Support Groups in Alameda County, CA
This group is to learn skills to change behaviors, emotions, and thoughts that cause problems in living. The group includes a mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness modules. We will learn how to learn how to 1.) be more in touch with self and others 2.) decrease interpersonal conflict and stress 3.) be more flexible with change, 4.) change difficult emotions, and 5.) stop acting on impulsive behaviors. The group meets on Thursday nights online from 7-8:30pm. Group members are required to commit to finishing at least one complete module (8-11 weeks).
This group is to learn skills to change behaviors, emotions, and thoughts that cause problems in living. The group includes a mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness modules. We will learn how to learn how to 1.) be more in touch with self and others 2.) decrease interpersonal conflict and stress 3.) be more flexible with change, 4.) change difficult emotions, and 5.) stop acting on impulsive behaviors. The group meets on Thursday nights online from 7-8:30pm. Group members are required to commit to finishing at least one complete module (8-11 weeks).
Foresight helps you find your path to mental wellness. We’re a community of mental health experts who offer a dynamic range of care that flexes with your particular needs and goals. Our team includes licensed therapists, psychiatric providers, researchers, a dedicated care team and more who bring you a thoughtful experience that blends traditional therapy with a technology-backed approach. Our providers build meaningful relationships with you, and our digital member experience helps enhance your care in between sessions. We help you go deeper inward, getting to know you well, and heal and grow on the path that feels right for you.
Foresight helps you find your path to mental wellness. We’re a community of mental health experts who offer a dynamic range of care that flexes with your particular needs and goals. Our team includes licensed therapists, psychiatric providers, researchers, a dedicated care team and more who bring you a thoughtful experience that blends traditional therapy with a technology-backed approach. Our providers build meaningful relationships with you, and our digital member experience helps enhance your care in between sessions. We help you go deeper inward, getting to know you well, and heal and grow on the path that feels right for you.
Are you an athlete having a hard time managing anxiety? Join an empowering group designed just for you. Learn skills to reclaim your confidence and peace of mind. Led by Michael Ceely, sport performance specialist. Groups held via video online.
Are you an athlete having a hard time managing anxiety? Join an empowering group designed just for you. Learn skills to reclaim your confidence and peace of mind. Led by Michael Ceely, sport performance specialist. Groups held via video online.
This is a consultation group for psychotherapists which focuses on enhancing the therapist's understanding of her Countertransference and potential intersecting vulnerabilities with patients to facilitate both personal and professional development. This group meets on the second Friday of the month. Participation requires prior approval by instructor.
Hosted by Susan Diamond Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
This is a consultation group for psychotherapists which focuses on enhancing the therapist's understanding of her Countertransference and potential intersecting vulnerabilities with patients to facilitate both personal and professional development. This group meets on the second Friday of the month. Participation requires prior approval by instructor.
Foresight helps you find your path to mental wellness. We’re a community of mental health experts who offer a dynamic range of care that flexes with your particular needs and goals. Our team includes licensed therapists, psychiatric providers, researchers, a dedicated care team and more who bring you a thoughtful experience that blends traditional therapy with a technology-backed approach. Our providers build meaningful relationships with you, and our digital member experience helps enhance your care in between sessions. We help you go deeper inward, getting to know you well, and heal and grow on the path that feels right for you.
Foresight helps you find your path to mental wellness. We’re a community of mental health experts who offer a dynamic range of care that flexes with your particular needs and goals. Our team includes licensed therapists, psychiatric providers, researchers, a dedicated care team and more who bring you a thoughtful experience that blends traditional therapy with a technology-backed approach. Our providers build meaningful relationships with you, and our digital member experience helps enhance your care in between sessions. We help you go deeper inward, getting to know you well, and heal and grow on the path that feels right for you.
Join this psycho-educational group (men/women) of adults who are ready to change their poor relationship history. It is a safe place to learn, share, observe, and contribute to the facilitated conversations lead by a licensed clinician and life coach. The environment will be safe, supportive, and intellectually stimulating. Learn, along with others, your relational patterns that cause the repeated negative outcomes. Hear and share life experiences; ask questions you have always wanted to ask a man, or woman, but felt inhibited. Everyone is a participant to enhance their own romantic intelligence; respectful questions are welcome. Call for info.
