Group Counseling Offerings

Vivir Con Proposito

En un mundo que constantemente exige más de nosotros, este grupo de crecimiento personal está dirigido a personas que desean fortalecer su autoestima, cultivar el amor propio y desarrollar una relación más compasiva consigo mismo.

A través de reflexiones y herramientas basadas en Recuperar tu Autoestima y Self-Esteem Tools for Recovery, los participantes aprenderán a reconocer su valor, establecer límites saludables y vivir con mayor autenticidad, confianza y propósito.

El grupo será facilitado por Mayra A. Hernández, LCSW-S, SEP. Para más información o si desea unirse al grupo, puede enviar un correo electrónico a mayra.hernandez@austin.utexas.edu para programar su entrevista previa al grupo.

Los miércoles, a partir del 16 de septiembre | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Side by Side 

Finding focus doesn’t have to be a solo mission.
Dates:  Wednesdays 11 am- 12 pm 10/7/26-11/18/26, (Skipping 10/21/26)

Side by Side is a virtual therapeutic group designed for UT faculty and staff who experience ADHD, autism, or executive functioning challenges. Whether you’re having trouble getting started, staying on task, or simply want supportive company while you work, this group offers structure, accountability, and connection.

Each session includes:
• A brief arrival meditation to settle in
• A short, practical skill to support focus or time management
• A quiet work period alongside others
• A closing grounding activity

Bring a task—big or small—and drop in as you are. Come to one session or many; you’re welcome any time it works for you.

Register through UT Learn to receive the Zoom link. For more information about the group, contact us at eap@austin.utexas.edu. 

Wednesdays 10/7/26-11/18/26 (except 10/21/26) | 11am–Noon | Virtual via Zoom | Sign up on UTLearn

Eldercare Support Group

Join us for weekly virtual meetings on Tuesdays from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. beginning Tuesday, 10/13/26. Our support group is for caregivers in the UT community who care 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 will consist of the same members during the 6 weeks. All current employees and retirees are welcome to join. 

For more information and to join the weekly meeting, please email eap@austin.utexas.edu to schedule a pre-group meeting with Jamie Justus LCSW-S. 

Tuesdays, 10/13/26-11/17/26 | Noon-1 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom 

Thriving Together as Emerging Professionals in Higher Education

Navigating your early years in higher education? You don't have to do it alone. Thriving Together as Emerging Professionals in Higher Education is a 6-week virtual therapeutic group designed specifically for staff and faculty with five or fewer years of experience in higher education.

This confidential space offers a supportive environment to share challenges, build community, gain fresh insight, and develop practical strategies for long-term occupational well-being.

This group will meet weekly on Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. (75 minutes) starting on Thursday, October 22

Facilitated by: Danica Morgan, LCSW-S, Employee Assistance Counselor
Capacity: Group space limited to 12 participants
Email eap@austin.utexas.edu to schedule your brief 15–30 minute pre-group interview.