This group focuses on building a woman's self confidence, self-esteem, by validating the importance of women knowing how to fix their inside not their outside appearance.
Hosted by Gayle Patricia Hearns-Rogers
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC-1
Group meets in Lynn, MA 01902
I have years of experience in addiction and trauma challenges.
This group focuses on building a woman's self confidence, self-esteem, by validating the importance of women knowing how to fix their inside not their outside appearance.
Our mission is to assist others in achieving their missions both personally and professionally.
Trauma, Development, and Attachment!
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In a 12-session telehealth group for female survivors of childhood trauma, we explore the impact of abuse, neglect, abandonment and trauma. The primary focus is on understanding adult challenges and automatic reactions, practicing healing tools and processing the emotions that accompany past events. Exercises include: * Guided imagery meditations * Inner child work * CBT * EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) * Affirmations * Mindfulness * EMDR demo * FLASH * Polyvagal exercises. All groups are closed groups, i.e. participants start and complete the program together.
I work with clients who experienced complex childhood trauma and who developed various strategies to manage daily life back in trauma time, including dissociation.
In a 12-session telehealth group for female survivors of childhood trauma, we explore the impact of abuse, neglect, abandonment and trauma. The primary focus is on understanding adult challenges and automatic reactions, practicing healing tools and processing the emotions that accompany past events. Exercises include: * Guided imagery meditations * Inner child work * CBT * EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) * Affirmations * Mindfulness * EMDR demo * FLASH * Polyvagal exercises. All groups are closed groups, i.e. participants start and complete the program together.
Groups forming now! This trauma-focused therapy group for adults integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) “parts work” and mindfulness-based interventions. Participants explore the dynamics of their “parts”, learn to reconnect with Self-energy, and develop healthier internal dialogue. Mindfulness, self-compassion, and somatic techniques enhance awareness of present experiences of body-mind promoting regulation. Sessions provide a space for individuals to share, validate, process, and integrate their traumatic experiences and engage in a process of healing the wounds sustained.. Clients will learn about IFS work with “protectors”, meditation, and the mind-body connection in a non-pathologizing environment.
Hosted by Ryoen Elizabeth Drewello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Haverhill, MA 01830
The main issues that I can help you with include untangling trauma, and neurodiversity concerns from other mental health issues.
Groups forming now! This trauma-focused therapy group for adults integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) “parts work” and mindfulness-based interventions. Participants explore the dynamics of their “parts”, learn to reconnect with Self-energy, and develop healthier internal dialogue. Mindfulness, self-compassion, and somatic techniques enhance awareness of present experiences of body-mind promoting regulation. Sessions provide a space for individuals to share, validate, process, and integrate their traumatic experiences and engage in a process of healing the wounds sustained.. Clients will learn about IFS work with “protectors”, meditation, and the mind-body connection in a non-pathologizing environment.
The SoSo Group was created for individuals that struggle with social anxiety, loneliness, depression, and social interaction. This group meets in a safe location where individuals play games, talk, share stories and tales, while sitting with a cozy lit fireplace and listening to music from 60's-90's. Together we discuss coping skills and strategies to assists symptoms that cause distress. Each week psychoeducation is provided to learn why we do as we do. There is so much more to this group! This is a great opportunity to meet people that are safe while walking your same walk.
Hosted by Bette Jo A. Toppin
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, CCHT, EMDR, MCCS
Group meets in North Andover, MA 01845
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
The SoSo Group was created for individuals that struggle with social anxiety, loneliness, depression, and social interaction. This group meets in a safe location where individuals play games, talk, share stories and tales, while sitting with a cozy lit fireplace and listening to music from 60's-90's. Together we discuss coping skills and strategies to assists symptoms that cause distress. Each week psychoeducation is provided to learn why we do as we do. There is so much more to this group! This is a great opportunity to meet people that are safe while walking your same walk.
In this 40-week group program for clients with trauma-related dissociation, we identify how dissociation affects adult life, learn inner communication and emotion regulation skills, and develop coping skills for trauma triggers. Each session has four phases, information, skill-building, debriefing, & at-home practice. We use Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation (Boon, Steele, & Van der Hart, 2011) as a learning tool. This is a closed groups, i.e. participants start together in early September and complete together. Please note that you need to be in individual therapy to participate. Next group starts 09/25.
I work with clients who experienced complex childhood trauma and who developed various strategies to manage daily life back in trauma time, including dissociation.