Hosted by Vallajean Dale
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Group meets in Hayward, CA 94545
Join this psycho-educational group (men/women) of adults who are ready to change their poor relationship history. It is a safe place to learn, share, observe, and contribute to the facilitated conversations lead by a licensed clinician and life coach. The environment will be safe, supportive, and intellectually stimulating. Learn, along with others, your relational patterns that cause the repeated negative outcomes. Hear and share life experiences; ask questions you have always wanted to ask a man, or woman, but felt inhibited. Everyone is a participant to enhance their own romantic intelligence; respectful questions are welcome. Call for info.
A small (5-7 participants), online therapy and support group for moms who may be having some mood and adjustment challenges while navigating the postpartum period (with babies up to 12 months) and who want a nurturing space to share their experiences and connect with other moms.
A small (5-7 participants), online therapy and support group for moms who may be having some mood and adjustment challenges while navigating the postpartum period (with babies up to 12 months) and who want a nurturing space to share their experiences and connect with other moms.
In this group, women can explore their feelings about themselves and their relationships with others. By understanding the fine nuance of communication within the group, members can develop self-awareness, a stronger sense of themselves and improve relationships outside the group. Issues of self-esteem, trust and intimacy are addressed. Practicing new ways of interacting with others in a group can consolidate interpersonal gains. When members begin to identify their own strengths and observe progress in one another, they feel empowered and hopeful.
Hosted by Mary Ann Kassier, LCSW, CGP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94704
In this group, women can explore their feelings about themselves and their relationships with others. By understanding the fine nuance of communication within the group, members can develop self-awareness, a stronger sense of themselves and improve relationships outside the group. Issues of self-esteem, trust and intimacy are addressed. Practicing new ways of interacting with others in a group can consolidate interpersonal gains. When members begin to identify their own strengths and observe progress in one another, they feel empowered and hopeful.
This group is for family members and (ex) partners of people on the spectrum of narcissistic personality style and meets via Telehealth. Reconnect to a secure sense of self, outside the Narcissistic System. Feel the power of connection as you are witnessed and bear witness with an open heart within the group setting. In group you will learn tools to heal, grow, and maintain healthy boundaries while learning to trust yourself to know your own experience. This Process Group will meet on going. Format will be: 110min telehealth sessions,with a 10min break.
This group is for family members and (ex) partners of people on the spectrum of narcissistic personality style and meets via Telehealth. Reconnect to a secure sense of self, outside the Narcissistic System. Feel the power of connection as you are witnessed and bear witness with an open heart within the group setting. In group you will learn tools to heal, grow, and maintain healthy boundaries while learning to trust yourself to know your own experience. This Process Group will meet on going. Format will be: 110min telehealth sessions,with a 10min break.
Adolescents (ages 12-17) are good candidates for IOP if they experience frequent, significant mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal behavior that impact functioning in their relationships, school, work, and/or community. IOP offers more severe preventative treatment than a traditional outpatient setting offers and is also recommended as a "step down" level of care for adolescents recently released from the hospital following suicide attempts. BACA's IOP treatment plan includes: individual therapy to address specific goals, medication management, and opportunities to share experiences in groups to gain support from other adolescents dealing with similar difficulties.
Hosted by Bay Area Clinical Associates - BACA
Psychiatrist, MD, LMFT, LCSW, MPH, AMFT
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
Adolescents (ages 12-17) are good candidates for IOP if they experience frequent, significant mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal behavior that impact functioning in their relationships, school, work, and/or community. IOP offers more severe preventative treatment than a traditional outpatient setting offers and is also recommended as a "step down" level of care for adolescents recently released from the hospital following suicide attempts. BACA's IOP treatment plan includes: individual therapy to address specific goals, medication management, and opportunities to share experiences in groups to gain support from other adolescents dealing with similar difficulties.
MBCPM is a 13 week group that helps those who suffer from chronic pain to manage their symptoms in a non-medication way. I offer the groups through a zoom platform.
