Rebuilding At Bethel
Rebuilding at Bethel is a three part series for individuals who are experiencing the end of a committed relationship. It consists of Genesis; a weekly drop in program that is open 52 weeks of the year and is free. The ...
Hosted by Margaret A Lambert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Madison, WI 53703
Rebuilding at Bethel is a three part series for individuals who are experiencing the end of a committed relationship. It consists of Genesis; a weekly drop in program that is open 52 weeks of the year and is free. The ...
The Webs They Weave
Psychotherapy group for those experiencing betrayal trauma, offering a space to connect with individuals who have gone through similar experiences, fostering a sense of validation and support. Group therapy sessions focus on exploring complex emotions, rebuilding trust, setting boundaries, and ...
Hosted by Stevie J Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CSAT, CSOTP, CCPS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milwaukee, WI 53228
Psychotherapy group for those experiencing betrayal trauma, offering a space to connect with individuals who have gone through similar experiences, fostering a sense of validation and support. Group therapy sessions focus on exploring complex emotions, rebuilding trust, setting boundaries, and ...
Mental Health IOP
Mental Health IOP provides structured services in a half-day setting for those adults struggling with their mental health or have impairments in functioning as a result of depressed, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, or other psychosocial stressor. The 6-week program offers ...
Hosted by Deidre Marsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mequon, WI 53097
Mental Health IOP provides structured services in a half-day setting for those adults struggling with their mental health or have impairments in functioning as a result of depressed, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, or other psychosocial stressor. The 6-week program offers ...
Partners of Sex and Porn Addicts Support Group
This weekly group is designed to support those affected by their loved ones sex and porn addiction, as well as sexual or intimacy anorexia. The current group is closed enrollment, but another will be opening in September 2022. Please feel ...
Hosted by Loren Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Monona, WI 53713
This weekly group is designed to support those affected by their loved ones sex and porn addiction, as well as sexual or intimacy anorexia. The current group is closed enrollment, but another will be opening in September 2022. Please feel ...
Tier 1 DBT Skills
Introductory group meeting weekly. New skills are introduced each week with assigned homework for practice. Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that is derived from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. DBT skills groups are an effective treatment for a wide ...
Hosted by Sharon L Kleppe
Licensed Professional Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Introductory group meeting weekly. New skills are introduced each week with assigned homework for practice. Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that is derived from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. DBT skills groups are an effective treatment for a wide ...
Anger Management
Learn a better way to resolve conflicts, improve communication skills, reduce the explosion phase that we think of as anger (and why this is not true), relaxation strategies and ways to reduce what we think of as angry outbursts. 10-12 ...
Hosted by Michael Noll Counseling, LLC
Counselor, LPC, CSAC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Menasha, WI 54952
Learn a better way to resolve conflicts, improve communication skills, reduce the explosion phase that we think of as anger (and why this is not true), relaxation strategies and ways to reduce what we think of as angry outbursts. 10-12 ...
Oh Shit... Now What?
Hosted by Ashley Lamers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oshkosh, WI 54904
DBT Group
Weekly group coupled with weekly 1:1 sessions
Hosted by Bobbie Jo Lee Bleser
Licensed Professional Counselor, Bobbie Jo Bleser, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in De Pere, WI 54115
Weekly group coupled with weekly 1:1 sessions
Examining the Human Experience
This is an open group that meets once a week for 3 hours. Each session includes a psycho-educational component, group discussion and art making. The group explores the human experience through a bio-psycho-social lens providing insight into "what we are" ...
This is an open group that meets once a week for 3 hours. Each session includes a psycho-educational component, group discussion and art making. The group explores the human experience through a bio-psycho-social lens providing insight into "what we are" ...
Thrive: Live Well. Be Well.
THRIVE is a 10-wk wellness group that focuses on the 9 dimensions of our lives: spiritual, physical, emotional, mental, occupational, financial, environmental, social, and sexual. We will explore each of these dimensions and discover ways to make small changes that ...
Hosted by Beth Harms
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SAC-IT, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Franklin, WI 53132
THRIVE is a 10-wk wellness group that focuses on the 9 dimensions of our lives: spiritual, physical, emotional, mental, occupational, financial, environmental, social, and sexual. We will explore each of these dimensions and discover ways to make small changes that ...
Women's Trauma Recovery Group
This group meets weekly to focus on coping skills, psycho-education, support and processing how trauma has affected client's lives. The group provides specific support for women who are diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. The group is open to clients active ...
