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It is normal to feel nervous about starting group therapy or to worry about saying the wrong thing - most new group members do. Members almost always find, though, that within a few sessions they start to feel less anxious and more at ease. Keep in mind, too, that the group leaders are there to guide the process and create a safe environment for everyone.  

Each USO group is made up of about 5-8 students and 1-2 group leaders who meet at CAPS for 90 minutes every week for the duration of the semester. Groups start accepting new members at the beginning of each semester, and once they are full, they close until the beginning of the next semester.  

Many people are surprised to learn that group therapy is as effective as individual therapy, and for some concerns it is more effective. For example, CAPS’ USO groups can be especially effective for students who have concerns of an interpersonal nature such as social anxiety or relationship concerns. 

That’s okay – you decide what (or if) you want to share, and you will never be forced to share anything you don’t want to. The leaders are there to make sure no one is pressured to talk, even when asked a direct question. That said, if you’re nervous talking about yourself with other people, then group might be the right place for you to try doing something different.   

The therapy groups that CAPS offers are sometimes called interpersonal process groups because they focus on the interactions between the group members. Group members relate to each other inside the group in similar ways that they relate to others outside the group, which can create a microcosm of the outside world. Group can be seen as a safe “laboratory” where you can learn more about your relationship patterns and experiment with new ways of relating.

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College of the Arts DEI Strategic Plan Goal Year #2 (2023-2024): Invest in DEI strength and capability

Action Steps

1. Increase in delivering diverse, equitable and inclusive programming/education and curriculum.
2. Create and promote initiatives for improving College of the Arts experience for students.
3. Develop processes that facilitate and recognize measurable DEIA related contributions in faculty and staff evaluations.