Group Therapy

The Psychological Clinic’s groups are specially designed to help with specific problems. Although some people may hesitate to join a group due to nervousness about speaking up in front of others, the group setting can be a particularly effective way to address these concerns.

Our groups are supportive, educational, and aimed at building coping skills. There is no requirement to speak up. Members are encouraged to participate at their own pace, and no one is put “on the spot”. Previous group members have found that the group therapy format helped them feel more supported, less alone, and more likely to make progress.

The cost is $40 per group session per week. Many insurance policies cover this service and we also accept cash, checks and credit cards.

Below is a listing of the groups offered at the Psychological Clinic:

Reducing Performance and Social Anxiety

This groups offers skills and practice in interpersonal situations that have been highly effective in reducing anxiety in social situations. These skills will be offered in a low stress and comfortable, small group environment with the goal of improving confidence and effectively managing stress in social encounters.

(8 weeks) Begins Tuesday, October 11th from 5:30 - 7pm

*(Group will be repeated in March 2012)

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Strategies for Improving Attention and Concentration

This group will provide a set of strategies that have been shown to be effective in enhancing attention and concentration skills. These can be effectively applied to the classroom, study, and meeting situations in which distraction and inattention interfere with performance.

(10 weeks) Begins Wednesday, October 12th from 5:30 - 7pm

*(Group will be repeated in February 2012)

Coping Effectively with Depression

This group focuses on understanding and gaining better control over the factors that lead to negative emotions. Strategies for identifying and maintaining positive mood states will be taught.

(12 weeks) Begins Thursday, November 3rd from 6 - 7:30pm

Preparation for Stress in Foreign Fieldwork

This group is specifically for graduate students planning foreign fieldwork as a part of studies and/or research. The group provides skills and strategies for stress reduction and psychological preparation for potentially adverse environments. 

(3 weeks) Begins Monday, November 7th from 5 - 7pm

*(Group will be repeated in February 2012)

Managing Test Anxiety

This group offers specific strategies to reduce anxiety around test taking situations. Introduction to self-regulation and mindfulness techniques, situational exposure as well as cognitive re-framing will provide the core practice skills.

(8 weeks) Begins January 2012

*(Please call the Clinic for more information)

Self-Care for Caregivers

This is a time limited support group for individuals in the community who are in the process of providing care for their loved ones. Community resources and effective managements strategies will be introduces.

(20 weeks) Begins February 2012

*(Please call the Clinic for more information)