Group counseling is often the most beneficial option for addressing many student concerns. This is particularly true for students wanting to better understand themselves, aspects of their identities, and how they relate to others. CAPS group services are free and unlimited. Please see individual group sections and descriptions for more information about how to join.
Cope and Connect offers a space for students looking to connect with other students and CAPS counselors around common concerns, or who are looking for short-term support as they connect with other services such as workshops or off-campus resources. Students can find support, connection, and learn ways to better manage their stressors.
Thurs Sept 19, 4-5pm: Handling Homesickness
Thurs Oct 17, 4-5pm: Mid-Semester Slump
Thurs Nov 14, 4-5pm: Burnout and Boundaries
Wed Dec 4, 4-5pm: Battling the Blues
*No prior contact with CAPS required! Sign up and receive updates on location via Niner Engage. Email Dr. renita.sengupta@charlotte.edu with any questions.
The groups listed below will meet throughout the semester and typically consist of 5-10 students. To participate in the group, students must attend a brief (10-15 minute) same-day Access Appointment at CAPS to discuss their goals and needs. Please call CAPS at (704) 687-0311 or come to the CAPS building (Price Center) for this Access Appointment.
Please check individual group descriptions for more information and email renita.sengupta@charlotte.edu with any questions.
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Thursdays 3:00-4:30 PM
September 19, 2024 - November 21, 2024
Phylicia Currence, LCSW, Jalisa Lewis, LCSW, Myya Singletary, PhD, Shar’Dane Smith, PhD LCMHC, & Mar’Kayla Walker-Jones, PhD LCSW
This group will discuss issues of cultural uniqueness and the impact that it has on the balance of work/academic/personal relationships. Discussions include perceptions of competence, disparities, and identity development as they relate to physical and emotional health.
Mondays 1-2 PM, biweekly (10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18)
Eva Gonzalez, LCSW & Renita Sengupta, PsyD
Location: CAPS (Price Center)
This group is designed for women (or those socialized as women) who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or other People of Color) or who have minoritized racial/ethnic identities. In this supportive and uplifting space, we will explore topics related to identity, belonging, and how personal background and experiences shape relationships, self-image, academics, work, and mental health.
Students do not need to have an Access Appointment or prior contact with CAPS to join this group. Just drop by!
Tuesdays 1-2 PM, biweekly (9/24, 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19)
Renita Sengupta, PsyD, Heather Webb, LCSW, Erica Lennon, PsyD, Nic Williams, PhD LCHMCA, & Emily Brown, PhD
This support space is designed for individuals who identify within the LGBTQ+ community, who use other labels, or choose not to identify with a label to express their sexual or gender fluidity. Together we will create a safe place to discuss intersecting identities, community, coming out, self-esteem, relationships, sexuality, the “isms,” and other topics of interest to group members.
Tuesdays 3:30 PM -5:00 PM
Jalisa Lewis, MSW & Alyssa Powers, MA
Wednesdays 3:30PM -5:00 PM
Alexcia Kilgore, MA & Erica Lennon, PsyD
These therapy groups are designed for students who are interested in understanding themselves and their relationship patterns, learning to communicate more effectively with others, and gaining support and feedback from peers. Through building a caring, supportive, and collaborative environment, these groups help members learn more about the ways they interact with others, while also developing greater self-awareness and a healthy self-concept. Interested students should first attend a brief (10-15 minute) same-day Access Appointment at CAPS to discuss their goals and needs. Please call CAPS at (704) 687-0311 or come to the CAPS building (Price Center) for this Access Appointment.
The community drop-in spaces below provide monthly, drop-in support for students with shared identities or experiences. These drop-in spaces do not require any registration or prior contact with CAPS. Simply show up at the designated in-person location.
September 18, 2:00 - 3:00 PM (Career Services- Atkins Annex, Rm 150)
October 24, 3:00 -4:00 PM (COED 038) with Leadership & Community Engagement
November 5, 1:00 -2:00 PM (Career Services- Atkins Annex, Rm 150)
December 5, 1:00 -2:00 PM (Cone 111A)
The First Gen Niners support group is a welcoming and nurturing space for conversation amongst first generation college students about various aspects of navigating academics, family, and life at UNC Charlotte with others who “get it.” Members will give and receive support and work toward becoming successful academically, professionally, and personally. Join the First Gen Niner family monthly as we foster relationships and cultivate community at Charlotte. No prior contact with CAPS or registration required.
Atkins 146 - CGLL Classroom
September 18, 12-1pm
October 29, 3-4pm
November 20, 12-1pm
This drop-in space will provide a space for conversation among graduate students about various aspects of work, academic, cultural, and personal life. Students will support each other and discuss collective wisdom around different challenges in the complexities of life at UNC Charlotte. Please email Dr. Shar’Dane Smith (ssmit571@charlotte.edu) with any questions.
WED 9/25 - 1 PM @ STUN 262
THURS 10/24 - 11 AM @ CAPS
WED 11/13 - 1 PM @ STUN 262
Pláticas is a drop in space hosted by CAPS for students to discuss common stressors, receive support and connect with each other over shared experiences. Discussion topics can include utilizing support within the Latinx community, navigating barriers in higher education, exploring identities, and more.
No registration needed! While this space welcomes Spanish/Spanglish speakers, it is not exclusive to only Spanish speakers
Wednesdays, 12:30- 1:30 PM
8/28, 9/18, 10/9, 11/20, 12/4
VSO Lounge- Barnard 108
Libby Malone, PhD