Support Groups

Support Groups focus on building community and connecting over shared identities or experiences. Students who are seeking validation, a space to process difficult experiences or feelings of isolation, or who want to learn how to cope via different perspectives may benefit from this type of group. These groups require a group screening and consistent attendance is encouraged.

  • Body Image & Eating Concerns Support Group

    This is a support group for those struggling with disordered eating and body image concerns. The group is open to those experiencing overeating and restrictive tendencies. This group is for both undergraduate and graduate students. A pre-group screening will be conducted to evaluate if the group will be a good fit for a student or whether 1:1 therapy and/or higher level of care will suit more to the student’s needs. 

    Tuesdays, 4–5 p.m.

    Status: In-person
    Facilitator: Basak Khamush, PhD, LP & Aniko Varga, MA

    Group Begins June 4, 2024

    *Pre-screening is required to join. Please schedule a phone consultation at caps.msu.edu/schedule and state your interest in this group during the appointment.  

     

  • CBT for ADHD Support, Skills, and Resources

    Being a college student in today’s world can be challenging. If you’re also managing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, it can be even more difficult! 

    This group uses the structure of cognitive behavioral therapy to address the challenges that college students diagnosed with ADHD experience. As a group, we’ll work to develop skills and address behaviors related to inattention, forgetfulness, trouble sustaining attention, fidgeting, interrupting others, difficulties with organization and time management. The group is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have been diagnosed with ADHD. 

    Mondays, 1–2:30 p.m.
    Group Begins May 20, 2024
    Status: Virtual

    Facilitator: Chasma Mathis, PsyD, LP & Abby Baerman, LMSW 

    *Pre-screening is required to join. Please schedule a phone consultation at caps.msu.edu/schedule and state your interest in this group during the appointment. 

  • Graduate Student Support Group

    This is a supportive space where graduate students can gather and empower one another through shared experiences. Themes in this group include exploring stressors related to graduate studies, purpose, sense of belonging, “creative differences” with your advisor, juggling multiple roles and responsibilities, time management, challenges with completing dissertation or thesis and impacts related to diet, sleep and emotional well-being. Whatever your concerns, we can listen, offer support or help you come up with strategies to make the most of your time in grad school. 

    Fridays 10-11 a.m.
    Group Begin May 17

    Status: Virtual

    Facilitators: Ciera Lewis, PhD  & Nicki Walker, LLMSW

     

    *Pre-screening is required to join. Please schedule a phone consultation at caps.msu.edu/schedule and state your interest in this group during the appointment. You are welcome to join after the group has started. 

     

  • International Students Support Group 

    Life as an international student can be challenging. Many of us face unique stressors while meeting academic or family expectations. You are not alone if you find yourself experiencing distress, including but not limited to acculturation concerns, language, and cultural barriers, along with navigating through the health care system/insurance, housing, immigration/employment/financial concerns, interpersonal/advisory relationship concerns, and loneliness. We want you to know that you do not have to deal with them alone. We hope to provide a space for you to connect, share, and support each other and normalize help-seeking behavior.    

    Mondays, 3:30–5 p.m.  

    Status: Virtual

    Group Begins May 7 

    Facilitator: Zen Zhong, M.Phil.Ed, LPC

    *Pre-screening is required to join. Please schedule a phone consultation at caps.msu.edu/schedule and state your interest in this group during the appointment.

  • In Transition

    This is a weekly support group for graduate students who are navigating post-course/curriculum who are in a phase of writing, preparing for proposal, defense, and navigating post-graduation employment.  

     

    Mondays,  9– 10:30 a.m.  

    Status: Virtual

    Group Begins July 1 

    Facilitators: Jessica Oyoque-Barron, LMSW & Maria Sanchez, MA 

     

    *Pre-screening is required to join. Please schedule a phone consultation at caps.msu.edu/schedule and state your interest in this group during the appointment. You are welcome to join after the group has started. 

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