LGBTQ+ and Undocu Support Groups FALL 2025

• LGBTQ+ Support Circles
  • See flyer for Fall 2025 dates
  • Location: Santa Barbara Building - Living Learning Center
  • Time: 11am - 12pm
• Undocu Support Circles
  • See flyer for Fall 2025 dates
  • Location: Santa Barbara Building - Living Learning Center
  • Time: 11am - 12pm

• The purpose of support groups is to offer and receive support from others with similar experiences. These groups are NOT "group therapy", and therefore, are not for processing underlying mental health symptoms.
  • What to Expect
  • Ground Rules

Community Support Groups

• National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter (NASW-CA) invites you to join a weekly virtual support group every Thursday from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST to hold space for reflection, healing, and community care for anyone impacted by immigration enforcement, state violence, or collective trauma.
• This group is open to all — social workers, helping professionals, impacted individuals, allies, and community members. Each week will be facilitated by various NASW-CA Chapter leaders committed to creating space for grounding, support, and shared resilience.

Event Details

• Day: Thursdays (Recurring)
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
• Location: Virtual via Zoom
• Cost: Free
• Facilitated by: NASW-CA Chapter Leaders

3 Ways to Practice Mindfulness During the Semester:

1. Tools for Calming the Body & Mind
   Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 12:00-12:30 p.m.
   Register online!
   FALL 2025: sessions start September 2nd!
   
   
2. Visit the Meditation Room
   Student Health Services-Meditation Room
   Monday-Thursday
   9am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm

More Mindfulness Resources:

• UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center’s Mindful Meditations: This page has free mp3s that you can download with meditation and relaxation exercises ranging in length from 3 minutes on up. 

 Paws, Play, and Produce!

• Join SHS and Flacons Nest for some puppy cuddles and snacks!
  • November 20th | December 9th & 10th
  • 11:00 - 12:30
  • Falcon Square
    • NOTE: November 20th will take place in the Performing Arts Center Lobby!

ADHD Empowerment Week

• Monday, 10/13 - The Spark Zone: A Gathering for Students with ADHD
  • Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
  • Location: Success Center, LC 137
• Tuesday, 10/14 - ADHD Real Talk: Info, Insight, Impact: A Workshop for Understanding, Empowerment, and Action
  • Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
  • Location: Success Center, LC 137
• Wednesday, 10/15 - ADHD & Awesome: Smart Strategies for Brilliant Minds
  • Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
  • Location: Success Center, LC 137
• Thursday, 10/16 - The Focus Flow: Mindfulness for ADHD Minds; Find your calm. Fuel your Focus.  
  • Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
  • Location: Success Center, LC 137

Stress Awareness Week

• Tuesday, 11/4 - Emotional Wellbeing & Stress Workshop: Understanding, Managing,
  and Thriving presented by LA Department of Mental Health
  • Time: 11am - 12pm
  • Location: LC 155
• Wednesday, 11/5 - Color Your Calm: A Mindful Moment with Music & Mandalas
  • Time: 12:30pm - 2pm
  • Location: MP 101
• Thursday, 11/6 - Mark the Moment: A creative pause for your mind and body
  • Time: 11am - 12pm
  • Location: Student Center Main Floor

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