University of Arkansas
Pat Walker Health Center
Counseling and Psychological Services
(CAPS)
group information
SOME CAPS GROUPS WILL continue to BE HELD online, VIA Zoom for healthcare
due to COVID-19.
Any in-person groups
must mask and distance.
We continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation.
Anxiety & Depression Reduction Workshop
Being in college can be an overwhelming experience at times. When things feel uncertain or out of our control, it’s understandable to feel fear, anxiety or sadness. The key is learning to manage these feelings in a healthy and positive way. The virtual Anxiety & Depression Reduction Workshop can help you build life-long strategies you can use while facing anxiety or depression triggering situations.
These workshops do not require an initial consult, but do require you to start on week 1 and are a multi-session commitment.
Relaxation Skills workshop
Come and learn about different relaxation strategies that can help manage your distress. Each week a new skill will be introduced followed by time to practice the skill. Come one week or as often as you would like!
Does not need a referral. Open to campus. Not necessary to be CAPS client/attend an Initial Consultation
virtual Outreaches/
Web Series
#MentalHealthMondays Q+A:
Ever had a question about therapy but were too embarrassed to ask?
In this reoccurring webseries, we will be answering student-submitted questions about therapy to spread awareness of mental health services and bust myths and stereotypes about therapy.
Have a question you would like to submit? Click the link below, and your question may be answered in one of our episodes
Celebs & Mental Health Shorts:
These mini videos will feature bios of celebrities and how they have overcome mental health issues and advocated for awareness and access to mental health services.
More info TBA
Express Yourself
This group provides a space for students to use creative means to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
The goal of this group is to give you a safe and welcoming space to take a break from the stress and engage your creative side through a variety of creative mediums.
No art experience or expertise is required; all are welcome.
Does not need a referral. Not necessary to be CAPS client/attend an Initial Consultation.
Graduate Support Group
Successfully navigating the process & politics of graduate school, as well as the complex student/advisor relationship, can be a delicate challenge. Join other graduate students in a safe and supportive, virtual environment to discuss a variety of topics.
Requires an initial consult & screening with group facilitator before starting.
virtual outreaches/
WEB SERIES
virtual outreaches/
WEB SERIES
#TheStruggleisReal(ly)Diverse Q+A Series: People may know about #OscarsSoWhite and other types of diversity representation issues, but what about when it comes to mental health issues and therapy? In this reoccurring Q+A series, we will be exploring topics and answering questions about mental health specifically from folks of diverse and/or marginalized communities (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, immigrants, people with disabilities, and more). Interested in participating? Click the link below, and your response may be answered in one of our episodes!
CAPS Special Docuseries:
We will be premiering a few special webisodes on diverse mental health topics: This semester’s specials will be: “Is Therapy only for White Folks? Perspectives from Faculty, Staff, Clinicians of Color” & “What is it like to be POC at a PWI? Perspectives from Staff, Faculty, and Students of Color.” We would like to use input from our campus community in our specials. If you are interested in participating, click the links below, and your responses may be featured in our episodes!
Is Therapy only for White Folks? Perspectives from Faculty, Staff, Clinicians of Color Survey link:
What is it like to be POC at a PWI? Perspectives from Staff, Faculty, and Students of Color Survey link:
USO FOR WOMEN: Women Supporting Women
Discuss topics that are important in the lives of women of all ages in an open and caring environment that is authentic and supportive. You will learn more about yourself and help others do the same as you connect virtually with women across campus.
Requires an initial consult & screening with group facilitator before starting.
Let's Talk Consultations
These brief, informal, confidential consultations are available to Students, Faculty, & Staff.
NOTE: these consultations should not be used for emergency purposes.
If you are having a mental health emergency, please call CAPS to speak with an On-Call Clinician.
Let’s Talk
In-person; First come, first serve.- no sign up necessary-
Let’s Talk @The Union -
Find us near the food court.
Let's Talk @Morgan Hall -
Find us near the entrance.
Anxiety & Depression Reduction Workshop:
(Self-guided webinar Series)
The Anxiety & Depression Reduction Webinar series can help you build life-long strategies that you can use while facing anxiety or depression triggering situations.
This is a 5-part, prerecorded webinar series, which allows you to work at your own pace,
at any time.
