{"id":63,"date":"2018-05-08T13:35:36","date_gmt":"2018-05-08T13:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/counseling-and-psychological-services\/?page_id=63"},"modified":"2026-01-13T15:35:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T20:35:55","slug":"group-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/counseling-and-psychological-services\/services\/group-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Group Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why Join a Group?<\/h2>\n

We offer a wide variety of groups that help students address a number of issues. Some are traditional therapy groups, some are support groups around a particular theme and some are psycho-education groups. Groups provide an opportunity for you to try out new behaviors, express feelings you have been hesitant to express, connect with others who share your concerns, assert yourself in different ways, learn new skills and experiment with novel ideas.<\/p>\n

Types of Groups<\/h2>\n

Therapy\/Support Groups<\/h3>\n

A therapy group at CAPS typically has five to eight members and two co-leaders (group-trained CAPS clinicians). Group sessions are usually 1\u00bd hours long and are held weekly during fall and spring semesters. What group members talk about and when is up to each individual. Most find that once they feel comfortable in the group, they benefit from discussing issues that led them to counseling. All members agree to keep group content confidential. This means that as the group develops and members get to know and trust one another, members can safely discuss their important concerns and issues, making the group more meaningful for all members. Group becomes more helpful as this trust develops.<\/p>\n

Individuals can benefit from membership in a therapy group in the following ways:<\/p>\n