this is an introductory experiential group to become aware of the energy centers in our bodies. we will meditate on each of the centers, while chanting and learning about its properties and healing issues associated with them.
Hosted by Layers of Self
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MPhil
Group meets in Saratoga, CA 95070
this is an introductory experiential group to become aware of the energy centers in our bodies. we will meditate on each of the centers, while chanting and learning about its properties and healing issues associated with them.
we dive into one Kosha each month, focusing on and experiencing it through guided visualizations. The physical body that most consider to be the self is only the most dense layer. Subtler than that is the energy or pranic layer. Then comes the emotional-mental layer also seen by some as colors corresponding to different feelings. The intellectual/intuitive or the wisdom layer is next, subtler and more expansive than the prior three and encompassing them too. Finally the bliss layer is the subtlest of them all and it encompasses all the other layers and extends over and beyond them.
Hosted by Layers of Self
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MPhil
Group meets in Saratoga, CA 95070
we dive into one Kosha each month, focusing on and experiencing it through guided visualizations. The physical body that most consider to be the self is only the most dense layer. Subtler than that is the energy or pranic layer. Then comes the emotional-mental layer also seen by some as colors corresponding to different feelings. The intellectual/intuitive or the wisdom layer is next, subtler and more expansive than the prior three and encompassing them too. Finally the bliss layer is the subtlest of them all and it encompasses all the other layers and extends over and beyond them.
Welcome to the group on 26 soul qualities. they are 1. Fearlessness 2. Purity of heart 3. Steadfastness 4. Almsgiving 5. Self-restraint 6. Sacred rites 7. Right study of scriptures/ self-study 8. Self-discipline 9. Straightforwardness 10. Non-injury 11. Truthfulness 12. Absence of wrath 13. Renunciation 14. Peacefulness 15. Non-condemnation 16. Compassion toward all beings 17. Absence of greed & envy 18. Gentleness 19. Modesty 20. Absence of restlessness 21. Radiance of character 22. Forgiveness 23. Cleanliness of body and purity of mind 24. Patience & fortitude 25. Non-hatred 26. Lack of conceit
Hosted by Layers of Self
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MPhil
Group meets in Saratoga, CA 95070
Welcome to the group on 26 soul qualities. they are 1. Fearlessness 2. Purity of heart 3. Steadfastness 4. Almsgiving 5. Self-restraint 6. Sacred rites 7. Right study of scriptures/ self-study 8. Self-discipline 9. Straightforwardness 10. Non-injury 11. Truthfulness 12. Absence of wrath 13. Renunciation 14. Peacefulness 15. Non-condemnation 16. Compassion toward all beings 17. Absence of greed & envy 18. Gentleness 19. Modesty 20. Absence of restlessness 21. Radiance of character 22. Forgiveness 23. Cleanliness of body and purity of mind 24. Patience & fortitude 25. Non-hatred 26. Lack of conceit
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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).
Spiritual bypass refers to people who use spiritual ideas and practices to avoid doing the hard psychological work necessary to build an integrated, authentic self. This explains why so many people struggle with religion that over-emphasizes dogma at the expense of psychological health. Yet we need community. Isolated individuals are fragile and struggle to create big change. We must find common ground and purpose with like-minded integrated people. Our group will be a place where "two or three will gather" to support each other in our brokenness and discern our call to live out our journey of faith.
Hosted by Dr. Thomas Lucking, PhD
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Group meets in Los Gatos, CA 95032
Spiritual bypass refers to people who use spiritual ideas and practices to avoid doing the hard psychological work necessary to build an integrated, authentic self. This explains why so many people struggle with religion that over-emphasizes dogma at the expense of psychological health. Yet we need community. Isolated individuals are fragile and struggle to create big change. We must find common ground and purpose with like-minded integrated people. Our group will be a place where "two or three will gather" to support each other in our brokenness and discern our call to live out our journey of faith.
Changing the Paradigm of aging. I offer a safe, creative, inspirational and fun environment in which vibrant 55+yrs young women can explore what this new stage of life is all about. We do not have to journey down this unknown road alone. Through a variety of experiences, (Expressive Art, Journaling, Mindfulness and most importantly Connection with Like Minded Women) we will explore who we are, our purpose in life and how we can "feast on our life" at any age.
