THERAPY GROUPS

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All groups are free and confidential to CSUF students.  Therapy Groups Spring 2022 PDF File Opens in new window

Please note: All students must have an up-to-date assessment appointment prior to scheduling a group screening. An assessment appointment can be scheduled by contacting CAPS at (657)278-3040 .

 

Grief, Loss, and Healing Support GroupPDF File Opens in new window
Tuesdays 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Start Date: TBD
Facilitated by: Dr. Phi Loan Le & Ruby Aranki, M.A.

A safe and compassionate space that encourages and honors the individual grieving process of students who have experienced the death of a loved one. Through weekly meetings, students will: join with others who are also dealing with grief, explore the individual grief process, and learn coping strategies for healing. 

 

Living an Authentic LifePDF File Opens in new window
Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Start Date: February 15, 2022
Facilitated by: Dr. Natalya Newcomb & Claire Perrault, M.A.

Challenge with courage the way shame and fear show up in your life. Join this 10-week group as we follow curriculum developed by Dr. Brene Brown to recognize and understand shame and learn ways to develop shame resilience. Dig deep and cultivate compassion for yourself and others. Develop connection by creating a community focused on insight and growth. 

 

Your Best Self: Building Self Esteem & ConfidencePDF File Opens in new window
Tuesdays: 1-2pm
Starting March 1st for 6 weeks
Facilitated by: Jacquiline Mai, M.S., LMFT

Group members will learn tools that challenge their unhealthy thinking styles and their “inner critic” as well as explore early influences of self-esteem. Identifying strengths and positive traits will also be covered, with the goal of each member to dive deeper in understanding what self-love is, appreciating their own self-worth, freeing oneself from the jail of incessant judgment, and most importantly, becoming their best self.

 

GRIT: A Path to Academic StrengthPDF File Opens in new window
Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. OR Wednesdays, 3 - 4 p.m.
Start Date: Early February
Facilitated by: Jacquelyn Gerali, M.S., LPCC & Jessica Leone, M.S., LMFT

Are you struggling academically? Know that academic struggles are NOT the sum of who you are. In GRIT, we will uncover what is underneath these struggles and formulate skills to combat stress and procrastination. Join us for this 12-week group as we walk alongside you and develop skills such as resiliency, time and stress management and self-compassion.
2 separate group options are available . 

 

RISE & THRIVE: From Trauma to Resilience
Wednesdays 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Start Date: March 2
Facilitated by: Megan Bonynge, M.S., LMFT & Ariann Ghorbanian, M.A.

Many people have experienced potentially traumatic events in their lifetime, but it does not have to define who you are. This therapy group is designed to help you find hope and resilience. This space is here for you to work toward healing, be heard, develop supportive relationships, and teach you new skills to navigate the past for a more hopeful future.

 

Healing Through the Written WordPDF File Opens in new window
Thursdays, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Start Date: TBD
Facilitated by: Dr. Nicole Enrique & Naji Shtayyeh, LMFT, LPCC

Storytelling is an important and sacred practice of various cultures. Stories often help us to gain new perspectives, examine our own lives, and consider change we want to experience. This group will use reading as a mode of therapy. Together, group members will read and consider pieces of wisdom they can apply to their own lives. Don’t worry—this is not meant to be extra homework! Instead, this group is designed to be a space for reflection and growth.