MBCPM is a 13 week group that helps those who suffer from chronic pain to manage their symptoms in a non-medication way. I offer the groups through a zoom platform.
This ongoing group is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in taking their process outdoors-into the beautiful oak, bay, and redwood forests of the Oakland hills. This group is for those who would like a respite from the bustle and hustle of the city, in need of time and space to slow down and reconnect with your self, strengthen your mindfulness practice, and process the challenges in your life with the guidance of nature and a licensed ecotherapist.
This ongoing group is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in taking their process outdoors-into the beautiful oak, bay, and redwood forests of the Oakland hills. This group is for those who would like a respite from the bustle and hustle of the city, in need of time and space to slow down and reconnect with your self, strengthen your mindfulness practice, and process the challenges in your life with the guidance of nature and a licensed ecotherapist.
This group meets weekly. It is an intimate group with a six person maximum. Clients explore issues related to managing emotions, strengthening self esteem, and deepening interpersonal relationships. The group offers a combination of psycho-education, support, and interpersonal process. Members feel greatly supported in the group and recognize positive change in their lives as a result of the group process.
This group meets weekly. It is an intimate group with a six person maximum. Clients explore issues related to managing emotions, strengthening self esteem, and deepening interpersonal relationships. The group offers a combination of psycho-education, support, and interpersonal process. Members feel greatly supported in the group and recognize positive change in their lives as a result of the group process.
Within each of us exists tremendous healing power and wisdom. Dreams try to catch our attention in various ways and offer a variety of clues whether practical, spiritual or simply bringing our attention to our blind spots. Working with them is a creative way to engage with your life. Through this group we will learn to unearth and embody the riches of our internal landscape for a more soulful life. Please reach out for more about individual and group dream work.
Within each of us exists tremendous healing power and wisdom. Dreams try to catch our attention in various ways and offer a variety of clues whether practical, spiritual or simply bringing our attention to our blind spots. Working with them is a creative way to engage with your life. Through this group we will learn to unearth and embody the riches of our internal landscape for a more soulful life. Please reach out for more about individual and group dream work.
Men are socialized to solve problems, not to feel our feelings. We’re taught to "suck it up," but we can struggle with taking responsibility. And when we fall, we're seldom taught to reach out for help when we really need it. We offer a space you can count on week after week, as you practice new ways of being with fellow group members. In our groups, we provide both support and challenge, because both are necessary to help you grow. Our groups are open to anyone that identifies as male, including cis and trans men.
Men are socialized to solve problems, not to feel our feelings. We’re taught to "suck it up," but we can struggle with taking responsibility. And when we fall, we're seldom taught to reach out for help when we really need it. We offer a space you can count on week after week, as you practice new ways of being with fellow group members. In our groups, we provide both support and challenge, because both are necessary to help you grow. Our groups are open to anyone that identifies as male, including cis and trans men.
This group offers you a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore and change your relationship with drugs or alcohol. Over 10 weeks, you'll gain a deeper understanding of addiction through the biopsychosocial approach and develop practical recovery skills. The group will help you reduce harmful consequences, manage cravings with mindfulness, address difficult emotions like shame and grief, and find healthy alternatives to substance use. You'll also work on improving your relationships, including with yourself, and cultivating a more fulfilling lifestyle that supports your needs and desires. This supportive community will encourage your personal growth as you commit to overcoming addiction.
This group offers you a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore and change your relationship with drugs or alcohol. Over 10 weeks, you'll gain a deeper understanding of addiction through the biopsychosocial approach and develop practical recovery skills. The group will help you reduce harmful consequences, manage cravings with mindfulness, address difficult emotions like shame and grief, and find healthy alternatives to substance use. You'll also work on improving your relationships, including with yourself, and cultivating a more fulfilling lifestyle that supports your needs and desires. This supportive community will encourage your personal growth as you commit to overcoming addiction.
