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GROUP COUNSELING SERVICES
SPRING 2021
A variety of counseling, support and educational groups are available each semester. Participants benefit
from the mutual support, education and interaction with others who have similar concerns. Unless otherwise
noted, all groups require a pre-group screening. To schedule your pre-group interview, complete the CAPS
Phone Request form at bit.ly/capsphonerequest and indicate which group you are interested in attending.
All Spring 2021 group counseling services will take place virtually via HIPAA-compliant Zoom.

Occasionally, changes to the group counseling schedule will occur during the semester. For all up-to-date
group counseling information, visit caps.msu.edu/services/groups.

Participation in CAPS programs is not restricted based on sex or race. All MSU students are welcome to
participate based on the clinical recommendations of CAPS staff.

Academic Stress Reduction for Asian/Asian-American Women
Tuesdays, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Feb. 2–April 20
This support group aims to build a safe and comfortable space for undergraduate and graduate students, particularly Asian or Asian-American women. Group members will learn to reduce their stress and make peace with themselves and their families. Group discussion topics could include academic pressure, family-related anxiety, perfectionism
and dealing with guilt and shame.

ACT: Make your experience ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) for Graduate Students
Mondays, 3:30–4:45 p.m.; Fridays, 10:15–11:30 a.m.
Jan. 25–April 23
Many grad students experience anxiety or depression. This group aims to help grad students learn mindfulness skills, connect to their values and strengthen psychological flexibility in their relationships with themselves and others. We offer a mixture of support, experiential learning and action-oriented work.
Group screening required. For more information or to sign up, contact
Sarah DeYoung at deyoung80@msu.edu.

African American Graduate Support Group
Wednesdays, 3–4 p.m.
Jan. 20–April 21
A safe, non-judgmental space to share and process your individual experiences while navigating graduate school.
For more information, contact Martez Burks, Ph.D., LLP at burksma1@msu.edu.

Tuesday, January 26 | 5:30-7:30 pm | Zoom

Dreading winter? Have a case of the winter blues? Join the MSU Center for Survivors to:

·       Learn about seasonal mental health,

·       Identify coping strategies, and

·       Connect with others about how to deal with winter during COVID

Open to anyone who has experienced sexual violence, including community members, MSU students, faculty, and staff). Register here to get the Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3nJLcVN. Contact schicht3@msu.edu with questions.

RCPD Community Groups are an opportunity for students with disabilities to connect virtually and discuss topics relevant to your experiences. Conversations may include navigating your disability, online learning, dealing with challenging family/relationship situations, social isolation, and other topics that YOU want to address. These groups will run from January through April and foster community building, cooperation, and peer support. There are multiple dates available for Community Group participation to best fit your schedule, and there are separate groups for undergraduate and graduate students so you can connect with on similar academic journeys. The groups will be facilitated by RCPD specialists with co-facilitation from MSU student peers.

Sign up for Community Groups at: https://tinyurl.com/y23zt9u9 by Friday, January 22^nd.

Please contact Lindsay Hill (hilllin1@msu.edu) or Shelby Gombosi (rossshel@msu.edu) with questions.

Students must be registered with the RCPD to participate. If you have a disability that substantially limits a major life activity, you can register with the RCPD and you may be eligible to receive accommodations. Get started at the RCPD website: https://www.rcpd.msu.edu/.