UCC Group Member Statements

Here is what some Fall 2024 group members said about their group experience:

• I really enjoyed this group. I enjoyed and always looked forward to coming. I felt very welcome and accepted, and that meant a lot to me especially because I was going through a lot this semester.
• I’m glad I joined and sad that it’s ending. Genuinely. I was skeptical in the beginning but found it helpful and definitely have things I’ll take with me.
• I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in this group and be immersed with different cultures and backgrounds. It made me realize how the people around us can impact our lives heavily.
• This was great exposure therapy that I felt I really needed!

Here is what some Fall 2024 group members said they found helpful about their group experience:

• I loved the people and facilitators. We covered a lot of deep topics that I appreciated.
• Obtaining tools to use for when I feel anxious and realizing that I am not alone in my anxiety.
• I think it was very helpful to learn new skills for when I am feeling especially anxious or upset.
• Finding a sense of community.
• The thing that helped me most in group was the opportunity to share my experiences with several different people who have experienced similar things and hear their feelings/advice/stories about the experiences. I am able to do that to a certain extent with my friends, but it’s really nice to have a variety of perspectives and fresh voices. It’s also nice that everyone has decided to dedicate time specifically for this purpose, so we are all more than happy to engage in lengthy and deep conversations.
• The activities we did really helped change my way of thinking. I really appreciated the practice and the time we took to go through everything.