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    All in the Family

    UNC Resource

    This support group is for students who come from difficult family dynamics and exists to help them build connections, share about their experiences, and give and receive support.

    Typically, this group recruits new members at the beginning of the semester. If that time has passed, you can still ask and express interest.

    Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few Weeks
    Costs: Already paid through student fees
    Identities: All identities welcome
    Categories: Community Building, Skills and Wellness Program
    Mental Health Needs: Basic Needs, Overall well-being, Trauma
    Organization: CAPS Group
    Campus Affiliation: All students

    Website: https://caps.unc.edu/group-therapy/all-family/

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    Autistic Students Social Group

    UNC Resource

    A group centering the needs of students on the autism spectrum to come together and find community, support, information, and skills to help navigate life at UNC-Chapel Hill.

    Facilitated by Dave Devito, LCSW and Ayauna Sumpter, LCSW; submit a CAPS Group Interest Form to join.

    Typically, this group recruits new members at the beginning of the semester. If that time has passed, you can still ask and express interest.

    Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few Weeks
    Costs: Already paid through student fees
    Identities: All identities welcome
    Categories: Community Building, Identity-based support, Peer support facilitated by employees, Skills and Wellness Program, Support and Assistance
    Mental Health Needs: Chronic Illness
    Organization: CAPS Group
    Campus Affiliation: All students

    Website: https://caps.unc.edu/group-therapy/autistic-students-social-group/

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    Body Image Group

    UNC Resource

    In this group members will have a chance to explore their feelings about themselves and their bodies in a supportive environment. We will work to explore the way you think about yourself and to feel more confident with who you are. 

    Typically, this group recruits new members at the beginning of the semester. If that time has passed, you can still ask and express interest.

    Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few Weeks
    Costs: Already paid through student fees
    Identities: All identities welcome
    Categories: Peer support facilitated by employees, Professional Clinical Care, Skills and Wellness Program
    Mental Health Needs: Overall well-being
    Organization: CAPS Group
    Campus Affiliation: All students

    Website: https://caps.unc.edu/group-therapy/body-image-group/

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    Breaking Free From Anxiety

    UNC Resource

    Learn how to reduce unhelpful responses to anxiety and develop skills to cope with anxiety-provoking situations.

    Typically, this group recruits new members at the beginning of the semester. If that time has passed, you can still ask and express interest.

    Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few Weeks
    Costs: Already paid through student fees, No charge for anyone
    Identities: All identities welcome
    Categories: Professional Clinical Care, Skills and Wellness Program
    Mental Health Needs: Anxiety
    Organization: CAPS Group
    Campus Affiliation: All students

    Website: https://caps.unc.edu/group-therapy/breaking-free-anxiety/

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    Chronic Illness Support

    UNC Resource

    A CAPS group to find support and understanding while building resilience centering those students and post-docs with chronic illness.

    Typically, this group recruits new members at the beginning of the semester. If that time has passed, you can still ask and express interest.

    Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few Weeks
    Costs: Already paid through student fees
    Identities: All identities welcome
    Categories: Peer support facilitated by employees, Professional Clinical Care
    Mental Health Needs: Chronic Illness
    Organization: CAPS Group
    Campus Affiliation: All students, Post-doctoral Fellow

    Website: https://caps.unc.edu/group-therapy/chronic-illness-support/

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    Connections: Understanding Self, Others & Relationships

    UNC Resource

    Learn better ways to form meaningful relationships.

    Typically, this group recruits new members at the beginning of the semester. If that time has passed, you can still ask and express interest.

    Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few Weeks
    Costs: Already paid through student fees
    Identities: All identities welcome
    Categories: Peer support facilitated by employees, Professional Clinical Care
    Mental Health Needs: Overall well-being
    Organization: CAPS Group
    Campus Affiliation: All students, Post-doctoral Fellow

    Website: https://caps.unc.edu/group-therapy/personal-exploration-group/

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    Courage to Heal

    UNC Resource

    A private and confidential group centering the needs of UNC-Chapel Hill students and postdocs as they cope with emotions surrounding the trauma of sexual assault.

    Typically, this group recruits new members at the beginning of the semester. If that time has passed, you can still ask and express interest.

    Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few Weeks
    Costs: Already paid through student fees
    Identities: All identities welcome, Trans*/Queer, Women
    Categories: Peer support facilitated by employees, Professional Clinical Care
    Mental Health Needs: Interpersonal/intimate partner violence, Trauma
    Organization: CAPS Group, Student Affairs
    Campus Affiliation: All students, Post-doctoral Fellow

    Website: https://caps.unc.edu/group-therapy/courage/

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    Dissertation Support Group

    UNC Resource

    Process the feelings, challenges, and concerns you may have related to being ABD as well as provide mutual support and foster connection to peers.

    Typically, this group recruits new members at the beginning of the semester. If that time has passed, you can still ask and express interest.

    Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few Weeks
    Costs: Already paid through student fees, No charge for anyone
    Identities: All identities welcome
    Categories: Peer support facilitated by employees, Professional Clinical Care
    Mental Health Needs: Academics, Anxiety
    Organization: CAPS Group, Student Affairs
    Campus Affiliation: Graduate and Professional Students

    Website: https://caps.unc.edu/group-therapy/dissertation-support-group/

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    Emotional Wellness

    UNC Resource

    The focus of this group is on learning more about emotions and improving the ability to effectively manage emotions. Part of the group is educational (teaching skills) and part is processing (sharing experiences and supporting other group members).

    Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few Weeks
    Costs: Already paid through student fees
    Identities: All identities welcome
    Categories: Community Building, Peer support facilitated by employees, Skills and Wellness Program
    Mental Health Needs: Overall well-being
    Organization: CAPS Group
    Campus Affiliation: All students

    Website: https://caps.unc.edu/group-therapy/emotional-wellness/

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    Empowering Black Women

    UNC Resource

    A CAPS therapy group offering a safe and trusting environment to dialogue openly and honestly about the experiences of Black women and facilitate empowerment and encouragement.

    Typically, this group recruits new members at the beginning of the semester. If that time has passed, you can still ask and express interest.

    Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few Weeks
    Costs: Already paid through student fees, No charge for anyone
    Identities: Black experiences, Women
    Categories: Peer support facilitated by employees, Professional Clinical Care
    Mental Health Needs: Supports most mental health issues
    Organization: CAPS Group
    Campus Affiliation: All students, Post-doctoral Fellow

    Website: https://caps.unc.edu/group-therapy/empowering-black-women/

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