Hosted by Four Winds Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC, ICS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Middleton, WI 53562
This group meets weekly to focus on coping skills, psycho-education, support and processing how trauma has affected client's lives. The group provides specific support for women who are diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. The group is open to clients active ...
Social Emotional Group for Children Ages 3 thru 12
Oak Tree provides social emotional play therapy groups for children and adolescents. These groups help our children learn about self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, being responsible for one's own choices, and learning about their future self. The groups are ...
Hosted by Darlene M Meiners
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAMSIII
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Oak Tree provides social emotional play therapy groups for children and adolescents. These groups help our children learn about self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, being responsible for one's own choices, and learning about their future self. The groups are ...
Digital Support Group Membership
Stay connected and supported through the Digital Support Group Membership. Christa Dame, an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor will offer support, education and encouragement via Access to 2 online groups a week - 1 on Wednesday mornings at 9am and 1 ...
Hosted by Bridgelight Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Stay connected and supported through the Digital Support Group Membership. Christa Dame, an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor will offer support, education and encouragement via Access to 2 online groups a week - 1 on Wednesday mornings at 9am and 1 ...
"My Family Is Changing!" A Group Helping Children
The separation or divorcing of parents can be a difficult time for all members of a family. Research shows that many children feel anxiety, anger, and/or feelings of depression when their parents separate or divorce and appropriate assistance may be ...
Hosted by Jamie Mason
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Somerset, WI 54025
The separation or divorcing of parents can be a difficult time for all members of a family. Research shows that many children feel anxiety, anger, and/or feelings of depression when their parents separate or divorce and appropriate assistance may be ...
Gottman 7 Principles for Making Relationships Work
Based on the lifetime of work from Dr. Gottman, the 7 Principles of Making Relationships Work provides practical techniques to improve your relationship. Limited to 10 couples. You do not need to be married. You can also have been married ...
Hosted by Lifespan Psychotherapy
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, CSAC, ICS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hartland, WI 53029
Based on the lifetime of work from Dr. Gottman, the 7 Principles of Making Relationships Work provides practical techniques to improve your relationship. Limited to 10 couples. You do not need to be married. You can also have been married ...
Men's Non-violence Group
This group is for men who struggle with verbal, physical, sexual, financial, emotional and psychological abuse issues. I teach, coach, and confront these issues with the goal of helping men learn to live without abusiveness.
Hosted by Paul Schroeder-Haag
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC, CCTP, CCATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Allouez, WI 54301
This group is for men who struggle with verbal, physical, sexual, financial, emotional and psychological abuse issues. I teach, coach, and confront these issues with the goal of helping men learn to live without abusiveness.
Anger Management
Dynamic and interactive programming to assist people in learning about anger and how to handle anger appropriately
Hosted by Scott Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Allis, WI 53214
Dynamic and interactive programming to assist people in learning about anger and how to handle anger appropriately
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training
Our DBT groups are currently available via telehealth! DBT skills training bolsters mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. This group is for individuals that tend to experience pervasive emotion dysregulation and impulsive or other high risk behaviors. ...
Hosted by Pauquette Center for Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portage, WI 53901
Our DBT groups are currently available via telehealth! DBT skills training bolsters mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. This group is for individuals that tend to experience pervasive emotion dysregulation and impulsive or other high risk behaviors. ...
Connections
WE WILL JOURNEY TOGETHER TO… DEFINE AND BETTER UNDERSTAND SHAME, OUR TRIGGERS, OUR SYMPTOMS, AND THE WAYS IN WHICH WE TRY TO PROTECT OURSELVES; LEARN AND PRACTICE STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING SHAME; PRACTICE AND BECOME MORE COMFORTABLE WITH MINDFULNESS (NON-JUDGMENTAL PRESENT-MOMENT ...
Hosted by Steph Crane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waupaca, WI 54981
WE WILL JOURNEY TOGETHER TO… DEFINE AND BETTER UNDERSTAND SHAME, OUR TRIGGERS, OUR SYMPTOMS, AND THE WAYS IN WHICH WE TRY TO PROTECT OURSELVES; LEARN AND PRACTICE STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING SHAME; PRACTICE AND BECOME MORE COMFORTABLE WITH MINDFULNESS (NON-JUDGMENTAL PRESENT-MOMENT ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Wisconsin?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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.