New Beginnings

Can't make it to these dates or is the group fully booked? Please register for the waiting list, and we will keep you up to date about spots opening up or when registration for the new group starts (next semester).

Occasionally, we are given the chance to start anew. Sometimes it's the result of hard intentional work, and other times it just happens naturally. Regardless, we often carry expectations into this new chapter, whether we're fully aware of them or not. We might promise ourselves to do things differently, or set high hopes for our social connections, performance, and personal growth. 

This group is for students of all kinds who wish to approach this fresh start in community with others and with intention.  

Whether you're already aware of your expectations or want to become more mindful of them, this group offers a space to discover and manage our presumptions together. We’ll explore strategies for resilience, coping with setbacks, and committing to healthy, realistic expectations as we work toward a truly authentic new beginning. 
 

  • Do you find yourself thinking, “I really wish to do things differently this time”?* 
  • Are you just starting your studies?  
  • Moving to Utrecht?  
  • Beginning a new bachelors/master's program or year?  
  • Switching fields?  

If so, this group is the perfect place for you. 

*While we can imagine that new beginnings come in many shapes and forms, this peer support group is intended for those who would like to do something differently in their academic life (all things that come with starting a new year at UU).

Introductory Interviews and Questions

To ensure you are a good fit for the group (and the group is for you) and manage expectations, a brief individual interview will be held upon your registration.

Details

This peer support group is an initiative from the Clinical Skills Lab - Clinical Psychology in close collaboration with the Student Wellbeing Team. All facilitators are students of the Clinical Psychology master and are supervised by Anneke Vedder (Junior Assistant Professor Clinical Psychology). 
The sessions will take place at Parnassos Cultural Centre. Upcoming dates are:

Semester I:
Tuesday 29 October 15:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 5 November 15:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 12 November 15:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 19 November 15:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 26 November 15:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 3 December 15:00 - 17:00


The next series will take place in semester 2 from April onward (2024 - 2025).

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Contact

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us via letstalk@uu.nl.