CAPS Therapy & Support Groups
WHAT ARE THERAPY GROUPS?
Therapy groups allow you to explore feelings in a trusting and supportive environment with 5-8 of your peers with whom you develop trust over the semester. You can try out new behaviors, improve social and communication skills, and receive feedback from others. Groups can be especially helpful if you feel isolated, struggle with anxiety or depression, or are concerned about how you relate to yourself or others. As you hear others experiences and share yours, you gain support and are able to help other people as well.
WHAT ARE SUPPORT GROUPS?
Support Groups are another clinical service that provide a place for people with similar experiences to connect, feel less alone, to celebrate together, and provide emotional support. It’s all about community and having a place where you don’t have to explain yourself so much, where people may “get it,” but you are also able to express yourself uniquely and be heard. They also are great places to share and receive resources, information, and coping strategies. They are led by a CAPS therapist for clinical support and are intended to empower you toward your own growth, healing, and joy in your unique circumstances through belonging!
WHICH GROUP IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Therapy groups are likely a good fit if:
- If you are looking for help for a specific mental health concern, such as anxiety, depression, self- esteem, or relationship-related concerns, Research shows that group therapy may be as effective as individual therapy for some conditions.
- You can commit to weekly attendance
- You are interested in meeting with the same people over the semester so you can really build trust together over time.
Support Groups might be a good fit if:
- If you are looking for a space to simply connect and feel a sense of belonging with others who might have similar experiences with the clinical guidance of a therapist,
- You are interested new people joining throughout, so the connection possibilities build over time.
- You can commit to attend at least 2-3 weeks out of the month
Not Sure about Group?
Aren’t sure which would be best for you? Have questions? Want to know more about what group might be like before you decide? We’d love to sit down and chat with you about your goals and needs. We offer an individualized consultation with one of our very nice and caring staff! Call CAPS today at (435)797-1012 or come to TSC 306 Today to schedule a free no- commitment-necessary consultation.
BTW, the BEST part about group is YOU! But the second best part is that group therapy is FREE to USU students and there are no session limits! You can take advantage of our groups as long as you are taking at least 3 credits and the group is meeting your needs.
HOW DO I JOIN A GROUP?
See something you like or are curious about?
Call or come in to USU CAPS Front Desk and let them know you are interested in a group or want to learn more.
After getting to know you just a little bit with some initial paperwork, we’ll set you up with a relaxed pre-group meeting with the facilitator of the group so you already know someone if you come to the group, and if it still feels right, we’ll show you around and be excited to see you when the group starts!
Fall 2024 Therapy Groups
Understanding Self and Others (USO)
Tues. 2:30-4:00 Full | Wed. 10:30-12 | Thurs. 2-3:30 (grad students only)
As group members explore their perceptions, feelings, reactions, and connections in the group, it allows them to make positive changes in relationships outside the group that can lead to greater connection, interpersonal and intrapersonal understanding, and confidence.
Compassion Group
Wed. 3-4:30 Full
Compassion-Focused Therapy is an evidence-based therapy for treating treatment-resistant anxiety and is also effective for any individuals struggling with low self-esteem, frequent anger, depression, or relational struggles.
Skills Training Group
Wed. 2:30-4
A semi-structured group that teaches fundamental skills of managing difficult or intense emotions or distress. The group also engages clients in discussion and emotional processing around the application of skills to their lived experiences.
Sexual Concerns Group
Mon. 3-4:30
This is a group for individuals concerned about unwanted sexual behaviors such as unwanted pornography viewing or values-inconsistent masturbation. The group is based in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Fall 2024 Support Groups
Student Parents Support
Mon. 7-8pm ZOOM
Support for juggling being both a student and parent.
Neurodiversity Support
Mon. 1:30-2:30
Open to anyone who lives a neurodivergent experience such as Autism or ADHD.
Spiritual Concerns Support
Mon. 2-3:30
A no-agenda neutral space for individuals who have questions about or are feeling isolated regarding their spiritual identity or journey.
Multicultural Support
Tues. 4-5
This group is a place for students who experience a marginalized cultural or racial identity on campus.
Graduate Student Support
Wed. 1:30-2:30
Open to all graduate students who want a space to express and connect over the multi-faceted graduate student experience.
LGBTQIA+ Support
Fri. 1:30-2:30
A place to fine queer joy and get support for the challenges that may accompany the LGBTQIA+ experience in people’s unique contexts.
Mindfulness Skills
Thurs. 4-5
A place to learn and practice mindfulness skills in a supportive setting.
Chronic Illness Support
Fri. 10:30-11:30 ZOOM
For anyone experiencing a chronic illness or pain while managing being a student
Transition to College Support
Thurs 7pm-8pm
For anyone wanting support in their transition to college, especially freshmen or transfer students
All groups are part of CAPS clinical services. Your interest and clinical needs will be considered by CAPS clinicians when determining your enrollment in a group. Each group will begin once a sufficient number of participants is enrolled. Please contact capsinfo@usu.edu if you would like to request group topics that are not currently being offered.