Receiving support from others and having healthy, authentic relationships is a central aspect of good mental and emotional health. In fact, many of the issues that students struggle with have an underlying interpersonal component that can be addressed by learning new ways of relating to oneself and others. Group therapy provides a structured space for receiving support, better understanding yourself and others, providing and receiving feedback, and practicing new ways of relating in a safe environment.
Learn more about each type of group CAPS offers below and current offerings for the semester. (Offerings may change based on the.needs of our community each semester.)
HOW DO I JOIN A GROUP?
To join a group, schedule an initial screening at CAPS by calling 404-727-7450. Your initial screening counselor can provide you with more information and facilitate a pre-group screening with the group leader(s) who can help you determine whether a specific group is the right fit for your needs.
WHAT TYPES OF GROUPS DOES CAPS OFFER?
For many students, interpersonal dynamics and concerns are a significant contributor to the issues that bring them to CAPS. Because of this, group therapy may be the best way to get the support and help they need. It is an effective treatment for a myriad of issues and particularly helpful for those interested in learning more about their interpersonal experiences. It can help participants feel less lonely and better understand the dynamics that define their relationships, improve the ability to trust, clarify how others experience them, allow an opportunity for direct feedback, help them learn new ways of relating, and practice interpersonal skills that then transfer to relationships outside of group. Group offers a supportive environment in which to learn how to more effectively establish and maintain authentic and gratifying relationships with others.
SPRING 2024
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Graduate Women's Interpersonal Process Group When: Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m. |
These groups, while similar to interpersonal process groups, create safe spaces to reflect on and explore aspects of identity that may be shared. Examples include Students of Color and Sexual and Gender Diversity Process Groups.
SPRING 2024
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Gender and Sexual Diversity Group When: Fridays, 1-2 p.m. (starting 2/2) |
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International Student Support Group |
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M2 Step 1 Exam Support Group When: Wednesdays 1:30-2:30pm |
Support groups bring together students who have similar experiences or concerns; the focus is on emotional support and encouragement. Examples may include Grief and Loss group or Survivors of Sexual Assault group.
SPRING 2024
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International Student Support Group |
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M2 Step 1 Exam Support Group When: Wednesdays 1:30-2:30pm |
Skills groups tend to be more structured and/or didactic than interpersonal process groups. Currently, CAPS is offering a 3-week workshop series called the Anxiety Toolkit that is specifically designed to help people who struggle with a variety of anxiety-related concerns (e.g., panic attacks, generalized anxiety, and test-related anxiety). The goal of the workshop is to provide education on anxiety and teach coping skills for managing anxiety symptoms.
SPRING 2024
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ADHD Support and Skills Group Time: Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m. |
Contact and Hours of Operation
Address: 1462 Clifton Road, Suite 235, Atlanta, GA 30322
Phone: 404-727-7450
Fax: 404-727-2906
Crisis Consultation: Call 404-727-7450
Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00, Monday-Friday
PLEASE NOTE: If Emory University is closed due to weather or other emergency, then CAPS is also closed. In such circumstances, students will be contacted to reschedule appointments once the university reopens.