In this 40-week group program for clients with trauma-related dissociation, we identify how dissociation affects adult life, learn inner communication and emotion regulation skills, and develop coping skills for trauma triggers. Each session has four phases, information, skill-building, debriefing, & at-home practice. We use Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation (Boon, Steele, & Van der Hart, 2011) as a learning tool. This is a closed groups, i.e. participants start together in early September and complete together. Please note that you need to be in individual therapy to participate. Next group starts 09/25.
In a 12-session telehealth group for survivors of childhood trauma, we explore the impact of abuse, neglect, abandonment, rejection, trauma or significant loss. The primary focus is on understanding adult challenges and automatic reactions, practicing healing tools and processing the emotions that accompany past events.. Exercises include: * Guided imagery meditations * Inner child work * CBT * EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) * Affirmations * Mindfulness and relaxation * Anger management skills * EMDR demo * FLASH * Polyvagal exercises. All groups are closed groups, i.e. participants start and complete the program together. Next group starts in September 2025.
I work with clients who experienced complex childhood trauma and who developed various strategies to manage daily life back in trauma time, including dissociation.
In a 12-session telehealth group for survivors of childhood trauma, we explore the impact of abuse, neglect, abandonment, rejection, trauma or significant loss. The primary focus is on understanding adult challenges and automatic reactions, practicing healing tools and processing the emotions that accompany past events.. Exercises include: * Guided imagery meditations * Inner child work * CBT * EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) * Affirmations * Mindfulness and relaxation * Anger management skills * EMDR demo * FLASH * Polyvagal exercises. All groups are closed groups, i.e. participants start and complete the program together. Next group starts in September 2025.
Small private practice group providing therapy services, trauma-informed professional consultation, and developmental assessments, primarily to children and youth aged 0-25.
Small private practice group providing therapy services, trauma-informed professional consultation, and developmental assessments, primarily to children and youth aged 0-25.
Offered in Group & Individual Format. This bibliotherapy offering is for those who want to identify, accept, and heal their inner parts. Using Dick Schwartz’s book, “No Bad Parts” as a guide, we will meet once a week to discuss the reading, do experiential activities and explore our inner worlds. Please contact me for more information.
Offered in Group & Individual Format. This bibliotherapy offering is for those who want to identify, accept, and heal their inner parts. Using Dick Schwartz’s book, “No Bad Parts” as a guide, we will meet once a week to discuss the reading, do experiential activities and explore our inner worlds. Please contact me for more information.
We run both virtual and in-person (Somerville) DBT Skills Training groups. Through three 8-week modules, you can go in depth with each component of DBT within 24 weeks. ?We will cover each of the modules including Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Within each module you will have opportunities to discuss the skills, receive feedback and support from peers on the use and practice of these skills. The book that will be used is DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets by Marsha M. Linehan (2nd Edition) and is recommended you acquire prior to the group starting.
We run both virtual and in-person (Somerville) DBT Skills Training groups. Through three 8-week modules, you can go in depth with each component of DBT within 24 weeks. ?We will cover each of the modules including Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Within each module you will have opportunities to discuss the skills, receive feedback and support from peers on the use and practice of these skills. The book that will be used is DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets by Marsha M. Linehan (2nd Edition) and is recommended you acquire prior to the group starting.
This group is a BASIC and ADVANCED psychoeducational group broken down into four modules including mindfulness & distress tolerance skills, emotional containment skills, effective communication, and middle path skills. The common thread in all modules is Mindfulness skills, employing current research in NEUROSCIENCE, TRAUMA, and POSITIVE NEUROPLASTICITY. This group is very effective for clients who are looking to get tools to grow personally and emotionally, no particular diagnosis is needed to benefit from tools. This group is used in conjunction with individual therapy. GROUP MEETS ONLINE VIA ZOOM
This group is a BASIC and ADVANCED psychoeducational group broken down into four modules including mindfulness & distress tolerance skills, emotional containment skills, effective communication, and middle path skills. The common thread in all modules is Mindfulness skills, employing current research in NEUROSCIENCE, TRAUMA, and POSITIVE NEUROPLASTICITY. This group is very effective for clients who are looking to get tools to grow personally and emotionally, no particular diagnosis is needed to benefit from tools. This group is used in conjunction with individual therapy. GROUP MEETS ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Take the next step in your healing journey with our 12-week virtual Women's Trauma group, where you'll work on a personal goal and receive support from others who understand. In a safe and encouraging space, you’ll get feedback, guidance, and inspiration to keep moving forward. This group is run by an expert in the field of trauma and recovery and is for women with stable life circumstances and a support system—not actively self-harming or abusing substances. Ready to invest in your growth? Email us at admin@1awellness.com
Addy Dettor has advanced, multiple year certifications in the study of trauma, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and couples and families.