Emotional Regulation & Social Skills: Could your child use help managing big feelings and impulses? This group draws from Michelle Garcia-Winner's social thinking curriculum, using a narrative-based approach to these behaviors by externalizing them as "Unthinkables" characters that your child will learn to combat - just like their favorite superheroes! Using a group format, your child can connect to peers who have similar struggles and develop skills in these areas and build new friendships. This is a great group for children with ADHD or high-functioning ASD. Neither diagnosis is required to join the group.
Emotional Regulation & Social Skills: Could your child use help managing big feelings and impulses? This group draws from Michelle Garcia-Winner's social thinking curriculum, using a narrative-based approach to these behaviors by externalizing them as "Unthinkables" characters that your child will learn to combat - just like their favorite superheroes! Using a group format, your child can connect to peers who have similar struggles and develop skills in these areas and build new friendships. This is a great group for children with ADHD or high-functioning ASD. Neither diagnosis is required to join the group.
I explain how to do it, demo it with a couple, and answer questions about it. I'll teach one member of a couple to lead a protocol where they can help heal (reduce the trigger / fight / flight / freeze response) for their partner. They use a combination of some really sweet orchestrated intimacy while guiding their partner through a safe to use at home anti-trauma technique that works with individuals. It is beautiful when we can be part of the healing process rather than a victim of our partner's anxiety.
Hosted by Bay Area Couples Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, Emotion, Focused, Couples
Group meets in Berkeley, CA 94705
I explain how to do it, demo it with a couple, and answer questions about it. I'll teach one member of a couple to lead a protocol where they can help heal (reduce the trigger / fight / flight / freeze response) for their partner. They use a combination of some really sweet orchestrated intimacy while guiding their partner through a safe to use at home anti-trauma technique that works with individuals. It is beautiful when we can be part of the healing process rather than a victim of our partner's anxiety.
This San Leandro Couples Collective provides a supportive, experiential learning opportunity for couples to strengthen collaborative communication tools and practices. The Purpose of this Group is for Couples to: ?~ Anchor relational security, intimate connection, trust and love ?~ Build confidence in approaching significant conversations, navigating differences and defusing conflict ?~ Cultivate reflective listening, empathy and attunement skills to deepen mutual understanding ?~ Decrease defensiveness and strengthen mutual respect ?~ Increase skills for clearing grievances and managing repair conversations ?~ Nurture affection, appreciation, admiration and positive sentiment cycles ?~ Clarify shared values and develop more shared meaning ?~ Reviving and enhancing romantic, intimate and sexual connectedness
Hosted by Michael S Gelbart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Group meets in San Leandro, CA 94577
This San Leandro Couples Collective provides a supportive, experiential learning opportunity for couples to strengthen collaborative communication tools and practices. The Purpose of this Group is for Couples to: ?~ Anchor relational security, intimate connection, trust and love ?~ Build confidence in approaching significant conversations, navigating differences and defusing conflict ?~ Cultivate reflective listening, empathy and attunement skills to deepen mutual understanding ?~ Decrease defensiveness and strengthen mutual respect ?~ Increase skills for clearing grievances and managing repair conversations ?~ Nurture affection, appreciation, admiration and positive sentiment cycles ?~ Clarify shared values and develop more shared meaning ?~ Reviving and enhancing romantic, intimate and sexual connectedness
**3 OPENINGS** Are you struggling to get to the bottom of your relationship struggles in individual therapy? Are you missing the intimacy you crave in friendships and romantic relationships? It's time to look deeper. IRL Men's Groups offer a space where, week after week, you get to lean into authentic connection to yourself in a group of men who are equally committed to growth. If you're up for the challenge, come join us in an edge-of-your-seat journey to greater fulfillment! This group meets in person weekly; includes a three-day annual retreat every spring.
**3 OPENINGS** Are you struggling to get to the bottom of your relationship struggles in individual therapy? Are you missing the intimacy you crave in friendships and romantic relationships? It's time to look deeper. IRL Men's Groups offer a space where, week after week, you get to lean into authentic connection to yourself in a group of men who are equally committed to growth. If you're up for the challenge, come join us in an edge-of-your-seat journey to greater fulfillment! This group meets in person weekly; includes a three-day annual retreat every spring.
