Joyful Living: Strategies for a Fulfilling Life
Discover the keys to happiness and a meaningful life in a new group tailored for college and graduate students. Enriched by the wisdom of peers, these gatherings offer a supportive environment to explore pathways to joy and fulfillment. Through interactive ...
Hosted by Lindsey Angione
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
Discover the keys to happiness and a meaningful life in a new group tailored for college and graduate students. Enriched by the wisdom of peers, these gatherings offer a supportive environment to explore pathways to joy and fulfillment. Through interactive ...
Mind Body CBT Group
THIS GROUP IS BEING OFFERED ONLINE - This is a short-term, 8 week skills-based that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with chair yoga and mindfulness-based practices to help improve mood and increase one's sense of well-being. CBT and yoga have ...
Hosted by Laura Stevens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
THIS GROUP IS BEING OFFERED ONLINE - This is a short-term, 8 week skills-based that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with chair yoga and mindfulness-based practices to help improve mood and increase one's sense of well-being. CBT and yoga have ...
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Support Group
This can be a challenging time of year for some individuals especially those experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) which is why Awake IntuMind will be running a SAD support group. Benefits of joining the AIM SAD support group: A judgment-free ...
Hosted by Awake IntuMind, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
This can be a challenging time of year for some individuals especially those experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) which is why Awake IntuMind will be running a SAD support group. Benefits of joining the AIM SAD support group: A judgment-free ...
Saturday Evening Psychoeducation Group.
It's my belief that psychological health is attained through a holistic approach focused on the whole person’s transition from illness to wellness and recovery. Whereby applying pharmacological and nonpharmacological methods toward health and healing. Completing the Recovery to Practice Facilitator ...
Hosted by Maria Thompson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02115
It's my belief that psychological health is attained through a holistic approach focused on the whole person’s transition from illness to wellness and recovery. Whereby applying pharmacological and nonpharmacological methods toward health and healing. Completing the Recovery to Practice Facilitator ...
Endeavor Psychology
We are a private practice with locations in Boston and Marblehead, MA. Our clinician see a wide range of presentations and ages and are highly skilled at assessment and interventions.
Hosted by Brad Spickard
Psychologist, PhD, MPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
We are a private practice with locations in Boston and Marblehead, MA. Our clinician see a wide range of presentations and ages and are highly skilled at assessment and interventions.
Evening ‘Imperfect Together’ Young Adult Group
A mixed gender group of young adults who draw upon each other's struggles, insights, and strengths to navigate transitions, explore relationships, and increase self-confidence. As witnessed in the timeless coming-of-age movie 'Breakfast Club', the process of becoming more fully known ...
Hosted by Howie Schnairsohn- - - - -Group Therapist (Young Adults)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW , MSW, MS, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02130
A mixed gender group of young adults who draw upon each other's struggles, insights, and strengths to navigate transitions, explore relationships, and increase self-confidence. As witnessed in the timeless coming-of-age movie 'Breakfast Club', the process of becoming more fully known ...
Mindfulness Skills-Training
Join us for a nourishing 8-week series and discover practical, concrete Mindfulness & CBT skills for reducing stress and anxiety, while promoting overall whole-body wellness. Throughout the 8-weeks, you will: 1) Develop skills for responding calmly to stressful events 2) ...
Hosted by Kaitlin Nunamann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02114
Join us for a nourishing 8-week series and discover practical, concrete Mindfulness & CBT skills for reducing stress and anxiety, while promoting overall whole-body wellness. Throughout the 8-weeks, you will: 1) Develop skills for responding calmly to stressful events 2) ...
The Feminine Energy Space (September 2022)
This group has been designed by women for women. During group sessions, we will address various stressors and daily challenges specific to women. Participants will learn how to tap into their feminine energy to overcome life challenges by developing healthy ...
Hosted by Lakisha R. Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MBA, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02136
This group has been designed by women for women. During group sessions, we will address various stressors and daily challenges specific to women. Participants will learn how to tap into their feminine energy to overcome life challenges by developing healthy ...
Linehan Board Certified™ Adult DBT Skills Group
Thursday Online Adult DBT Skills Group (5:30-7:00pm EST) is led weekly by PSYCHe’s Owner and DBT Linehan Board Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist™, Stephanie Vaughn, Psy.D. Each group lasts 90 minutes, once a week. Groups cover specific skills to increase mindfulness, ...
Hosted by Stephanie Vaughn
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02110
Thursday Online Adult DBT Skills Group (5:30-7:00pm EST) is led weekly by PSYCHe’s Owner and DBT Linehan Board Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist™, Stephanie Vaughn, Psy.D. Each group lasts 90 minutes, once a week. Groups cover specific skills to increase mindfulness, ...
Happiness for Beginners
Have you ever thought "I just want to be happier and have more fun in my life?" Are you constantly doing, working, studying and driving yourself towards achievements but not feeling like you ever get the actual rewards or sense ...
Hosted by Laura Greve
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
Have you ever thought "I just want to be happier and have more fun in my life?" Are you constantly doing, working, studying and driving yourself towards achievements but not feeling like you ever get the actual rewards or sense ...