Take the next step in your healing journey with our 12-week virtual Women's Trauma group, where you'll work on a personal goal and receive support from others who understand. In a safe and encouraging space, you’ll get feedback, guidance, and inspiration to keep moving forward. This group is run by an expert in the field of trauma and recovery and is for women with stable life circumstances and a support system—not actively self-harming or abusing substances. Ready to invest in your growth? Email us at admin@1awellness.com
This 9 week trauma group is built for individuals who have experienced trauma and want to take the bold step to look towards it and to start to understand how it has impacted them. Through psychoeducation, processing and learning of new coping strategies we will talk about core themes such as safety, trust, intimacy, and more. This group will help you develop an enriched understanding of yourself and will leave you with greater power, agency, and autonomy over your life!
This 9 week trauma group is built for individuals who have experienced trauma and want to take the bold step to look towards it and to start to understand how it has impacted them. Through psychoeducation, processing and learning of new coping strategies we will talk about core themes such as safety, trust, intimacy, and more. This group will help you develop an enriched understanding of yourself and will leave you with greater power, agency, and autonomy over your life!
Group provides a space to explore underlying aspects of the self and relationship patterns while building tolerance for navigating interpersonal dynamics. Members are encouraged to express their challenges, feelings, and reactions openly and honestly as they arise. Members learn to move through their thoughts, feelings, and reactions in the moment, gradually developing the skills to observe and articulate their inner experiences. Many of us are accustomed to acting on our thoughts and emotions automatically—group helps us slow down and notice what is happening “behind the scenes” in our own minds.
Hosted by Lieb Swartz-Brownstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CGP
Group meets in Brookline, MA 02446
Group provides a space to explore underlying aspects of the self and relationship patterns while building tolerance for navigating interpersonal dynamics. Members are encouraged to express their challenges, feelings, and reactions openly and honestly as they arise. Members learn to move through their thoughts, feelings, and reactions in the moment, gradually developing the skills to observe and articulate their inner experiences. Many of us are accustomed to acting on our thoughts and emotions automatically—group helps us slow down and notice what is happening “behind the scenes” in our own minds.
This group supports women seeking to reflect on their day to day lives, what's going well, what changes are coming, and how our relationships are flourishing or struggling. The group is a place to make sense of how past traumas and other struggles have impacted your life. Through mutual sharing, gentle challenge and and support, the group purpose aims to help us better our selves and our relationships. Whether life transitions, recovering from trauma in life, loss, loneliness, or other struggles are an issue, the group is a space for reflecting, learning and becoming our true selves.
This group supports women seeking to reflect on their day to day lives, what's going well, what changes are coming, and how our relationships are flourishing or struggling. The group is a place to make sense of how past traumas and other struggles have impacted your life. Through mutual sharing, gentle challenge and and support, the group purpose aims to help us better our selves and our relationships. Whether life transitions, recovering from trauma in life, loss, loneliness, or other struggles are an issue, the group is a space for reflecting, learning and becoming our true selves.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based treatment designed to help individuals process and reframe distressing thoughts related to trauma. The focus is on identifying and challenging unhelpful and inaccurate beliefs that have formed as a result of the trauma, such as self-blame or mistrust. By working through structured exercises, clients learn to evaluate these thoughts and replace them with more balanced and realistic perspectives, ultimately reducing the emotional impact of the trauma and improving daily functioning. CPT is particularly effective in treating PTSD and trauma-related symptoms, fostering long-term emotional resilience.
I specialize in helping people who have experienced trauma and who want to form stronger relationships and identity(ies)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is an evidence-based treatment designed to help individuals process and reframe distressing thoughts related to trauma. The focus is on identifying and challenging unhelpful and inaccurate beliefs that have formed as a result of the trauma, such as self-blame or mistrust. By working through structured exercises, clients learn to evaluate these thoughts and replace them with more balanced and realistic perspectives, ultimately reducing the emotional impact of the trauma and improving daily functioning. CPT is particularly effective in treating PTSD and trauma-related symptoms, fostering long-term emotional resilience.
