Whether you’re interested in our class-style workshops or a group counseling session where you all have a chance to talk to each other, you’ll find something for you at CAPS. We can help you with everything from mindfulness to grief support.
These aren’t group counseling sessions—they’re more like a class led by CAPS counselors. You’ll learn strategies you can use immediately to improve symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety, and to better manage problems that affect your academic success. You do not need to be a CAPS client to participate. Everyone is welcome. Attend as many sessions as you would like—no advance sign-up required.
Several popular Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) workshops have been recorded and are now available to watch on demand.
Watch recorded workshopsAttending group counseling has been one of the most positive changes I've made in my life. I don't think anything has improved my quality of life as much.
CAPS support group participant
We offer a variety of counseling groups each semester. These are provided at no charge to all IU students who have paid the student health fee. There are both in-person and online options available.
In these groups of two to eight participants and one or two counselors, you’ll receive weekly support from peers going through similar experiences and can learn how to problem-solve and better manage your symptoms. (We know you may find talking with your peers about your problems uncomfortable at first, but most students get over this discomfort quickly. Don’t let your doubts keep you from joining us.)
If you are interested in participating, please call CAPS (812-855-5711) to arrange a free Initial Consultation appointment. During this appointment, a counselor will offer more details and assist you in enrolling in the group.
Often the personal issues that bring us to counseling (e.g. stress, anxiety, depression) have more to do with how we relate to others than we think. Understanding Self and Others (USO) groups will help members explore the relationship between their interpersonal style and their emotional well-being by focusing on improving students’ relationships with themselves and others. Members will be encouraged to experiment with new behaviors, which can foster more meaningful connections with others and enhance overall emotional health and well-being.
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This group focuses on peer and emotional support, goal setting, and anxiety/stress management related to doctoral dissertations and for those students who have already defended their dissertation proposal. Topics typically include goal setting, anxiety and stress management, time management, writer’s block, negative thinking, working with difficult faculty, and emotional support.
Being an international student at IU involves unique experiences, challenges, and opportunities that impact well-being and mental health. This group provides a confidential space where international students can both receive and offer support regarding issues related to their experiences navigating life at IU and back home. Open to international students of all nationalities, genders, disciplines, and phases of life.
Go Touch Grass is an outdoor workshop to aid in learning mindfulness practices to support well-being. These skills are accompanied by a natural experience to promote a sense of community, calm, and adventure. The focus is to increase comfort by engaging with mindfulness interventions as self-care. The group is set up to build upon skills that are taught each week so by the end of the module, students have learned a variety of mindfulness-based skills to manage the emotions that brought them to group.
This workshop made possible in part by Students Helping Students.
100%have a better understanding of themselves and their issues
89%made progress toward their goals in group counseling
I was able to share things with my group that I was too scared to share with other people. Once I learned to do this, I started feeling better about myself.
CAPS support group participant
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