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.
My Brothers is a virtual dialogue series focused on issues of self-identified men of color and is open to U-M students, faculty, and staff. The meetings provide a blend of fellowship, community, and mentoring.
Nourish is a lunch series focused on issues of self-identified women of color and is open to students, faculty, and staff.
To join, email: nourish.info@umich.edu
Meeting on Dec. 10th, 11:30 am-1:00 pm at Trotter
International Student Lunch Conversation (ISLC) offers a casual and welcoming environment where international students can connect, share experiences, and discuss life at U-M and in the U.S. ISLC meets monthly in the Gallery Event Space at the Hatcher Graduate Library, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Enjoy lunch on us!
The Next Fall 2025 ISLC Meeting: Wednesday, December 3
Groups for Fall 2025
Monday:
USO Graduate, 3pm-4:30pm, Ed H.
- 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. Open for all Umich students -- Group Screening is required. This group is currently closed, and Winter 2026 registration is now open! To get started, please schedule your initial consultation appointment here and let us know you're interested.
Flow Through Procrastination, 3pm-4:30pm, Chunyu X. & Lauren R.
- 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. This group is full and currently closed.
Tuesday:
Conquering Social Anxiety, 3pm-4:30pm, La Reese C.
- 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. Open for all Umich students -- Group Screening is required. This group is currently closed, and Winter 2026 registration is now open! To get started, please schedule your initial consultation appointment here and let us know you're interested.
DBT-Informed Skills, 12pm-2pm, Aniko V. and Xinling L.
- 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. Open for all Umich students -- Group Screening is required. This group is currently closed, and Winter 2026 registration is now open! To get started, please schedule your initial consultation appointment here and let us know you're interested.
Untapped Brilliance with ADHD, 1pm-2:30pm, Brett S.
- 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. Open for all Umich students -- Group Screening is required. This group is currently closed, and Winter 2026 registration is now open! To get started, please schedule your initial consultation appointment here and let us know you're interested.
Wednesday:
Eating and Body Image Group, 2pm-3pm, Patty O
- 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. Open for all Umich students -- Group Screening is required. This group is currently closed, and Winter 2026 registration is now open! To get started, please schedule your initial consultation appointment here and let us know you're interested.
Journey Towards Healing, 3pm-4pm, Carolyn S.
- 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. Open for all Umich students -- Group Screening is required. This group is currently closed, and Winter 2026 registration is now open! To get started, please schedule your initial consultation appointment here and let us know you're interested.
OCD Brief Group, 3pm-4pm, Jamie B.
- 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.
- 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. Open for all Umich students -- Group Screening is required. This group is currently closed, and Winter 2026 registration is now open! To get started, please schedule your initial consultation appointment here and let us know you're interested.
Nature Therapy, Janelis T.
- 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. Open for all Umich students -- Group Screening is required. This group is currently closed, and Winter 2026 registration is now open! To get started, please schedule your initial consultation appointment here and let us know you're interested.
Strength In Vulnerability, 3pm-4:30pm, Courtney R.
- 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. Open for all Umich students -- Group Screening is required. This group is currently closed, and Winter 2026 registration is now open! To get started, please schedule your initial consultation appointment here and let us know you're interested.
Friday:
Autism Support Group, 2:30pm-4pm, Aki K.
- 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. Open for all Umich students -- Group Screening is required. This group is currently closed, and Winter 2026 registration is now open! To get started, please schedule your initial consultation appointment here and let us know you're interested.