Support Groups

This drop-in grief group is designed to support those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Drop-in groups provide a safe, supportive space for participants to share feelings and memories. This group does not require a commitment to attend every session. Participants can attend as they are able. Entry to Zoom will close at 4:40 p.m. 

This group meets Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. on the following dates: 2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/17, 4/14, 4/28, 5/12

Register: Grief Support Group

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This is a recurring virtual meeting between February 15 – May 10.

Meeting ID: 876 2544 4295
Passcode: capsgroup

Join: Grad Student Support

Offering a safe space for those looking to heal from childhood abandonment and trauma. Learn how to reconnect with and heal your inner child. The support group will be facilitated by a licensed clinician.

Every Thursday from 10 – 11 a.m.

March 3, 10, 17, 31
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5

Zoom ID: 868 3145 8837
Password: 141709

This is a recurring virtual meeting between February 15 – May 10.

Zoom Meeting ID: 830 5404 4716
Passcode: capsgroup
Join: Healthy Relationships

Imposter Syndrome is the overwhelming feeling of not deserving one's personal success. This drop-in group was developed to provide a safe space to discuss personal struggles while gaining insight and knowledge on decreasing these feelings. This group does not require a commitment to attend every session. Participants can attend as needed. Register in advance.

Every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. from February 16 – May 11.

Register: Imposter Syndrome 

Offering safe space to explore sexuality/gender identity, coming out, or those seeking community. Co-facilitated by two queer-identified, licensed social workers, Rosie Arvizu, LCSW and Daniel Benitez, LCSW.

• Bi-monthly on Wednesday's 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• Dates: 2/16, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/13, 4/27, 5/11
• Please call to register: 323-343-3314

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This is a seven-week course that teaches us how to deal with life events with grace and composure. It is a mix of education, guided activities, and conversation. Each week introduces a new topic and builds from the previous meeting. It is encouraged to attend the entire 7-week course for maximum benefits; however, each week has something to offer. Entry to Zoom will close at 4:40 p.m. 

2/10 – Simple awareness: learning the body scan
2/24 – Attention and the brain: practice sitting meditation
3/10 – Dealing with thoughts: using movement to cope
3/24 – Responding vs. reacting: STOP, the 1-minute breathing space
4/7 – Dealing with difficult emotions or physical pain: leaning in
4/21 – Mindfulness and communication: the art of listening
5/5 – Mindfulness and compassion: loving kindness

Register: Mindfulness Practice

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Student veterans and military-connected students are invited to Let's Talk @ the VRC, a new collaboration between the Veterans Resource Center and  Counseling and Psychological Services to provide students access to CAPS.