Groups, Workshops and Skills Building Sessions


  • Sport psychology drop in

    Tuesdays 4pm, Wednesdays 2pm, Thursdays 4pm, Fridays 12:30pm

    Sessions are confidential and held remotely.

    Schedule a one-on-one, small group, or team discussion with an IWS therapist regarding sport performance or life in general, let’s talk.

    Email [email protected] with preferred meeting times to reserve an appointment and receive a meeting link.

  • What’s Next??: A supportive space for graduating seniors

    Graduating from Williams is a huge transition from being a student to suddenly becoming and adult.  This is a uniquely stressful time in a student’s life.  Anticipating this change may evoke a wide range of (sometimes contradictory?) feelings including fear, anxiety, apprehension, excitement, joy, curiosity, and even relief.

    You are not alone!

    Williams College graduating seniors are invited to connect with one another in a supportive space to explore their reflections on time spent at Williams and thoughts and feelings about what comes next.  Come to 1 session or all 4!  (Snacks provided)

    Where: Integrative Wellbeing Services, Pond House, 100 Hoxsey Street, room 203

    When: 4 Tuesdays from 4-5 pm

    • February 11, 2025 – Wellness theme in celebration with Senior Programming Week
    • February 18, 2025 – Special guest Dean Grant
    • February 25, 2025 – Obstacles and fears, what gets in the way?
    • March 4, 2025 – New beginnings… and endings

    Sign Up Here

    Max enrollment is 12 student per session. 

  • Inherent Wisdom: Oracle Deck Making Support Group

    This creative and expressive support group is a space for students to explore one’s inherent inner wisdom and make meaning of one’s life through lessons learned, intentions, and personalized affirmations.

    Collage and other materials will be used to create a unique Synchronicity Oracle deck.  Community, belonging, support, and joy will be clutivated.

    • Thursdays, 4:15-5:30 pm
    • February 27 – May 1
    • Integrative Wellbeing Services, Pond House for Wellbing, 100 Hoxsey Street, room 203
    • Email [email protected] or Amrita Lash to reserve a spot!
  • Words for Wellness

    Thursdays from 1:00pm–2:30pm, February 27th – May 15th at IWS, Pond House for Wellbeing, 100 Hoxsey Street

    This group offers a supportive space to explore your inner world through the power of writing and creativity. Through self-reflection and expressive writing the group aims to foster a sense of connection, healing, and personal growth. Whether you’re navigating the ups and downs of life, experiencing specific emotional or psychological challenges, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, this group provides an open and curious environment for exploration. No specific type of writing experience is needed.

    Interested in joining or have questions? Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] to set up a 20-minute meeting with Liz Duran Oden to see if this group is a good fit for you.

  • Living Through Loss

    Mondays from 3:15pm–4:15pm, February 24 – April 28 at IWS, Pond House for Wellbeing, 100 Hoxsey Street with Alex DiAddezio and Cait Cone

    This grief and loss support group offers students an opportunity to find comfort and connection with others who are grieving the death of a loved one. The focus of the group will be understanding grief, receiving and offering emotional support, sharing of experiences, and learning new coping skills in a safe and supportive environment. 

    Email [email protected] or Alex at [email protected] to reserve a spot!

  • Mindfulness Toolbox Drop-in

    Fridays, 3:30-4:30 pm, February 28 – May 16, Integrative Wellbeing Serivces, Pond House for Wellbeing, 100 Hoxsey Street, Rm 203 with Shunyao Zhang

    A drop-in space for students to connect in community and learn a toolbox of mindfulness practices that can be used as self-regulation and grounding techniques in daily life. No sign-up needed. Join on any week.

  • Befriend Your Brain: An executive functioning skills group to help us learn to work smarter not harder!

    Tuesdays 4-5 pm, February 18 – May 13, Paresky 114 with Elle Gilbert, Intern and Rachel Coffield, PNP

    Drop in group to gather skills, tools, and learning around ADHD and other executive function difficulties. Students may join ANY week and proceed through a three-module program designed to enhance functioning in domains related to self, relationships, and academics.

  • JA Support Group

    Fridays, all semester, 1:00–2:00pm with Vanessa Brown, LICSW and Alex DiAddezio, Counseling Intern

    Williams College Junior Advisors are invited to connect with one another to explore their reflections on time supporting the freshman in their entry in a confidential space.

    In-person at IWS, Pond House for Wellbeing, 100 Hoxsey Street.

  • Wednesdays, 4:15–5:45pm with Paul Gitterman, LICSW and Liz Duran Oden

    Join our weekly psychotherapy group and find a supportive community of students who are all about personal growth and mutual support. This is your chance to connect with others and work through diverse concerns together.

    In our group, you’ll engage in meaningful conversations, get support for your emotional and psychological needs, and move towards your personal goals—all within a friendly, understanding environment.

    Have questions or ready to jump in? Please contact [email protected] to set up a 20-minute meeting with Paul Gitterman and see if this group is a good fit for you.

    We’re looking forward to you joining us!

  • Mondays  5:00–6:00pm, All semester with Jamie Davenport, LCSW

    This drop-in is for students struggling with OCD.  Students will be given ERP treatment. These drop ins are supplemental and are meant to be a short term intervention to provide a broader range of coping skills in addition to students’ regular therapy.   Students currently working with an IWS provider can speak with their provider to inquire if a referral for an ERP Drop-In Session is right for you.

  • International Student Drop-in

    Mondays 3:00–4:00pm, February 10 – May 5, 2025 with Sennür Khoso, LCSW

    This drop-in is for international students to explore and process the experience of attending college in the US. Discuss homesickness, isolation, codeswitching, imposter syndrome, discrimination, culture shock, and more.

    In-person at IWS, Pond House for Wellbeing, 100 Hoxsey Street.

    Email [email protected] to reserve a space.

  • Faculty and Staff Drop-in Hours

    Thursdays, 2:00–3:00pm with Michael Grinnell, LICSW (remote; link will be provided)

    February 13th – May 15th

    A drop-in space intended for faculty and staff to receive consultation about how to lend support to students who are struggling and explore ways to extend care. Sessions will be remote. Please email [email protected] to reserve a space.