CAPS welcomes all enrolled students at UNL.
What is group therapy?
Group therapy is an evidence-based treatment option where students can come together with their peers in a confidential space to discuss a variety of topics and treatment goals. Most groups at CAPS have one or two CAPS facilitators. The additional advantage of group is having long-term therapy on a weekly basis.
Groups at CAPS are not intended for journalistic, research, or course credit purposes.
How do I join a group at CAPS?
Before a student may join a group, they need to complete an Initial Evaluation and a Group Screen appointment. If you are interested in joining a group, you may call the front desk and make this request. The front desk will schedule you for an Initial Evaluation and Group Screen with a group facilitator. If you already have an individual therapist at CAPS, please discuss your interest in group with them, and they can help you determine if scheduling a Group Screen fits with your treatment goals.
The Group Screen is an appointment that gives you and the group facilitator a chance to discuss your personal goals and the focus of the group. It is the job of the group facilitator to make a clinical recommendation about what group would be the best fit for you or if another service is recommended.
What are group expectations?
Students interested in groups are expected to commit to 90-minute, weekly meetings and to honor group confidentiality. Groups typically have 5-8 students and are closed to new membership after they are full. In most cases, students need to commit to either group or individual treatment.
Which groups are available?
The groups that are offered at CAPS change from semester to semester, based on student interest and clinic availability. Most groups are open to new members at the beginning of each semester and typically close once membership is full. Please call CAPS to inquire about a group for the current semester.