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!

Take What You Need a Pop-up Care Space at the AFC

TWYN is a Pop-Up Care Space held Tuesdays 2/17 and 4/7 3:30-4:45 at the AFC.

Any questions, please contact Leila at lmcveigh@middlebury.edu

Understanding Self and Others

Tuesdays 4:15-5:15 in the HWE Offices in Ross (Under Dining).

2/17, 3/3, 3/17, 3/31, 4/14, & 4/28

email drafferty@middlebury.edu with questions

Mental Yoga

This workshop series is designed to keep our minds strong and flexible. Themes include basic stress management, improving sleep, supporting focus, and overcoming procrastination. Sign up for specific topics using the QR code on the poster. 

email lmcveigh@middlebury.edu with other questions
Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15 2/24-3/31

Mitchell Green Lounge

Art Fridays at The Prism Center

Fridays this Spring from 3:00-4:30 PM with Nick at The Prism Center.

email nparrish@middlebury.edu with any questions

shadow if a forest background with text "forest bathing" and "Forest bathing is a contemplative practice that aims to cultivate relaxation and deepen relationships between humans and the more than human world. "

Contemplate, relax, and deepen your relationship with the more than human world.

Scan the QR code or email nparrish@middlebury.edu to sign up or get more info!