Counseling Services offers a variety of counseling, support, and educational groups each semester. Participants benefit from the mutual support and learning that occurs from interaction with others who have similar concerns.
Unless otherwise noted, all groups will require a pre-group screening. For more information, or to schedule your pre-group consultation, please schedule an appointment here .
If you have questions, email the group facilitator or caps@msu.edu .
Programs full for the current semester may be available the following semester.
CAPS is committed to providing clinical and supportive group services that are responsive to the needs of our students. If you are interested in a group that you do not see below, please email the CAPS group coordinator, Victor Leon, at leonvict@msu.edu
Learn more about all of our groups by exploring each of the group types below. Each group is designed to support participants in certain ways.
Participation in CAPS programs is not restricted based on sex or race. All MSU students are welcome to participate based on the clinical recommendations of CAPS staff.
Therapy groups are safe places for all MSU students to connect with one another and learn more about themselves, skills for improving their mental health and ways to improve their interpersonal relationships. Learn more
Workshops are educational series that teach students valuable coping skills for a variety of concerns and experiences. Learn more
Interpersonal process groups aim to support students with any social or interpersonal concern (e.g., challenges making or keeping friends, difficulty trusting others and being vulnerable, family conflict). Learn more
Support Groups focus on building community and connecting over shared identities or experiences. Learn more
Identity groups can be similar to psychotherapy and support groups in terms of group membership and participation but differ in terms of focus. Learn more
Drop-in groups are safe places for all MSU students to receive social support and process concerns about interpersonal relationships, academics, social isolation and transitions, and more. Learn More