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For more information on the groups below and other groups, contact the CAPS office at (479) 575-5276.

For Spring 2008:

Women's Group (Mondays 2:30 to 3:30 PM) Do you ever have trouble negotiating healthy relationships or feeling confident about life challenges?  Would you like to learn how to handle disappointment, conflict and stress in a healthy way?  The Women's Group may be a good option for you.  This group offers a fun, caring and supportive environment so you can learn more about yourself and help others do the same.

Anxiety Group (Wednesdays, 4:00 to 5:00 PM) While anxiety is a natural emotional response to many threatening situations, some of us experience more anxiety than we would like-or more than other people appear to feel.  For some of us, these anxieties drive obsessions, compulsions, excessive worry, broad worry, persistent dread and even panic attacks.  While individual counseling can help relieve some of the symptoms, group therapy provides an important resource at everyone's disposal--social connection.  Through relationships with one another in this group, participants will develop individualized self-care strategies to help themselves relieve anxiety and its symptoms.  Strategies may include carefully chosen books, physical activities, relaxation methods and mindfulness practices.

General Therapy Group (Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 PM) The main focus of this group is to empower group members in exploring and addressing their personal issues. The group is open to undergraduates only and will cover a variety of topics from developing healthy relationships to coping with life's challenges. Weekly attendance is not required-so no obligation! This group is a great chance to learn more about yourself while practicing interaction with others in a caring and supportive environment.

Drum/Relaxation Sessions (Wednesdays 5:00 to 6:00 PM) is a fun, energizing and relaxing way for students to unwind and relax through the use of music. This is not a traditional therapy group in that personal disclosure is limited. We will teach you how to relax and feel a sense of community by collaborative participation. A variety of percussion instruments and Native American flutes are used to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety. Musical experience is not necessary for participation.  Sessions will be held at the Multicultural Center .  

For information about joining any of the above groups,

please call CAPS at 575-5276.