Trauma and PTSD Support Groups in Silver Spring, MD
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Sexual Abuse/Assault Treatment
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, EFTcert
Verified
Verified
"Overcome your suffering from the
trauma
of sexual abuse or sexual assault in a group format, which can be supplemented with individual treatment as needed. This group utilizes a very effective holistic approach to healing combined with group support in ..."
Burnout Prevention for Therapists group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
"This is a group for mental health professionals to prevent secondary
trauma
and burnout, by creating a safe space to process the difficult work that we do. The group is time-limited so please contact me for details and start dates. "
Healing Space: Women's Trauma Recovery Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
"This group meets on Thursday evenings, and serves as a place to give and receive support while processing and healing from traumatic events and experiences. If you have suffered in childhood or as an adult, you are welcome. This group ..."
Sexual Abuse/Assault Treatment Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, EFTcert
Verified
Verified
"Overcome your suffering from the
trauma
of sexual abuse or sexual assault in a group format, which can be supplemented with individual treatment as needed. This group utilizes a very effective holistic approach to healing combined with group support in ..."
Mental Health First Aid Certification
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MBA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Organizations and groups can become certified in mental health first aid. Practice provides trainings to individuals and groups. "
EMDR Intensive Clinic
Counselor, LCPC, BC-TMH, NCC
Verified
Verified
"A time set aside to only engage in
trauma
work - specifically EMDR in an intensive format. Doing EMDR in an intensive style (2-4.5 hours per session) invites you to find relief faster maximizing your healing. An intensive can help ..."
From Darkness to Light- All Women's Group
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
"From Darkness to Light is our WOMEN'S ONLY (18 to 65) survivor group. This interactive experience is lead by licensed therapists who are Certified Clinical
Trauma
Professionals. The group will is tailored towards women who have experienced varying levels of ..."
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Sexual Abuse/Assault Treatment
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, EFTcert
Verified
Verified
"Overcome your suffering from the
trauma
of sexual abuse or sexual assault in a group format, which can be supplemented with individual treatment as needed. This group utilizes a very effective holistic approach to healing combined with group support in ..."
Burnout Prevention for Therapists group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
"This is a group for mental health professionals to prevent secondary
trauma
and burnout, by creating a safe space to process the difficult work that we do. The group is time-limited so please contact me for details and start dates. "
Healing Space: Women's Trauma Recovery Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
"This group meets on Thursday evenings, and serves as a place to give and receive support while processing and healing from traumatic events and experiences. If you have suffered in childhood or as an adult, you are welcome. This group ..."
Sexual Abuse/Assault Treatment Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, EFTcert
Verified
Verified
"Overcome your suffering from the
trauma
of sexual abuse or sexual assault in a group format, which can be supplemented with individual treatment as needed. This group utilizes a very effective holistic approach to healing combined with group support in ..."
Mental Health First Aid Certification
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MBA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Organizations and groups can become certified in mental health first aid. Practice provides trainings to individuals and groups. "
EMDR Intensive Clinic
Counselor, LCPC, BC-TMH, NCC
Verified
Verified
"A time set aside to only engage in
trauma
work - specifically EMDR in an intensive format. Doing EMDR in an intensive style (2-4.5 hours per session) invites you to find relief faster maximizing your healing. An intensive can help ..."
Women who suffered same sex sexual abuse as kids
Mental Health Counselor, EdD, LCPC, LMHC
Verified
Verified
"The group, offered via telehealth only at this time, is for women who suffered sexual abuse as children by another child of the same gender/sex. Many women have had to hide in the shadows and not get the support they ..."
Waitlist for new clients
DBT Skill Building
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, EDPNA
Verified
Verified
"The focus is on developing skills to handle life problems safely and effectively. When I have 4 or more people I can start a group. I do not have the group running as of 1/1/2023. "
Women's Trauma Recovery Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
"The group is now forming to provide a safe, supportive space for adult female
trauma
survivors as an adjunct to individual therapy. Members should have achieved some stability and control over
trauma
-related symptoms and be able to use Stage 1 ..."
Sexual Trauma Support Group (Teens)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
"Dealing with the aftermath of sexual
trauma
is a complex and difficult process. Many survivors of sexual assault and/or sexual abuse continue to experience emotional struggles despite having gained an understanding of their
trauma
. Group therapy, supplemented by individual therapy, ..."
Life After Trauma
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
"This group is open to all women who identify ways that past traumas have impacted their every day lens. This could be in the form of core beliefs, past/current relationships, values,
PTSD
symptoms and more. Members can expect to build ..."
Waitlist for new clients
DBT Skills Group for Adults
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
"In the DBT skills group we cover the four main skill sets of Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. In the first hour of the group we participate in a mindfulness practice, and we review skills practice and ..."
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills
PhD
Verified
Verified
"Do you struggle with mood regulation, calming down, and tolerating sad or difficult situations? This ONLINE DBT group is targeted towards adults (25+) and is capped at 10 members. Meredith Futernick, LPC will teach you the 4 primary DBT skills: ..."
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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.
What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring 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.