Grief Support Groups in San Diego, CA
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Pet Loss Grief Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"This is a 5-6 week mixed gender group for those who have experienced the
loss
of a pet. The group includes all required material. "
Violent Loss Support Group-Restorative Retelling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
"This is a 10 week, 2 hour a week therapy group, that is modeled after the Research based Model of Dr. Ted Rynearson called "Restorative Retelling". This group is a closed group that is proven very effective to help with ..."
Pet loss and transformational grief
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CLC
Verified
Verified
"Alone in your
grief
? Surrounded by people who don't "get it" and expect you to "just get over it and move on"? Groups are powerful vehicles of support, healing, and transformation. For pet parents who need
grief
support in facing ..."
Group meets in:
San Diego, CA 92120 
Pregnancy Loss
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"Join an ongoing, 1 a week, psychotherapy group for any type of pregnancy
loss
for couples and/or women only. The group will focus on grieving the
loss
, and exploring and healing the impact on your self and relationships. You will ..."
Healing Through Story: Opening A New Door
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Join Marina Walker Rose, PhD. for an 8 week journey into the healing power of story to transmute pain and empower change. Working with The Firemaker Series Books, participants will explore their personal story through the alchemy of metaphor and ..."
Grief Support Group: Thursday Mornings
MSW, FT
"I am taking registration for a 6 Week
Grief
Support Groups that will meet on THURSDAY MORNINGS from 10:00AM - 11:30AM at my office in Old Town. Group offers weekly check in, supportive education, coping strategies, guided discussion, and community ..."
Grief Support Group: Monday Evenings
MSW, FT
"I AM CURRENTLY TAKING REGISTRATION FOR THE NEXT GROUP THAT WILL BEGIN MARCH 13 - APRIL 10. Group offers weekly check in, supportive education, coping strategies, guided discussion, and community connection. Each group is limited to 6 participants. Cost is ..."
Waitlist for new clients
Grief Support Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"This is a 6-week program where participants will be able to process their experiences with
grief
. This group is recommended for adults who have lost a person in their life. Participants will learn coping skills, explore how
grief
is understood, ..."
Grief Recovery Group
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified
Verified
"
Grief
is the natural reaction to
loss
.
Grief
is both a universal and a personal experience. This is a support group for those who have experienced personal losses. Participants will explore, within a trusting and nurturing environment, their reactions to ..."
In-Person and Online Fertility Support Groups
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
"Now enrolling! Mind-Body Infertility Support Groups are offered throughout the year-- in person and online . These 6-week support groups offer a safe place to share, express feelings, and gain support from others who understand the experience of infertility. We'll ..."
Coping with Grief + Loss
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified
Verified
"*Forming Now, email to get on the waiting list*
Grief
and
loss
are part of life and will be experienced by all of us at some time. The
grief
experience is unique for each of us. Some individuals may move ..."
Secondary Infertility Support Group (Online)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
"Enrollment for the next Secondary Infertility Support Group is now open! This Online 6-week support group offers a safe place to share, express feelings, and gain support from others who understand the experience of secondary infertility. We'll explore issues related ..."
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Pet Loss Grief Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"This is a 5-6 week mixed gender group for those who have experienced the
loss
of a pet. The group includes all required material. "
Violent Loss Support Group-Restorative Retelling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
"This is a 10 week, 2 hour a week therapy group, that is modeled after the Research based Model of Dr. Ted Rynearson called "Restorative Retelling". This group is a closed group that is proven very effective to help with ..."
Pet loss and transformational grief
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CLC
Verified
Verified
"Alone in your
grief
? Surrounded by people who don't "get it" and expect you to "just get over it and move on"? Groups are powerful vehicles of support, healing, and transformation. For pet parents who need
grief
support in facing ..."
Group meets in:
San Diego, CA 92120
Pregnancy Loss
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"Join an ongoing, 1 a week, psychotherapy group for any type of pregnancy
loss
for couples and/or women only. The group will focus on grieving the
loss
, and exploring and healing the impact on your self and relationships. You will ..."
Healing Through Story: Opening A New Door
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Join Marina Walker Rose, PhD. for an 8 week journey into the healing power of story to transmute pain and empower change. Working with The Firemaker Series Books, participants will explore their personal story through the alchemy of metaphor and ..."
Grief Support Group: Thursday Mornings
MSW, FT
"I am taking registration for a 6 Week
Grief
Support Groups that will meet on THURSDAY MORNINGS from 10:00AM - 11:30AM at my office in Old Town. Group offers weekly check in, supportive education, coping strategies, guided discussion, and community ..."
Grief Support Group: Monday Evenings
MSW, FT
"I AM CURRENTLY TAKING REGISTRATION FOR THE NEXT GROUP THAT WILL BEGIN MARCH 13 - APRIL 10. Group offers weekly check in, supportive education, coping strategies, guided discussion, and community connection. Each group is limited to 6 participants. Cost is ..."
Grief Recovery Group
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified
Verified
"
Grief
is the natural reaction to
loss
.
Grief
is both a universal and a personal experience. This is a support group for those who have experienced personal losses. Participants will explore, within a trusting and nurturing environment, their reactions to ..."
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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?
San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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.