Peer interactive and support. Spirituality and processing belief systems. Using collective activities to enhance wellness. Group support and relaxation. Hypnotherapeutic relaxation
Hosted by Psychotherapy; Addiction; Psychological Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCADC, LPC, CRS, FAPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Practices that include modalities with Eclectic theoretical orientation. Counseling everyone regardless of background purely on presenting health issues. Using integrative approach to whole person restoration of functioning. Mindfulness, Cognitive,Logotherapy, Motivational Interviewing. Transfigurative Hypnotherapy is strictly for pain management, sleep disorder, anxiety and relaxation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). We proudly embrace the ethical values of the APA, AACC, ACA and NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) that respectively advice counselor to practice within their competencies (training).
Trouble coping with pain and negative emotions, medication problems, addiction problems and changes in attitude and affect. Patients must be involved with a medical doctor and receiving current treatment and evaluations. A phone call begins the process for admittance into the group.
732-687-6240
Hosted by Dr. Jerald Cilente
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LCADC, ABMPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Freehold, NJ 07728
Treatment for all addictions and related emotional problems that may lead to relapse and the threat of decreased functioning . We offer compassionate care, solutions-based counseling for individuals struggling with life's challenges and transitions. Our services help you learn to manage, in your own personal way, your issues that range from threat of relapsing to constructive habit change in your thoughts and behavior, for trauma, anxiety, depression and perceived stress difficulties, especially with relationships, occupational concerns, malaise and dysphoric mood, and pain management ( with your medial doctor's partnership).
Weekly virtual process group for individuals living with chronic medical illnesses. Now accepting new group members!
Hosted by Dr. Rebecca Boswell
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Princeton, NJ 08542
I work with children, adolescents, college students, and adults, and completed specialized training in psychological treatment for those with chronic illness and/or eating disorders & weight-related concerns.
People often come to a therapist because they want to talk about being anxious, being lonely, feeling depressed, having difficulty in relationships, feeling stressed and burned out, or having a hard time taking care of themselves and others. I aim to help people to reduce symptoms (e.g., anxiety, pain) and, more generally, to engage in personal growth and to foster a more connected, meaningful life by focusing on mind and body wellness. I will work with you to help you cope more effectively; in doing so, I focus on your strengths and potential.
THRIVE! offers an all-encompassing support group. Join our 8-week skills-based, psychoeducational support group designed specifically for individuals living with chronic pain. Each session, whether in-person or virtual, lasts 1 hour and offers a nurturing environment where you can learn practical tools and strategies for managing pain and improving quality of life. We will be supporting one another, engaging in experiential exercises, gaining insight, sharing our experiences, learning techniques, getting to understand ourselves, learning how to live with our realities, and a whole lot more!
Hosted by Frayde Yudkowsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, CTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lakewood, NJ 08701
Chronic pain/ illness is dear to my heart.
You may think of yourself as bad, worthless, crazy or sick. You may feel shame for behaviors you have done. You may wish the ground would swallow you up. You may have no energy to face another day. You may know that beneath that darkness and gloom is a beautiful soul. It is okay to be human and to have ups and downs. It is okay to need someone to embrace your journey and tread the waters of life with you. You are worth the fight. You are deserving of peace. You matter. No amount of trauma, pain, challenge, illness and broken-heart can change that.
6 week therapy group offering support and education to adults experiencing chronic pain. Participants will better understand how chronic pain occurs, recognize the signs and precursors of that pain, and experiment with strategies to reduce pain cues. This group offers participants tools to lower their pain signals and increase daily wellbeing. Facilitated by Tracey Post, LCSW, ACST, CCTP, and Samson Gordon, LSW. In network with BCBS, Princeton Aetna Student Plan & Medicare. $360 Self pay. Sliding Scale available. Topics include: Types of pain, Pain Trap, Neutralizing factors, Journey back from unmanageable pain, Specific pain conditions / Medical trauma, Continued recovery
Hosted by The Princeton Center for MindBody Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Princeton, NJ 08540
We specialize in treating depression and anxiety; addiction; issues with sexuality; chronic health issues and pain; familial, romantic, and other interpersonal relationships; and intersectionally aware, trauma-informed care for marginalized people— with special attention given to individuals belonging to the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and survivor communities.
The Princeton Center for MindBody Healing prioritizes holistic healing and walking with you to grow your best self: mind, body and soul. Our clinicians work on a wide range of issues with a wide range of therapeutic techniques, self-care tools and clinical styles. We offer traditional and non-traditional outpatient services for individuals, couples, and families of all forms and fashions including office and nature sessions, walking sessions, video, text and telephone. We believe in affirming & celebrating all people for who you truly are.
Video: http://vimeo.com/38248612. My therapy group provides an opportunity to get sensitive but direct feedback. There are very few other settings where you can get that kind of help. Group members support one another by striving for openness and honesty. By talking about both situations in peoples' lives, as well as examining interactions in the group, members are able to make changes and try them out in the safety of the group. By doing so, people can stop repeating the same patterns in their relationships. The group is most beneficial for working on romantic, family, or friend relationships.
Hosted by Jeffrey Axelbank
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Highland Park, NJ 08904
People are helped most by considering all aspects of their lives, their strengths as well as the areas giving them problems. Therefore, I will treat you as a whole person, not just as a diagnosis. We will work together to understand how your past is affecting your current situation, and get to the bottom of your issues, for achieving deep, lasting changes. Speaking freely and without inhibitions with your therapist is essential and I work to provide a warm, safe environment for you to do so. I also offer group therapy, which is very effective when combined with individual sessions.
You may be facing health concerns, stress, troubling relationships, anxiety, family challenges, depression, the issues of aging or some other problem that may cause difficult and uncomfortable feelings. Worry, sadness, anger, shame, hopelessness, fear, anxiety, stress, and depression are just a few of the complex emotions that may arise. We help all individuals suffering from these issues. My therapy will lead to an improvement in your mood, feelings, thoughts and behaviors and your ability to cope. I specialize in treating disorders such as anxiety, addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, fears & phobia, etc for teens and young adults.
Hosted by Dr. Imran Rasid-Depression and Anxiety Therapist
NLP , MD, PhD, AW, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wayne, NJ 07470
I am a depression and anxiety therapist in New Jersey. I am dedicated to providing personalized care that addresses the needs of my patients and aims to create a therapeutic environment that is supportive and comfortable. Furthermore, I am committed to providing the best care possible for each of my patients and strive to create a healing and supportive environment. As a result, many of my patients have referred friends and family members to me, which is an additional testament to my excellence.
Support Group for people living with cancer and/or their caregivers
Hosted by Stephani Fried, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Brunswick, NJ 08816
A good therapist is more than just a good listener. An experienced practitioner conveys warmth, genuineness and respect for you and your concerns. Whatever distress led you to therapy, I will support you to learn new coping skills, strengthening your resources to live the very best life you can live. Whether a relationship problem, parent-child problem, work related stress or medical concern, my collaborative approach can help you feel more optimistic and hopeful about your future.
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Chronic Pain Support Groups
How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.