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Groups & Skills Clinics

To join a CaPS Group or Skills Clinic, email the designated facilitator (below) or call 412-268-2922 and schedule your pre-group consultation. 

Group is one of the most effective tools for addressing issues commonly faced by college students. For many students, group experiences can be more helpful than individual therapy. CaPS groups are open to all enrolled students*. They are a place for students to come together, share the concerns they have in common, and learn new skills all under the guidance of a trained mental health care professional. Most students find that CaPS groups exceed their expectations! 

In a pre-group consultation appointment, you and a CaPS clinician will review your mental health needs, group logistics, and CaPS group structure. During this appointment we also discuss whether group therapy can meet your needs and which group will be most supportive of your mental health. This is a time for you to ask any questions you may have.
CaPS groups are a space for mental health care and not for academic learning. If you have questions about how to fulfill an academic requirement as it pertains to mental health on campus, please feel free to email our Outreach Director at vferrerm@andrew.cmu.edu.  

CaPS Groups & Skills Clinic

  • Open to all students residing in Pennsylvania
  • Each group is led by one or more trained CaPS therapists
  • Groups and Skills Clinics usually meet weekly for 60-90 minutes.
  • Groups are private and confidential; all members agree that what is disclosed in sessions cannot be shared outside of the group. 

To read more about how groups can be helpful, visit our FAQ page.

Skills Clinics

Providing education, skill development, and support
Executive Functioning* 
Virtual, 3-day Skills Clinic
Thursdays 11 - Noon
Round 1: September 25, October 2, October 9
Round 2: November 6, November 13, November 20

A pre-group consultation is required. For more information, please contact Erin Unkefer, PhD 

Tools to Manage Anxiety*
In-person, 3-day Skills Clinic
Thursdays 4 - 5:30 PM
Round 1: October 2, October 9, October 23
Round 2: November 13, November 20, December 4

A pre-group consultation is required. For more information, please contact Prathma Sharma, MS

Support Groups

Providing connection, personal growth and support
Ph.D. Student Support Group*
Virtual
Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 PM

A pre-group consultation is required. For more information, please contact Kym Jordan Simmons, PhD 

 

Grieving Together Support Group*
In-person
Wednesdays 1 - 2 PM

A pre-group consultation is required. For more information, please contact Angela Terenzio, MSW, LCSW

 

Sista Circle Support Group*
Virtual, Graduate Student Space
Fridays 4 - 5:15 PM

A pre-group consultation is required. For more information, please contact Kym Jordan-Simmons, PhD 

 

Men's Support Group*
In-person
Thursdays 3 - 4 PM

A pre-group consultation is required. For more information, please contact Nick Yee, LPC 

 

Master's Student Support Group*
In-person
Wednesdays 1 - 2 PM

A pre-group consultation is required. For more information, please contact Adrijana Vukelic, MSCP 

 

Neurospicy Neurodivergent Support Group*
In-person
Thursdays 2 - 3 PM

A pre-group consultation is required. For more information, please contact Jayme Jenkins, PhD 

 

Black Girl Bliss Undergraduate Support Group*
In-person
Fridays 3:30 - 4:45 PM

A pre-group consultation is required. For more information, please contact London Kimbrugh, PsyD

Invisible Fight: Chronic Illness Support Group*
Virtual 
1 hour

A pre-group consultation is required. For more information, please contact Kym Jordan Simmons, Ph.D

 

Process Groups

Providing an opportunity to deepen self-awareness, self-acceptance and connection to others

Gender In Process*
In-person
Mondays 12 - 1:30 PM

A pre-group consultation is required. For more information, please contact Jayme Jenkins, PhD 

 

Understanding Self & Others*
In-person
Tuesdays 5:30 - 7 PM

A pre-group consultation is required. For more information, please contact Grace Wei, PhD

 

Affinity Groups

LGBTQIA+ Support & Social Hour*
In-person Connection Hour
Mondays 5 - 6 PM

A pre-group consultation is required. For more information, please contact Jayme Jenkins, PhD and see our Outreach page.