Changing the Paradigm of aging. I offer a safe, creative, inspirational and fun environment in which vibrant 55+yrs young women can explore what this new stage of life is all about. We do not have to journey down this unknown road alone. Through a variety of experiences, (Expressive Art, Journaling, Mindfulness and most importantly Connection with Like Minded Women) we will explore who we are, our purpose in life and how we can "feast on our life" at any age.
We are a collective of Hypnotherapists offering a variety of specializations, from transpersonal/spiritual to overcoming addictions. We support each other's practices by sharing techniques and client referrals. We welcome other Hypnotherapists to join us at our office in Los Gatos.
We are a collective of Hypnotherapists offering a variety of specializations, from transpersonal/spiritual to overcoming addictions. We support each other's practices by sharing techniques and client referrals. We welcome other Hypnotherapists to join us at our office in Los Gatos.
April 25–May 1, 2026 The Vision Quest Wilderness Passage is a guided week long retreat in nature for people undergoing a major life transition including grief, spiritual awakening, sobriety, marriage, divorce, career change, healing trauma, finding a deeper life purpose, and many other types of important transitions. As a rite-of-passage, the Vision Quest addresses the need to let go of outmoded ways of being and open to new beginnings. In depth group preparation is followed by three days of solitude in a remote wilderness setting and 2 days of integration afterwards. For info visit lifepassage.com/programs_vision.html
April 25–May 1, 2026 The Vision Quest Wilderness Passage is a guided week long retreat in nature for people undergoing a major life transition including grief, spiritual awakening, sobriety, marriage, divorce, career change, healing trauma, finding a deeper life purpose, and many other types of important transitions. As a rite-of-passage, the Vision Quest addresses the need to let go of outmoded ways of being and open to new beginnings. In depth group preparation is followed by three days of solitude in a remote wilderness setting and 2 days of integration afterwards. For info visit lifepassage.com/programs_vision.html
Supportive group for woman to have an outlet to discuss their struggles with breast cancer and have other woman they can share their stories with and relate too.
Supportive group for woman to have an outlet to discuss their struggles with breast cancer and have other woman they can share their stories with and relate too.
This group of 3-8 women meets once a week for periods of 8 weeks. Topics we discuss can involve family issues (spousal, children, in-law, abuse & infidelity); cultural issues (acculturation and adoption of American ways, relationships with non-Indians, cultural differences in the workplace); spirituality (compartmentalization of your practice versus openness to Americans--the effect, of your choice in disclosing, on your psychological wellbeing in America); any other topic the group wishes.
Hosted by Goolrukh Adi Vakil
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MA, MS
Group meets in Palo Alto, CA 94301
This group of 3-8 women meets once a week for periods of 8 weeks. Topics we discuss can involve family issues (spousal, children, in-law, abuse & infidelity); cultural issues (acculturation and adoption of American ways, relationships with non-Indians, cultural differences in the workplace); spirituality (compartmentalization of your practice versus openness to Americans--the effect, of your choice in disclosing, on your psychological wellbeing in America); any other topic the group wishes.
Heart + Mind Group: Learn the following skills and integrate their practice in your daily life: SELF-COMPASSION: Embrace yourself with kindness and understanding, especially during times of struggle or self-doubt. INNER COACH: Develop a supportive inner voice that encourages and uplifts you. MINDFULNESS & PRESENCE: Come into the truth of the present moment to lessen stress and anxiety. AUTHENTIC SELF: Gain clarity on your deepest values and live in alignment with them. Nature Connection: Experience healing and perspective-shifting benefits through connecting with nature. Join a group of like-hearted people in a safe and supportive environment.
Heart + Mind Group: Learn the following skills and integrate their practice in your daily life: SELF-COMPASSION: Embrace yourself with kindness and understanding, especially during times of struggle or self-doubt. INNER COACH: Develop a supportive inner voice that encourages and uplifts you. MINDFULNESS & PRESENCE: Come into the truth of the present moment to lessen stress and anxiety. AUTHENTIC SELF: Gain clarity on your deepest values and live in alignment with them. Nature Connection: Experience healing and perspective-shifting benefits through connecting with nature. Join a group of like-hearted people in a safe and supportive environment.
