Each USO group is made up of about 5-8 students and 1-2 group leaders who meet at CAPS for 90 minutes every week for the duration of the semester. Groups start accepting new members at the beginning of each semester, and once they are full, they close until the beginning of the next semester.
Many people are surprised to learn that group therapy is as effective as individual therapy, and for some concerns it is more effective. For example, CAPS’ USO groups can be especially effective for students who have concerns of an interpersonal nature such as social anxiety or relationship concerns.
That’s okay – you decide what (or if) you want to share, and you will never be forced to share anything you don’t want to. The leaders are there to make sure no one is pressured to talk, even when asked a direct question. That said, if you’re nervous talking about yourself with other people, then group might be the right place for you to try doing something different.
USO groups can offer something that’s rare to find: caring people who will give you honest feedback - in a respectful, gentle way – about how you might be thinking or acting in ways that aren’t serving you very well. These conversations occur within a supportive and confidential space.
Here are a few other advantages:
The therapy groups that CAPS offers are sometimes called interpersonal process groups because they focus on the interactions between the group members. Group members relate to each other inside the group in similar ways that they relate to others outside the group, which can create a microcosm of the outside world. Group can be seen as a safe “laboratory” where you can learn more about your relationship patterns and experiment with new ways of relating.
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Flash’s Food Pantry on the East Liverpool Campus is located on the main floor (2nd floor) of Purinton Hall. The location is discreet, confidential and there is no request for personal information.
Bags are available to carry items. Those who visit Flash’s Food Pantry can take up to 12 items per visit, per person.
