This group is a process group focused on providing a safe space for individuals to process emotions often associated with the loss of a loved one, family member, or friend. The group also focuses on encouraging self-compassion for individuals struggling with the non-linear nature of the grieving process.

• Thursdays, 3:00 -4:30 p.m., in-person

This semi-structured process group is designed for those who struggle with feeling worthy, accepting themselves, and understanding what it means to care for themselves. Topics that will be explored include self-esteem, self-compassion, shame/vulnerability and authenticity. Members will be asked to participate in structured exercises such as journaling and mindfulness.

• Mondays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (for engineering students), via Zoom
• Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., in-person
• Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., in-person

This group will help students to process their emotions around family concerns, understand their own family structure from a culturally informed perspective, and learn skills to navigate healthy interactions with families. Some topics that may be explored included self-esteem, family of origin, family dynamics, interpersonal conflict, familial pressure, and lack of support system at home.

• Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., in-person

Do you struggle with indecisiveness? Maybe it’s hard to tell others what you want because you fear they will get mad? Do you people-please and give in to others’ demands to keep the peace in a relationship? Perhaps your struggles are more about understanding who you are and why you make the decisions you do? In this identity development group, we will explore each of these topics, and a wealth of others to help you learn more about your value system, making decisions with intention, establishing and maintaining boundaries, and accepting who you truly are. Participants will be expected to read assigned chapters between meetings (provided by the facilitators) in order to process and share reactions to the topic of the week. The most important and long-standing relationship you will have in this world is with yourself. Gift yourself the opportunity to Find the Real You!

• Tuesdays, 2:20 - 3:35 p.m., in-person

This process group will focus on self-awareness and attention to one's interpersonal style but is open to students with a large array of presenting concerns, including relationship difficulties, social anxiety, and school-related stressors. While the specific focus of each session will be determined by group members' needs, some of the issues addressed may include relationships, communication styles, boundaries, self-awareness, academic stressors, as well as other general challenges of graduate school and interpersonal process.

• Mondays, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. (starts mid-semester), via Zoom
• Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m., in-person

This is a group for female-identified students who have or are currently experiencing abuse in an intimate relationship. Abuse takes many forms and could include emotional, physical, verbal, psychological, financial, and/or sexual abuse. This group is focused on understanding healthy and unhealthy aspects of relationships, identifying and managing triggers, and connecting with others in a supportive, safe environment.

• Mondays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., in-person

This process group provides an affirming space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning students to explore issues of concern. Topics often discussed include identity development, coming out to family and friends, relationships and dating, gender transitioning, social stigma, religion, and queer life in College Station.

• Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m., in-person

Is anxiety and stress adversely affecting areas of your life such as your academic performance and social interactions? If so, join us for a weekly group designed to help you increase awareness of your personal reactions to stressors, learn anxiety management techniques, practice breathing and relaxation exercises, and gain support from others.

• Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., via Zoom
• Wednesdays, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (starts mid-semester), via Zoom
• Thursdays, 1:30 -3:00 p.m., in-person
• Fridays, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. (starts mid-semester), in-person

This support group will examine the many factors that contribute to depression and the ways depression may interfere with academic performance, relationships, self-esteem, and overall satisfaction with life. This group will draw material from the Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy approach developed by Teasdale, Williams, and Segal.

Note: If you are having thoughts of suicide, please consult with a CAPS Counselor on an individual basis first and determine if this group is right for you.

• Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., in-person

We know college can be filled with non-stop stress, especially in the midst of a pandemic. This group is designed to help students learn ways to use their stress as a motivator before it becomes anxiety. Learn tools for moving forward with your goals, learn good self-care habits, and learn from each other.  We all have knowledge and experiences to build on and to share with other. Together we can do this.

• Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., in-person

This group is designed for those struggling with substance use concerns that are negatively affecting their personal and/or academic lives. Topics that will be explored include habitual behaviors, triggers, forgiveness, self-care, future plans and more. This group will provide a safe space to explore and discuss substance use concerns and work toward living a healthier life.

• Wednesdays, 2:00 -3:30 p.m., in-person

A supportive space for graduate students struggling with the process of writing a dissertation. Group topics include issues of competence, procrastination, anxiety, goal-setting, and bureaucratic struggles.

• Wednesdays, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., via Zoom
• Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., via Zoom

In this group, through interactions with other group members, you will better understand yourself and your relationship patterns, and develop ways of changing these patterns to improve your relationships.  You will have opportunities to observe your own and others’ emotions, behaviors, and reactions as they occur.

• Mondays, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., in-person
• Tuesdays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (male-identified students), in-person

This is a processing space for Black and African American students, where they could unpack the impact of systemic oppression, explore their meaningful identities, relearn and reclaim their humanity, and discuss racial/ cultural healing practices.

• Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m., in-person

This group provides a safe and supportive environment for female students from U.S. ethnic groups (e.g., Latina/Hispanic, Asian American, African American, Native American, etc.) and other countries to explore issues of concern.  Presenting concerns vary, but may include issues related to race/ethnicity/culture, family of origin, relationships, trauma, and academics. This group also helps members consider the impact of race/ethnicity/culture on developmental, identity (e.g., sexual orientation, gender, religion, class, citizenship status, etc.), and transnational (e.g., migration, documentation, acculturation) concerns.

• Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., via Zoom