College Students Support Group
For one reason or another, sometimes college does not work out well at first. It could be due to depression, difficulty with social skills or self-management problems. This group provides students the opportunity to examine and understand what the difficulty ...
Hosted by Steve Rothenberg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
For one reason or another, sometimes college does not work out well at first. It could be due to depression, difficulty with social skills or self-management problems. This group provides students the opportunity to examine and understand what the difficulty ...
Afternoon ‘Imperfect Together’ Young Adult Group
A misconception of far too many young adults is that one should be sailing seamlessly into adulthood. The standards they set for themselves are informed (TV, Social media), by what it looks like everyone else has: Budding career, sculptured body, relationship bliss, ...
Hosted by Howie Schnairsohn- - - - -Group Therapist (Young Adults)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW , MSW, MS, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02130
A misconception of far too many young adults is that one should be sailing seamlessly into adulthood. The standards they set for themselves are informed (TV, Social media), by what it looks like everyone else has: Budding career, sculptured body, relationship bliss, ...
Food & Mood: The Anxiety Edition
Identify foods that soothe your nerves, and the ones that make them spike. Explore the relationship between the gut and the brain, and how the foods we eat might be your missing link to a calm state of mind.
Hosted by Kaitlin Nunamann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02114
Identify foods that soothe your nerves, and the ones that make them spike. Explore the relationship between the gut and the brain, and how the foods we eat might be your missing link to a calm state of mind.
Taller de Autoestima
Dentro del Taller de Autoestima, el Doctor Jeffrey Paul Romero Romero, MS, EdD (Psicología del Deporte y el Rendimiento) y Marcela Rodríguez Carbajal B.A. ofrecerán un espacio virtual para la reflexión, el apoyo de pares y el intercambio de información ...
Hosted by Elizabeth A Willems
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02110
Dentro del Taller de Autoestima, el Doctor Jeffrey Paul Romero Romero, MS, EdD (Psicología del Deporte y el Rendimiento) y Marcela Rodríguez Carbajal B.A. ofrecerán un espacio virtual para la reflexión, el apoyo de pares y el intercambio de información ...
Bereavement & Depression Support Groups in Spanish
Los Sabados ofrecemos grupos de apoyo para Depresion y Duelo en Espanol. Se brinda ayuda financiera.
Hosted by Life Balancing Acts, LLC.
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02109
Los Sabados ofrecemos grupos de apoyo para Depresion y Duelo en Espanol. Se brinda ayuda financiera.
If you love someone with Bipolar. (In January.)
If you love someone with Bipolar, you might feel overwhelmed: You’re struggling with stuff that’s way beyond your control. But we are here–for you–others going through the same thing, and professionals who care and can help. In service to you, I'm eager ...
Hosted by Shane MacDonald, LICSW, New Inspiration LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02115
If you love someone with Bipolar, you might feel overwhelmed: You’re struggling with stuff that’s way beyond your control. But we are here–for you–others going through the same thing, and professionals who care and can help. In service to you, I'm eager ...
DBT Coping Skills Training Classes
Are you looking for a way to manage your emotions and improve your relationships? Our Adult DBT Coping Skills Training program can help! Benefits of DBT: Learn evidence-based skills to manage emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships Small group setting ...
Hosted by Green Mountain DBT (Michael Nichols LICSW, LCSW)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
Are you looking for a way to manage your emotions and improve your relationships? Our Adult DBT Coping Skills Training program can help! Benefits of DBT: Learn evidence-based skills to manage emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships Small group setting ...
If you love someone with Bipolar. (In January.)
If you love someone with Bipolar, you might feel overwhelmed: You’re struggling with stuff that’s way beyond your control. But we are here–for you–others going through the same thing, and professionals who care and can help. In service to you, I'm eager ...
Hosted by Shane MacDonald, LICSW, New Inspiration LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02201
If you love someone with Bipolar, you might feel overwhelmed: You’re struggling with stuff that’s way beyond your control. But we are here–for you–others going through the same thing, and professionals who care and can help. In service to you, I'm eager ...
DBT Supportive Process Group
The DBT support group differs from traditional psychoeducation groups in the following ways: Focuses on discussing group members' experiences of using DBT skills rather than providing extensive psychoeducation. Emphasizes practicing interpersonal effectiveness skills, increasing validation of self and others, and ...
Hosted by Green Mountain DBT (Michael Nichols LICSW, LCSW)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02116
The DBT support group differs from traditional psychoeducation groups in the following ways: Focuses on discussing group members' experiences of using DBT skills rather than providing extensive psychoeducation. Emphasizes practicing interpersonal effectiveness skills, increasing validation of self and others, and ...
If you love someone with Bipolar. (In January.)
If you love someone with Bipolar, you might feel overwhelmed: You’re struggling with stuff that’s way beyond your control. But we are here–for you–others going through the same thing, and professionals who care and can help. In service to you, I'm eager ...
Hosted by Shane MacDonald, LICSW, New Inspiration LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Boston, MA 02115
If you love someone with Bipolar, you might feel overwhelmed: You’re struggling with stuff that’s way beyond your control. But we are here–for you–others going through the same thing, and professionals who care and can help. In service to you, I'm eager ...
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Depression Support Groups
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.