All Current Groups
Counseling Groups Spring 2025
CAPS offers two types of groups:
- Weekly groups require a brief screening and a quarter-long commitment. Interested students can contact the group facilitator to schedule a screening.
- Drop-in groups are open to all students with no screening required.
Group schedules are updated each fall, winter, and spring on the CAPS Google Calendar.
Topics often include anxiety, grief, relationships, LGBTQIA+ concerns, mindfulness, trauma, identity, and women’s support. To get started, contact the CAPS main office or the listed counselor(s) to discuss your needs and determine if a group is a good fit. Most weekly groups require sign-up at the beginning of the quarter and regular attendance, while drop-in groups can be attended any week without registering.
For more information or disability accommodations, call CAPS at (831) 459-2628.
Weekly Groups
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Topic |
Description |
Contact |
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DBT-Based Skills For Managing Intense Emotions Mondays 12:00–1:30 p.m. |
A group for students who are struggling with emotions that are so intense or overwhelming that they lead to problems like self-harm, thinking about suicide, or instability in relationships. DBT skills groups can help you learn new, evidence-based ways of handling intense emotions, and reduce the troubling behaviors and other struggles that go with them, so that life feels more worth living. |
Richard Enriquez. Ph.D. |
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Eating Disorder and Body Image Support Group Tuesdays |
A supportive group for students of all genders and identities to explore eating and body image issues through sharing, psychoeducation, mindfulness, expressive arts, and journaling activities. |
Susan J. Gulbe Walsh, Ph.D. |
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DBT-Based Skills For Managing Intense Emotions Tuesdays 12:30–2:00 p.m. |
A group for students who are struggling with emotions that are so intense or overwhelming that they lead to problems like self-harm, thinking about suicide, or instability in relationships. DBT skills groups can help you learn new, evidence-based ways of handling intense emotions, and reduce the troubling behaviors and other struggles that go with them, so that life feels more worth living. |
Audrey Kim, Ph.D. & Bita Roshannia, M.A. |
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Thriving After Trauma Tuesdays |
A trauma-informed therapeutic group for students who have experienced interpersonal violence, including sexual abuse, assault, dating/domestic violence, child abuse, or stalking. Survivors can connect with others in a healing setting, with an emphasis on safety, self-compassion, and empowerment. |
Danielle Smith, Ph.D. & Camara Chea, Ph.D. (831) 459-5704 |
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Living With Loss Tuesdays |
A supportive environment where students can connect through learning about honoring grief and loss issues while managing academic demands. |
Susan J. Gulbe Walsh, Ph.D. |
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First-Gen Support Group Wednesdays |
Does being a first-generation student ever make you feel different from others—more stressed, less supported, or with fewer resources to navigate college life? You are not alone. This weekly, confidential group provides therapeutic and peer support for the unique challenges (and great opportunities) that come with being first-gen. |
Niki Severson, LCSW
Ehsan Falasiri, PsyD |
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Undergrad Support Group Wednesdays |
Are you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, stuck, and/or scattered? This is a weekly space to connect with others about how we're managing. Whether social or academic stresses, global or community concerns - let's talk about how these all impact us, and how we can take care of ourselves and of each other. |
Julia Ragen, PsyD |
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Graduate Women’s Group Wednesdays 4:00–5:30 p.m. |
A supportive group for female-identifying grad students to discuss the personal and professional challenges of graduate school. Common topics include faculty and peer relationships, imposter syndrome, procrastination, and maintaining balance outside of academics. Focused on women’s experiences, this group is open to anyone interested in engaging with these topics in a respectful and intentional space. |
Audrey Kim, Ph.D.
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DBT-Based Skills For Managing Intense Emotions 2.0 Fridays 1:30–3:00 p.m. |
A subsequent group for students who have completed the DBT skills group and want to review skills, apply DBT principles to real-life situations, reduce troubling behaviors, and improve coping with distress and relationship issues. High participation, regular attendance, and individual therapy are expected. |
Danielle Smith, Ph.D. & James Katz, M.A.
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Trans and Non-Binary Therapy Group Fridays 2:30–4:00 p.m. |
An in-person process group for students who share these identities with the idea of creating intentional community, safe space, learning and exploring more about ourselves, and supporting each other. The Trans and Non-Binary therapy group is facilitated by a queer trans masculine therapist of color. |
Dean Khambatta, LMFT |
Drop-in Groups
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No sign-up required—come any week! Group will be offered by ZOOM – please see CAPS Calendar for Zoom invitation. |
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Topic |
Description |
Contact |
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So, You Think You Have ADHD: Now What? (View CAPS Calendar for dates and time) |
ADHD Information: For students who suspect they have ADHD, have never been diagnosed, and want to explore options for treating their symptoms. |
Christine Merriman, MSW, LCSW |
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Daily Case Management Drop-In Groups |
Brief confidential check in with a case manager to discuss topics such as off campus referrals, insurance, resources on and off campus, or psychological testing. No appointment needed. |
Case Management Staff |
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