Let's Talk

On this page, you will find different options for engaging with (peer) coaches, both individually and with a group. It is also possible to view options outside UU via the student care guide or via the diversity networks.

Individually

Talk to a (peer)coach

• A Bright Conversation In a Bright Conversation, you can talk to an experienced facilitator about life situations that are currently playing out or that are difficult or challenging for you. Read more here.
• Walk, Reflect and Act While walking, together with an experienced (walking) coach, you explore a question or topic that concerns you. Read more here.

In a group setting

Engage with a (peer) coach in a group setting

• Conscious Connections If you are curious about your relationships and mental health, this group might be of interest to you.
• Good Mourning by coaches In this group, you make space for dealing with your loss, being guided by coaches. This group is Dutch-speaking.
• Good Mourning by peers In this group you make space for dealing with your loss, being guided by peers. This group is English.

• New Beginnings This group is for all students who want to approach a new start together with others and with intention.
• The Inner Critics This group is specially set up for anyone struggling with the voice of their inner critic.
• Gifted Student Group This group, also known as the Double Sided Community, is a group for students who identify with a different way of thinking, learning, and feeling.

Groups student psychologists

Various groups are offered: focused on neurodiversity, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.

• Studying with a neurodivergent brain (Dutch only) This group is designed for students with ADHD, autism, giftedness, high sensitivity, or other forms of neurodivergence — with or without a formal diagnosis.
• Training in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (Dutch only) This group is for students who want to learn to cope with stress and self-criticism by developing greater psychological flexibility.
• Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (Dutch only) This group is for students who want to recognize and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, such as worrying, fear of failure, or low self-esteem.

UU guidance chain

Would you like to talk to one of the UU counselors, such as your student advisor, a student psychologist or a confidential advisor? Then click on the yellow button below to see who you can contact.