Group Counseling Offerings

This Isn't What I Expected

An 8-week Virtual Postpartum Support Group for New Moms

Since becoming a mom, you may be finding it challenging to slow down, get grounded in your new role, and learn how to prioritize your own well-being.  The transition to motherhood is one of the most challenging life adjustments.  It can feel isolating, overwhelming, and the good news is you don’t have to do this alone.  This support group is an opportunity for new moms with babies or toddlers two years or under to connect, share experiences, and receive support.  The group will include a psychoeducational component as well as open discussion and support.  Topics may include but are not limited to: feeding, sleeping, stress management, co-parenting, societal expectations, healthy boundaries, self-care, mom guilt, balancing being a working mom, and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.

This therapeutic group co-facilitated by an EAP counselor and our graduate social work intern will meet via Zoom on Wednesdays 10:30am-12:00pm beginning on February 12th and ending on April 9th, with a week off during spring break. Group is limited to 12 participants and each member must commit to attending all 8 sessions. Group members will attend a pre-group interview with the facilitators before entry into the group.

Sign up for a screening appointment by emailing eap@austin.utexas.edu.

Eldercare Support Group

Join us for weekly, virtual meetings on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. beginning April 1^st.  Our support group is for caregivers in the UT community caring for other adults such as parents or partners.  Group members will have an opportunity to share their experiences, get support, learn about topics such as community resources, and discuss the importance of maintaining work/life balance.  The group is drop-in, so weekly attendance is not required.  All current employees and retirees are welcome to join.

For more information or to join the weekly meeting, please email jeff.stellmach@austin.utexas.edu

Unpacking Weight Stigma for Larger Bodies

Weight stigma describes the negative biases, attitudes, and behavior towards people based on their weight and size. This stigma is held up by social expectations that tell us how we should eat and look, and that we will be accepted if our bodies look a certain way. This stigma impacts both physical and mental health of people with larger bodies.

In this group, we will meet weekly for a brief introduction on a particular dynamic of weight stigma, and then group members can explore how the topic shows up in their lives and impacts them. Members can receive support from others who understand their experiences and can gain new perspectives and tools. This virtual group will meet Tuesdays from 11 am-12 pm from 10/15/24-12/3/24. A pre-group interview is required to join the group. 

Sign up for a screening appointment by emailing eap@austin.utexas.edu.