Support Groups in Scarborough, ME
Over 50! Women's Issues Group
Meet the challenges of this post menopause body. Gather with other women who are dealing with feeling differently about being a wife, mother, daughter or worker. This is time to work on issues long put on "hold". This group is ...
Hosted by Susan D Scott
Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scarborough, ME 04074
Meet the challenges of this post menopause body. Gather with other women who are dealing with feeling differently about being a wife, mother, daughter or worker. This is time to work on issues long put on "hold". This group is ...
Coping with Separation and Divorce for Women
This challenging life event is best faced with others who "understand" what we are going through. Sharing the emotional roller coaster helps us find our core strength. Members share their experiences and resources with caring and often humor! Learn to ...
Hosted by Susan D Scott
Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scarborough, ME 04074
This challenging life event is best faced with others who "understand" what we are going through. Sharing the emotional roller coaster helps us find our core strength. Members share their experiences and resources with caring and often humor! Learn to ...
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Over 50! Women's Issues Group
Meet the challenges of this post menopause body. Gather with other women who are dealing with feeling differently about being a wife, mother, daughter or worker. This is time to work on issues long put on "hold". This group is ...
Hosted by Susan D Scott
Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scarborough, ME 04074
Meet the challenges of this post menopause body. Gather with other women who are dealing with feeling differently about being a wife, mother, daughter or worker. This is time to work on issues long put on "hold". This group is ...
Coping with Separation and Divorce for Women
This challenging life event is best faced with others who "understand" what we are going through. Sharing the emotional roller coaster helps us find our core strength. Members share their experiences and resources with caring and often humor! Learn to ...
Hosted by Susan D Scott
Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scarborough, ME 04074
This challenging life event is best faced with others who "understand" what we are going through. Sharing the emotional roller coaster helps us find our core strength. Members share their experiences and resources with caring and often humor! Learn to ...
Inner Child Psychoeducation Group
Level 1 RRP group (Relationship Recovery Process): This group is for Childhood Trauma Survivors interested in understanding what they have been through and working towards recovery. I am running one 6 month, virtual inner child group this spring. Anyone interested ...
Hosted by Molly Schneider (Previously: Yasi)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04101
Level 1 RRP group (Relationship Recovery Process): This group is for Childhood Trauma Survivors interested in understanding what they have been through and working towards recovery. I am running one 6 month, virtual inner child group this spring. Anyone interested ...
Womens Group
I will be offering various groups in the upcoming year, 2018 - to be announced
Hosted by Julie Holden, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westbrook, ME 04092
I will be offering various groups in the upcoming year, 2018 - to be announced
Parenting
This is a Telehealth group to offer support to parents who are struggling with daily life, or who are wanting to learn new skills or improve on existing skills. We will discuss co-parenting, screen addictions, self-care, substance use, peer-pressure, eating ...
Hosted by Healing Tide Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Portland, ME 04106
This is a Telehealth group to offer support to parents who are struggling with daily life, or who are wanting to learn new skills or improve on existing skills. We will discuss co-parenting, screen addictions, self-care, substance use, peer-pressure, eating ...
Grief Group
Hosted by Elisabeth Heij
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04103
8 Week Trauma Sensitive Yoga Workshop in March
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Classes are specifically designed to be beneficial for survivors of Trauma. This may include abuse, neglect, sexual assault, rape, chronic anxiety and stress, PTSD, domestic violence. The main goal in yoga classes is for women to feel they ...
Hosted by Randi Bruneau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westbrook, ME 04092
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Classes are specifically designed to be beneficial for survivors of Trauma. This may include abuse, neglect, sexual assault, rape, chronic anxiety and stress, PTSD, domestic violence. The main goal in yoga classes is for women to feel they ...
Training for Therapist in Couples Therapy
This is a training group for licensed therapist, and will be IN PERSON staring May 19. It will be limited to 10 licensed clinicians who are interested in gaining knowledge and skills in Gestalt couples therapy and applying research on ...
Hosted by Adrienne J Bentsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04102
This is a training group for licensed therapist, and will be IN PERSON staring May 19. It will be limited to 10 licensed clinicians who are interested in gaining knowledge and skills in Gestalt couples therapy and applying research on ...
Women Supporting Women
This is a group designed for anyone who wants to make healthier choices in their lives. This could be eating, exercise, relationships, and many other topics where we make choices that aren't always the best. This group is not about ...
Hosted by Healing Tide Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Portland, ME 04106
This is a group designed for anyone who wants to make healthier choices in their lives. This could be eating, exercise, relationships, and many other topics where we make choices that aren't always the best. This group is not about ...
