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, Dr. Markie Silverman, at silve162@msu.edu.
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.
Navigating life’s stressors and worries can be hard. Being a college student can be stressful. When was the last time you took an intentional moment to breathe and feel connected with the present moment? This group aims to help students learn mindfulness skills, understand what meditation is, learn the differences between formal and informal meditative practices, and cultivate a practice of meditation in their everyday life. The group will consist of learning how to meditate followed by allotted time spent practicing these skills.
Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 7- June 28
Status: In-person
Facilitator: Yvonne Connelly, PhD, LP & Jovany Avendano, MS
Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m.
June 8–August 17
Status: Virtual
Facilitator: Markie Silverman, PhD, LP
Fridays, 1–2:30 p.m.
May 20–August 19
Status: Virtual
Facilitators: Olivia Scott, PhD, LP & Ana Hill, MA
Body Image & Eating Concerns Support Group
Tuesdays, 4–5:30 p.m.
June 7–August 16
Status: In-person
Facilitator: Basak Khamush, PhD, LP & Emma Westra, MA
Thursdays 1:30–3 p.m.
June 10–August 19
Status: In Person
Facilitator: Jeff Baker, MA, LLP
Tuesdays, 3–4:30 p.m.
June 8- August 17
Status: In-person
Facilitators: Jimmy Bruce, PhD, LP & Abby Baerman, LMSW
The primary goal of Lifeline is to address suicide. Lifeline focuses on teaching you how to solve problems, manage crises, and think about yourself and your life differently. As you learn these new skills, you will find that you are better able to manage crises in your life. To do this, you, other group members, and the group co-facilitators will talk about stressful situations in life and practice new skills to handle these situations differently.
Thursdays, 3-4:30 p.m.
June 8- August 17
Status: In-person
Facilitators: Karen Stanley-Kime, PhD, LP & Jimmy Bruce, PhD, LP
Tuesdays, 3:30–5 p.m.
May 17–August 16
Status: Virtual
Tuesday Facilitator: Lauren Enty LMSW
Wednesdays, 3:30–5 p.m.
May 18–August 17
Status: In-person
Facilitator: Mike Alnarshi LMSW
Fridays, 9:30–11 a.m.
May 20–August 18
Status: In-person
Facilitator: Dave Gates, MA, LPC & Alexandra Ballinger
Tuesdays, 1–2:30 p.m.
June 6–August 15
Status: In-person
Facilitator: Olivia Scott, PhD & Dom Roberts, MA
Wednesday Facilitators: Joshua Turchan, PhD, LP & Jose Padilla Segarra, MS
Thursday Facilitators: Markie Silverman, PhD, LP & Ana Hill