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.
To find out more about group therapy, please contact CAPS at 202-687-6985.
Group offerings change each semester and some may not be available as they become full. Below is a list of groups that are offered at CAPS during Spring 2023.
Main Campus Groups
(Open to Students From All Campuses)
Mosaic
Facilitators: Steven Nicholson, LICSW and Brandon Tramble, M.Ed.
This group is designed 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, navigating cultural expectations, values exploration, family dynamics, identity development, building resilience, self-care and community care, among other topics.
To register, please email: sn816@georgetown.edu
Coping with Loss
Facilitators: Amy Sproul, Psy.D., Feng Xing, M.S., and Lauren Schultz, B.S.
This group is designed 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 register, please email: ags111@georgetown.edu
International Student Group
Facilitator: Nisha Molugu, Psy.D.
This group is designed to provide a safe environment for international students to engage in self-reflection and exploration of interpersonal style in areas such as trust, intimacy, anger, assertiveness, taking risks and dealing with authority.
To register, please email: nm1035@georgetown.edu
Interpersonal Mindfulness
Facilitators: John Loughlin-Presnal, Ph.D.
This group is designed for 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: John.LoughlinPresnal@georgetown.edu
Connecting to Heal
Facilitators: Steven Nicholson, LICSW and Chao Song, Ph.D.
This group is designed for students seeking support in healing from traumatic experiences. The group aims to be a safe and supportive space that promotes self-exploration, acceptance and opportunities for connection. Group sessions will incorporate education around trauma and its impact, opportunities for processing, and an introduction to healthy ways of coping including self-compassion and mindfulness practices.
To register, please email: sn816@georgetown.edu
LGBTQIAP+ Support Group
Facilitator: Helen Rathbun, Psy.D.
This group is designed for students who identify within the LGBTQIAP+ 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, academic life and community/university concerns unique to LGBTQIAP+ students. It is also a place to gain support, give support and generally share in community with other LGBTQIAP+ folks.
To register, please email: hdr12@georgetown.edu.
Understanding Self and Others
Undergraduate Student Group (in-person)
Facilitators: Jasmine Kaleka, Psy.D. and Sarhand Hasan, M.S
Graduate Student Group (virtual)
Facilitator: Engin Ontiveros, Ph.D.
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.
To register – Undergraduate students, please email: jkk77@georgetown.edu; Graduate students, please email: ee270@georgetown.edu
Law School Groups
Interpersonal Mindfulness
Facilitators: Lauren DePompeo, Psy.D. and Amy Sproul, Psy.D.
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: lrd52@georgetown.edu
School of Medicine Groups
Care for the Caregivers Process Group
Facilitators: Jade Sanders, Ph.D.
This group is designed for 3rd and 4th year students in the School of Medicine. It meets once a month in the evening and is designed to provide a safe space for students to process their experiences on clinical rotations. This space will also allow students to support and validate one another as they grow as clinicians.
To register, please email: js5048@georgetown.edu
The Elephant in the Room: Process Group for Biomedical Graduate Education Students
Facilitators: Jade Sanders, Ph.D.
This group is designed for students who are underrepresented in their fields. The group will serve as an outlet to process any emotions and difficulties that may arise in the education journey, such as feelings of imposter syndrome, isolation and career dissatisfaction. This space will also allow students to support and validate one another as peers.
To register, please email: js5048@georgetown.edu
Athletics Groups
Injury Recovery Enhancement Group
Facilitators: Erica Force, PhD, LP, CMPC and Lauren Schultz, B.S.
This group is open to 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 helping student-athletes develop goals for injury rehabilitation, rebuild and maintain motivation, develop stress management techniques, and feel prepared (emotionally and physically) to return to sport.
To register, please email Lauren Schultz at lss120@georgetown.edu or Dr. Force at erica.force@georgetown.edu.