Support Groups in Ridgefield, CT
Personal Issues Group
This group has been suspended because of Covid19. I hope to start it again in the late spring of 2021. Ongoing group focusing on helping to be more successful in life-- relationship issues and career issues, enhancing self esteem, grief, ...

Hosted by Fred Turpin
Licensed Psychoanalyst, NCPsyA
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
This group has been suspended because of Covid19. I hope to start it again in the late spring of 2021. Ongoing group focusing on helping to be more successful in life-- relationship issues and career issues, enhancing self esteem, grief, ...
Adolescent Recovery Support Program
The Recovery Support Group for teens meets after school 2 - 3 times per week and provides DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family therapy and support, Yoga, wilderness trips, supervised drug testing and many other complementary treatments. It is appropriate for ...

Hosted by Elizabeth Driscoll Jorgensen
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC, Coach
Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
The Recovery Support Group for teens meets after school 2 - 3 times per week and provides DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family therapy and support, Yoga, wilderness trips, supervised drug testing and many other complementary treatments. It is appropriate for ...
Mindful Parenting
Please join me for a six week group that combines parenting skills and meditative practices to enhance your parenting and enhance your self care.

Hosted by Kathy Hayes-Bloch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
Please join me for a six week group that combines parenting skills and meditative practices to enhance your parenting and enhance your self care.
Special Needs Parents
Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Children with Special Needs This group meets weekly and offers ongoing connection through shared discussion and positive support. The group provides a safe, caring, environment to process common experiences of parents/caregivers who have children with ...

Hosted by Lorraine Lazarus-Morley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Children with Special Needs This group meets weekly and offers ongoing connection through shared discussion and positive support. The group provides a safe, caring, environment to process common experiences of parents/caregivers who have children with ...
Postpartum Support Group
This weekly group is to offer support to moms on their postpartum journey. This can include those struggling with depression, anxiety, as well as those navigating transition to motherhood and in need of support. All topics are welcome for discussion. ...

Hosted by Lauren Logozio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
This weekly group is to offer support to moms on their postpartum journey. This can include those struggling with depression, anxiety, as well as those navigating transition to motherhood and in need of support. All topics are welcome for discussion. ...
Transition to Parenting Group
The transition to parenthood can be challenging for many reasons. One of the main reasons is the loss of contact with others. Coming together to support one another has been shown to increase happiness in parents who are feeling isolated ...

Hosted by Bonnie Luft — Anxiety, Depression, ADHD
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
The transition to parenthood can be challenging for many reasons. One of the main reasons is the loss of contact with others. Coming together to support one another has been shown to increase happiness in parents who are feeling isolated ...
Art Therapy for Anxiety and Depression

Hosted by Aimee Jette
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, CLAT
Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
Mindfulness Meditation Zoom Practice
Biweekly meditation practice sessions to help you anchor into moment-to-moment experience. Neuroscience and psychology is blended into centuries-old meditation practices. Through discussion and direct practice, you will learn ways to quell internal distress and soothe physical discomfort. Gain mindfulness skills ...

Hosted by Karen B Walant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCD
Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
Biweekly meditation practice sessions to help you anchor into moment-to-moment experience. Neuroscience and psychology is blended into centuries-old meditation practices. Through discussion and direct practice, you will learn ways to quell internal distress and soothe physical discomfort. Gain mindfulness skills ...
Training group in Core Energetics.
This highly experiential training in Core energetics is a powerful way to enhance your self-development. It will provide participants with an understanding of energy and consciousness in the body. Learn how and why emotions become blocked and ways to open ...

Hosted by Margo Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
This highly experiential training in Core energetics is a powerful way to enhance your self-development. It will provide participants with an understanding of energy and consciousness in the body. Learn how and why emotions become blocked and ways to open ...
Recovery Support Program
The Recovery Support Group for teens meets after school 2 - 3 times per week and provides DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family therapy and support, Yoga, wilderness trips, supervised drug testing and many other complementary treatments. It is appropriate for ...

Hosted by Insight Counseling, LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC
Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
The Recovery Support Group for teens meets after school 2 - 3 times per week and provides DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family therapy and support, Yoga, wilderness trips, supervised drug testing and many other complementary treatments. It is appropriate for ...
Teens of Divorce
Being a preteen or teenager, from a divorced home, can prove to have its own challenges. From the start of the divorce, and wondering what the future will look like, to integrating into a step family or a single parent ...

Hosted by Bonnie Luft — Anxiety, Depression, ADHD
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
Being a preteen or teenager, from a divorced home, can prove to have its own challenges. From the start of the divorce, and wondering what the future will look like, to integrating into a step family or a single parent ...
Young Adult Group
This is an evening program for young adults (age 18-25) who have substance abuse, mood disorders and/or co-occurring problems. The Young Adult Group program provides support for young adults and college students with mental health issues that have interfered with ...

Hosted by Insight Counseling, LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC
Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
This is an evening program for young adults (age 18-25) who have substance abuse, mood disorders and/or co-occurring problems. The Young Adult Group program provides support for young adults and college students with mental health issues that have interfered with ...
Young Adult Group
This is an evening program for young adults (age 18-25) who have substance abuse, mood disorders and/or co-occurring problems. The Young Adult Group program provides support for young adults and college students with mental health issues that have interfered with ...

