Spring 2025

WORKSHOPS

Mindfulness- For Stress and Anxiety Management  

Fridays 3:30-4:45pm | 2.21-3.14 | Via In-person (in Student Center) or Zoom

Who: Students and Residents
Learn how mindfulness can help you reduce stress, sleep better and have less self-judgment. Increasing mindfulness helps people enjoy their lives in the present, reduces rumination about the past and worry about the future. Mindfulness can also help raise awareness of our interconnectedness and increase compassion for ourselves and others.  This 4-session workshop with data about its effectiveness is limited to 12 participants. Repeaters welcome if space is available.  Registration is required by visiting https://medconsult.kumc.edu.  Questions? Contact: Dr. Allison Roodman at aroodman@kumc.edu.

Nourish and Thrive: Redefining Your Relationshp with Food and Body Image 
Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 | starts 2.25 | via Zoom

Who: Students and Residents

These workshops will explore strategies to address your relationship with body image, food, and weight and how that relationship impacts your life. This workshop is a supportive and safe space in which to explore these concerns. It is strongly encouraged to attend all 4 sessions, but you are welcome to attend all that your schedule will allow.  These workshops are limited to 12 students/residents and will meet through Zoom.

Registration is required by visiting https://medconsult.kumc.edu.  Questions? Contact: Dr. Sherri Theoharidis at stheoharidis@kumc.edu.

Surviving and Thriving with ADHD and other Executive Function Concerns 
Tuesdays 8:00-9:00 am | 2.11-3.18 | Meets via Zoom

Who: Students and Residents

Identify the ways your brain works and how to thrive with a neurodivergent brain. Skills covered are intended to help you identify where you are now, where you want to be, and develop a plan (and toolbox) for how to get there. Rather than trying to do it the way you think others do, identify strategies that work with your needs/strengths and plan for barriers. Talk with others who get it, brainstorm together, and share various tools and strategies you find helpful!

Registration is required by visiting https://medconsult.kumc.edu.  Questions? Contact: Dr. Candice Moran (they/them) at cmoran@kumc.edu 

Navigating Parenting Together
Tuesdays 11:30 am – 12:15 pm | 2.25, 3.18, 4.8, 4.29 | Via Zoom

February 25:      Practicing Intentionality in a “Chaotic” World

March 18:   Mindfulness in our Daily Living                            

April 8:        Self-Compassion as Resilience

April 29:            Fostering Traditions and Routines

Each session will focus on a specific skill or strategy which can be implemented in daily living to manage the stresses of busy parent-professional schedules. Residents, students and/or their parenting partners are welcome to attend this workshop which will include information sharing and opportunity for discussion.

Contact Sarah Wells swells4@kumc.edu

GROUPS

Women of Color Group
Mondays 5:00 – 6:30 pm | 2.5-5.12 | Via Zoom

Who: Students

This confidential group provides students who identify as women of color the opportunity to connect with and empower one another as we explore various life concerns and impactful themes, including identity, family, interpersonal relationships, race-related stress and trauma, academic distress, and more.   Contact   Dr. Lynette Sparkman-Barnes at lsparkmanbarnes@kumc.edu to schedule pre-group required meeting. 

LGBTQ+ Support Group

Thursdays 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Starts 2.6 | Via Zoom

Who: Students

Open to all KUMC students who identify as sexual and/or gender minorities, or those questioning their identities.  This confidential group will explore the ways intersecting identities inform wider life experiences and will seek to increase members' sense of community support.  Experience a safe, affirming, and therapeutic space to connect, gain support, and increase self-awareness.  This support group will meet by Zoom. 

Please contact Dr. Candice Moran (they/them) at cmoran@kumc.edu with any questions or to schedule a pre-group required meeting. 

Interpersonal Growth Group
Mondays 5:00 – 6:30 pm | 1.27-5.12 | Meets in-person

Who: Students

Do you struggle to communicate authentically with others? Would you like to feel more comfortable with yourself? Doing so can reduce anxiety, improve mood, as well as enhance your relationships so they are more genuine. Participants will connect with others who seek interpersonal growth, and learn how to provide and receive constructive feedback in a safe and supportive environment.

Registration and pre-group meeting required by contacting Dr. Allison Roodman at aroodman@kumc.edu

Living with Chronic Medical Conditions and Disabilities Support Group

Wednesday 12:00-1:00 pm | 2.5, 2.19, 3.12, 3.19, 4.2, 4.16, 4.30, 5.14 | Via Zoom

Who: Students

In this group, you'll find a supportive community where you can share experiences, celebrate your accomplishments, and learn new strategies for coping with fluctuating capacity. It's a place to foster self-acceptance, self-compassion, empowerment, and enhance your quality of life, all while connecting with peers who understand your journey. Our discussions cover a range of themes, from self-care and empowerment to the impact of chronic conditions on academics, relationships, and interactions with medical providers. This is your space to explore concerns and discuss issues that matter to you, in a group that gets it.

Please contact Dr. Candice Moran (they/them) at cmoran@kumc.edu with any questions or to schedule a pre-group required meeting. 

Writing Accountability Group
Mondays 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | 2.10- 5.5 | In-person or via Teams

Who: Doctoral Students

Struggling with writing? Make progress with the KUMC Writing Center during this hybrid workshop, with options for in-person or remote attendance via Teams. This group of students will help push your writing projects forward, set manageable goals, and build a supportive, interdisciplinary community of writers. Each meeting will provide dedicated time to write alongside an interdisciplinary group of your fellow graduate students and the writing specialist, Lisa Brune, PhD (she/her). Any graduate student working on a writing project, who is willing to commit to attending 8 out of 10 meetings, is eligible.

Registration is required by visiting https://medconsult.kumc.edu. For more information contact Dr. Lisa Brune at lbrune@kumc.edu 

International Students Support Group

Wednesdays 12:00-1:00 | 2.5-5.14 | via Zoom

As an international student, would you like to connect with other international students? This weekly confidential support group allows international students to receive support from their international peers and discuss various themes including adjustment concerns, culture shock, academic distress, and race-related discrimination. This group is open to all international students.  Registration and pre-group meeting are required by contacting Dr. Monica Oh.

Contact Dr. Monica Oh moh3@kumc.edu

ON-GOING DROP-IN OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE KUMC COMMUNITY 

Bringing our Campus Community Together: A spiritual gathering
Mondays 8:30 – 9:00 am | Every other week 

Who: Anyone in the KUMC community is invited

We recognize the importance of supporting the spiritual needs of the entire KUMC community while helping them learn resiliency and feel connected. In a collaborative effort, the Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and KUMC Counseling & Educational Support Services will be holding a weekly virtual gathering to bring us together to foster a sense of community.   Join by Zoom

Check KUMC Calendar for dates and to Register

Questions?  Contact: Dr. Lynette Sparkman-Barnes at lsparkmanbarnes@kumc.edu