Women's Group: Recovering from Toxic Relationships
Bi-weekly online women's group for recovery and connection. This circle is a space for women to heal together & rediscover their authentic selves while in the process of ending, and in the aftermath of leaving, toxic relationships and narcissistic abuse. ...
Hosted by Sarah Dugas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, CSTT, NATC
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Portland, ME 04106
Bi-weekly online women's group for recovery and connection. This circle is a space for women to heal together & rediscover their authentic selves while in the process of ending, and in the aftermath of leaving, toxic relationships and narcissistic abuse. ...
Mens Group
I offer a time limited mens group focused on emotional and spiritual wellbeing. The group meets every other week for six sessions. The group is a combination of process and education. A theme is selected for the session. Conversation and ...
Hosted by Hughes Kraft
Counselor, LCPC, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04101
I offer a time limited mens group focused on emotional and spiritual wellbeing. The group meets every other week for six sessions. The group is a combination of process and education. A theme is selected for the session. Conversation and ...
Emerge (To Find Your 'self')
EMERGE is a counseling group for people who have lost their sense of self in their relationships with others. Not being authentic with others can lead to depression over not being who you wanted to be in the past or ...
Hosted by Noah e Dorius
Counselor, LCPC-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04101
EMERGE is a counseling group for people who have lost their sense of self in their relationships with others. Not being authentic with others can lead to depression over not being who you wanted to be in the past or ...
Adult DBT Skills Group
DBT groups are recommended if you experience longstanding difficulties with managing emotions, such as intense negative emotions, emotional lability, suicidal and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, difficulty tolerating distress, and/or related problems in relationships. DBT is not recommended if you have ...
Hosted by Chelsea M Cogan
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04101
DBT groups are recommended if you experience longstanding difficulties with managing emotions, such as intense negative emotions, emotional lability, suicidal and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, difficulty tolerating distress, and/or related problems in relationships. DBT is not recommended if you have ...
Evening Men's Group - How about early in the week?
A place where we can talk about whatever issues we need to in a safe environment. We'll start when we get enough guys committed to coming every week. A suggestion to prepare for the group would be to read Sam ...
Hosted by Howland Bickerstaff
Counselor, LCPC, LADC, CCS, NCTTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Portland, ME 04106
A place where we can talk about whatever issues we need to in a safe environment. We'll start when we get enough guys committed to coming every week. A suggestion to prepare for the group would be to read Sam ...
Men’s Group (currently held on-line)
This is an ongoing weekly men’s therapy and support group I run with a male Co-facilitator who shares my ideologies about the power of Group dynamics. Together our goal is to bring men into circle to explore all relationships in ...
Hosted by Christine Drabek
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, MS, CCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04101
This is an ongoing weekly men’s therapy and support group I run with a male Co-facilitator who shares my ideologies about the power of Group dynamics. Together our goal is to bring men into circle to explore all relationships in ...
Autism Support for Women & Gender Expansive People
**NOW ENROLLING FOR JUNE 12 START DATE** Support and connection for Autistic women and gender expansive people aged 18+. Those exploring the possibility of Autism diagnosis and self diagnosed individuals are welcome! Everyone deserves to feel a sense of belonging. ...
Hosted by Brenna O’Sullivan
Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04101
**NOW ENROLLING FOR JUNE 12 START DATE** Support and connection for Autistic women and gender expansive people aged 18+. Those exploring the possibility of Autism diagnosis and self diagnosed individuals are welcome! Everyone deserves to feel a sense of belonging. ...
I'll Be Your Mirror
New -- Morning Group! "I'll Be Your Mirror" is an action group designed to help you better understand yourself and others. Through an active, embodied exploration of thoughts, feelings and behaviors, we promote growth and healing. Through a process of ...
Hosted by GETME
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04101
New -- Morning Group! "I'll Be Your Mirror" is an action group designed to help you better understand yourself and others. Through an active, embodied exploration of thoughts, feelings and behaviors, we promote growth and healing. Through a process of ...
Wise Women's Support Group
CURRENT OPENINGS: This is a low-cost self-pay support group for women age 60+. We come together to share our stories and wisdom each week. As we get into this particular phase in life, many things come up that we might ...
Hosted by Rita McPhillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Portland, ME 04106
CURRENT OPENINGS: This is a low-cost self-pay support group for women age 60+. We come together to share our stories and wisdom each week. As we get into this particular phase in life, many things come up that we might ...
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How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. 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.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. 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.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.