Group Services

These groups are available to University of Arkansas students, faculty, and staff. For more information, 

contact CAPS at 575-CAPS or 575-5276 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Spring 2003


Listening to Nature Group for Stress Reduction
Facilitators: Greg Schneller & Amy Abraham

What can Nature teach us about the mental health of daily life (managing stress, being flexible, maintaining self-control, avoiding procrastination, being tolerant, etc)? A lot! In this 8-week group, we will turn to the natural world to help us understand and practice principles of mental and emotional well-being. No special abilities are needed. Just bring an open mind and alert senses! Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Extenguishing the Volcano Within
Facilitators: Pornthip Chalungsooth & Cece Hilliard
What would you do if you are in a position of having the eruption of the "volcano within"? Come join us in learning how to manage your irritability and unmanageable angry feelings. We will offer an eight week support group for female students on finding satisfying solutions to that "reddish inner flame." Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Positive Body Image Support Group
Facilitators: Denise Litterer & Susan Rausch 
Do you often wish that you were thinner? Do you feel guilty after eating? Do you concerns about how you look interfere with your relationships? If so, join this group for a supportive environment in which to discuss your struggles with weight and eating while learning to respect your body, eat without guilt, and feel good about yourself. Topics for discussion may include societal influences on body image, healthy eating, how to enjoy exercising, and assertiveness and self-esteem. All body shapes and sizes are welcome! Co-sponsored by CAPS and Health Promotion & Education. Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

International Students Support Group
Facilitator: Pornthip Chalungsooth
This group will offer a supportive environment for international students who are adjusting to U of A and American/Arkansan culture. The group will offer informative sessions regarding how to deal with making the transition to the American educational system. Call CAPS or the IPO office (575-5003) for more information.


General Therapy Groups
College students often experience difficulties in feeling good, getting along, and making things work in general. These groups are designed to help students to learn to deal with a variety of concerns involving feelings of depression and anxiety, resolving issues, and other personal concerns.

Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., Facilitated by Jonathan Perry & Denise Litterer
Wednesdays from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Facilitated by Connie Grubesich & John Fishburne
Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., Facilitated by Jonathan Perry

For Women
Facilitated by Stephanie Porterfield
This general therapy group is intended for women who are interested in gaining greater understanding of themselves and ways of relating more comfortably to others. Women in this group may be experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and other personal concerns. Issues regarding assertiveness, intimacy, self-acceptance, family of origin, and expressing feelings are examples of the concerns this group may cover. Mondays from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m.

...Who Happens to be Lesbian, Bi, or Gay
Facilitated by Judd Harbin
This general therapy group is for people who suffer depression, anxiety, or relationship-related strife and who happen to be lesiban, bi, or gay (LBG). This LBG-only group will provide an atmosphere where members need not worry about non-LBG members' reactions to their affectional orientation. Members may give and receive support from one another while gaining an understanding of their struggles and some strategies for addressing them. Tuesdays from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m.

For more information, contact:

Connie Grubesich, LCSW
Groups Coordinator
575-CAPS
 

All clinical contacts with CAPS are confidential.
These groups are available to all U of A students, faculty, and staff.
CAPS is located on the second floor of the University Health Center.

Clinical services, including the scheduling or cancelling of appointments, cannot be conducted via email. Questions or comments about this webpage should be addressed to CAPS at 575-5276.

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