Behavorial Medicine Groups

All BU students are welcome to attend groups. Please call Behavioral Medicine, 617-353-3569, if you are interested in more information about any of the groups being offered. Days and times will be determined early in the fall semester. Most groups will meet at Student Health, 881 Commonwealth Avenue, or at The Women’s Center at the George Sherman Union. Please also see description of Workshops, to be offered weekly by Behavioral Medicine.

 

Bipolar Support Group

If you have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you are not alone at BU. There are many students with bipolar disorder on campus, and many shared concerns and problems. What medication works best? What do you do when you have to stay up all night to study? How to get your medications when you will be out of the country? What to say to your parents when they hover and worry and want to know you are OK? This group will be a place for students to share ideas and experiences. It has been an invaluable resource for students in the past.
Facilitator: Phil Sandler, MD
When: Mondays
Where: Student Health Services; 881 Commonwealth Avenue, West

 

Grief Group

The Behavioral Medicine Clinic is offering a support group for students who are grieving the loss of a family member or friend. The group will help students move through the grieving process, gain support from members and learn from others what steps to take in moving toward resolution of grief.
Facilitator: Elizabeth Kozik, LMHC
When: Mondays, 6:15 - 7:15 PM
Where: Student Health Services; 881 Commonwealth Avenue, West

 

Family Challenges Group

This group will provide a confidential, safe place for students to receive peer support, understanding and feedback around challenging family issues. Please schedule a 30 minute meeting with Dr. BenEzra if you are interested in learning more about the group.
Facilitator: Ziva BenEzra, PhD
When: Mondays
Where: Women’s Center (tentative)

 

Chronic Illness Group

Do you suffer from a chronic illness? Do you find it difficult to balance being a full time student with taking care of your health? Student Health Services is offering a group to help you manage it all! If you are interested but the day and time do not fit your schedule, call Dr. Lewis and another day and time may be arranged.
Facilitator: Barbara Lewis, MD
When: Wednesdays, 12 - 1 PM
Where: Student Health Services; 881 Commonwealth Avenue, West

 

Students Making Changes

Students Making Changes is a group for students who have identified their alcohol or other substance use as problematic and are interested in making changes to their use by either reducing it or stopping use completely. This voluntary group is meant to provide peer support for students wanting to make such changes in a college environment. If you are interested in making changes to your substance use and think a supportive group setting may be right for you, please contact Elizabeth Douglas at 617-353-3569 to find out more.
Facilitator: Elizabeth Douglas, LICSW
When: Tuesdays
Where: TBD