Grief Support Groups in Orange County, CA
Women's Trauma Support Group
This is a Women's Trauma Support Group. The focus is on attachment and inner child work utilizing EMDR, expressive arts, and mindfulness techniques. This is a support group and runs for 8-10 weeks and ongoing with the opportunity to repeat ...
Hosted by Denise Mechelle Owens
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified
Group meets in Tustin, CA 92780
This is a Women's Trauma Support Group. The focus is on attachment and inner child work utilizing EMDR, expressive arts, and mindfulness techniques. This is a support group and runs for 8-10 weeks and ongoing with the opportunity to repeat ...
Perinatal Loss Group at Hoag
This group provides ongoing support to families suffering the trauma of miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn
death
, including losses occurring from difficult choices.
This group provides compassion and support to families who, after pregnancy
loss
, are ready to explore becoming pregnant ...
Hosted by Laura Navarro Pickens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92658
This group provides ongoing support to families suffering the trauma of miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn
death
, including losses occurring from difficult choices.
This group provides compassion and support to families who, after pregnancy
loss
, are ready to explore becoming pregnant ...
Women In Transition and Healing
Support and tools for any woman experiencing life changes and challenges, including relationship
loss
.
To attend group call 714-357-4724.
Support and tools for any woman experiencing life changes and challenges, including relationship
loss
.
To attend group call 714-357-4724.
Grief and Loss, related to a death
Contact me for additional questions: The goal of this support group is to show up, give and receive support from others that are experiencing
loss
, particularly from a
death
, while also learning tools on how to best walk through the ...
Hosted by Signe Schiavo MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
Contact me for additional questions: The goal of this support group is to show up, give and receive support from others that are experiencing
loss
, particularly from a
death
, while also learning tools on how to best walk through the ...
Grief Recovery Method®
An action based group providing a safe place to complete unresolved emotional pain related to
loss
.
Hosted by Jacqueline D Bredehoft
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHNPBC
Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92660
An action based group providing a safe place to complete unresolved emotional pain related to
loss
.
Touched by Adoption & Reproductive Medicine
Are you touched by adoption or foster care? Are you hoping to expand your family? Have you created your family through third-party reproduction? Do you wonder how to tell your child sensitive pieces of her story? Want to share in ...
Hosted by Patti Huber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPS
Verified
Group meets in Seal Beach, CA 90740
Are you touched by adoption or foster care? Are you hoping to expand your family? Have you created your family through third-party reproduction? Do you wonder how to tell your child sensitive pieces of her story? Want to share in ...
Life After Loss (Recovering your life after losing
Things that we cover in the group include, *Understanding that life changes but how we deal with those changes affect our lives. * Learn how to grieve and not let the
loss
take over our lives. * Learn how to ...
Hosted by Jd Sparks
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified
Group meets in Placentia, CA 92870
Things that we cover in the group include, *Understanding that life changes but how we deal with those changes affect our lives. * Learn how to grieve and not let the
loss
take over our lives. * Learn how to ...
Pet Grief and Loss
I am an avid animal lover and understand the tremendous sorrow we experience when losing that special member of our family. As a certified pet
bereavement
counselor, I will help you through your
loss
, while at the same time honoring ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Frances Armstrong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Costa Mesa, CA 92626
I am an avid animal lover and understand the tremendous sorrow we experience when losing that special member of our family. As a certified pet
bereavement
counselor, I will help you through your
loss
, while at the same time honoring ...
Anger Management Classes for Adults via Telehealth
Live, online, confidential and HIPAA-compliant classes. 1. ANGER MANAGEMENT classes for Adults. Enrollment $75. Classes: $30. 10-chapter curriculum. Tue 12pm-1:00pm, Wed 4pm-5pm. Learn new coping skills, improve your professional and personal relationships. Educational and positive. Classes meet all Court requirements. ...
Hosted by Andrea Keith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CEAP
Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92612
Live, online, confidential and HIPAA-compliant classes. 1. ANGER MANAGEMENT classes for Adults. Enrollment $75. Classes: $30. 10-chapter curriculum. Tue 12pm-1:00pm, Wed 4pm-5pm. Learn new coping skills, improve your professional and personal relationships. Educational and positive. Classes meet all Court requirements. ...
Pregnancy After Loss Group at Hoag
Have you lost a baby during pregnancy or infancy AND are pregnant now? Are you having trouble enjoying this pregnancy because of your fear and anxiety? This group can help. Topics include: Dealing with anxiety and panic; connecting with this ...
Hosted by Laura Navarro Pickens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Group meets in Newport Beach, CA 92663
Have you lost a baby during pregnancy or infancy AND are pregnant now? Are you having trouble enjoying this pregnancy because of your fear and anxiety? This group can help. Topics include: Dealing with anxiety and panic; connecting with this ...
