Group Therapy

Groups will be held in-person at CAPS. Note that group times may change, or groups may be canceled based on demand and other factors. 

 

Spring 2026 groups coming soon!

 

Or contact CAPS at (415) 422-6352/6351 during business hours if you have any questions or to sign up. While therapy groups can only be offered to students residing in California, due to state licensure laws, all USF students, regardless of location, are invited to join CAPS' online workshops. These are not drop-in groups, please fill out the interest form if you'd like to attend a group. Note that most of our groups will be closed to new members after the first few weeks. 

 

Check back for Spring 2026 Groups after the winter break.

Benefits of Groups

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  • Groups help you realize you’re not alone and reduce isolation. While each of us is unique, none of us are alone in our struggles.
  • Groups facilitate giving and receiving support. In support, discussion, and process groups, members share their experiences and give and receive feedback and support from the facilitators and other members.
  • Groups help you find your “voice.” Participating in a group can help you become more aware of your feelings and needs and learn effective ways of expressing them.
  • Groups help you relate to others in healthier ways. Often people don’t understand why their relationships aren’t working. Groups provide the opportunity for you to see how you relate to others in real time and receive direct feedback.
  • Groups provide a safety net. As members learn and practice skills in a group, their confidence for practicing them in other situations grows. Members also carry the group's support with them between meetings.
  • Many CAPS groups are held on a weekly basis throughout the semester, and students are not limited to a set number of group meetings per year, as they are with brief individual therapy appointments.