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Counseling and Psychological Services
Group Psychotherapy at CAPS
Group therapy may be another very effective way to help you. Talking to other people who have similar experiences can provide you with unique perspectives, a stronger sense of connection and important interpersonal support.
CAPS provide a range of group therapy, support and interpersonal growth groups. Some are brief and focus on specific issues; others are broader-based and run both semesters. Students may join for a single semester or longer.
Most groups require an initial meeting with the group leader(s) before joining the group.
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Group Descriptions and Group Leader Contact Information
Offerings 2011-12
Active Solutions Workshop
Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Breaking the Cycle, Anxiety No More
Eating Disorders Therapy/Support Group
Finding Your Niche: A Transition Group For First Years & Transfer Students
General Therapy Group
Interpersonal Process Group: Understanding Self and Others
Men's Gay, Bi and Questioning Support Group
Restoring Your Sleep Workshop
Souls of Black Men
Women of Color Support Group
Active Solutions Workshop
This workshop focuses on helping students with anxiety learn strategies to help them cope with and begin to control their anxiety. This is a didactic workshop with time allotted to practice strategies presented. The workshop is composed of 4 units, one each week. So the complete workshop requires a commitment to complete all 4 units. A student can join at any point in the workshop as long as all 4 units are completed.
Fridays 1 - 2:15, Belinda Overstreet Ph.D.
Bipolar Disorder Support Group
This on-going support group is open to those previously diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It will provide a safe and confidential setting where members can explore experiences of living with unstable and unpredictable mood states, changing energy levels and variable functioning. The group offers support and can assist members with coping skills pertaining to mood instability, medication issues, life planning and managing the complexities of relationships from a "bipolar perspective."
Fridays 1:30-3:00, Russ Federman Ph.D. & Kelley Midkiff, NP
Breaking the Cycle, Anxiety No More
This group is for students who are struggling with anxiety symptoms, including frequent worrying, test anxiety, panic attacks, or social anxiety. Group members will have the opportunity to discuss ways of coping which have been helpful, learn more about the symptoms they experience, and share support with other group members.
Fridays 3:00-4:30, Belinda Overstreet Ph.D.
Eating Disorders Therapy/Support Group
This group is for students who have been in therapy for anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder and who are committed to work toward recovery. Group themes may include: sense of personal identity and self worth, perfectionism and control, body image and obsessions, exercise extremes, anxiety or low moods, family concerns, relationship skills, sexuality and balancing achievement with the rest of life.
Tuesdays 3:30-4:45, Angela Gray Ph.D. & Sandra Delgado M.Psy.
Finding Your Niche: A Transition group for first years & transfer Students
This time limited group is designed as a support system for new and transfer students who are trying to "settle in" at UVA. Discussion issues will be determined by the group but could include adjusting to college, how to access support and resources around grounds, homesickness or roommate issues, dining hall food, Greek life, transferring past experiences and skills to new situations, making friends, and getting involved in campus activities. Students will be able to share their struggles and to hear how others are coping with finding their way here at UVA.
Fall Semester Time TBA, William Anderson Ph.D.
General Therapy Group
The General Therapy Group is open to individuals with a broad range of concerns related to mild adjustment and developmental concerns. Some topics of discussion may include depression, anxiety, stress management, and relationship concerns.
Mondays 12-1:30 & Thursdays 1-2:30, Michael Mason Ph.D.
Interpersonal Process Group: Understanding Self and Others
This interpersonal process group is for male and female students who want to explore their own identity and self worth, find newer ways to connect & communicate with others, and also understand what may be getting in their way of achieving these goals. Students can use the interpersonal interaction of the group itself to learn about themselves, identify and expand their own interpersonal patterns, try new behaviors and clarify confusing feelings within a supportive yet challenging and growth producing atmosphere.
Thursdays 3:30-4:45pm, Nicole Fischer M.S. & Emily Szeliga M.A., M.S.
Men's Gay, Bi and Questioning Support Group
This supportive group is for gay and bisexual men and those who may be questioning their sexuality. The goal of this group is to provide a safe, supportive atmosphere to learn to accept yourself and better your lives. Themes may include: how out is out, talking to relatives and friends, identity, relationships, role models, discrimination, internalized homophobia, self esteem, assertiveness, and taking control of responsibility for one's own life.
Fridays 12:30-2:00, William Anderson Ph.D.
Restoring Your Sleep Workshop
This workshop focuses on providing students with information about healthy sleep behaviors and determining what may be inhibiting restorative sleep for them. This is a didactic workshop in which students attend only once for one hour. Upon recommendation by a CAPS phone screener / clinician, a student may attend at any point without first contacting the facilitator.
Beginning October 6, 2011. Every other Thursday, 3:30 – 4:30, Matt Zimmerman, Psy.D. Ph.D.
Souls of Black Men
This group provides a comfortable and safe space for men who identify as Black to discuss and explore their unique experience as members of the UVA community. The focus of the group is to provide an empowering atmosphere where Black Men can examine their sense of self and identity, while exploring issues of transition, academics, personal development, achievement and masculinity.
Wednesdays 1-2:30, Michael Mason Ph.D.
Women of Color Support Group
This group provides an opportunity for women of diverse cultural backgrounds including but not limited to African, African American, Asian, Biracial/Multi-racial, Latina, Middle Eastern, Native American, and Pacific Islander to connect with other women of color on grounds. The focus of the group is to provide a supportive atmosphere where women of color can engage in discussion and self-expression related to the challenges, celebrations, and complexities related to their lives at UVA.
Mondays 10-11:30, Michael Mason Ph.D.