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Groups & Workshops

Please plan on joining us for one or more of our groups or workshops! CAPS groups and workshops can be a great way to make new connections, learn new coping skills, and care for yourself. All groups and workshops are in-person and available for all currently enrolled Sonoma State students.

Email us at caps@sonoma.edu or call (707) 664-2153 to get started or for more information about our services. Please check back for updates.

Workshops Open to the Campus Community

SoCal Strong: A support group

If you or someone close to you has been affected by the Southern California fires, we are here to offer support. Whether dealing with a recent loss or past experiences with fires we are here to help you heal. Together, as a community, we can connect and move forward during this challenging time. No registration required. We hope to see you at CAPS!

Wednesday, January 29th, 4pm to 5pm   

Location   
CAPS, Building 17A      

Keep A Seawolf SAFE

Keep a Seawolf Safe. A workshop on supporting distressed students. In Person at CAPS! Building 17A

Request the Keep a Seawolf SAFE workshop

Keep a Seawolf SAFE is a 90-minute workshop that prepares SSU students, faculty, and staff to support distressed students better.

Participants will learn:

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scort a student to CAPS, whether in-person or virtually

Dates and times   
Thursday, February 13th, 2pm to 3:30pm
Or by request

If you intend to come, please complete a brief registration (registration not necessary to attend).

Location   
CAPS, Building 17A

WELLWolves

CAPS Workshop: Wellwolves & Keep a Seawolf Safe Training. Learn how to prevent suicide and to recognize and respond to emotional distress. In-person, Building 17A, 707-664-2153, caps@sonoma.edu

Request the WELLWolves workshop

Join CAPS for the WELLWolves Workshop. WELLWolves is an expansion of the popular Keep a Seawolf SAFE suicide-prevention workshop. WELLWolves covers the common mental health struggles of SSU students, including anxiety and depression, and participants will learn basic helping skills to support Seawolf mental health.

SSU students, faculty, and staff can take both the WELLWolves and Keep A Seawolf SAFE workshop, or either module independently.

Dates and times   
By request   

Location   
CAPS, Building 17A      

Groups Open to Students Only

Groups typically run 45-50 minutes. 

Mondays

Autism Support Group

Autism Support Group. In-Person group! Hosted at CAPS - Building 17A. For current students only. Contact CAPS for more information

Please call or email to register for this group. 

Join a supportive space for SSU students on the Autism Spectrum to share their lived experiences and develop a better understanding of themselves and their fellow neurodivergent peers. Come and co-create a community of individuals that support one another in exploring the challenges and joys of navigating the college social environment! A formal diagnosis is not required to join this group.

Dates and times   
Start date will be announced soon
Mondays
Noon

Location   
CAPS, Building 17A

Common Thread: LGBTQIA+ Support 

A CAPS Group. Love is Love. Common Thread: LGBTQIA+ Support (Drop-In) Group. In-Person Group! Hosted by CAPS. Group will meet at the HUB Cultural Center (located on 2nd floor of student center)

Drop-In Group 

A weekly support group designed to provide a safe and confidential space for SSU students who have lived experience within the wide spectrum of the LGBTQIA+ community. Co-create a supportive and affirming space, share common experiences, and deepen your self-understanding. All who have lived experience within the LGBTQIA+ community, including those questioning, are welcome. 

Dates and times   
Start date is Monday, January 27th! 
Mondays
5 p.m. 

Location   
CAPS, Building 17A

Tuesdays

Fidget to Focus: ADHD Learning Skills 

A CAPS Group: Fidget to Focus: ADHD Learning Skills Drop-In Group. In-Person Group! Hosted at CAPS - Building 17A

Drop-In Group

This weekly group is designed to teach skills for managing symptoms associated with ADHD. We will discuss strategies for staying on top of academic demands while developing coping skills to help maintain focus. A formal ADHD diagnosis is not necessary for this group. The main topics of conversation concern organization and maintaining motivation to complete assignments, tasks or projects (whether school or life related). This group can be a great space for anyone struggling to stay on top of their schedule!

Dates and times
Start date is Tuesday, February 4th!
Tuesdays
11 a.m.

Location   
CAPS, Building 17A  

“I Want to Know What Love Is”: A Relationship Group

A CAPS Group: I Want to Know What Love Is - A Relationship Group. In Person! Hosted at CAPS - Building 17A

Please call or email to register for this group.

Are you struggling with family, social, or romantic relationships? This weekly group focuses on navigating the ups and downs of building and maintaining healthy, fulfilling, and close relationships. Members support each other in processing relational joys and difficulties in a safe and supportive environment.

Dates and times   
Start date will be announced soon
Tuesdays
3 p.m.

Wednesdays

Women of Color Collective (WOCC) 

In Person Group! Women of Color Collective by CAPS and the HUB

Drop-In at The HUB

The Women of Color Collective (WOCC) is a weekly community building and discussion space facilitated by a WOC clinician from CAPS. Share and be inspired by our collective stories as WOC SSU students. Connect, support, empower and share resources and kinship as we navigate the joys and challenges of our beautiful intersectional experiences. This group is for all Cis and Trans women, as well as non-binary SSU students who are comfortable in a space that centers on the experiences of women.

Dates and times   
Start date is Wednesday, January 29th!
Wednesdays   
Noon

Location   
The HUB

Thursdays

Grief Support Group   

Please call or email to register for this group. 

This group provides an ongoing healing space for those grieving a loved one or those who have experienced a significant loss. Members will be a part of a community that will facilitate moving through the grief process by sharing experiences and building empathy and mutual support.

Start date will be announced soon
Thursdays
3pm

Location   
CAPS, Building 17A

DATE/TIME TO BE DETERMINED

Survivors of Sexual Assault Group   

Please call or email to register for this group. 

This is a supportive space for survivors of sexual assault, including childhood sexual abuse, intimate partner and non-partner sexual violence. Group members will have the opportunity to share experiences, support each other, and build a greater sense of control and empowerment. They will learn about common reactions to trauma, will gain greater understanding about the ways it can impact life, and will develop skills for improved coping as part of the healing process. We also focus on cultivating peer support networks for those with these shared experiences.

Dates and times   
TBD

Location   
CAPS, Building 17A

Body Positivity Pathways (Process) Group   

Please call or email to register for this group. 

Body Positivity Pathways Group provides a safe, supportive space where individuals can explore and embrace their unique bodies, free from judgment. Through open discussion, self-compassion exercises, and empowerment practices, we work together to challenge societal standards and build a healthier relationship with our bodies. Every journey is respected, and together, we celebrate self-love, growth, and acceptance.

Dates and times   
TBD

Location   
CAPS, Building 17A

Art Therapy (Process) Group   

Please call or email to register for this group. 

Join our Art Therapy Group, where creativity meets healing. In a supportive, non-judgmental space, you'll explore your emotions, express yourself through art, and connect with others on a journey toward personal growth and wellness. No artistic experience required—just an open heart and mind.

Dates and times   
TBD

Location   
CAPS, Building 17A