Group counseling provides the opportunity to share concerns with other group members and work together to reach a better understanding of yourself and your situation. Our support groups meet throughout the academic year. Some groups are time-limited and focus on specific issues, while others are ongoing general therapy groups. There are no session limits to group therapy—you can participate in a group at any time and for as long as you want.While some of our groups are focused on specific experiences or populations, CPS therapy, skills, and support groups are open to all students and eligible dependents. Please contact us with any questions about which group would be the best fit for you!To request accommodations for any of these group offerings, contact the facilitator via email at least 3 days in advance.You can view descriptions and contact information for therapy and support groups by clicking events on this calendar, or clicking on any of the groups in the list below. Therapy Groups Adult Children Empowerment (ACE) Group This group is for undergraduate students who come from a troubled or dysfunctional family (mental ill health, violence, alcohol/substance problems, etc.) and want to better understand how family-of-origin issues may be affecting them and their relationships. The group supports members toward self-acceptance, improved self-esteem, effective communication, setting boundaries and the development of self-care skills; it enables members to lead more connected, healthy and fulfilling lives and is a safe and supportive environmentMembership: Open to all undergraduate students, who come from a troubled or dysfunctional family.Fridays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. (beginning 2/14)Level 2 Group Room, Frist Health Center, Room 201Facilitated by Lauryn Fuller, Psy.D.Email Lauryn to join. API Women and Femme Therapy Group This group is for graduate students who identify as API (Asian and/or Pacific Islander) and women/female/femme/nonbinary to explore the intersectional experience of holding API and women/female/femme/nonbinary identities. The group may explore, process and gain insight into themes such as mental health stigma, relationship difficulties, trauma, invisibility, racism, sexism, model minority myth, acculturation and the immigrant family experience.Membership: Graduate students who identify as API (Asian and/or Pacific Islander) and women/female/femme/nonbinary.Fridays, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (beginning 2/7)Level 1 Group Room, Frist Health Center, Room 101Facilitated by Sue Kim, LCSW, and Jadelyn Martinez, Ph.D.Email Jadelyn to join. Back at Princeton A weekly discussion group for undergraduates who would like support as they transition back to school after a leave of absence. The group meetings are focused on helping students readjust to school during the first term, by engaging in peer-to-peer dialogue about shared experiences, and becoming more adept at responding to stress and adversity. Group members process the challenges and triumphs they encounter as they adjust to being at Princeton again, in a confidential setting.Membership: Open to undergraduate students returning from a leave of absence, in their first or second semester back at Princeton.Fridays, 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Level 1 Group Room, Frist Health Center, Room 101Facilitated by Jessica Chavez, Ph.D. and Steph Vituccio, LCSW.Email Jessica for more information or to join. Coping 101 Group where members can discuss their struggles, learn, and practice therapeutic skills, and learn to replace dysfunctional coping habits with evidenced-based therapeutic skills (e.g., mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness). Group leaders will teach and demonstrate the skills, and design activities for members to practice the skills and receive feedback.Membership: Open to undergraduate and graduate students, and their eligible dependents, who struggle with emotional regulation.Fridays, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. (start date 2/14)Level 2 Group Room, Frist Health Center, Room 201Facilitated by the Emotion Management Team.To join, contact Brenda. Graduate Student Therapy Group A weekly therapy group for graduate students starting this fall. The group will offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space for participants to connect with one another and process personal and professional challenges. Participants will examine how to cope more effectively with common mental health difficulties such as stress, anxiety, sadness, burnout, and loss, and consider how to develop more satisfying relationships.Membership: Open to graduate students. Fridays, 1:00-2:30 p.m. (beginning TBA)Level 2 Group Room, Frist Health Center, Room 201Facilitated by Jonathan Pastor, Psy.D. and Jeanan Fares, Psy.D.Email Jonathan if interested in joining. Grief Group Therapy group for students who have lost a family member. If a family member has died, and you want to talk with other students about how they are managing the grieving process, this space is for you. Feel free to come and go as you need.Membership: Open to undergraduate and graduate students and their eligible dependents. Fridays, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. (beginning TBA)Level 1 Group Room, Frist Health Center, Room 101 Facilitated by Calvin Chin, Ph.D. and Loretta Acquaah, LCSW. Email Calvin to join. Tiger Pride (QTQ) A weekly support group to provide a supportive space to explore life challenges you may be facing, including marginalization and stigma; to explore queer and trans resilience and liberation; to identify and share personal strategies for coping and thriving; and to foster a sense of belongingness and community among members. Membership: Open to undergraduate and graduate students who identify under the queer, trans, and/or LGBTQQIA+ umbrellas as well as those who are exploring their sexual and/or gender identity. Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. (beginning 2/20)Level 2 Group Room, Frist Health Center, Room 201 Facilitated by MaryBeth Grove, Ph.D. and Blake Macko, M.A. Email MaryBeth to join. Outreach Series ADHD Skills and Support Workshop Join us for a three part workshop series on managing and working with your ADHD. Open to all who have challenges with organization, time management, procrastination, focus, and other related concerns- no ADHD diagnosis necessary!Membership: Open to undergraduate and graduate students and their eligible dependents. Mondays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (on 2/17, 2/24, 3/3)2/17: Understanding Your Brain2/24: Working with Your Brain3/3: Setting Yourself Up for Success Frist Health Center Facilitated by Simon Lacombe, and Sue Kim, LCSW. Email Sue to join. If you’d like to join a group or learn more information, please email the providers listed within each group’s descriptions. For general questions about group counseling and outreach, please email the Group Counseling & Support Coordinator, Jadelyn Martinez or call 609-258-3141.For more mindfulness or mind-body group offerings, see the events calendar.
