Group Therapy

Group therapy provides a powerful venue for growth and change. It has been used effectively by mental health professionals for over 50 years. The intent is to help people who would like to gain support, increase self-awareness and learn new ways to cope with personal or interpersonal challenges. It is one of the most effective tools for addressing issues common among college students.

Therapy groups are aimed at bringing about change in participants through an examination of thoughts and behaviors. Support groups are generally focused on a particular issue, with an emphasis on coping.

Groups at CAPS are offered during the academic year and generally do not run during breaks (i.e., Spring, Winter, Summer, and Fall break). Group offerings are announced at the beginning of each semester, and some may become unavailable as they reach maximum capacity.

To find out more about group therapy, please reach out to our Acting Group Coordinator, Dr. Nisha Molugu, directly at nm1035@georgetown.edu.


Below is a list of groups currently offered at CAPS for the Fall 2024 Semester.

Hilltop Campus Groups
(Open to Students From All Campuses)

Understanding Self and Others Group
Graduate and Undergraduate Student Group
Facilitators: Chao Song, Ph.D. and Colm Johnston

These insight-oriented groups provide a safe environment for exploring yourself and interpersonal style in areas such as trust, intimacy, anger, assertiveness, taking risks, and dealing with authority. This group requires screenings. To schedule a screening appointment, please email: cs2022@georgetown.edu or cj656@georgetown.edu

Survivors Support Group
Facilitators: Minu Mathew, LICSW and Alex Huss, LCSW
In-person, Bi-weekly, Wednesdays, 11:00-12:30pm

This group is intended to create community and support survivors of interpersonal violence (sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and childhood sexual abuse) who are seeking to connect with others with similar experiences and gain insight into the ways trauma continues to affect them. This group will focus on the impact of traumatic experiences, the use of coping skills in managing symptoms, and the connection of survivors in order to decrease isolation and promote personal empowerment. Group will begin with a brief mindfulness exercise followed by an open format depending on the group’s interests. This group is open to students of all genders and identities. To register, please email: mm4916@georgetown.edu or ah1916@georgetown.edu.

Support Space for International Students
Facilitator: Nisha Molugu, Psy.D.
Biweekly, Wednesdays, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM, Virtual

October: 10/2, 10/16, 10/30
November: 11/13,11/27
December: 12/11

Join Zoom Meeting: https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/97457269713, Meeting ID: 97457269713 This support space is designed for international students (graduate and undergraduate) at Georgetown University. The group will be held virtually and on a bi-weekly basis with no prior screening required. The purpose of the group is to provide members with a safe and supportive environment to share their stories, experiences, challenges, and successes in navigating various systems and cross-cultural transitions as an international student at Georgetown University and in the U.S. You do not need to register for this group. For any questions, please email: nm1035@georgetown.edu

Queer Support Space
Facilitators: Jerimi Vindua, Psy.D. and Amber Pasha, M.A.
Weekly, Thursdays, 3:00- 4:00PM, Virtual
Zoom Meeting Link: https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/98065040230, Meeting ID: 98065040230

This support space is open to undergraduate and graduate students who identify within the queer community. The group aims to provide a safe and confidential place for those looking to discuss topics like identity development, coming out, relationships, family dynamics, and community/university concerns unique to queer students. It is also a place to gain support, give support, and generally share in community with other queer folks. If you’re interested in joining please email: jv734@georgetown.edu

Coping with Loss
Facilitators: Bradley Cameron, Psy.D. and Emily Dameron, M.A.
Fridays, 2:00 pm, Virtual

This is a group for students who have experienced the loss of a family member, loved one, or acquaintance, recently or unresolved from the past. It is designed to provide a confidential and supportive place to express and process feelings around coping with major losses and to provide support for adapting to new ways to build meaning after loss. To submit a group inquiry, please email: bc997@georgetown.edu

Body Image and Eating Concerns Support group
Facilitators: Jessica Kuszelewicz, LCSW, LICSW and Shanice D. Anderson, Psy.D
Weekly, Fridays at 11:00 AM, starting on 10/4/2024, In-person

The Body Image and Eating Disorder Support group will provide a safe and supportive space for students to discuss and address their challenges related to body image and eating disorders as they navigate campus life. Together, we will share personal experiences, develop practical coping strategies, and foster self-acceptance through group discussions, skill-building exercises, nutrition education, and peer support. We aim to build a community of understanding and encouragement where every member feels heard and empowered to succeed. To register, please email jk2453@georgetown.edu or sa2058@georgetown.edu.


Back on the Hilltop Support Group
Facilitator: Jessica Kuszelewicz, LCSW, LICSW
Biweekly, Thursdays at 2:00-3:00 PM, Anticipated Start Date: 9/26/24, Virtual

This group is designed for college students returning from a medical leave of absence, offering a safe and supportive environment to navigate the transition back to campus life. We will address and problem-solve challenges related to mental health, academics, and social reintegration through guided discussions, skill-building practices, and peer support. Group members will engage in activities centered around time management, mindfulness, stress management, and more to build resilience and ensure success in their return to Georgetown. To register, please email jk2453@georgetown.edu.

