Support Groups in 02467
TGC is a unique group for 7th-12th-grade girls who are looking for a safe place to develop the skills that will enable them to create and sustain healthy relationships with themselves and others in their world. CTC is for girls who are transitioning to college. Virtual coaching is also available on an as-needed basis throughout their college experience.
Hosted by Pamela Willsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
The way forward is to just start. So let’s begin where you are at. While you may think your problems are roadblocks to achieving more of what you want in life, they are actually pathways to understanding yourself and creating future possibilities. Understanding how your life experiences have shaped who you are today is important, but it’s only the first step. Learning specific skills, tools, and strategies can help you get more of what you want and less of what you don’t, supporting you to create a foundation for a life that feels more fulfilling.
TGC is a unique group comprised of girls, grades 7-12, who are committed to creating and sustaining authentic relationships with themselves and others. These skills are building blocks for girls' psychological and social development, and inform critical aspects of life as girls mature into young adults. When girls develop a deeper understanding and awareness of social and emotional intelligence, possibilities unfold and their world expands in ways that were not possible previously. Gaining insight into themselves, and learning how to manage their feelings and relationships are the foundation for confident, strong young women who FLOURISH.
Hosted by Pamela Willsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
The way forward is to just start. So let’s begin where you are at. While you may think your problems are roadblocks to achieving more of what you want in life, they are actually pathways to understanding yourself and creating future possibilities. Understanding how your life experiences have shaped who you are today is important, but it’s only the first step. Learning specific skills, tools, and strategies can help you get more of what you want and less of what you don’t, supporting you to create a foundation for a life that feels more fulfilling.
This experiential group approved for 31.5 CEs and runs from Jan. 17-21, 2024 is for therapists who run groups or work in practices and are feeling exhausted, frustrated, pained, and a desire to quit. This group can be a retreat for you to learn how your feelings, thoughts, bodily sensations, and desires experienced in your role as therapist may reflect authority and group dynamics that could be contributing to burnout. Register at www.leadershipgrc.com to learn how finding your voice, and speaking to your experiences, can help uncover organizational dynamics operating below the surface and address burnout.
Hosted by Sheri-Ann Cowie
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
My clients want to succeed. I explore how they take up their authority/take charge in their personal/professional lives by encouraging them to observe/speak to their experiences – their emotions, body sensations, thoughts and desires – that come to mind. I invite them into an immersive process of noticing our interactions and dynamics that operate below the surface. Lifting these dynamics/patterns to the surface can help clients identify and express how they lose their voice, create rigid or loose boundaries to protect themselves from painful emotions, get stuck in unfulfilling patterns/roles, and have difficulty completing tasks.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 02467?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.