Groups and Workshops
Group Counseling is a confidential service provided through your student fees and at no further cost to you. Therapy groups are often limited to a maximum of 12 people. Once therapy groups have begun the group is often closed. The reason for this is that having a closed group with a small number of members allows for trust building and group cohesion, thus allowing groups to be therapeutic.How to Sign Up:
Groups are not set up for drop-ins, so please contact the group leader prior to the first group meeting to ensure there is room and that the group will meet your needs. Groups do fill up quickly, so if you are interested in a group you are encouraged to contact the group leader or click “I’m Interested in this Group” link as soon as possible.
Anxiety Management Group
Session 1: Tuesdays February 19 – April 9 1:00-2:15 PM
Session 2: Wednesdays April 3 – May 15
9:30-10:45 AM
Led by Darren Smith, PsyD
Anxiety can take many different forms. Some people may find themselves uneasy in social situations, others may have panic attacks, some people may consider themselves “worriers”, while others may find themselves stressed out about school or other life issues. Regardless of how you experience anxiety, it can be intrusive, limiting, & exhausting! This group (max 12) is designed to provide you with information about anxiety & arm you with skills & coping strategies to get it under control. For more information please call Darren Smith, PsyD at 916-278-7356 I’m interested in this group
Coping with Loss
Tuesdays April 2-May 7, 2013 3:00-4:20 pmCo-Led by Regina Kentner, PsyD & Laili McGrew, LCSW
A group for those who have lost a loved one that is focused on giving and receiving support and understanding in a safe, nurturing environment. Members of the group will gain understanding of the wide variety of emotions that accompany loss and support each other through this often painful life journey. For more information please call Regina Kentner, PsyD at 916-278-7357I’m interested in this group
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Session 2: Wednesdays April 3- May 8
3:00 – 4:30 pm
Co-Led by Mick Rogers, LCSW & Kayleigh Lembke, ASW
Participants will create a playful, creative environment where they can look at past and current romantic relationships with humor, grit and some laughter. Sisterhood and empowerment will be strongly encouraged. For more information please call Mick Rogers, LCSW at 916 278-6809
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Session 2
Tuesdays
April 2- May 7, 2013
5:00-6:30 pm
Co-Led by: Julia Holzapfel, MSW II Intern & Mick Rogers, LCSW (278-6809 )
Participants will create an honest, useful, creative environment where they can look at their past and current romantic relationships with humor, grit and some laughter. Self awareness and empowerment will be strongly encouraged. For more information please call Mick Rogers, LCSW at 916 278-6809
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Could you use a little extra support? Do you ever feel alone or like no one understands what you’re going through? Whether you’re dealing with relationship problems, loss, stress, depression, anxiety, or some other issue, this may be the group for you! The Dynamic Self group meets weekly and offers its members a place to be heard and receive support from experienced group leaders and other group members. We offer a warm, accepting, and confidential environment for you to express what’s on your mind and work on coming up with solutions to your problems, no matter how big or small. For more information please call Darren Smith, PsyD at 916-278-7356
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Have you ever felt the pressure to be thinner or look a certain way to attract someone? Do you ever compare yourself to other women in the media or other women you know? Have you ever felt “not good enough” or felt devalued in a relationship? This group is a safe place to explore how the media and society impact our experiences as women, and how we can empower change! Come join us in this positive journey….
For more information please call Laili McGrew, LCSW at 916-278-3602
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SAFE: Sexual Assault Female Empowerment. This group is a healing space for female sexual assault survivors.
If interested in this group, please contact Rene’ Reis at 916-278-6036 or talk with your individual CAPS counselor.
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Healthy Relationships: For Women Who are Eager for Connection
Session 1: Tuesdays February 12- March 19
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Co-Led by Mick Rogers, LCSW & Regina Kentner, PsyD
Understanding Relationships: For Men
Session 1
Wednesdays
February 13- March 20, 2013
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Co-Led by: Kayleigh Lembke, ASW (278-3579) & Mick Rogers, LCSW (278-6809 )
The Dynamic Self
Thursdays
March 7-May 16
11:00 -12:15 pm
Co-Led By Darren Smith, PsyD and Katie Hodgson, ASW
Shattering Stereotypes For Women
Thursdays
February 21 – April 11, 2013
1:30-2:50 PM
Co-led by: Kayleigh Lembke, ASW & Laili McGrew, LCSW
Cutting Back and Moving Forth
Fridays
March 8- May 1 7
2:00-3:30 PM
Co-Led by Darren Smith, Psy.D & Kathy Guthrie, ASW
“Lots of people in University drink or use drugs, so what’s the big deal?!” Well, have you ever missed a class because you were too hung over or drunk? Have you ever been told by others that you drink or use too much or too often? Have you ever gotten a DUI? Or do you simply find that you drink/use more often than you’d like to? Then alcohol or drug use may be a bigger deal than you think! This small group (8-12) provides a confidential setting for students to learn more about substance use, such as identifying triggers for substance use and positive coping strategies, and support one another in efforts to cut back. For Information please call Darren Smith, PsyD at 916-278-7356
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SAFE Group:
March-May
Co-Led by: Rene Reis, LMFT and Katie Hodgson, ASW