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What is Group Therapy?

Each semester the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a wide variety of therapy groups. Therapy Groups are a form of psychotherapy, focusing on developing insight and behavior change. Five to eight group members meet with one or two group therapists once per week for 1.5 hours throughout the semester. A "group orientation" with the group therapists is scheduled prior to a group member joining. Once a group forms, it is closed to new referrals for that semester. During group sessions, members discuss issues concerning them and offer support and feedback to to one another. Personal growth stemming from these interactions is essential to the group process. Group members are committed to learning about themselves and their relationships.

Most groups meet weekly for ninety minutes and are open only to Penn State students. The starting dates for the groups will vary. Enrollment is free and can be made directly through CAPS, 501 Student Health Center, 863-0395, 8:00 a.m.--5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Confidentiality strictly respected.