Mosaic
Facilitators: Shanice Anderson, Psy.D. and Jade Sanders, Ph.D.
Biweekly, Thursdays at 2:00-3:00PM, Anticipated start date: 10/3/24, In-person

This group is an affinity space for Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) -identifying students to cultivate strength through solidarity and connection. Mosaic provides a place for group members to discuss issues unique to their experience at a predominantly white institution (PWI), including academic stress, relationships, race/ethnicity related stress, cultural values & navigating cultural expectations, values exploration, family dynamics, identity development, building resilience, self-care & community care, among other topics. To register, please email: js5048@georgetown.edu and sa2058@georgetown.edu.

MEDICAL CENTER GROUPS


School of Medicine Process Group
Facilitator: Kortney Sumner, LICSW, MPH
Please email the facilitator for date and time

This is a drop-in support group intended for students in the School of Medicine. It meets once a month and is designed to provide a safe space for students to process their experiences as they navigate medical school. This space will also allow students to support and validate one another as they grow as clinicians. To register, please email: ks2053@georgetown.edu

BGE Process Group
Facilitator: Jade Sanders, Ph.D.
October: 10/17
November:11/21
December: 12/19

This is a drop-in support group intended for students in the Biomedical Graduate Education programs. It meets once a month in the evening and is designed to provide a safe space for students to process their experiences as they navigate graduate school and prepare for a career in the STEM field. To register, please email: js5048@georgetown.edu

ATHLETICS GROUPS


Injury Recovery Enhancement Group
Facilitator: Erica Force, Ph.D., LP, CMPC
Tuesdays at 5:00 pm starting in October

This group offers space for student-athletes in any stage of injury recovery seeking support as they cope with sport-related injury, and the challenges of being away from their sport during recovery. The focus will be on supporting student-athletes through wellness and connection. The group will offer a space for connection with peers while supporting student-athletes with identifying goals for injury rehabilitation, rebuilding and maintaining motivation, applying stress management techniques, and feeling more prepared to return to sport, or in some cases, prepared to transition out of sport. To register, please contact Dr. Force by September 30th (groups will begin in October) erica.force@georgetown.edu

More than a Game: A Black student athlete support group
Facilitator: DeVonna Jacobs, Psy.D., LP
Wednesdays at 5:00 pm starting in October

This group offers a space for authentic discussions around Black student-athlete experiences on the Hilltop campus. Centering the narratives of Black student athletes on the Hilltop, the biweekly “More than a Game” group strives to offer an honest and transparent space for authentic discussions around their unique student experiences on the Hilltop. To register please contact Dr. Jacobs by September 30th (groups will begin in October) at DeVonna.jacobs@georgetown.edu

LAW CENTER GROUPS


Interpersonal Mindfulness (in-person)
Facilitators: Lauren DePompeo, Psy.D., Jerimi Vindua, Psy.D.
Thursdays at 1:00 pm, in-person

This group is designed for law students who are interested in using mindfulness to increase self-acceptance and relate more comfortably to others. Sample topics include working with social anxiety, self-critical thoughts, mindful communication and present-centered awareness. Prior experience with mindfulness or meditation is welcome, but not a requirement for participation in this group. To register, please email both: jv734@georgetown.edu and lrd52@georgetown.edu

Interpersonal Mindfulness (virtual)
Facilitators: Amy Sproul, Psy.D., Seoyoung Lim, Ph.D.
Fridays at 10:00 am, virtual

This therapy group is designed for both undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in using mindfulness to increase self-acceptance and relate more to others. Sample topics include working with social anxiety, self-critical thoughts, mindful communication, and present-centered awareness. Prior experience with mindfulness or meditation is welcome, but not a requirement for participation in this group. To submit a group inquiry, please email: ags111@georgetown.edu and sl2310@georgetown.edu

Mindful Mood Management Workshop Series
Facilitators: Jerimi Vindua, Psy.D., Seoyoung Lim, Ph.D
Select Tuesdays and Fridays from 2:00-3:00 PM, Virtual

September: 9/17 & 9/20
October: 10/15 & 10/18
November: 11/5 & 11/8

This workshop series is designed for law students who are interested in exploring how mindfulness can be used to support mental wellness. Each month starting in September, CAPS will introduce different ways to incorporate mindfulness into students’ lives. September’s workshops will focus on introducing students to the concept of mindfulness and different mindful practices. October’s workshops will explore how students can improve their relationship with their emotions through a mindfulness lens. November’s workshops will identify different skills that can help students mange distress mindfully when final exam preparations begin. While attending all three workshops in the series is encouraged, attending all three is not required to participate in this program. To register for the workshop, ask any questions, or request for specific accommodations, please email both jv734@georgetown.edu and sl2310@georgetown.edu