Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy where small groups of individuals meet regularly in a supportive space guided by a trained therapist. CAPS provides several options for group therapy for both treatment and support.
Group participation requires completing an initial consultation appointment. You can schedule this appointment through your MiChart portal or click here for more information on establishing your MiChart Portal. From the initial consultation, you can be referred to available groups. Some groups may require a screening appointment with the group facilitator. If you have questions about group counseling or have an interest in a particular topic, please email caps-uofm@umich.edu.
Groups for Fall 2025
Monday:
USO Graduate, 3pm-4:30pm, Ed H. & Yumei S.: This group starts on October 20th.
- This is a weekly in-person interpersonal process group, based on Yalom Theory, that is designed for graduate students who want to gain emotional awareness and enhance their functioning in personal and academic settings. This is a group for people who have concerns relating to things such as: relationships (friends, family, romantic, professional, etc.), adjustment, anxiety, depression, and academic/career stress. This is a collaborative space that aims to build community and a sense of belonging not only through processing shared experiences, but also through helping each other progress toward individual goals. Group Screening is required. To schedule your initial consultation appointment, click here. This group is open for all Umich students.
Flow Through Procrastination, 3pm-4:30pm, Chunyu X. & Lauren R.: This group starts on October 6th.
- This is a weekly virtual meeting in a semi-structured support group space. The space promotes understanding of procrastination, self-compassion development, and coping strategies. The topics may include motivation, emotion regulation, time/task management, self-control, and the impact of related contextual factors. Group Screening is required. To schedule your initial consultation appointment, click here. This group is open for all Umich students.
Tuesday:
Conquering Social Anxiety, 3pm-4:30pm, La Reese C.: This group starts on October 14th.
- This is a weekly virtual group, based on Cognitive Behavior Theory (CBT), Mindfulness theory, Family Systems, Positive Psychology, and Neuropsychology. Topics include: definition of social anxiety, causes, and coping skills. Group Screening is required. To schedule your initial consultation appointment, click here. This group is open for all Umich students.
DBT-Informed Skills, 12pm-1:30pm, Aniko V. and Xinling L.: This group starts on October 21st.
- This is a weekly in-person group offering students practical skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support emotion regulation, mindfulness, stress management, and interpersonal effectiveness. Each session combines structured skill presentation/psychoeducation with group discussion. Group Screening is required. To schedule your initial consultation appointment, click here. This group is open for all Umich students.
Untapped Brilliance with ADHD, 1pm-2:30pm, Brett S.: This group starts on October 7th.
- This is a weekly in-person meeting focusing on building skills to manage executive functioning and process the impact of ADHD. The group is developed based on Cognitive Behavior Theory (CBT), and topics include Time management, Task initiation, Metacognition, and Emotional management. Diagnosis is needed. Group Screening is required. To schedule your initial consultation appointment, click here. This group is open for all Umich students.
Wednesday:
Eating and Body Image Group, 2pm-3pm, Patty O & Zhixin Z.: This group starts on October 8th.
- This is a weekly virtual meeting, focusing on students who are currently recovering from an eating disorder or disordered body image. The group is developed based on Cognitive Behavior Theory (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles. The group will provide a space for students to discuss their concerns, give and get support, and learn skills to help manage eating and body image issues. Topics include managing eating disorder thoughts, urges, feelings, and behaviors, body image, perfectionism, stress management, etc. Group Screening is required. To schedule your initial consultation appointment, click here. This group is open for all Umich students.
Journey Towards Healing, 3pm-4pm, Carolyn S. & Yiyao Z.: This group starts on October 15th.
- This is a weekly in-person meeting, providing space for students who have experienced any form of sexual assault, sexual abuse, or dating/relationship violence. The group is developed based on a Trauma-informed approach, integrating elements of somatic therapy (EMDR, sensorimotor therapy) and cognitive interventions (CPT, TF-CBT). It is a collective healing space designed to offer support, strategies for coping, and safety to explore the idea of moving forward together. Topics include: Trauma, sexual and relationship violence, mind/body connection, mindfulness, self-compassion, coping strategies, intimacy, boundaries, empowerment, trust, systemic issues, etc. Group Screening is required. To schedule your initial consultation appointment, click here. This group is open for all Umich students.
OCD Brief Group, 3pm-4pm, Jamie B.: This group starts on October 8th.
- This is a virtual brief 3-session in-person group that meets on Wednesdays on 10/8, 10/15, and 10/22. The goals for this brief group are to provide members with an understanding of the nature of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), how symptoms manifest, and to provide strategies to monitor and manage symptoms. There is a heavy focus on self-guided Exposure and Response Prevention strategies. Students do not need to have a formal diagnosis of OCD or an OCD related disorder to attend this group. To schedule your initial consultation appointment, click here. This group is open for all Umich students. Email Jamie at jboschee@med.umich.edu with questions.
Thursday:
Grad USO CoE, 1pm-2:30pm, Emily P. & Kalei G.: This group starts on October 16th.
- This is a weekly in-person meeting for College of Engineering Graduate students, focusing on personal growth and relationship building, enhancing their functioning in person and academic settings. These groups are for students who: have concerns about important relationships in their life, need more support, want to be supportive of others and want time to explore feelings and thoughts. The group is developed based on elements in Johari's Window and Group as a lab. The group space will establish a strong, collaborative environment to foster healthy self-concepts and hope for the future through a sense of shared experiences. This confidential group requires a semester-long commitment. Group Screening is required. To schedule your initial consultation appointment, click here. This group is open for all Umich students.
Nature Therapy, 9:30am-11am, Janelis T., Joseph R., Marcellar B., and Delanie R.: This group starts on October 9th.
- This is a weekly in-person meeting, focusing on a guided therapeutic experience that partners with the natural environment to support emotional and mental well-being. The group is developed based on an experiential framework with a strength-based approach. Through experiential and mindfulness activities, participants will engage in personal growth, stress reduction, and connection—to themselves, to others, and to the environment around them. Topics include: Emotion awareness, stress management, creative reflection, nature connection, resilience, inclusion, and belonging. Group Screening is required. To schedule your initial consultation appointment, click here. This group is open for all Umich students.
Strength In Vulnerability, 3pm-4:30pm, Courtney R. & Jasmine N.: This group starts on October 16th.
- This is a weekly in-person meeting, focusing on processing experiences of self-identified women of color. The group is developed based on Systems and Feminist Theory. The goals of the group are for students to develop social support, enhance resilience, and coping skills in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Group Screening is required. To schedule your initial consultation appointment, click here. This group is open for all Umich students.
Friday:
Autism Support, 2:30pm-4pm, Aki K.: This group starts on October 17th.
- This is a weekly in-person meeting. The group is developed based on neuro-affirming, client-centered, and culturally informed approaches. The goals of the group are for students to develop social support, explore their identity and autism, and enhance resilience and coping skills in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Topics include: Unique skills/strengths, stress management, sensory issues, emotion regulation, and academic stress. Group Screening is required. To schedule your initial consultation appointment, click here. This group is open for all Umich students.