Author: Elisabeth Benteman

Rachel Amerson, Ph.D., was promoted to training director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Rachel has been at CAPS for three years, starting as a trainee herself in her doctoral internship.

Since then, she has been passionate about supporting trainees and expanding the training opportunities at CAPS. Rachel has also taken over the training director position for the APA accredited Wichita Collaborative Psychology Internship Program (WCPIP), which includes internship opportunities at CAPS, University of Kansas Medical Center and Prairie View.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) announced the promotion of Samantha Tedder, M.S., LMLP as the new associate director, clinical director.

After multiple years as a mental health counselor and group therapy coordinator at CAPS, she will transition into her new role. Samantha brings great organizational skills, superior communication and most importantly a wonderful clinical eye.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides a variety of group counseling services to students in multiple areas of focus and concern. Group therapy is always available at no additional charge.

If you think group therapy is right for you, speak to your counselor or call 316-978-4792 to set up a consultation. No appointment is needed to join support groups.

Groups are in-person at the Student Wellness Center unless otherwise specified.

Process group: Understanding self and others

• Wednesdays: 1-2 p.m. starting Feb. 21
• Thursdays: 1-2 p.m. starting Feb. 29
• Fridays: 3-4 p.m. starting Feb. 23

Support groups: No appointment needed

• Neurodiverse support group
  • Wednesdays: 11 a.m.-noon starting Feb. 21 in 225 Ablah Library
  • Email Annette Santiago at annette.santiago@wichita.edu for more information.
• Healing from trauma support group
  • Thursdays: 3-4 p.m. starting Feb. 22
  • Email advocate@wichitasac.com for more information.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides a variety of group counseling services to students in multiple areas of focus and concern.

Group therapy is offered due to its effectiveness in addressing multiple challenges individuals face in their lives as well as the unique experience it provides. CAPS runs various groups per semester to address the ever-changing needs of the WSU campus, and group therapy is always at no additional charge.

If you think group therapy is right for you, speak to your counselor or call 316-978-4792 to set up a consultation. No appointment is needed to join support groups.

Groups are in person at the Student Wellness Center unless otherwise specified.

Process Group: Understanding Self and Others:
2-3 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 20
1-2 p.m. Fridays, starting Sept. 22
3-4 p.m. Fridays, starting Sept. 22

Support Groups (No appointment needed to join):

Neurodiversity Peer Support Group
1-2 p.m. Tuesdays starting Sept. 19 In 225 Ablah Library
Email annette.santiago@wichita.edu for more information.

Trans/GNC Support Group
1-2 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 20 via Zoom
Email rachel.amerson@wichita.edu for more information.

Healing from Trauma Support Group
3-4 p.m. Thursdays, starting Sept. 21
Email advocate@wichitasac.com for more information.

Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) invites helping professions students to a free opportunity to connect, discuss and learn with peers in a safe setting. It will cover four topics, and students may attend one or all sessions in the series.

All events are from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Student Wellness Center:

• April 6: The three Bs: Boundaries, balance and burnout.
• April 13: Self care: A necessity, not a luxury.
• April 20: The social network: Tips to build professional connections.
• April 27: Helping the helper: Finals de-stress event.

For more information, email romero@clinic.wichita.edu.

Join Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 3 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center to celebrate Dr. Selena Jackson and wish her well as she leaves Wichita State in March.

Dr. Jackson has worked at CAPS since 2018 and has served as training director since 2021.

Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) provides a variety of group counseling services to students in multiple areas of focus and concern.

Group therapy can be effective in addressing multiple challenges individuals face in their lives as well as the unique experience it provides. CAPS runs various groups per semester to address the ever-changing needs of the WSU campus, and group therapy is always free. CAPS services are available in a variety of modalities at this time.

If you think group therapy is right for you, speak to your counselor or call 316-978-4792 to set up a consultation. No appointment is needed to join support groups.

Groups are in-person at the Student Wellness Center unless otherwise specified.

Process Group: Understanding Self and Others

• 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays starting Feb. 14
• 3-4 p.m. Fridays starting Feb. 17

Support groups: No appointment is needed to join.

• LGBTQ+ Support Group: 2-3 p.m. Mondays starting Feb. 13 via Zoom. Email rachel.amerson@wichita.edu for more information
• Transgender Support Group: 1-2 p.m. starting Thursday, Feb. 16. Email rachel.amerson@wichita.edu for more information.
• Healing from Trauma Support Group: 2-3 p.m. Fridays starting Feb. 17.  Email vanessa@wichitasac.com for more information.
• Neurodiverse Support Group: 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays starting Feb. 14 in 225 Ablah Library (eight weeks only). Email stalnaker@clinic.wichita.edu for more information.

Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) provides a variety of group counseling services to students in multiple areas of focus or concern.

Group therapy is offered due to its effectiveness in addressing multiple challenges individuals face in their lives as well as the unique experience it provides. CAPS runs various groups per semester to address the ever-changing needs of the WSU campus and group therapy is always free. CAPS services are available in a variety of modalities at this time.

Groups are in-person at the Student Wellness Center unless otherwise specified. No appointment is needed to join a support group. However, to join a process group, speak to your counselor or call 316-978-4792 to set up a consultation.

• Healing from Trauma Support Group: 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 21. Email mary@wichitasac.com for more information.
• LGBTQ+ Support Group: 2-3 p.m. Mondays starting Sept. 19. Email rachel.amerson@wichita.edu for more information.
• Transgender Support Group: 1-2 p.m. Thursdays starting Sept. 22 on Zoom. Email rachel.amerson@wichita.edu for more information.
• PROCESS GROUP: Understanding Self and Others
  • 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays starting Sept. 20
  • 3-4 p.m. Wednesdays, starting Sept. 21 on Zoom
  • 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays starting Sept. 22
  • 2-4 p.m. Fridays starting Sept. 23.