Grief Support Groups in Santa Barbara, CA
Loss & Loneliness In Person Group
Beginning Saturday October 8 running for 8 consecutive Saturday mornings from 10-11:45, Janus Counseling Center, led by Susan Hicks, MA, LMFT and Jennifer Vogel, MA, LMFT, is hosting an in-person processing group. When
grief
,
loss
, or loneliness strike, gathering together ...
Hosted by Jennifer Vogel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Beginning Saturday October 8 running for 8 consecutive Saturday mornings from 10-11:45, Janus Counseling Center, led by Susan Hicks, MA, LMFT and Jennifer Vogel, MA, LMFT, is hosting an in-person processing group. When
grief
,
loss
, or loneliness strike, gathering together ...
Loss and Loneliness Processing Group
Beginning Saturday October 8 running for 8 consecutive Saturday mornings from 10-11:45, Janus Counseling Center, led by Susan Hicks, MA, LMFT and Jennifer Vogel, MA, LMFT, is hosting an in-person processing group. When
grief
,
loss
, or loneliness strike, gathering together ...
Hosted by Susan Hicks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Beginning Saturday October 8 running for 8 consecutive Saturday mornings from 10-11:45, Janus Counseling Center, led by Susan Hicks, MA, LMFT and Jennifer Vogel, MA, LMFT, is hosting an in-person processing group. When
grief
,
loss
, or loneliness strike, gathering together ...
Loss of adult child; partner loss or with dementia
I am happy to form a group in any of these area. I have been facilitating successful groups for 40 years.
Hosted by Suzanne Retzinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93105
I am happy to form a group in any of these area. I have been facilitating successful groups for 40 years.
Meaning-Making for Childfree Women in Mid-Life
Do you crave a community where you can be understood and explore your unique perspectives on your life choices? Are you feeling insecure, anxious, or depressed and wish to reconnect to meaning and purpose in mid-life and beyond? Do you ...
Hosted by Jacquelyn Toth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Do you crave a community where you can be understood and explore your unique perspectives on your life choices? Are you feeling insecure, anxious, or depressed and wish to reconnect to meaning and purpose in mid-life and beyond? Do you ...
In-Person Grief Group for Bereaved Adults
When a significant person in our life dies, our
grief
can feel as big as the ocean. Many of us feel lonely and isolated in our
grief
. Yet experts agree: We are not meant to grieve alone. A supportive group ...
Hosted by Jacquelyn Toth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93103
When a significant person in our life dies, our
grief
can feel as big as the ocean. Many of us feel lonely and isolated in our
grief
. Yet experts agree: We are not meant to grieve alone. A supportive group ...
Grief Process Group
Grief
is not linear. Whether you are processing a recent
loss
or still reeling in waves of losing a loved one years ago — this group could be of benefit for you. There are many stages to the
grief
process ...
Hosted by Claire Blakey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Grief
is not linear. Whether you are processing a recent
loss
or still reeling in waves of losing a loved one years ago — this group could be of benefit for you. There are many stages to the
grief
process ...
Betrayed Partner Group
Partner betrayal is traumatizing. It creates a roller-coaster of emotions, affects you socially, physically and spiritually and can send you through periods of self-doubt, hopelessness and despair. This group will help you cope with emotions, grieve the losses, communicate your ...
Hosted by Annie (Dorothy) Finch
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, EMDR, ASAT, CADC I
Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Partner betrayal is traumatizing. It creates a roller-coaster of emotions, affects you socially, physically and spiritually and can send you through periods of self-doubt, hopelessness and despair. This group will help you cope with emotions, grieve the losses, communicate your ...
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Loss & Loneliness In Person Group
Beginning Saturday October 8 running for 8 consecutive Saturday mornings from 10-11:45, Janus Counseling Center, led by Susan Hicks, MA, LMFT and Jennifer Vogel, MA, LMFT, is hosting an in-person processing group. When
grief
,
loss
, or loneliness strike, gathering together ...
Hosted by Jennifer Vogel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Beginning Saturday October 8 running for 8 consecutive Saturday mornings from 10-11:45, Janus Counseling Center, led by Susan Hicks, MA, LMFT and Jennifer Vogel, MA, LMFT, is hosting an in-person processing group. When
grief
,
loss
, or loneliness strike, gathering together ...
Loss and Loneliness Processing Group
Beginning Saturday October 8 running for 8 consecutive Saturday mornings from 10-11:45, Janus Counseling Center, led by Susan Hicks, MA, LMFT and Jennifer Vogel, MA, LMFT, is hosting an in-person processing group. When
grief
,
loss
, or loneliness strike, gathering together ...
Hosted by Susan Hicks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Beginning Saturday October 8 running for 8 consecutive Saturday mornings from 10-11:45, Janus Counseling Center, led by Susan Hicks, MA, LMFT and Jennifer Vogel, MA, LMFT, is hosting an in-person processing group. When
grief
,
loss
, or loneliness strike, gathering together ...
Loss of adult child; partner loss or with dementia
I am happy to form a group in any of these area. I have been facilitating successful groups for 40 years.
Hosted by Suzanne Retzinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93105
I am happy to form a group in any of these area. I have been facilitating successful groups for 40 years.
Meaning-Making for Childfree Women in Mid-Life
Do you crave a community where you can be understood and explore your unique perspectives on your life choices? Are you feeling insecure, anxious, or depressed and wish to reconnect to meaning and purpose in mid-life and beyond? Do you ...
Hosted by Jacquelyn Toth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Do you crave a community where you can be understood and explore your unique perspectives on your life choices? Are you feeling insecure, anxious, or depressed and wish to reconnect to meaning and purpose in mid-life and beyond? Do you ...
In-Person Grief Group for Bereaved Adults
When a significant person in our life dies, our
grief
can feel as big as the ocean. Many of us feel lonely and isolated in our
grief
. Yet experts agree: We are not meant to grieve alone. A supportive group ...
Hosted by Jacquelyn Toth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93103
When a significant person in our life dies, our
grief
can feel as big as the ocean. Many of us feel lonely and isolated in our
grief
. Yet experts agree: We are not meant to grieve alone. A supportive group ...
Grief Process Group
Grief
is not linear. Whether you are processing a recent
loss
or still reeling in waves of losing a loved one years ago — this group could be of benefit for you. There are many stages to the
grief
process ...
Hosted by Claire Blakey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Grief
is not linear. Whether you are processing a recent
loss
or still reeling in waves of losing a loved one years ago — this group could be of benefit for you. There are many stages to the
grief
process ...
Betrayed Partner Group
Partner betrayal is traumatizing. It creates a roller-coaster of emotions, affects you socially, physically and spiritually and can send you through periods of self-doubt, hopelessness and despair. This group will help you cope with emotions, grieve the losses, communicate your ...
Hosted by Annie (Dorothy) Finch
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, EMDR, ASAT, CADC I
Verified
Group meets in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Partner betrayal is traumatizing. It creates a roller-coaster of emotions, affects you socially, physically and spiritually and can send you through periods of self-doubt, hopelessness and despair. This group will help you cope with emotions, grieve the losses, communicate your ...
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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?
Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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.