Pet Loss Support Group via Zoom
PET
LOSS
Support Group provides emotional connection and understanding when saying goodbye to the pet you love. Founded in 2004. We typically meet the first Saturday of each month 12:30-1:30pm. Second monthly Saturday meeting offered. Your RSVP is required to ...
Hosted by Andrea Keith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CEAP
Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92612
PET
LOSS
Support Group provides emotional connection and understanding when saying goodbye to the pet you love. Founded in 2004. We typically meet the first Saturday of each month 12:30-1:30pm. Second monthly Saturday meeting offered. Your RSVP is required to ...
Grief Recovery Group- the 7 Stages of Grief
Since the pandemic, so many have experienced
loss
and emotional pain over relationship
loss
, poor health,
death
of loved ones, economic status or job
loss
etc. This group provides education and support to those who have been affected by
loss
...
Hosted by Windstone Behavioral Health
Psychologist, MD/DO, NP, LCSW, PA, PhD
Verified
Group meets in Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Since the pandemic, so many have experienced
loss
and emotional pain over relationship
loss
, poor health,
death
of loved ones, economic status or job
loss
etc. This group provides education and support to those who have been affected by
loss
...
Support Group for Parents of Addicts/Alcoholics
A safe space for parents to process their emotions and receive support. it It is normal to feel guilt and recriminations for your loved ones struggles with addiction, however, this is seldom the truth. The emotional abuse, manipulation and gaslighting ...
Hosted by Gabriela Pulido
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Irvine, CA 92612
A safe space for parents to process their emotions and receive support. it It is normal to feel guilt and recriminations for your loved ones struggles with addiction, however, this is seldom the truth. The emotional abuse, manipulation and gaslighting ...
Older Adult Support Group, (60 plus)
We feel alone in our struggles and we are not. Group therapy via telehealth is a supportive environment that allows us to connect with others who can relate to our struggles. This is a support group that creates safety, where ...
Hosted by Denise Dunn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Mission Viejo, CA 92692
We feel alone in our struggles and we are not. Group therapy via telehealth is a supportive environment that allows us to connect with others who can relate to our struggles. This is a support group that creates safety, where ...
Heart to Heart Support Group Weekly at LB seniors
Meeting on Monday mornings since 2010 at Laguna Beach Seniors. Supportive, caring atmosphere to discuss common needs we experience throughout the aging process.
Hosted by Kathleen 'Kay' Wenger
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Meeting on Monday mornings since 2010 at Laguna Beach Seniors. Supportive, caring atmosphere to discuss common needs we experience throughout the aging process.
Grief Group for Adults
The
Grief
Group will meet Mondays for 6 weeks (Fall/Winter 2023/2024 dates TBD). The outline for sessions generally includes the following: beginning journal prompt, followed by group discussion, tools & strategies for managing
grief
and stress; art therapy directive geared ...
The
Grief
Group will meet Mondays for 6 weeks (Fall/Winter 2023/2024 dates TBD). The outline for sessions generally includes the following: beginning journal prompt, followed by group discussion, tools & strategies for managing
grief
and stress; art therapy directive geared ...
Nurturing Connections Counseling of Orange County
We were established with the purpose of supporting individuals, couples, and families who face challenging situations that often contribute to psychological and emotional distress. We provide evidence-based approaches to elicit change from unhealthy patterns of behavior towards healthy coping strategies ...
Hosted by Nurturing Connections Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Tustin, CA 92780
We were established with the purpose of supporting individuals, couples, and families who face challenging situations that often contribute to psychological and emotional distress. We provide evidence-based approaches to elicit change from unhealthy patterns of behavior towards healthy coping strategies ...
Grief Support Group
It's important to talk about your loved one, honor your emotions and recognize the various stages of
mourning
. With
loss
also comes changes in self-identity and the role a person plays in life. This group is a safe space where ...
Hosted by Cathy Trenary
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified
Group meets in Huntington Beach, CA 92647
It's important to talk about your loved one, honor your emotions and recognize the various stages of
mourning
. With
loss
also comes changes in self-identity and the role a person plays in life. This group is a safe space where ...
Addiction Treatment Clinician Support Group
Beginning 8/18/22 (in person or virtual) : Contact me to reserve* Associate or seasoned clinicians/Case Managers working in addiction treatment who experience significant burnout. Large caseloads, overwhelming documentation, challenging clients, clients who relapse, and clients who overdose and die. This ...
Hosted by Angelina Gripp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Beginning 8/18/22 (in person or virtual) : Contact me to reserve* Associate or seasoned clinicians/Case Managers working in addiction treatment who experience significant burnout. Large caseloads, overwhelming documentation, challenging clients, clients who relapse, and clients who overdose and die. This ...
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Grief Support Groups
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.
What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Orange County Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.
Group therapy in Orange County is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Orange County are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
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.
Group therapy in Orange County is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Orange County are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
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.