Nurture to Bloom is hosting a virtual therapy group for teen girls, non-binary, and femme-presenting folx impacted by trauma. This 10 week closed group meets Thursdays from 7:00–8:00 PM and focuses on self-awareness, self-esteem, coping skills, and building healthy relationships. Through psychoeducation and interactive activities, participants will gain tools to navigate their experiences in a supportive space. The group is limited to 8 members and accepts insurance. Led by Bridget Anderson-Trim, LICSW, this group offers a safe space for healing and connection. For more information or to join, contact Batrim@nurturetobloom.com
Hosted by Bridget Anderson-Trim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Group meets in Lowell, MA 01852
I work with children, adolescents and young adults who are struggling with ADHD, Trauma, Anxiety and Depression on developing executive functioning skills, emotional regulation, healthy coping skills, building social skills, improving self-esteem and outlook on life.
Nurture to Bloom is hosting a virtual therapy group for teen girls, non-binary, and femme-presenting folx impacted by trauma. This 10 week closed group meets Thursdays from 7:00–8:00 PM and focuses on self-awareness, self-esteem, coping skills, and building healthy relationships. Through psychoeducation and interactive activities, participants will gain tools to navigate their experiences in a supportive space. The group is limited to 8 members and accepts insurance. Led by Bridget Anderson-Trim, LICSW, this group offers a safe space for healing and connection. For more information or to join, contact Batrim@nurturetobloom.com
The Complex Trauma Institute is offering a recurring, 12-week, co-ed, in person Understanding Trauma Group in Fall 2023 that will explore different types of traumas, what it means to process experiences safely, how to engage in self-care, manage activation, among other related topics. This is not a process group, but group members are welcome to share their thoughts, questions, and experiences as beneficial to themselves and the group. Group meets in-person on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 in Melrose, MA. Cost is $1,000 flat rate due before the first session; insurance is not accepted.
At the center of complex trauma diagnosis, treatment, research, model development, training, and supervision since the birth of the field.
The Complex Trauma Institute is offering a recurring, 12-week, co-ed, in person Understanding Trauma Group in Fall 2023 that will explore different types of traumas, what it means to process experiences safely, how to engage in self-care, manage activation, among other related topics. This is not a process group, but group members are welcome to share their thoughts, questions, and experiences as beneficial to themselves and the group. Group meets in-person on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 in Melrose, MA. Cost is $1,000 flat rate due before the first session; insurance is not accepted.
If you are 40 to 70 years old and feel your problems are personal (anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction) or interpersonal (marital conflict, parenting trouble, work problems), group therapy is an effective and inexpensive treatment. The group's focus on the here-and-now develops your capacity to know what you're feeling in real-time and increases your ability to share your feelings, needs, wishes and wants and to understand others' as well. Group work increases your strength to stand up for yourself and your capacity to stand with others.
Hosted by Charles Glazier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, DCSW, CGP
Group meets in Framingham, MA 01701
If you are 40 to 70 years old and feel your problems are personal (anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction) or interpersonal (marital conflict, parenting trouble, work problems), group therapy is an effective and inexpensive treatment. The group's focus on the here-and-now develops your capacity to know what you're feeling in real-time and increases your ability to share your feelings, needs, wishes and wants and to understand others' as well. Group work increases your strength to stand up for yourself and your capacity to stand with others.
CBTT is a 10 week skill-based group, developed By Judith Prebluda. It is based on neurological research, trauma therapy and Buddhist psychology. This group is for Stage 1 Trauma Stabilization Skills group . It teacher: Mindfulness, Resource Development (building internal positive states) and Re-parenting the Wounded Inner Child skills . This class is for people suffering from Childhood Trauma: Both Overt (direct harm) emotional, physical or sexual or Covert (neglect), and is defined by the effect it had on you, not whether it was life threatening. This is a 12 week class, starting Oct. 17th, 2016. Please call to register.
CBTT is a 10 week skill-based group, developed By Judith Prebluda. It is based on neurological research, trauma therapy and Buddhist psychology. This group is for Stage 1 Trauma Stabilization Skills group . It teacher: Mindfulness, Resource Development (building internal positive states) and Re-parenting the Wounded Inner Child skills . This class is for people suffering from Childhood Trauma: Both Overt (direct harm) emotional, physical or sexual or Covert (neglect), and is defined by the effect it had on you, not whether it was life threatening. This is a 12 week class, starting Oct. 17th, 2016. Please call to register.
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Trauma and PTSD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.