Spring 2025 Therapy Groups at CAPS
All groups require a pre-group appointment with the group leader.
Call CAPS at (909) 537-5040 to schedule your pre-group appointment.
Groups are designated below if they are in-person or virtual.
If you are in need of a disability-related accommodation to participate, please contact Counseling and Psychological Services three working days in advance at (909) 537-5040 or psychcounseling@csusb.edu
Interpersonal Process Group – In Person 
Mondays
10:30-11:50 a.m.
This group will provide an opportunity for students to process concerns and seek support from peers as well as a chance to practice social skill building and connecting with others. The group may be beneficial for students to get support and new perspectives on various life concerns (adjusting to college, low self-esteem, difficulty opening up to/trusting others, social anxiety, fear of disappointing others, difficulty expressing needs to others, difficulty setting boundaries, anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflicts…) and to increase their understanding of how they relate to themselves and others.
Overcoming Anxiety Group – In Person -- Closed for Spring 2025
Tuesdays
10:30-11:50 a.m.
Do you find yourself constantly worrying, stressed, overwhelmed, or in a panic? You’re not alone! This group is for you to find new ways to manage anxiety (including overthinking, social anxiety, and panic attacks). Come, check it out!
Stress Management – Palm Desert Campus - In Person -- Closed for Spring 2025
Tuesdays
10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Do you find that you typically experience more stress and often feel overwhelmed as the semester moves forward? You are not alone! Come join this stress management group where you will learn simple stress management skills to help you more easily navigate this semester. It will be a safe place to discuss your challenges and to give and receive encouragement to fellow students looking to reduce their stress.
QT Talks – In Person 
Tuesdays
2:30-3:45 p.m.
This group provides a brave, empowering, and confidential space for students who identify as two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, intersex, ace, and/or questioning to connect with one another. This group is student-centered and may cover various topics including but not limited to relationships, identity exploration, safety, joy, coping skills, family, and community.
Befriending Yourself – In Person -- Closed for Spring 2025
Tuesdays
4:00-5:20 p.m.
Many individuals know how to extend love and kindness toward others but find it difficult to provide compassion towards themselves. This group is about practicing self-compassion and speaking kindly to yourself. You will become aware of how and why we talk to ourselves the way we do. You will learn ways to turn love inward and embrace who you are, rather than who you think you should be.
Empowerment Support Group for Survivors – In Person 
Wednesdays
10:30-11:50 a.m.
This group is for survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and child abuse. Receive support, take part in healing activities, and increase your coping skills. Together we will explore the empowerment model and focus on not just being trauma informed but also trauma responsive to ourselves throughout the healing journey. This will be a safe space to share your story-or feel free not to share. This group is completely confidential.
Man II Man - Virtual -- Closed for Spring 2025
Wednesdays
12:00-1:20 p.m.
Come and share your experiences of being a man in today's world. Learn together in this group about the challenges and pressures facing men and the tools we use to improve the quality of our relationships with others and with ourselves, with our academic success, our work, our health and our lives.
Students on the Autism Spectrum – In Person -- Closed for Spring 2025
Wednesdays
1:00-2:20 p.m.
This group is intended for students on the autism spectrum to have a non-judgmental and empowering environment where you can openly explore various topics, including self-care, academic and social competence, self-advocacy, and interpersonal skills. Students will have a safe space to provide and receive support. The group will meet weekly and is not a drop-in group.
Setting Boundaries – Virtual 
Wednesdays
1:00-2:20 p.m.
Join us as we explore boundaries, what they are, how to set them, and why they’re key to living in alignment with your needs and values. We will learn practical tools to communicate your boundaries, protect your wellbeing and create a life that feels true to who you are.
Rewriting Grief – In Person -- Closed for Spring 2025
Wednesdays - 8 weeks (3/5-4/30)
2:30-3:45 p.m.
Death and grief are normal experiences but may also be emotional and overwhelming. There is no “right way” to grieve, only to honor and grow with it. Join this eight-week group for support and connection with others who have also experienced the death of someone they know.
Building Resilience After Trauma – In Person -- Closed for Spring 2025
Wednesdays
4:00-5:30 pm
If you have experienced or witnessed a life-threatening situation, you may still find yourself struggling in many ways. You may have difficulty moving on with your life – regardless of whether it happened years ago or even in the past year. Join this interactive, safe, and supportive group to engage in evidence-based practices to heal, build resilience, and work through the traumas that keep you from living your full potential.
Journaling for Growth – Virtual 
Thursdays
9:00–10:20 a.m.
Do you struggle with depression and/or anxiety? Do you feel stuck and unmotivated? Are you facing big decisions in life, and you don’t know what to do? Join this group to learn journaling skills that will help you gain mental clarity, creativity, motivation, purpose, and greater joy in living.
Mindful Yotes – In Person -- Closed for Spring 2025
Thursdays
10:30-11:50 am
This group aims to introduce you to various forms of meditation and mindfulness practices that will increase awareness and compassion for self and others as well as reduce feelings of anxiety and disconnection. No prior experience necessary!
Veterans Round Table– In Person at the VSC & Virtual 
Thursdays
12:00–1:00 p.m.
Join this weekly drop-in group to have a place to connect with other student veterans on any topic or issue on your mind.
Healthy Relationships Group – In Person 
Thursdays
2:30-3:50 p.m.
This group focuses on aspects of healthy romantic relationships and provides a brave space for students to share struggles and successes, lessons and losses from current and past experiences. This group will integrate discussion-based learning as well as interactive activities and evidence-based relationship tools.