Groups, Workshops and Skills Building Sessions

  • Tuesdays 4pm, Wednesdays 2pm, Thursdays 4pm, Fridays 9am

    Sport psychology drop in

    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.

  • Mondays from 4:00–5:30pm, October 7th – December 2nd with Amrita Lash,  LCSW

    Songs for the Soul Activity Group Flyer

    Come sing soulful songs to lift your spirit in community and to experience a sense of connection to oneself and others! We will sing Appalachian, gospel, protest, shape note, and “pocket” lullaby songs to awaken and nourish the soul. The aim is to gather one’s light through joy, connection and clarity. This is an activity-based support group.

    All students and voices are welcome and no musical experience is necessary.

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

    Email [email protected] to sign up!

  • 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.

    Sign Up Here

  • Wednesdays, 4:15–5:45pm with Paul Gitterman, LICSW

    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 and Thursdays 5:00–5:45pm, All semester with Jamie Davenport, LCSW

    This is a drop-in for students struggling with OCD. This can be used in tandem with regular scheduled therapy. Students will be given ERP treatment.

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

    Email [email protected] to reserve a spot!

  • International Student Drop-in

    Mondays 3:00–4:00pm, September 16th – December 2nd 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.

  • Tuesdays, 4:00–5:00pm with Sennür Khoso, LCSW (in-person; location TBA)
    Thursdays, 2:00–3:00pm with Michael Grinnell, LICSW (remote; link will be provided)

    October 10th – December 12th

    A weekly drop-in space intended for faculty and staff to receive consultation about how to lend support to a student who is struggling and explore ways to extend care. Both in person and remote options are available. Please email [email protected] or [email protected] to reserve a space.

  • Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm with Amrita Lash, LCSW
    Jenness House
    10 Morley Dr.

    A confidential space for students to explore personal and collective challenges, self-care, spirituality,  multiculturalism, acculturation stress, social identity exploration, incidents of harm,  campus resources, and more. Connection and wellbeing is the aim. Drop-ins are one-on-one with Amrita Lash, LCSW, in the “Pretty Room” on the 2nd floor. All are welcome.