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Group Counseling

Working on issues within a group setting can be a highly supportive and productive way to address personal concerns. In fact, group counseling can be the most effective treatment for certain issues.

Students who share common concerns meet weekly throughout the semester. Group schedules are new each semester and cover a wide range of areas.

Group Listings

Building Social Confidence
A 9-week group focused on the needs of students with social anxiety or "shyness." Students will learn skills and strategies to better manage their anxiety and to learn how to have more meaningful social interactions.

Thursdays: 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Led by Jennifer Morales

Fridays: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Led by Michelle Lehman

Calm

For any student who has experienced interpersonal trauma (e.g., abuse, sexual assault). The group will help students gain an understanding of the impact of trauma on their physical and emotional health, equip them with practical skills to manage their symptoms, and provide a space to foster connection with others.

Fridays: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Led by Katherine "Katie" DeWitt

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Group

This group teaches students how to live in the moment, how to better manage difficult emotions, and how to improve communication with others. Students are required to be in individual therapy at CAPS to participate in the group.

Mondays: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Led by Katherine "Katie" DeWitt

Embracing Imperfection

This group is for students who want to explore and challenge their perfectionistic tendencies. The group will provide support and ways to cope differently with the desire to be perfect. If you struggle to accept you are human, this group is for you.

Tuesdays: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Led by Jungyeong "Jun" Heo

Focused - ADHD Skills Group

This group is designed for students interested in developing knowledge and skills to better manage their ADHD symptoms in a safe and supportive space.

Wednesdays: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Led by Chase Dudine

GAME Group

Designed for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to have a space space to discuss their experiences, practice social skills, build friendships, and broadly encourage positive social experience.

Fridays: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m

Led by Jerome "Jerry" Mattern

Grief Group

This is an 8-week group for students who have lost a love one due to death. Students will learn about the different aspects of grief, process their experiences of loss, and connect with others who have experienced loss.

Tuesdays: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Led by Apoorva Menon

Healing from Family Challenges

A group for students who have experienced distress or difficulty in their family-of-origin and want to better understand this experience. Students will learn how to set boundaries, express feelings, develop healthy relationships, and increase hope in their future.

Fridays: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Led by Nancy Badger and Jisoo Youn

International Circle

A group designed specifically for international graduate students to build a sense of community, receive guidance and feedback, and learn skills and knowledge to better manage current challenges.

Tuesdays: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Led by Tongyu Zhou

LGBTQ+ Graduate Student Group

Group for LGBTQ+ graduate students wishing to increase self-understanding, self-esteem and intimacy in relationships, as well as addressing their interpersonal style and relationship-building skills.

Thursdays: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Led by Kyle Kittleson and Emily Chriswell

LGBTQ+ Undergraduate Student Group

Group for LGBTQ+ undergraduate students wishing to increase self-understanding, self-esteem, intimacy in relationships, as well as addressing their interpersonal style and relationship-building skills.

Wednesdays: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Led by Yunyun Zhang

Moving Forward with Anxiety

This group provides an opportunity to explore and process personal experiences with anxiety and is designed to develop students' understanding of, and skills at, managing anxiety and panic.

Thursdays: 10:00 - 11:30 p.m.

Led by Laura Wagner

Fridays: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Led by Chase Dudine

Thrive Resiliency Group

THRIVE is designed to encourage self-care and empowerment. Its primary purpose is to help students to take care of themselves, let go of stress, and enable them to get in touch with their inner strength and resources.

Fridays: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Led by Margot Schuerman and Shelbi Fisher

Trans and Gender Expansive Group

This group is dedicated to individuals who identify as transgender and gender diverse. The goal of this group is to offer a safe and affirming space where students can share experiences, express hopes and fears, explore interpersonal patterns, and receive support and feedback.

Mondays: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Led by Kyle Kittleson

Understanding Self and Other (USO) Undergraduate

Designed for undergraduate students who wish to increase self-understanding, self-esteem and intimacy in relationships, as well as address their interpersonal style and relationship-building skills.

Mondays: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Led by Theresa Nutten and Shelbi Fisher

Tuesdays: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Led by Tony Boberschmidt and Jenni Thang

Thursdays: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Led by Yuzhu Lu and Lindsey Riordan

Fridays: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Led by Doug Spiker and Emily Chriswell

Understanding Self and Others (USO) Graduate Groups

Designed for graduate students who wish to increase self-understanding, self-esteem and intimacy in relationships, as well as address their interpersonal style and relationship-building skills.

Mondays: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Led by Bethany Foerg

Tuesdays: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Led by Andrew "Drew" Zaitsoff and Jisoo Youn

Thursdays: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Led by Nazeer "Naz" Zerka and Emi Fukumura