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Group Psychotherapy

Peer-to-peer interaction


Group Therapy

Group therapy provides exciting opportunities for growth and development.
Confidentiality is discussed in all groups.

Group offers:

  • An open, trusting, and safe environment
  • Hope, genuineness, caring, and support
  • A place to feel accepted and connected
  • The opportunity to learn about one’s self and different ways of relating to people

Group Categories and Focus

1. Process Groups

  • Students can:
  • share experiences with other CAPS clients
  • give and receive support and feedback
  • experiment with new interpersonal behaviors
  • talk about in-group, peer-to-peer interactions

A group orientation must be completed prior to beginning a process group

2. Support Groups

  • Students who share similar issues can:
  • talk with peers
  • give and receive support
  • learn new ways of interacting with others

3. Psycho-educational Groups

  • Students can:
  • focus on education and learning
  • increase knowledge of resources
  • build coping skills

Group Listings and Times

To obtain more detailed information regarding the types of groups available please view our Group Listings and Times page or contact CAPS group development specialist, Steve Hines, Psy.D., HSPP or call (765) 494-6995.