Cognitive Distortions
Location: Oakland Center, Room 125

February 14
Active Listening/Effective Communication
Location: Oakland Center, Room 125

February 21
Public Speaking
Location: Oakland Center, Room 125

March 6
Socializing/Making New Friends
Location: Oakland Center, Room 125

March 13
Improving Anxiety Coping Skills
Location: Oakland Center, Room 125

March 20
Relaxation (Deep Breathing, Mindfulness, Etc.)

Location: Oakland Center, Room 125

March 27
Revisit EXPOSURE Techniques
Location: Oakland Center, Room 125

April 3
Semester Recap
Location: Oakland Center, Room 125

April 10
Open
Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

April 17
Open (Study day)
Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

Academic Success and Stress Support Group

All groups meet on Tuesdays at 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

January 9
Common Academic Difficulties
Location: Oakland Center, Gold A

January 16
Test Anxiety Workshop
Location: Oakland Center, Room 125

January 23
Time Management and Procrastination
Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

January 30
Motivation vs. Discipline
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

February 6
Academics and Health
Location: Oakland Center, Gold A

February 13
Perfectionism in Academics
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

February 20
Test Anxiety Workshop
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

March 5
Improving Concentration and Focus
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

March 12
Stressbusters! Workshop
Location: Oakland Center, Room 128

March 19
Engaging Learning Styles
Location: Oakland Center, Room 125

March 26
Strengthen Study Habits
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

April 2
Relaxation to Improve Academic Performance
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

April 9
Open
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

April 16
Open (Last Day of Classes)
Location: Oakland Center, Room 126

Depression Support Group ("Mind Over Mood")

All groups meet on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

January 10
The ABCs of Depression
Location: The Oakland Center, Gold A

January 17
Depression Coping Skills
Location: The Oakland Center, Room 127

January 24
Don't Believe Everything You Think
Location: The Oakland Center, Room 127

January 31
Mood Tracking
Location: The Oakland Center, Room 127

February 7
Behavioral ActivationFor Improved Mood
Location: The Oakland Center, Room 127

February 14
Sleep Hygiene, Diet, Exercise for Better Mood
Location: The Oakland Center, Room 127

February 21
Use Technology to Improve Mood
Location: The Oakland Center, Room 127

March 6
Primer on Suicidal Ideation
Location: The Oakland Center, Room 127

March 13
What Does it Mean to be "Happy?"
Location: The Oakland Center, Room 127

March 20
Depression and Social Support
Location: The Oakland Center, Room 127

March 27
Treatments for Depression
Location: The Oakland Center, Room 127

April 3
Identifying Resources and Asking for Help
Location: The Oakland Center, Room 127

April 10
Open
Location: The Oakland Center, Room 127

April 17
Open (Study Day)
Location: The Oakland Center, Room 127

Special Topics Support Group (OUCC)

All groups meet on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

January 11
Hidden Brain—“The Case for Optimism”
Location: Oakland Center, Room 129

January 18
Stress Management and Self-Care
Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

January 25
TBD

February 1
TBD

February 8
Graduate Students Support Group
Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

February 15
Hidden Brain -“How Others See You”

Location: Oakland Center, Lake Erie (basement)

March 7
TBD

March 14
Graduate Students Support Group
Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

March 21
Hidden Brain—“How Your Beliefs Shape Reality”

Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

March 28
Motivation vs. Discipline
Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

April 4
What Does It Mean to be "Happy?"
Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

April 11
Open

Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

April 18
OPEN (Final Exams Begin)

Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

General Support Group

All groups meet on Thursdays at 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

January 11
Anxiety, Depression and Stress Management
Location: Oakland Center, Lake Huron (basement)

January 18
Academic Difficulties
Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

January 25
Improving Relationships
Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

February 1
Stressbusters! 
Workshops
Location: Oakland Center, Lake Huron (basement)

February 8
Maximizing the “College Experience”
Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

February 15
Coping with Grief and Loss

Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

March 7
Test Anxiety Workshop

Thursday, November 16, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

March 14
Coping with Setbacks and Failure (Resilience)

Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

March 21
Dealing with Conflict

Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

March 28
Coping: Depression and Anxiety
Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

April 4
Semester Recap

Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

April 11
Open

Location: Oakland Center, Room 127

April 18
Open (Final Exams Begin)
Location: Oakland Center, Room 127