Therapeutic Groups

We recognise that one-to-one talking therapy isn’t for everyone, therefore we have diversified our therapeutic offering to ensure that we meet a variety of different therapeutic needs.

Through our therapeutic groups, you can be part of a safe, accepting and non-judgmental space where you can learn and reflect with others. There’s no pressure to share sensitive or personal information, if you prefer to simply listen and absorb, that’s okay.

Please keep an eye on our webpage, Student Global & the StudentHub for information about upcoming groups for 23/24.

Upcoming therapeutic groups 

An Introduction to Self-Compassion

A free, online, 4-week course starting Thursday 29th February at 3pm.

For anyone looking for ways to manage difficult emotions, such as anxiety, low mood or low self-esteem. 

To book a place email need2talk@cumbria.ac.uk

Bouldering Psychotherapy

Monday 18th March - Friday 22nd March,

One week of 4hr sessions with a certified instructor and psychotherapists. 

For anyone that wants to improve their mental health & wellbeing. 

The course will cover:

Fear & trust, anxiety, problem solving, managing failure & high expectations, making changes.

The programme caters for students of all climbing abilites. 

To register your interest to participate, or to find out more, please email need2talk@cumbria.ac.uk by Monday 11th March. 

Benefits to therapeutic groups

It can help you to feel less alone with your problems. Through group work and discussions, it can highlight how others also struggle with similar mental, emotional and interpersonal problems.

Learning from others. Hearing other people’s perspectives and how they manage difficulties can help you to learn different ways to address your own challenges.

It can help with motivation. It can be hard at times to prioritise your mental and emotional wellbeing. Being part of a therapeutic group can motivate you to engage in wellbeing activities and initiatives outside of sessions, which will help you to reach your therapeutic goals.

It can increase confidence and help you to build meaningful connections. Having the group as a secure and reliable support network can be the safety net you need to build confidence and meaningful relationships.

Confidentiality

The group will be a confidential space. We will have a group confidentiality agreement, where it is stated clearly that no information shared within the group will be communicated elsewhere.

We will keep brief notes on the group as a whole on the secure client record management system. Only your practitioner, and other members of the MHWT have access to this.

It is only in exceptional circumstances that information may be shared elsewhere, for example, if a member of the group is at significant risk of harm, or you disclose that someone else may be at risk of harm. In very rare instances the MHWT may have to override consent if the risk of harm is very high or imminent.

If you have any queries about confidentiality, please consult with your practitioner when you first meet with them.

Got a question? Contact us via the Student Enquiry Point.