This intimate group is the first of 4 groups throughout the year to celebrate the spiritual and psychological significance of the changing of the seasons as marked by the Winter and Summer Solstice and the Spring and Autumn Equinox. For centuries, humans have recognized the way in which Nature's metaphors offer wisdom for life that can be applied and integrated. The lessons taking on fresh meaning as the years return us to these sacred moments of reflection and metamorphosis. Each event will comprise elements of meditation, art and collage work, journalling and sharing. Workshop fee includes refreshments and materials.
Hosted by Ann Margaret Stillingfleet
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Los Gatos, CA 95030
This intimate group is the first of 4 groups throughout the year to celebrate the spiritual and psychological significance of the changing of the seasons as marked by the Winter and Summer Solstice and the Spring and Autumn Equinox. For centuries, humans have recognized the way in which Nature's metaphors offer wisdom for life that can be applied and integrated. The lessons taking on fresh meaning as the years return us to these sacred moments of reflection and metamorphosis. Each event will comprise elements of meditation, art and collage work, journalling and sharing. Workshop fee includes refreshments and materials.
Your precious feelings shape your bright future. I support clients via tele-health, in California. I am a PhD Doctor in Psychology, Professional Certified Coach, for high profile clients. Every client is a VIP. Powerful mental resources included. 1 month recommended for best results. This work is most effective in groups, as you will learn immensely from others’ hands-on experience. We will process your past, change the status quo with customized plans, role play your ideal future. https://www.omired.org https://www.pasadenapsychologist.net https://www.thetatcenter.org www.YHGTP.com
Your precious feelings shape your bright future. I support clients via tele-health, in California. I am a PhD Doctor in Psychology, Professional Certified Coach, for high profile clients. Every client is a VIP. Powerful mental resources included. 1 month recommended for best results. This work is most effective in groups, as you will learn immensely from others’ hands-on experience. We will process your past, change the status quo with customized plans, role play your ideal future. https://www.omired.org https://www.pasadenapsychologist.net https://www.thetatcenter.org www.YHGTP.com
Meet weekly with a group of women on a journey to reclaim a rested life. Together, we will rest deeply, address obstacles we face towards centering rest in our lives, and rise up rested ?. We heal in community, and we find our way back to our creative spark in community. Join us! This group will include 3-5 yoga nidra recordings and support for setting up a regular practice at home. Visit website for more info.
Hosted by Leilani Jefferies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Meet weekly with a group of women on a journey to reclaim a rested life. Together, we will rest deeply, address obstacles we face towards centering rest in our lives, and rise up rested ?. We heal in community, and we find our way back to our creative spark in community. Join us! This group will include 3-5 yoga nidra recordings and support for setting up a regular practice at home. Visit website for more info.
Come gather together in a safe & sacred space to allow your grief opportunity to heal and transform into life-serving energy. We have forgotten as a culture the importance of gathering together in ritual to support this natural process of grief. In this weekend ritual, you will: -Honor what you love and have lost- Express your grief through writing, movement, song, and connection with nature -Experience the healing power of sacred witnessing without trying to change, fix or solve the grief process - Release tension and stress to open to renewed sense of aliveness and purpose
Come gather together in a safe & sacred space to allow your grief opportunity to heal and transform into life-serving energy. We have forgotten as a culture the importance of gathering together in ritual to support this natural process of grief. In this weekend ritual, you will: -Honor what you love and have lost- Express your grief through writing, movement, song, and connection with nature -Experience the healing power of sacred witnessing without trying to change, fix or solve the grief process - Release tension and stress to open to renewed sense of aliveness and purpose
The group series is designed to explore the power of dream sharing over a six week period with others using carefully crafted techniques, will reveal the many layers of wisdom and magic hidden there. From expressive arts to active imagination, have fun discovering the creative potential of your dreams in a dynamic and interactive yet safe setting. No dream experience necessary but a six week commitment is required. Fee is $300 for the series and a discount of $30 for those who pay in full for all six weeks. Materials are included in the fee.
Hosted by Linda H Mastrangelo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in Campbell, CA 95008
The group series is designed to explore the power of dream sharing over a six week period with others using carefully crafted techniques, will reveal the many layers of wisdom and magic hidden there. From expressive arts to active imagination, have fun discovering the creative potential of your dreams in a dynamic and interactive yet safe setting. No dream experience necessary but a six week commitment is required. Fee is $300 for the series and a discount of $30 for those who pay in full for all six weeks. Materials are included in the fee.
