Support Groups in Oak Brook, IL

Circle of Security Parent Training Group
Treatment Center
Verified
Verified
"Circle of Security(tm) 8 Week Parent Training is a newly developed parent
education program offering the core components of the evidence-based
and internationally acclaimed COS© protocol. The Circle of Security (tm)
project integrates over 50 years of attachment research into ..."

Tuesday Psychodynamic Mixed Gender Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified
Verified
"Tuesday (7 pm to 9 pm) two-hour group with 8 members, working through issues relating to personality changes, relationship issues, intimacy development, sexual issues, communication skills, stress management, and career change. Each group also address depression and anxiety; groups are ..."

Women's Group:Building Resilience into Your Life
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"This professionally led group will provide women with the skills needed to reduce stress and increase self- esteem and self-confidence in their lives. Women will learn how to develop and maintain healthy relationships with spouses, children or significant others and ..."

A Better Tomorrow: Behavioral Health Care Center
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"At A Better Tomorrow we specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, mental and emotional struggles around health issues, maternal mental health, depression and anxiety. At our practice we are passionate about helping individuals struggling with major life ..."

Anger Management Groups
Counselor, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-V
Verified
Verified
"Meets for 6 sessions through-out year. Generally on Tuesdays, 7:00-9 p.m. Do you need to develop anger management skills for personal growth or to enhance your relationships/marriage? Are you mandated to take an anger management program by a court or ..."

OCD and Anxiety Support Groups
Treatment Center
Verified
Verified
"The OCD & Anxiety Center in Oak Brook strives to reduce the stigma associated with OCD and anxiety by providing individuals and families the opportunity to participate in our professionally-led support groups. Our support groups have the following goals: * ..."

Mindfullness Meditation Stress Reduction
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Sexual, Dysfunc
Verified
Verified
"Learn and practice mindfulness and body based exercises, meditation and stress reduction techniques. Consistent practice is the key to utilizing these skills in your daily reality. "

Ethos Counseling Group, Ltd
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
"Dedicated, collaborative counseling and testing team. Help for anxiety, depression, anger, stress, grief and life improvements. Specialists treat issues with coping, communications, relationships, past trauma, conflicts and problems at work, home and school for individuals, couples and families of all ..."

Wednesday Psychodynamic Mixed Gender Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified
Verified
"New group forming in january 2023 Mixed gender Relationships issues. This group is for adults who have been in therapy before. "

Social Anxiety Group
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"We provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), combined with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to learn about anxiety and managing anxiety from a fresh perspective. Instead of focusing on how to "get rid of" anxiety, we aim for the group to ..."

Anger Management Specialist Training Certification
Counselor, NCC, LCPC, CAMS-V
Verified
Verified
"Anger Management Specialist Certification Workshops: July 14-15, 2022 Zoom Webinar! Enroll in webinar or online training at: https://copingwithanger.c om/ Provides 12 NBCC/NAADAC CEUs/CEs. Approved by the National Anger Management Association for the Certified Anger Management Specialist-I or II. Contact Lynette ..."

Anxiety Support Group
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Sexual, Dysfunc
Verified
Verified
"You will learn specific self-soothing tools and anxiety reduction skills while healing in the group supportive atmosphere. "

Financial Literacy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified
Verified
"Looking to grow in your career, business or generate additional income while understanding your taxes, 401K and wealth building options? Join other like-minded individuals that are focused on building generational wealth. Learn about new opportunities and how diversifying your income ..."

Social Exposures Group for Adults (SEG)
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"In this in-vivo exposure therapy group led by an exposure therapist, this group meets & plans out exposure tasks to do as a group, then ventures out to engage in those tasks together. With safety in numbers, group members take ..."

Mixed Gender Psychodynamic Tuesday 7:00 to 9:00
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified
Verified
"This group focuses on relationships and how people relate with one another. "

Grief/Loss Professional Development Group
Counselor, LCPC, CT
Verified
Verified
"Grief/loss professional development group is for practicing professionals or recent graduates interested in increasing knowledge/specialty in thanatology (death, dying and bereavement). The group provides mentoring and professional development through readings, discussion, guest speakers, case consultation and resource information. Anticipated outcomes ..."
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Tuesday Psychodynamic Mixed Gender Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified
Verified
"Tuesday (7 pm to 9 pm) two-hour group with 8 members, working through issues relating to personality changes, relationship issues, intimacy development, sexual issues, communication skills, stress management, and career change. Each group also address depression and anxiety; groups are ..."

Women's Group:Building Resilience into Your Life
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"This professionally led group will provide women with the skills needed to reduce stress and increase self- esteem and self-confidence in their lives. Women will learn how to develop and maintain healthy relationships with spouses, children or significant others and ..."

OCD and Anxiety Support Groups
Treatment Center
Verified
Verified
"The OCD & Anxiety Center in Oak Brook strives to reduce the stigma associated with OCD and anxiety by providing individuals and families the opportunity to participate in our professionally-led support groups. Our support groups have the following goals: * ..."

Circle of Security Parent Training Group
Treatment Center
Verified
Verified
"Circle of Security(tm) 8 Week Parent Training is a newly developed parent
education program offering the core components of the evidence-based
and internationally acclaimed COS© protocol. The Circle of Security (tm)
project integrates over 50 years of attachment research into ..."
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What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Oak Brook 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 Oak Brook 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 Oak Brook 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 Oak Brook 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 Oak Brook 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 Oak Brook 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 Oak Brook 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 Oak Brook 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.