All Current Groups
Counseling Groups Spring 2024
CAPS offers two types groups: 1) Weekly groups, which require students to sign up for a quarter and attend weekly after a short screening meeting with the counselor(s) running the group, and 2) Drop-in groups, to which students can come any time with no screening appointment. For more info about a specific group, call the counselor(s) listed.
The schedule posted on our CAPS GOOGLE CALENDAR are updated at the beginning of fall, winter, and spring quarters.
Groups that are offered each quarter vary, but typical groups offered by CAPS may address the following: Anxiety issues, grief and loss, how one relates to oneself and/or other people, LGBTQI identity and concerns, mindfulness and meditation, sexual trauma, student of color identity and concerns, support and discussion around general issues for women.
Groups and Programs Flyer PDF »
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WEEKLY GROUPS |
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| Connections: InCONNECTIONS INTERPERSONAL PROCESS GROUP Mondays 11:00 AM–12:30 PM |
An interpersonal process group for undergraduate students interested in better understanding themselves. Learn to practice new ways of relating to others, share personal experiences, explore feelings, and receive feedback and support from peers. |
Jess Magallanes-Evans, Psy.D. (831) 459-2109 |
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ANXIETY SKILLS GROUP Tuesdays |
Is anxiety coming between you and your goals? Learn helpful skills to manage anxious thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations in a safe and supportive group setting. |
Richard Enriquez Ph.D. (831) 459-4799
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LIVING WITH LOSS Tuesdays 11:45 AM–1:15 PM Thursdays 1:30-3:00pm (5 week group starting 5/2/24) |
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. Erica Lopez, LMFT (831) 459-2628 |
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DBT-BASED SKILLS FOR MANAGING INTENSE EMOTIONS Tuesdays 3:15–4:45 PM OR Wednesdays 2:30-4:00 PM |
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 group 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. |
Tuesdays: Audrey Kim, Ph.D. (831) 459-1373 Ari Lyon, Ph.D. (831) 459-5704 Wednesdays: Danielle Smith, Ph.D. (831) 459-5388 Wan-Ju Chao, Ph.D. (831) 459-1080 |
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HAPPINESS GROUP Wednesdays 10:30 AM-noon |
What does it take to be happy? Come learn and practice science-based skills proven to increase positive well-being, contentment, and life satisfaction |
Niki Severson, LCSW (831) 459-3630
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UNDERGRAD SUPPORT GROUP |
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 (831) 502-8029 |
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GRADUATE WOMEN’S GROUP Wednesdays 3:30-5:00 PM |
A supportive place for female identified graduate students to talk about the stressors of being a grad student, both personal and professional. Common topics include relationship with faculty and peers, Imposter Syndrome, procrastination, and how to have a life outside of grad school. |
Audrey Kim, Ph.D. (831) 459-1373 Sage Coler, MA (831) 502-7192 |
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HEALING AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT Thursdays 3:00–4:30 PM |
A group designed to provide a supportive and safe environment for students who have experienced sexual assault as an adult to share experiences, connect with others, and receive support in regaining a greater sense of control and empowerment in their lives. |
Danielle Smith, Ph.D. (831) 459-5388 Ari Lyon (831) 459-5704 |
| GRADUATE MEN’S GROUP Thursdays 3:30-5:00 PM |
A support group for male graduate students who wish to come together to discuss the challenges of being a grad student. This group is participant driven, with the goal of fostering a deeper sense of community while exploring personal, academic, and professional concerns. | Richard Enriquez Ph.D. (831) 459-4799 Jackson Liguori, MA (831) 502-7220 |
| NEURODIVERSITY GROUP Fridays 1:00-2:30 PM |
Interested in connecting with other students who identify as neurodivergent? We welcome you to a confidential, weekly space to build community, be supported in an affirming environment, and gain skills to manage a variety of challenges. |
Sabah Awar, MA (831) 459-2620 |
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TRANS AND NON-BINARY THERAPY GROUP Fridays 3:00-4:30 PM |
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 (831) 459-5346 |
DROP-IN GROUPS
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DROP-IN GROUPS |
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SO, YOU THINK YOU HAVE ADHD: NOW WHAT? |
For students who suspect they have ADHD, have never been diagnosed, and want to explore options for treating their symptoms.
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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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LIVING WITH LOSS Fridays 12:00-1:00 PM (See CAPS Calendar for dates) |
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. (831) 459-2377
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PSYCHIATRY 101
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For students who have never taken psychiatric/psychotropic medication and have questions and/or concerns about seeking psychiatry care.
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Christine Merriman, MSW, LCSW (831) 459-2649 *Requires referral from a Clinician |
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To get started with most of our groups, contact the CAPS main office or the counselor facilitating that group, who will talk to you about the group to make sure that it would be appropriate for your needs and prepare you for the group experience. This contact will give you an opportunity to decide if the group is a good choice for you. Most of our groups require that you sign up at the beginning of a quarter and attend weekly for that quarter. For drop-in Zoom or in-person groups, you can just show up any week with no prior sign-up.
Please call CAPS at (831) 459-2628 for more information or if you require a disability accommodation for a group.