Basic Sanity A Mindful Therapeutic Support Group For Students/Counseling Interns, Professional Caregivers and Somatic Therapists Build Awareness in Relationship while exploring Mind, Emotions & Spirit. Receive Feedback,Nourishment and Support. This group is a guided therapeutic group perceptions, feelings and emotions. Utilizing Mindfulness/Hakomi skills applied to Tibetan Buddhist Psychological theories. For personal, relational, community and professional healing.based on increasing relational awareness while applying mindfulness to thoughts,
Hosted by K Karuna Fluhart-Negrete
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ALC, CHT, LPCC
Group meets in Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Basic Sanity A Mindful Therapeutic Support Group For Students/Counseling Interns, Professional Caregivers and Somatic Therapists Build Awareness in Relationship while exploring Mind, Emotions & Spirit. Receive Feedback,Nourishment and Support. This group is a guided therapeutic group perceptions, feelings and emotions. Utilizing Mindfulness/Hakomi skills applied to Tibetan Buddhist Psychological theories. For personal, relational, community and professional healing.based on increasing relational awareness while applying mindfulness to thoughts,
April 25–May 1, 2026 The Vision Quest Wilderness Passage is a guided week long retreat in nature for people undergoing a major life transition including grief, spiritual awakening, sobriety, marriage, divorce,career change, letting go of trauma, finding a deeper life purpose, and many other types of important transitions. As a rite-of-passage, the Vision Quest addresses the need to let go of outmoded ways of being and open to new beginnings. In depth group preparation is followed by three days of solitude in a remote wilderness setting and 2 days of integration afterwards. For info visit lifepassage.com/programs_vision.html
April 25–May 1, 2026 The Vision Quest Wilderness Passage is a guided week long retreat in nature for people undergoing a major life transition including grief, spiritual awakening, sobriety, marriage, divorce,career change, letting go of trauma, finding a deeper life purpose, and many other types of important transitions. As a rite-of-passage, the Vision Quest addresses the need to let go of outmoded ways of being and open to new beginnings. In depth group preparation is followed by three days of solitude in a remote wilderness setting and 2 days of integration afterwards. For info visit lifepassage.com/programs_vision.html
Explore your inner world using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and expressive arts mixed media art visual arts journaling. The subconscious and creative parts of us have so much to offer and share for healing, support and vitality. Learn the foundations of art journaling approaches including layering and mixed media techniques, collage, drawing, painting, using prompts including movement, mindfulness, writing, poetry. No drawing experience is required. Online or In person in Santa Cruz, CA: This group is ongoing and can be paid as a monthly fee: 100/mo for 4 sessions: Contact me for more info.
Explore your inner world using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and expressive arts mixed media art visual arts journaling. The subconscious and creative parts of us have so much to offer and share for healing, support and vitality. Learn the foundations of art journaling approaches including layering and mixed media techniques, collage, drawing, painting, using prompts including movement, mindfulness, writing, poetry. No drawing experience is required. Online or In person in Santa Cruz, CA: This group is ongoing and can be paid as a monthly fee: 100/mo for 4 sessions: Contact me for more info.
Many of us have become tethered to our devices—reaching for them out of habit, boredom, or escape. What started as a helpful tool now chips away at our creativity, rest, and presence. I’m inviting a small, committed group to join me for a digital detox rooted in intention, accountability, and reconnection. Through daily practices, weekly prompts, and shared support, we’ll untangle from screen addiction and reclaim our time and attention. If you’re craving better sleep, more creativity, connection, or simply space to breathe, this is your invitation. Visit my website to learn more.
Hosted by Leilani Jefferies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Many of us have become tethered to our devices—reaching for them out of habit, boredom, or escape. What started as a helpful tool now chips away at our creativity, rest, and presence. I’m inviting a small, committed group to join me for a digital detox rooted in intention, accountability, and reconnection. Through daily practices, weekly prompts, and shared support, we’ll untangle from screen addiction and reclaim our time and attention. If you’re craving better sleep, more creativity, connection, or simply space to breathe, this is your invitation. Visit my website to learn more.
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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.