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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.

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

Led by Amanda Peercy

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 and equip them with practical skills to manage their symptoms.

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

Led by Katie DeWitt

Choices

This group is for students with substance use concerns who are interested in exploring their relationship to substances, have a desire to make changes to their use, and want tools to make more intentional choices.

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

Led by Tony Boberschimdt

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.

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

Led by Yixun Zhu

Disordered Eating Process Group

This group is for students interested in improving their relationship with food and their body. Students will develop knowledge and skills to improve their relationship in a safe and supportive space.

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

Led by Nicole Cochran and Yujin Song

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.

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

Led by Laura Wagner and Nicholas Marselle

GAME Group

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

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

Led by Saurabh Bhatia

Grief Group

This is an 8-week group for students who have lost a loved 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.

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

Led by Apoorva Menon

Healing from Family Challenges

A group for students who have experienced distress or difficulty in their family of origin. Students will learn how to set boundaries, develop healthy relationships, and increase hope for their future.

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

Led by Bethany Foerg

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.

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

Led by Zhengtian "Leo" Hao

LGBTQ+ Graduate Student Group

Focused on experiences of graduate students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community who wish to increase self-understanding, self-esteem, and improve their relationship building skills.

Tuesdays: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Led by Kyle Kittleson

LGBTQ+ Undergraduate Student Group

Focused on experiences of undergraduate students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community who wish to increase self-understanding, self-esteem, and improve their relationship building skills.

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

Led by Yunyun Zhang

Mandarin Speaking Student Support Group 中文心理成长互助小组

This group is for graduate and undergraduate students who wish to speak Mandarin while working to improve their overall well-being.

本团体是一个安全和支持性的空间,希望通过建立一个中文互助的社群,提供更贴近文化背景的心理健康支持,并帮助学生发展应对学术和个人生活挑战的技能和心理韧性。团体讨论的主题可能包括学业压力,家庭关系,社交和孤独感,环境适应等。讨论的主题将由参与小组的成员共同决定。团体咨询师会通过正念减压,自我关怀,等方式,帮助成员探索自己的心理需求,学习实用的应对技巧,并通过分享彼此的经验获得支持。

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

Led by Tongyu Zhou

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.

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

Led by Laura Wagner

Perfectionists in Progress

Perfectionism can push us to achieve but can also lead to procrastination, self-criticism, and imposter syndrome. This group is for students who want to explore and challenge their desire to be perfect.

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

Led by Jun Heo

Thrive Resiliency Hour

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

Led by Margot Schuerman

Trans and Gender Diverse Group

Focused on experiences of those who identify as transgender or gender diverse. The group offers a safe and affirming space where students can share experiences, express hopes and fears, and receive support.

Wednesdays: 1:00 - 2:30 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 Doug Spiker and Chelsea

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

Led by Yuzhu Lu and Ty Lindstrand

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

Led by Michelle and Mo Almakky

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

Led by Ruihan "Jade" Sun and Dallann

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

Led by Naz Zeerka and Nicholas Marselle

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

Led by Naz Zeerka and Nicholas Marselle