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Find a small group that fits your needs
OITE sponsors small groups to support you as you navigate challenging situations using new skills and approaches. It can be helpful to talk with others in a supportive environment to share experiences and coping strategies. There are drop-in, on-going, skill-based, and short-term established groups with rotating topics. Groups are facilitated by experts in mental health and well-being and are offered online to allow trainees and fellows on all campuses to participate.
Monthly drop-in groups
These groups are intended for NIH Intramural trainees and are advertised weekly in OITE emails and listed in Upcoming Events.
| Topic | When it happens | How to join/register |
|---|---|---|
| Difficult Conversations and Feedback | First Wednesday of the month, 4-5 pm ET. | Register on OITE Upcoming Events. |
| New to NIH | First and third Thursday of the month, 11-12 noon ET. | Register on OITE Upcoming Events. |
| Anxiety, Depression, and other Challenges | Second Tuesday of the month, 3-4 pm ET. | Register on OITE Upcoming Events. |
| Visiting Fellows | Fourth Monday of the month, 1-2 pm ET. | Register on OITE Upcoming Events. |
| Thrive in Transition - Job Search Q&A | Third or fourth Wednesday of the month, 2-3pm ET. | Register on OITE Upcoming Events. |
Ongoing support groups
Registration is not required for these groups - come as often as you like. See the full list of skills group descriptions here.
| Topic | When it happens | How to join/register |
|---|---|---|
| Research group transitions | Every Wednesday from 10-11 am. | Reach out to us at oite-wellness@nih.gov for more information. |
Resilience skills groups
These groups are held once a week for an hour, for four consecutive weeks.
The password for all registrations will be emailed to all NIH Intramural fellows every month in an email announcing the next skills groups.
Didn't receive the email with the registration password? Reach out to us at oite-wellness@nih.gov.
| Topic | When it happens | How to join/register |
|---|---|---|
| Strategies to Overcoming the Pitfalls of Perfectionism Skills Group | Thursdays at 2pm ET April 9, 23, & 30 | Registration is now closed. |
| Building Our Stress Resilience Skills Group | Wednesdays at 1pm ET April 8, 15, & 22 | Registration is now closed. |
| Dealing with Disappointment Skills Group | Mondays at 12pm ET April 13, 20, & 27 | Registration is now closed. |
| 21-day Mindfulness Challenge | Mondays at 12pm ET May 4, 11, 27 (Wednesday), & June 1 | Register here. |
| Reapplication Stress | Tuesdays at 12pm ET May 5, 12, & 26 | Register here. |
| Fueling our Potential to Flourish in the Biomedical Research Environment | Thursdays at 2pm ET May 14 & 28 | Register here. |
| Discovering Happiness for Growth and Resilience During Difficult Times | Mondays at 12pm ET June 8, 15, & 22 | Register here. |
| Focusing the Mind: Managing Worry and Overthinking | Tuesdays at 2pm ET June 9, 16, & 23 | Register here. |
| Calming the Nervous System: Simple Techniques to Activate the Rest and Relax Response | Wednesdays at 11am June 3, 10, & 17 | Register here. |
Short-term cohort support groups
These groups are held once a week for an hour, for six consecutive weeks.
The password for all registrations will be emailed to all NIH Intramural fellows in an email announcing the next month's support groups.
Didn't receive the email with the registration password? Reach out to us at oite-wellness@nih.gov.
| Topic | When it happens | How to join/register |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Students | September | Registration will open mid-August. |
Contact us
Reach out to us at oite-wellness@nih.gov with questions.