Hosted by Elizabeth Driscoll Jorgensen
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC, Coach
Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
This is an evening program for young adults (age 18-25) who have substance abuse, mood disorders and/or co-occurring problems. The Young Adult Group program provides support for young adults and college students with mental health issues that have interfered with ...
Empowering Women after Narcisstic Abuse
This group is for adult women looking to free themselves from the often covert, manipulative, and toxic people in their lives. You will learn and understand the nature of this abuse and why it's so destructive and the tactics that ...

Hosted by Riesa P Minakan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
This group is for adult women looking to free themselves from the often covert, manipulative, and toxic people in their lives. You will learn and understand the nature of this abuse and why it's so destructive and the tactics that ...
Psychodrama for Personal Growth Group
Psychodrama is an action method of exploring what matters to us and putting our hopes and fears into action by talking "to" rather than talking "about." It is one of the six expressive arts (along with art, dance, drama, music ...

Hosted by Nancy S. Scherlong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
Psychodrama is an action method of exploring what matters to us and putting our hopes and fears into action by talking "to" rather than talking "about." It is one of the six expressive arts (along with art, dance, drama, music ...
Social Anxiety Group for Teenagers/Young Adults
In my 20 years of working in the Mental Health field, I have never seen so many people suffering from social anxiety. It can be paralyzing and completely impact your functioning. This group will teach you how to be comfortable ...

Hosted by Riesa P Minakan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
In my 20 years of working in the Mental Health field, I have never seen so many people suffering from social anxiety. It can be paralyzing and completely impact your functioning. This group will teach you how to be comfortable ...
Positively Teen
The Positively Teen Group is a one time per week Dialectical Behavioral Group program run by Kristin Dineen LCSW. The group teaches essential coping and self soothing skills to teens who struggle with anxiety, depression, self harming behaviors and many ...

Hosted by Elizabeth Driscoll Jorgensen
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC, Coach
Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
The Positively Teen Group is a one time per week Dialectical Behavioral Group program run by Kristin Dineen LCSW. The group teaches essential coping and self soothing skills to teens who struggle with anxiety, depression, self harming behaviors and many ...
Communication Training for Couples
This fun intensive 6-week class is designed to build healthy communication skills to be able to get and give the love you are meant to share. You will learn how and when to speak assertively, de-escalate, negotiate your differences, soothe ...

Hosted by Yudit Maros, LMFT - Center for Authentic Living
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT
Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
This fun intensive 6-week class is designed to build healthy communication skills to be able to get and give the love you are meant to share. You will learn how and when to speak assertively, de-escalate, negotiate your differences, soothe ...
Positively Teen
Positively Teen The Positively Teen Group is a one time per week Dialectical Behavioral Group program run by Kristin Dineen LCSW. The group teaches essential coping and self soothing skills to teens who struggle with anxiety, depression, self harming behaviors ...

Hosted by Insight Counseling, LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC
Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
Positively Teen The Positively Teen Group is a one time per week Dialectical Behavioral Group program run by Kristin Dineen LCSW. The group teaches essential coping and self soothing skills to teens who struggle with anxiety, depression, self harming behaviors ...
Learn to Love Your Self
A kind and positive relationship to our Selves is the key to inner peace, joy, and successful relationships with others. In this six-week group you will learn the four practices that are both necessary and sufficient for a healthy relationship ...

Hosted by Yudit Maros, LMFT - Center for Authentic Living
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CHT
Verified
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
A kind and positive relationship to our Selves is the key to inner peace, joy, and successful relationships with others. In this six-week group you will learn the four practices that are both necessary and sufficient for a healthy relationship ...
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What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield 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.
Is Group Therapy Right For You?
Group therapy in Ridgefield allows you to benefit from the experiences and sharing of others. Listening to others, and recognizing what you have in common, allows you to learn about yourself. In the group environment, where therapy types such as Mindfulness Based group therapy are used, you can recognize aspects of yourself that you may choose to modify or change.
As other members share about their lives, you might see your own experiences or see patterns you hadn’t noticed previously. The group allows you to better understand issues you might not have noticed before.
Hearing the stories of group members gets you outside of yourself and helps you see your life differently. As you do that, a process of self-acceptance and empathy for others occurs as you learn to relate with others in the group.
Group therapy and support groups in Ridgefield can also be a less expensive alternative to individual therapy. While you should check with your insurance company, you’ll often find that therapist led group psychotherapy is covered, while peer-led support groups are not. Either way, group session costs are generally less expensive than individual therapy.
As other members share about their lives, you might see your own experiences or see patterns you hadn’t noticed previously. The group allows you to better understand issues you might not have noticed before.
Hearing the stories of group members gets you outside of yourself and helps you see your life differently. As you do that, a process of self-acceptance and empathy for others occurs as you learn to relate with others in the group.
Group therapy and support groups in Ridgefield can also be a less expensive alternative to individual therapy. While you should check with your insurance company, you’ll often find that therapist led group psychotherapy is covered, while peer-led support groups are not. Either way, group session costs are generally less expensive than individual therapy.