Group Descriptions
Fall 2026 Groups
Family Focus: A Group to Explore Relationships and Family of Origin
Day/Time: TBD
Description: Family Focus is a group for students who want to explore the sometimes complicated family-of-origin issues. This group will explore communication styles, family roles/rules/rituals, healthy boundary setting, identity formation, and intergenerational influences. This is a great group for students who want to build insight, self-awareness, communication skills, and support while learning how to navigate complex family systems and relationships with peers. To participate in the Family Focus group, schedule a group information appointment with Chris Asikis, LMFT.
Creative Arts: An Artistic Visual Art Interpersonal Process Group
Day/Time: Monday, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Description: This weekly process group offers students a supportive space to explore personal and relational challenges through the lens of creative arts therapy. Using art as a medium, students are invited to engage in expressive practices that foster self-awareness, emotional insight, and interpersonal connection. No prior artistic experience is necessary—just a willingness to engage and reflect. This group is ideal for students seeking a dynamic, experiential approach to personal growth and healing. To participate, schedule a group information appointment with Dr. Maria Madden.
ACT Group: Take Back Your Life from Anxiety and Depression
Day/Time: TBD
Description: Do you ever feel overwhelmed by anxiety or stress? Struggle to deal with low mood? Does it seem like life just won’t give you a break? Learn why your difficulties persist despite your best efforts and what you can do differently. In ACT group, we will listen to your experiences, make room for the ugly stuff, learn to name your choices, and take back your control in life. It’s harder on your own! In group whenever one moves forward, everyone benefits. Join us, and together we can start living the way we actually want! To be a part of ACT group, schedule a group information appointment with Dr. Ed Rogers.
Life to the FULLest – A Group Focused on Disordered Eating/Eating Disorders
Day/Time: TBD
Location: Dutton Counseling Center
Description: This group provides a space for students to identify how disordered eating/eating disorders have interrupted personal goals, affected their sense of self, and relationships with others. Sessions are designed to be both educational and experiential, helping members explore barriers to recovery, build motivation, and cultivate self-compassion. Group facilitators aim to foster a space that is open, affirming, and recovery oriented for all members, with a focus on helping group members provide one another with encouragement and shared accountability. Members will benefit from the group regardless of where they may be in the process of understanding how disordered eating thoughts and behaviors have impacted their life and what is important to them. To participate, schedule a group information appointment with Dr. Margaret Kassel.
UnStuck: Living Beyond OCD
Day/Time: TBD
Description: This weekly group offers a supportive space for students experiencing obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors. Through discussion and hands-on activities, members will explore what matters most to them, practice staying present, and learn new ways to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings. The group provides encouragement, connection, and shared accountability as members work toward spending less time feeling stuck in OCD and more time living the lives they want.
A formal OCD diagnosis isn’t required. To see if the group is a good fit, schedule a group information appointment with Dr. Kallie Kobold.
GradRoots
Day/Time: TBD
Description: This group is designed specifically for graduate students navigating the complex terrain of academic demands and personal life. Through open dialogue and interpersonal exploration, members process the unique challenges of graduate school—from isolation and stress to relationship dynamics and emotional wellness. Just as roots intertwine beneath the surface, this group fosters connection and mutual support among students who may feel alone in their struggles. Whether you're seeking balance, navigating stress, or simply looking for community, GradRoots is here to support your journey—helping you stay grounded while you grow. To join us, schedule for a group information appointment with Mr. Austin Brown and Dr. Grace Kallimel.
To sign up for a group listed above, log into your Baylor Health Portal, select "schedule an appointment", then select "Counseling Appointment", and "MH Group Information Appointment". This will give you available options. You can also call our front office at 254-710-2467 to schedule a group information appointment.
