The Art Therapy Group has been put on hold due to the pandemic. Please check periodically. I am looking forward to resuming this FUN group!
Hosted by Patrizia Ahlers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Placerville, CA 95667
I believe therapy can be fun and transforming! Therapy is like getting a tune-up for your car. If your car is 18 years old, it might be time to do some maintenance! This is okay; you want your car to run well! Therapy is for the client, YOU. And you are an integral part in your own therapy. You create your own goals; I only help facilitate those goals. I see myself as a guide, someone to help you put the puzzle pieces together to create a fuller, more complete, life. A life that is filled with deeper meaning and sense of purpose. Main Therapeutic Approaches: Logo Therapy (Viktor Frankl) and Cognitive, both of which are direct.
Are you interested in learning how to use conflict to strengthen your marriage? This workshop, influenced by techniques and strategies developed by psychotherapist Terrance Real, will give you and your spouse the roadmap to make sure you are succeeding in your interactions so that you can fully and wholeheartedly show up in your relationships. Here you will learn the five losing and winning strategies for relationships, how to effectively give feedback, how to properly utilize time out’s, perspective taking, and committing to change so that you can feel more deeply connected with your partner.
Hosted by The Path Wellness Center: Dr. Kimberly Ciardella
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Group meets in El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Finding you here, means you are looking for answers, for purpose, for reasons, for meaning. You feel sadness, you feel rage, you feel fear, AND sometimes you feel NOTHING, you feel emptiness, numbness, you feel a deep void. You're disconnected from everything that brings you life, the things that bring you joy, the people you love, but most of all you are disconnected from your SELF. Whether you are in the throes of anxiety or depression, moving through a traumatic experience, working to repair your relationships or coping with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), you are brave for reaching out and we are here to help.
An 8-week group for those who feel depleted from taking on others' energy and emotions, who have been told they are “too sensitive” or have been labelled “people pleasers,” and for those who are ready to reclaim energy and power they have given away. Here you will learn... What it means to be an Empath and what causes empath overwhelm. The energy systems of the body and how they impact you. The importance of grounding. Discernment between your emotions and those of others. How to create boundaries and protect your energy.
Hosted by The Path Wellness Center: Dr. Kimberly Ciardella
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Group meets in El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Finding you here, means you are looking for answers, for purpose, for reasons, for meaning. You feel sadness, you feel rage, you feel fear, AND sometimes you feel NOTHING, you feel emptiness, numbness, you feel a deep void. You're disconnected from everything that brings you life, the things that bring you joy, the people you love, but most of all you are disconnected from your SELF. Whether you are in the throes of anxiety or depression, moving through a traumatic experience, working to repair your relationships or coping with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), you are brave for reaching out and we are here to help.
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Spirituality Support Groups
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.