Joining a counseling group offers the opportunity to build connections, develop coping skills, and engage with a counselor in a group setting with other students, we offer a variety of processing groups, drop-in groups and skill-based groups.

Attending a workshop is an opportunity to build connections and learn about a specific topic.  Staff, faculty and students are all welcome to request specific workshops as well.  Reach out to counseling@middlebury.edu with your idea!

Counseling also offers regular wellness days, retreats, speakers and other events in collaboration with our partners.

Our Approach

Group therapy, skills series, and counseling workshops are effective and powerful forms of therapy. In groups, students not only have the chance to share their experiences, but can also hear from peers. Sharing stories can help us to feel less alone, since we are all figuring out how to live and learn together, understanding aspects of our identities, and more.

Some groups and programs are:

  • open and anyone can join
  • drop-in and anyone can attend any number of sessions at any time
  • registration required and completing a form, interview, or other screening process is required

Current Group Offerings and Community Programming

Keep an eye on this space as more offerings are regularly posted!

Gratitude Crafting Hour AFC 2026

Gratitude Crafting Hour

Tuesday, 9/22/26, 4-5pm

Anderson Freeman Center

Paint, bead or collage to appreciate or hype someone up (including yourself!).

For more information, email: lmcveigh@middlebury.edu

Stay Charged Group 2026

Stay Charged

Tuesdays 4:15-5:15pm

9/29 - 11/3

Axinn 229

A stress management group.

Clear your head, manage procrastination and finish stronger.

For more information, email: lmcveigh@middlebury.edu

USO Group poster 2026

Understanding Self & Others

Fridays, 2-3pm

9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13

Service Building, Room #209

Come to one or as many as you like!

Gain empowerment in relationships and within self. Any student interested can join. Facilitated by Middlebury counselor Dan Rafferty. No registration needed. For more information, email: counseling@middlebury.edu

Grief Support Group 2026 poster

Grief Support Group

Wednesdays 4-5pm

Starting 9/30/26 (except 11/25/26)

Scott Center, Common Room

Explore themes of grief and loss. Build a community of peer support. Warm beverages, light snacks and arts and crafts supplies will be provided.

For more information and registration, email: counseling@middlebury.edu