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    Returning Students

    UNC Resource

    Support centering students who withdrew from the university or experienced a prolonged absence to develop skills, share experiences and offer 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
    Identities: All identities welcome
    Categories: Peer support facilitated by employees, Professional Clinical Care
    Mental Health Needs: Supports most mental health issues
    Organization: CAPS Group
    Campus Affiliation: All students

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

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    Self-Compassion Mindfulness

    UNC Resource

    Learn to treat yourself with the same warmth and kindness you would offer a close friend, especially in times of struggle.

    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, Skills and Wellness Program
    Mental Health Needs: Overall well-being
    Organization: CAPS Group
    Campus Affiliation: All students, Post-doctoral Fellow

    Website: https://caps.unc.edu/group-therapy/self-compassion-mindfulness/

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    Support Group for Asian-American Students

    UNC Resource

    This group provides a confidential space for you to share about the experiences, joys, and challenges that come with identifying as Asian-American. 

    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: Asian American Pacific Islander
    Categories: Community Building, Identity-based support, Peer support facilitated by employees
    Mental Health Needs: Overall well-being, Supports most mental health issues
    Organization: CAPS Group
    Campus Affiliation: All students, Post-doctoral Fellow

    Website: https://caps.unc.edu/group-therapy/support-group-for-asian-american-students/

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    Taming Your Inner Critic

    UNC Resource

    A safe and healing therapy group where we gain understanding of our inner critical voices and shift our relationship with them through experiential activities.

    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: Anxiety, Depression, Overall well-being
    Organization: CAPS Group, Student Affairs
    Campus Affiliation: All students, Post-doctoral Fellow

    Website: https://caps.unc.edu/group-therapy/taming-shame/

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    The Tabletop Circle (Gaming)

    UNC Resource

    The Tabletop Circle is an inviting 8-week group crafted specifically for students who wish to find connection, relieve stress, and foster personal growth through the unique medium of collaborative storytelling and gameplay.

    Each session will include facilitated discussions that connect the gameplay experiences to real-life coping strategies, providing valuable insights and practical skills for mental health. No prior gaming experience is required—just bring yourself and an open mind.

    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, Professional Clinical Care
    Mental Health Needs: Anxiety, Overall well-being
    Organization: CAPS Group
    Campus Affiliation: All students

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

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    Write-on

    UNC Resource

    Practice 5 therapeutic writing types (your writing is private and not shared within the group) with time to think, breathe, write, analyze your own writing, and share.

    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: Anxiety, Depression
    Organization: CAPS Group, Student Affairs
    Campus Affiliation: All students, Post-doctoral Fellow

    Website: https://caps.unc.edu/group-therapy/write-on-group/

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