(Follow Self-Guided Webinar link below)
Spiral UP! To Body Acceptance
Women are invited to participate in a group that focuses on body acceptance. This group is aimed at helping women feel better about their bodies. This intervention has been found to improve body satisfaction, reduce risk for eating disorders, and improve school and social functioning. This group integrates The Body Project curriculum which is discussion-based and will include some home activities to be done on your own between sessions. Group sessions are cumulative (each week builds on the last).
Would you say that you have concerns or dissatisfaction with your body? Please ask your intake counselor about this group.
Group size is 6-9 students who identify as women; first-come, first-serve basis.
Requires an Initial Consultation & screening with group facilitator before starting.
OPEN ART STUDIO
Open art studio is a weekly space for students to utilize a variety of creative mediums to create their own artwork including painting, collage, drawing, clay sculpting and more. Facilitators will provide a directive each week (such as find a song that matches your mood today and create a sculpture as you listen), but the space is also open for students to create whatever they would like to.
You do not need to be an artist to experience the benefits of creativity!
No sign up is required, come join us in this relaxed and open space as we create together.
Family Matters Group
A group for students who are experiencing complex family dynamics and relationships within their family of origin. By connecting with peers who have shared experiences, individuals will work together to navigate the challenges of these significant relationships. Participants will acquire coping skills to manage distress related to family matters while in a supportive group environment.
Requires an Initial Consult & screening with group facilitator before starting.
Grief and Loss Support Time
University of Arkansas Students, Faculty and Staff who’ve suffered the loss of a loved one, a change in life situation, loss related to COVID-19, loss of a close relationship, or other difficult loss are invited to attend support time, where they will:
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Learn about the grief process
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Relate to others who are also dealing with grief
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Work on expressing and accepting emotions around grief
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Address issues around coping with grief
Does not need a referral. Open to Students, Faculty and Staff. Not necessary to be CAPS client/attend an Initial Consultation
understanding self and others (USO)
If you are looking for a way to better understand yourself and to learn to build genuine and meaningful connections with others, our virtual USO group may be the perfect fit for you. USO is a wonderful place to experiment with new ways of interacting, practice curiosity about how others experience you, share about concerns and important events, and receive support and feedback.
Requires an initial consult & screening with group facilitator before starting.
prerecorded, online webinars
In addition to online groups and workshops, CAPS offers several prerecorded, online webinars and resources.
Healthy Relationships and Self–Love 2021
CAPS, in collaboration with our campus partners, assembled a panel of professionals to answer your questions about sex, sexuality, dating, self-love and relationships.
You may have questions like, “How do I talk about my STI?” or “How do I talk to my partner about what I like sexually?”. These questions may be difficult for some to ask, but you are not the only one with these types of questions!
The event was held virtually, participants remained anonymous (Cameras off, usernames not shown) and it was recorded.
This event offered educational information to promote healthy relationships and self-love to increase health, wellness, and mental health associated with relationships.
Click the link below to watch the recorded event on the CAPS YouTube channel!
The Razorback Recovery Community (RRC)
The Razorback Recovery Community hosts weekly meetings for University of Arkansas students who wish to change their substance use behavior. RRC offers a supportive environment for students in, or seeking, long-term recovery; helping students foster harmony and well-being through integrity and accountability.
Does not need a referral. Open to all students. Not necessary to be CAPS client/attend an Initial Consultation.
GROUP EXPERIENCE
TESTIMONIALS
“Group made me feel like I wasn't alone."
-Anonymous participant CAPS group
"If my friend was nervous about joining the group I would let them know I was too. I would tell them that the workshop was really helpful to me and that you only have to share as much as you are comfortable sharing. Everyone in the group is trying to get better and understands what you are going through."
-Anonymous participant CAPS Workshop
" To me, although I had done a lot of research myself about anxiety and depression, the group helped a lot in validating my experiences. It was also nice to hear that other college students are struggling with the same things I am. It made me feel less alone."
-Anonymous participant CAPS Anxiety & Depression Reduction Workshop
"I would tell my peer that it is a safe place and it is always awkward during the first meeting, but after that it becomes more normal and also enjoyable where everyone is supporting each other."
-Anonymous participant CAPS Workshop
“Group is so helpful!"
-Anonymous participant of CAPS group