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Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

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Partner Campuses Indicated in Descriptions

All groups are confidential, covered by your health fee, open to FAU studentsand led by professional staff.If you are interested, contact us at(561) 297-3540 to schedule a brief intake meeting with one of our counselors.We are on the 2nd floor above the Breezeway Food Court, Bldg. 8, Rm. 229.For drop-in groups, If you require reasonable accommodation(s) for a disability, please contact the first group facilitator listed for each group @ (561) 297-3540 (or Florida Relay TDD 1-800-955-8771) at least five (5) working days before the group meets.

Anxiety & Stress Management Therapy Group

Do you have anxiety attacks?Are you overwhelmed with stress? Do you experience uncontrollable worrying? Do you get overly anxious in social situations? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, the anxiety and stress management group may be for you. The goal of this group is to help you learn skills that will be useful throughout life by increasing awareness of your own personal reactions to stressors, teaching specific anxiety management techniques, practicing breathing and relaxation exercises, and providing a place for support. This group meets for 6 weeks and a pre-groupscreening is required in order to participate.

Leader: Nicole Saltzburg, Ph.D. & Lara Herman, M.S.

Time: Mondays, 10:00AM-11:30AM

General Therapy Groups &

Graduate/Non-Traditional General Therapy Group*, ACT General Therapy Group **

These groups tend to focus on relationships, intimacy, boundaries, self-awareness and other components of interpersonal process. These groups are typically open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Specific focus is sometimes determined by group needs. These groups are designed to help group members learn to deal with a variety of concerns involving feelings of depression and anxiety, resolving relationship issues, and other personal concerns.

Leaders:Laura DiPasquale, Ph.D. & Kristyn Neckles, M.S., M.S.

Time:Mondays, 1:00PM-2:30PM

Leader:Rhonda Seiman, Ph.D.

Time:Mondays, 2:00PM-3:30PM

*This group is only open to graduate students and/or non-traditional students

Leaders:Blaise Amendolace, Psy.D. & Rene Montegaudo, Ph.D.

Time:Mondays, 4:00PM-5:30PM

Leaders:Kirk Dougher, Ph.D. & Scott Harvey, M.S.

Time:Wednesdays, 3:30PM-5:00PM

**ACT General Therapy Group

Leaders:Jon Sperry, Ph.D.. & T. Django Rogers, M.S.

Time:Thursdays, 9:30AM-11:00AM

Leader:Rhonda Seiman, Ph.D.

Time:Fridays, 3:00PM-4:30PM

What to Say After “Hello” Workshop (October Start Date)

Do you find yourself worrying about the right thing to say when you interact with your peers? Are you having trouble maintaining conversations? This group is designed to help you learn ways to connect with others and gain tools to create more satisfying social relationships. We strive to provide an environment that is both supportive and challenging to help members achieve their personal goals.

Leader:M.A. Lawless Coker, Psy.D, LMFT

Time:Mondays, 4:00PM-5:00PM

A Glimpse into Mindfulness

Do you regularly feel stressed and overwhelmed? Do you have a hard time living in the moment? Do you notice yourself going through life on auto-pilot? If so, join this 6-week experiential therapy group to learn how to be more present in your life, non-judgmental, compassionate, patient and aware.

Leaders:Laura DiPasquale, Ph.D., & Blaise Amendolace, Psy.D.

Time:Tuesdays, 3:30PM-5:00PM

Leader:Gabriela DePrima, Psy.D. (October Start Date)

Time:Thursdays, 10:00AM-11:30AM

Leader:Amber Lyda, Psy.D. (October Start Date)

Time:Thursdays, 5:15PM-6:45PM

**Jupiter Campus

High Anxiety: When Panic Attacks Therapy Group

This is a group that focuses on increasing ability to deal with anxiety during high-stress situations such as public speaking, test-taking, and romantic relationships, among others. You are welcome to join us if: Fear has affected your ability to perform well; you are afraid of experiencing symptoms of anxiety; you avoid anxiety-producing situations to the max; you have felt helpless or hopeless in dealing with your anxiety.

Leaders:Marisol Blanco, Psy.D., LMHC & Gloria Stuart, LMHC

Time:Tuesdays, 1:00PM-2:30PM

Women’s Experiential Therapy Group

Come explore, connect with other women learn about yourself. This supportive group will allow you to explore relationship challenges, communication issues, gender role expectations overall self-care. This group will help you develop positive social interactions heal from past experiences as needed.

Leader:M.A. Lawless Coker, Psy.D, LMFT & Nichole Vincent, M.S.

Time:Wednesdays,3:00PM-4:30PM

Understanding & Managing Emotions Therapy Group

This strengths-based group will focus on increasing your ability to regulate strong emotions, tolerate uncomfortable feelings, improve your relationships with others, and foster increased self-awareness.

Leaders:Marisol Blanco, Psy.D, LMHC & Amber Lazarus, Ph.D.

Time:Fridays, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Relaxation Group

Group Relaxation Classes: Do you know what feeling relaxed truly feels like? Come and join this drop-in group to practice weekly relaxation skills and take them with you for any other time you might need them. Open to all FAU students. No reservations, pre-registrations, or signing up needed; however, feel free to contact Dr. Blanco at f you have any questions about this group.

Leaders:Marisol Blanco, Psy.D., & Lara Herman, M.S.

Time:Wednesday, 9:00AM-10:00AM

LGBTQ Support Group

Have you ever wanted a safe space to explore and talk with others about the challenges and joys of being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, or asexual? If so this group is an opportunity for you to do just that. We will meet on a weekly basis in a confidential and affirming group to talk, connect with each other, and offer emotional support. We will explore themes that are relevant to your life such as relationships with family, friends, and partners, coming out, being out, identity, and ways to embrace all of who you are. Lastly, this group is open to other topics (e.g. depression, anxiety, etc.) not related to one’s sexual orientation.

Leaders:Nikki Saltzburg, Ph.D., & Blaise Amendolace, Psy.D.

Time:Thursdays, 1:00PM-2:30PM

Health & Wellness Group

Learn to navigate your way to smooth sailing to give you tips in understanding and coping with: stress, relaxation, sleep problems, nutrition and healthy relationships in this 5-week workshop.

Leader:Victoria Dodman, Psy.D.

Time:Thusrdays, 1:00PM-2:30PM

**Davie Campus

Peace with Food and Body Group

Join together with others to explore issues around food, dieting, weight, body image, and self-esteem. In this small therapy group you will be able to share your struggles with others who relate to issues with food and body, and learn to better understand yourself. This group will help you to experience self and body in a new way.

Leader:Laura DiPasquale, Ph.D.

Time:Thursdays, 3:30PM-5:00P.M.

Grief and Loss Group

After the loss of a loved one, life is never the same. In a supportive group setting, participants will have the opportunity to acknowledge change and integrate loss with healthful grief, mourning, and healing. Members may share experiences with others who have suffered a death and reduce their isolation, build upon each others’ strengths, learn ways to better cope, and regain a sense of peace and empowerment.

Leaders:Rhonda Seiman, Ph.D., & Layven Reguero,

Time:Thursdays, 4:00PM-5:30PM

Assertiveness Group

Description: TBA

Leader:Adam Iglesias, Ph.D.

Time:Fridays, 2:00PM-3:15PM

**Jupiter Campus

FAU students that participate in group counseling are saying …“I realized I am not alone.”