An Online Emotional Support Group During the Pandemic in China*

Tsinghua University, is associate professor in The Counseling Center at Beijing Jiaotong University. Her current research includes neuroscience mechanisms for addiction, group psychotherapy, shame, cohesion and conflict, and attachment. She is the general secretary for the Division of Group Counseling and Group Therapy, Chinese Association for Mental Health; and co-founder for the China-America Society for the Study of Groups and Organizations (CASSGO). She has published articles and translated books in the area of group psychotherapy and group dynamics.

Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is also a psychological teacher and psychological consultation teacher at The Counseling Center, Beijing Jiaotong University.

Tsinghua University, is an assistant researcher at the mental health education and counselling centre of Beijing Normal University; the deputy secretary general for the Division of Group Counseling and Group Therapy, Chinese Association for Mental Health; and a registered psychologist and supervisor at the Chinese Psychological Society.

Lecturer at the Counseling Center, Beijing Jiaotong University. Her research interests are social psychology and institutional and organisational research.

Professor at the School of Economics and Management, Beijing Jiaotong University. His research interests are health economics and labour economics.

Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is also a psychological teacher and psychological consultation teacher at The Counseling Center, Beijing Jiaotong University.