Counseling & Psychological Services offers In-Person and Virtual groups workshops for students via Zoom. The following groups and workshops are available for enrolled SFSU students.
**Please check back again soon for our updated Fall, 2025 offerings!
In-Person and Virtual Groups
Description:
An open, confidential support group for students. We will share resources and learn how to navigate and support each other during these challenging times.
We welcome persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Facilitator: Karla Castillo, LMFT, LPCC is the facilitator for this group.
Days and Time: Tuesdays 3:00pm-4:00pm from February 11 – April 29 (no meeting during Spring break, March 25)
Location: Student Services Building Room SSB# 205
Registration: Please contact Karla at: karlac@sfsu.edu if you have any questions.
Description:
An open support group for students who identify as LGBTQ+, including intersex, asexual, and/or pansexual, to have a safe space to talk and build a sense of community. Discussion topics are developed by group members and can include intersectionality of identity, coming out, relationships, dating, transitioning, harassment, discrimination, and acceptance. Drop in or come as often as you like!
We welcome persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Facilitator: Rick Nizzardini, LCSW is the facilitator for this group.
Days and Time: Tuesdays 12:00pm-12:50pm from February 11 – May 13
Location: Student Services Building Room SSB# 401
Registration: Please contact Rick at: rnizzard@sfsu.edu if you have any questions.
In-Person and Virtual Workshops
Description:
A one-hour workshop that will equip students with tools for tackling depression and tracking changing moods while building long-term coping skills. We will review Mindful Cognitive Behavioral techniques that will teach students how begin identifying their thought patterns and managing their feelings. This workshop is much like a classroom setting; we share PowerPoints and periodically process student's experiences, but no student is required to show their face or speak if they do not feel comfortable. This is a great space for students with no previous group or workshop experience and want to try it out.
We welcome persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Please contact us at tamjadi@sfsu.edu as soon as possible so your request may be reviewed.
*This workshop is not appropriate for anyone who is experiencing a desire to self-harm.
Facilitator: Taghi Amjadi, PhD, LMFT
Date and Time: Tuesdays, February 25th – May 6th at 1:00-1:50 PM (no meeting during Spring break, March 25)
Location: Student Services Building Room SSB#205
Registration: Drop-in, no registration required. If any questions, contact Tamjadi@sfsu.edu or call the CAPS front desk: 415-338-2208.
Description:
The purpose of this group is to enhance students’ self-care through mindfulness practice. Learn how to better cope with anxiety and stress, as well as increase self-awareness and self-compassion. Each week will focus on a different theme, allowing participants to practice in a supportive environment.
Facilitator: Susan Chen, MFT
Date and Time: Wednesdays 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Feb. 26 to May. 7 (no meeting during Spring break, March 25)
Location: Student Services Building Room SSB #205, CAPS group room
Registration: Drop-in, no registration required. If any questions, contact Susan at susachen@sfsu.edu or call the CAPS front desk: 415-338-2208.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please see the descriptions under each specific group or workshop. Others may need a referral or screening; please discuss with your counselor or case manager, or call the CAPS front desk at (415) 338-2208.
You will receive an email at least 2 hours prior to start time of your group or workshop.
Most groups and/or workshops are between 1 hour to 1.5 hours in length or as listed in the description.
Yes, in most cases you will have the option to participate at different points throughout the group or workshop.
CAPS offers both therapy groups and informative skills workshops.
Our groups offer another form of supportive therapy where participants of the groups connect and meet with a therapist/facilitator and peers around specific or more general concerns.
Our workshops offer a supportive and informative space where participants can learn about different mental health topics and different skills and tools to manage certain mental health concerns.