Group Therapy and Support Groups-Fall 2023

GROUP THERAPY and SUPPORT GROUPS are confidential, unique experiences that allow members to obtain support for a variety of concerns, practice communication skills, experiment with new behaviors, and strengthen social peer connections. Led by a C-CAPS professional mental health professional, group members listen, identify, and provide effective and supportive feedback on a variety of topics.

Drop-In groups do not require registration or an initial appointment. You can just drop-in! To participate in a therapy group, please contact C-CAPS for information. Prior to joining a therapy group it is necessary to set up a screening appointment with the group’s facilitator(s). You will meet briefly with a therapist/psychologist to discuss the group further and answer any questions you may have. If interested, please call (973) 596-3414 for more information.

Drop-In Support Groups (Registration is not required)

___Let’s Talk Drop-In Group - Mondays: 4:00 - 5:15 pm

Facilitated by Dr. Phyllis Bolling

College can be an overwhelming experience. The Let’s Talk Drop-In Support Group provides an opportunity to discuss concerns and challenges you may be experiencing, get support, discuss ways of coping and gain a greater understanding of yourself and others. Some of the concerns may include: anxiety, difficult or unsatisfactory relationships (friends, family or romantic, classmates etc.), coping with the COVID Pandemic or the ‘new normal’, academic pressures, isolation, depression, loss, self-esteem or Drop-in to talk, gain support and work on positive change.

Location: Campus Center, Room 290 (2nd Floor)

___Graduate Student Drop-In Support Group - Thursdays: 9:00-10:15 am

Facilitated by Ms. Maham Tariq & Dr. Kalpana Daswani

The Graduate Student Support Group provides a safe space for graduate students who are interested in gaining support from peers who understand the challenges of graduate school through understanding of self and others.

Location: Campus Center, Room 290 (2nd Floor)

Therapy Groups (Registration is required)

___Women’s Group (Graduate) - Mondays: 10:00-11:15 am

Facilitated by Dr. Kyoungsun Kim

This group provides an opportunity to connect and share with other female students, particularly related to their lived experiences as women, and their personal challenges and successes, in a safe, supportive and empowering environment.