Mindful Movement | Weds1-2 pm | ACS 109
This group focuses on creating a supportive and healing space where participants combine the practices of mindfulness meditation and yoga to promote mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall well-being. No prior yoga experience needed.
Express Yourself: Arts & Crafts | Tuesdays 2:30-4 pm | CAPS Office
This group is focused on using arts & crafts as a tool for self-discovery, creative self-expression, and self-care, with different themes / activities each week.
Healing Through Horticulture | Fridays 2:30-4 pm | CAPS Office
Students will engage in hands-on plant activities to understand the impact of trauma, develop coping skills, and create a calming, restorative environment. This group combines the healing nature of plants with trauma-informed care.
Social Game Changers | Thursdays 1-2:30 pm | CAPS Office
CAPS invites all UCM scholars to this dynamic gaming group to help foster essential social skills by playing tabletop games! Join us on our mission to create a supportive environment where you can begin mastering the social challenges of university life. This journey will involve building meaningful relationships and leveling up your communication skills by socializing with others through our shared love of gaming.
DBT Skills | Thursdays 2-3 pm | CAPS Office
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) groups learn & practice skills aimed at managing emotions, improving relationships,& enhancing well-being through 4 skill sets: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, & Interpersonal Effectiveness. *by referral only
First Gen Roots | Thursdays 2:30-4 pm, every other week | CAPS Office
Are you the FIRST in your family to attend college? Gather, connect, and empower one another through shared experiences and actvities.
Stitch by Stitch (Crochet group) | Wednesdays 2:30-4 pm | CAPS Office
This is a space for students to utilize crochet as a form of creative expression. (Attendees must possess a solid understanding of basic crochet stitches)
Queer Space | Tuesdays 4-5 pm | CAPS Office
The CAPS' LGBTQIA+ weekly support group represents our dedication to the holistic support and development of our campus community. Currently, this service is reserved for UC Merced scholar who identify within the LGBTQ+ community and/or are questioning their sexual orientation/gender identity.
