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Fall 2025 Group Options

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All groups require a pre-group appointment with the group leader. Call CAPS at (909) 537-5040 to schedule your pre-group appointment.   

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.

Group Details

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.

Meetings are held on Mondays from 10:30-11:50 a.m. inside the group room at CAPS located at CSUSB in HC-162.

 

Personal Growth Support Group - PDC – In Person

Mondays
10:30-11:50 a.m.

Group Details

Are you interested in having a supportive and non-judgmental place to share your concerns and deepen your self-understanding? Together, we can explore common challenges such as difficulties with mood, relationships, self-doubt, academic struggles, boundaries, and school/life balance. This group will provide an opportunity to increase self-acceptance, build skills to manage and express emotions and strengthen your self-confidence.

Meetings are held on Mondays from 10:30-11:50 a.m. at the Palm Desert Campus located in the south wing of the Health Sciences Building, Room 119.

 

Overcoming Anxiety Group – In Person  

Tuesdays
10:30-11:50 a.m.  

Group Details

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!  

Meetings are held on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:50 a.m. inside the group room at CAPS located at CSUSB in HC-162

 

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Group – In Person

Tuesdays
12:00-12:50 p.m.

Group Details

This group provides a supportive space for adult children of emotionally immature parents, alcoholics, and dysfunctional and/or abusive families. The group provides opportunities for students to reflect on their upbringing and to heal and grow through education, journaling, reflection, discussion, and practice.

Meetings are held on Tuesdays from 12:00-12:50 p.m. inside the group room at CAPS located at CSUSB in HC-162.

 

QT Talks – In Person 

Tuesdays 
2:30-3:45 p.m.  

 

 

Group Details

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.

Meetings are held on Tuesdays from 2:30-3:45 p.m. inside the group room at CAPS located at CSUSB in HC-162.

Befriending Yourself – In Person  

Tuesdays  
4:00-5:20 p.m.  

 
Group Details

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.  

Meetings are held on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:20 p.m. inside the group room at CAPS located at CSUSB in HC-162.

 

Empowerment Support Group for Survivors – In Person

Wednesdays
10:30-11:50 a.m.

 
Group Options

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.

Meetings are held on Wednesdays from 10:30-11:50 a.m. inside the group room at CAPS located at CSUSB in HC-162.

 

Man II Man - Virtual

Wednesdays  
12:00-1:20 p.m.  

 
Group Details

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.

Meetings are held on Wednesdays from 12:00-1:20 p.m. virtually. Click here for the Zoom link (not yet available).

 

Students on the Autism Spectrum – In Person   

Wednesdays  
1:00-2:20 p.m.

 
Group Details

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. 

Meetings are held on Wednesdays from 1:00-2:20 p.m. inside the group room at CAPS located at CSUSB in HC-162.

 

Rewriting Grief – In Person 

Wednesdays  - 8 weeks (10/1-11/19)
2:30-3:45 p.m.   

Group Details

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.  

Meetings are held on Wednesdays  - 8 weeks (10/1-11/19) from 2:30-3:45 p.m. inside the group room at CAPS located at CSUSB in HC-162.

 

Building Resilience After Trauma – In Person  

Wednesdays
4:00-5:30 pm  

Group Details

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.  

Meetings are held on Wednesdays from 4:00-5:30 p.m. inside the group room at CAPS located at CSUSB in HC-162.

 

Journaling for Growth – Virtual 

Thursdays   
9:00–10:20 a.m.  

Group Details

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.

Meetings are held on Thursdays from 9:00-10:20 a.m. virtually. Click here for the Zoom link (not yet available).

 

 

Mindful Yotes – In Person 

Thursdays   
10:30-11:50 am  

Group Details

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!

Meetings are held on Thursdays from 10:30-11:50 a.m. inside the group room at CAPS located at CSUSB in HC-162.

 

 

Veterans Round Table– In Person at the VSC & Virtual

Thursdays
12:00–1:00 p.m.

Group Details

Join this weekly drop-in group to have a place to connect with other student veterans on any topic or issue on your mind.

Meetings are held on Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. In person meetings are held at the CSUSB Veterans Success Center located BDG23-006. For virtual meetings click here for the Zoom link (not yet available).

 

 

Break-Ups are Hard: Healing from Relationship Loss Group – In Person

Thursdays
2:30-3:50 p.m.

Group Details

This group provides a space for students to process the break-up/loss of a romantic relationship. The break-up does not have to be recent; it just has to be unprocessed. This group relies on attachment science to help understand and cope with the loss of the relationship as well as begin to prepare for future relationships. This group will be held in fall semester and will be followed by a Healthy Relationships group in Spring semester. Members are invited to attend both groups consecutively.

Meetings are held on Thursdays from 2:30-3:50 p.m. inside the group room at CAPS located at CSUSB in HC-162.

 

Setting Boundaries – In Person

Thursdays
4:00-5:20 p.m.

Group Details

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.  

Meetings are held on Thursdays from 4:00-5:20 p.m. inside the group room at CAPS located at CSUSB in HC-162.