Group Counseling Offerings

Students have access to an array of group counseling options at Stony Brook. 

• Support Groups
• Skill Based Group and Workshops
• Process Groups
• Group Programming Outside of CAPS

Students may also decide they would benefit from other CAPS programs:

• Mindfulness Meditation
• Virtual Workshops

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER OR FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL CAPS (631-632-6720) TO CONNECT WITH A COUNSELOR. 

SUPPORT Groups

A group of people with common experiences or concerns who provide each other with encouragement or support.  Can include set members or open enrollment.

**Some support groups may also have room to process thoughts, feelings, experiences and get feedback from other members.**

• Alcohol and Other Drugs

  This is a confidential, safe space for students to explore their relationship with substances and self reflect on their use as well as discuss any issues or questions they may have regarding their substance use. Monday at 2PM

• Bereavement at CAPS

  Gain support from your fellow students while learning some strategies for managing and processing grief through discussion and activities. Wednesday at 1PM

• Black Womens Support Group

  Black Women's Group is a weekly space for female-identified students to explore shared experiences, connect with others, and both give and receive support. It is a group for Black women to share their experiences with one another in a safe supportive space. Wednesday at 3PM

• LGBTQ*

  This group provides a supportive environment for members of the LGBTQ* communities to share what it’s like to be LGBTQ* at SBU, discuss topics such as family, coming out, exploring and naming your identity, discrimination, dating, and others that are on participants' minds. Wednesdays at 3PM

Skill based groups and workshops

• Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills

  In the Emotion Regulation and Coping Skills group, students will learn the skills they need to effectively manage challenging emotions and cope with life challenges. In this group, students will participate in group discussions and guided exercises to learn mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Thursday at 1PM

• Drop In Meditation at HSC

  Mindfulness Meditation is the practice of focusing your mind on the present moment with a non-judgmental stance. This 1-session introductory course offers a brief taste of mindfulness meditation and is a good place to start if you are new to MM.  Participants will experience and get acquainted with MM through guided practices. Participants can come once, or every week! Monday at 3PM

• Anxiety Toolbox

  Is a  3-part workshop designed to help you learn how to better understand anxiety symptoms and build skills to cope with anxiety. Commitment to all three workshops is required. Each workshop is 50 minutes.

   

  Anxiety Toolbox (Tuesdays at 3 pm, 3 weeks)

  Ran by Lauren

  1/30 (Session 1), 2/6 (Session 2), 2/13 (Session 3)

  2/20 (Session 1), 2/27 (Session 2), 3/5 (Session 3)

  3/19 (Session 1), 3/26 (Session 2), 4/2 (Session 3)

  4/9 (Session 1), 4/16 (Session 2), 4/23 (Session3) 

Process Groups

A group for students to better learn who they are in the context of their relationships with others. The hope is for students to be able to talk openly about their interactions and experiences with others in the group. Through this, there can be newfound recognition of themselves through feedback and exploration. The group will include a set group of members at a set day/time throughout the semester.

• Undergraduate Student Process Group

  Awareness of Self and Others. Friday at 2PM

  • Unique opportunity for interpersonal exploration
  • Emotionally supportive environment
  • Support and feedback offered
  • Focus is typically on relationships, intimacy, boundaries, self-awareness and connection
  • Pre-screening meeting required

Group Programming Outside of CAPS

• Academic Success and Tutoring Center
  • The Academic Success and Tutoring Center offers a number of workshops focused on improving academic functioning
  • Students who find that their emotions get in the way of successful academic performance may benefit from a number of these workshops
  • Check out workshops!
• Krasner Psychological Center

  Parent Management Training

  AD/HD Treatment group

  Skills for Healthy Relationships group

  Emotional Skills Group

  631-632-7830 or Krasnercenter@stonybrook.edu

• Survivor Support Space with Survivor Advocate (CPO)
  • Weekly drop-in space hosted by the Survivor Advocate
  • Connect for healing, support, and resources on campus for those who have experienced violence
  • CPO Office Union Room 108
  • Thursdays 1-2 pm
• NY Project Hope: Coping with COVID
  • Virtual weekly group sessions with other college students
  • Free, anonymous, confidential
  • Every Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. on Google Meet; students can join anytime during the hour
  • Can talk about ANY issue on your mind with trained crisis counselors who servce as a listening ear and can provide coping tools and resources
  • Google meet code: zbs-glchb-jca
• Bereavement Support Group for LQBTQ* and their Allies
  • This group offers free bereavement support to LQBTQ* individuals and their allies who have lost a loved one
  • Pre-registration is required to receive webex link and call in number
  • Beginning Tuesday, 5/17 from 6-7:30 pm, for four weeks
  • Please contact spiritual care services: 516-663-4749 or bereavement@nyulangone.org
    
    LGBTQ* and Allies Bereavement Group 
• Mind Body Center(Putnam Hall South)

  Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) Skills group

  • Based on a concept that our biology and temperament influence social behaviors
  • Learn to identify how a perceived threat from social cues affects our bodies
  • Gain control over feelings of anxiety
  • Hone social skills
  • Practice Mindfulness Meditation skills
  • For college-aged adults ages 18-25
  • Phone screening and individual therapist required
  • Insurance accepted (No CIGNA or Marketplace, all others accepted) with copay
  • Contact Dr. Jennifer Kelusker (Jennifer.Keluskar@stonybrookmedicine.edu or 631-632-8657)

  Stress Resilience Workshop

  • Learn relaxation techniques
  • Decrease physical, emotional and mental stress
  • Feel more connected to yourself and others
  • Contact Kristine, Jankowski@stonybrook.edu or call 631-632-8857