This group is for parents who have been estranged/abandoned by their adult children. This has become increasingly more common recently. The polarization and cut off, often with no explanation, causes unbearable pain leaving parents confused with often no one to turn to. It frequently causes family members to take sides increasing family conflicts. This group is to help parents navigate the path to healing and to teach self care before emotional issues set in permanently. This therapy group is in person only and is held in Tempe.
Hosted by Suzanne Cavalier-Dorsett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85032
I am currently seeing clients who are experiencing estrangement from adult children individually and in group. In addition, I see individuals with a variety of issues such as life confusion, anxiety, depression, relationship loss and grief and trauma. Finally, I see couples and those having family issues. I am a seasoned therapist with over 25 years experience. I keep up to date in research and current trends. I am trauma certified as well.
Hosted by Tonya Kinnaman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85085
The mission of VISIONARIES is to help individuals find their eyes in the dark. VISIONARIES is an open process group that meets once a month. The group focuses on the adjustment to vision loss and the impact it has on work, relationships, and family. Through the sharing of stories, individuals are able to strengthen their abilities to adjust to their vision loss and develop strategies for life without sight. Whether you have recently encountered vision loss or have been blind from birth, VISIONARIES can help you to find your way. Call for session times at 602-253-4084.
Hosted by Michael 'big Dog' Abell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85016
I specialize in Adjustment to loss, Grief, and Marriage and Family Therapy.
As you search for a solution to the problem you are facing, you may feel that you are in the dark. My goal as a therapist is to help you find your eyes in the dark. Together we will seek to identify the problem and help you to stand against it. We will evaluate your unique story and work to rewrite it towards the preferred outcome that you will define. My unique perspective as a counselor with a visual impairment qualifies me to provide a view of the problem that is different than most counselors.
As a nationally renowned human behavior and relationship expert, mental health professional, Psychotherapist, and Family Therapist, I have drawn upon my 30 years of clinical expertise working with parents and children and developed a question and answer parenting coaching group where ALL of your questions are answered. Parents of children of ALL ages. With my tell-it-like-it-is direct style with concrete do-able action items, join my group or schedule for a one-on-one consulting/advisor appointment as little or as often as you desire. In person or tele-health.
Hosted by Dr. Karen Ruskin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85028
YOU deserve the best! Couple crisis (infidelity, intimacy, sexual, traditional, non-traditional, LS, conflict, communication, trust, deciding-stay or go, parenting, infertility)? As an expert in relational health, I offer a safe space providing you the solution-focused help you deserve. Marriage saving? Dating? Divorced? Be your best self? Men's or Women's issues? Young adult? Stress related body ailments? Anxiety? Trauma? Grief/ Loss? Medical? Stuck? Hi, I'm Dr. Karen & I truly get it! I'm a nationally renowned leader in mental & relational wellness providing individual, couple & family counseling for ANY challenge & TV contributor.
There’s no right or wrong amount of time to grieve the passing of your mother. Sometimes, these feelings can rush back years after your loss causing a continuous void. No matter the kind of relationship you had, losing your mother can feel overwhelming. Support is out there. There are many others just like you, who have stories of loss to share. This group will focus on the process of grief, family dynamics, attachment issues, support, and finding understanding with feelings and emotions.
Hosted by Marlo Whitson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85044
We all experience trauma and severe life stressors' that leave us feeling stuck and hopeless. Your crisis may be depression, relationship issues, anxiety, chronic illness, sport performance or something that is so overwhelming you are struggling with life. Often time we hold ourselves in bondage to the choices we have made. I believe some of life's most difficult experiences leads us to our greatest growth. I will give you the tools to move forward from past attachments that seem to keep you stagnate in your life.
Our outpatient program offers intensive psychiatric and therapy services to support the progression toward wellness. This is a hybrid program. Medication management may be available.
Hosted by Quail Run Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Phoenix, AZ 85027
Our team of professionals will develop an individualized plan of care to meet the unique needs of each client. We take pride in offering quality care in a compassionate and comfortable setting that focuses on both the client and his or her family.
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Support group for people dealing with the death of a loved one.
Hosted by Judith McHale
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scottsdale, AZ 85253
My areas of expertise include marriage, couples, relationship issues, grief, divorce/separation, family of origin dysfunction, incest, women's support issues.
The relationship between therapist and client is unique. Time spent together is purposefully structured to support that uniqueness and establish a framework and rhythm for working. Our work together will be centered in a spirit of safety, dignity, and respect at all times for your goals and needs.
PLEASE NOTE: This group is not currently active. How many times have you heard family, friends or professionals tell you, "You have to relax and then you will get pregnant" You know in your heart of hearts these people have good intentions and want the best for you. However, how many times did you roll your eyes or clam up after they said this to you? Do you feel more stressed after someone tells you to relax? Topics in her group design include: mindfulness, stress management, creative expression, guided imagery, building support, and education on the mind-body connection
Hosted by Shannon J Schiefer
Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tempe, AZ 85282
Specialties - chronic-long term illness, grief- loss, infertility, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Are you your own worst enemy? Does your inner voice say, "What's wrong with me" "Why did I do that" "I should(n't)..." "I'm not good enough" Together, we can find a different way to relate to yourself. I invite you to consider, when you learn to offer yourself love and compassion, you deepen intimacy, connection and respect within your relationships, increase confidence, achieve goals, and attract your dreams. Once we choose love for ourselves, everything changes! "Our wounds are often openings into the best and most beautiful part of us" ~ Richo
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Grief Support Groups
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.