Support Groups in Toms River, NJ

Professionals In recovery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC
Verified
Verified
"GROUP DYNAMICS FOR PROFESSIONALS IN RECOVERY.....MEDICAL, AVIATION, LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONELL "

Parenting with Mindfulness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS ED, LPC, LMHC
Verified
Verified
"Being a parent is stressful! Through mindful parenting, you can help your child grow and develop in a safe, nurturing environment. You will learn a new skill in each group, have time for practice, and an opportunity to share with ..."

Pre-teen and adolescent girls support group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"New group forming to help educate tweens and young teens about the changes taking place in their social circles. The program will run for 4 weeks during which the girls will identify what can make socializing difficult. Also to be ..."

Adolescent Anxiety Support Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, PSY, LCADC
Verified
Verified
"Adolescents are struggling to make sense of so many social changes in the last few years. Some are presenting with symptoms of anxiety, depression and trauma. This group is designed to help them adjust to these changes through peer support ..."
Not accepting new clients

Vibe Check (Zoom Women's Group 18-25)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
"Please consider referring any young woman who may benefit from our virtual (Zoom) group. The topics are centered on mental health and the strength/resilience of women. This group is planned to begin 2/10 with me (Laura Genco, LPC). Our rate ..."
Pre-K/Early Elementary Social Skills Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"This is a social and peer group created to provide a welcoming and fun group environment for members to enhance their social skills development and develop self-confidence. Our psychologist and speech pathologist co-lead our groups to help children develop social ..."
Groups
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LCADC, CCS
Verified
Verified
"GROUPS IN PROCESS Women's Issues Related to Recovery Medication Assisted Recovery Groups Referral to Self/Help and Mutual Help Groups WOMEN FOR SOBRIETY GROUP Thursday Evenings 7pm (Individual Counseling and couples Counseling by appointment) Family Support Grief Group "

ADHD/Anxiety
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
Verified
"The ADHD/Anxiety groups conducted at the Manhattan and Toms River locations and designed to help children improve: focus in school, peer family relationships and regulate anxiety. Group members learn to work together creatively to manage their symptoms in a comfortable ..."

High School Social Skills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Social Skills group for group for high school students. Topics include but not limited to: conversation/communicatio n skills, making/keeping friends, impulse control, nonverbal body language/cues, anger, bullying/teasing, problem solving, conflicts, exploring jobs, dating. Call for intake. "

Acclimating Our Kids Back to School
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"This group is for parents, care-givers, or anyone with a child who has not wanted to go back to school after the pandemic. This group provides concrete tools and skills to help your child reacclimate in a way that feels ..."

Co-Dependency and Relationship Groups
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC
Verified
Verified
"EXPLORING CO-DEPENDENCY, ACOA & RELATIONSHIP ISSUES. ALSO GROUPS FOR NEWLY DIVORCED
NEW GROUP FORMS 4 TIMES PER YEAR FOR 8-10 SESSIONS. CALL FOR DETAILS "
Elementary Social Skills Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"This is a social and peer group created to provide a welcoming and fun group environment for members to enhance their social skills development and develop self-confidence. Our psychologist and speech pathologist co-lead our groups to help children develop social ..."
Waitlist for new clients

Divorce Recovery Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Let us support you rediscovering inner strengths and developing coping skills as you move forward with life! Call today. 732 742 6572 "

Healing Burnout
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS ED, LPC, LMHC
Verified
Verified
"Life doesn’t have to be so hard! in this group, you will utilize different exercises to recognize and address symptoms and causes of burnout in your life, begin to create new practices and habits, and visualization to help to envision ..."

Adult Introduction to DBT
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS ED, LPC, LMHC
Verified
Verified
"Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Group provides clients with practical, concrete coping skills in the areas of mindfulness, relationships & communication, regulating emotions and dealing with stress. Group will begin virtually on January 25th and meet weekly on Wednesday at 6pm. "

Anger and Stress Management Groups
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCADC
Verified
Verified
"INNOVATIVE/INTERACTIVE... NOT BASIC TRADITIONAL GENERIC APPROACH
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ADULT AND ADOLESCENT GROUPS (6-8 WEEKS) OR AS PER COURT ORDER
STRUCTURED ANGER MANAGEMENT AWARENESS WHILE DEVELOPING COPING STRATAGIES TO MANAGE ANGER AND STRESS.CALL FOR DETAILS.NEW GROUPS MEET 4 TIMES PER YR..CALL FOR ..."
Waitlist for new clients

Co-Parenting Support Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Provides coaching and education regarding positive co-parenting, conflict resolution and communication. "

Middle School Social Skills Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Social skills group for middle school students. Topics include but not limited to: conversation/communicatio n skills, making/keeping friends, impulse control, nonverbal body language/cues, anger, bullying/teasing, problem solving, conflict resolution. Call for intake. "

Young Adult Relationship Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"This group is for young adults ages 21-30 who find themselves in unhealthy relationship after unhealthy relationship. This group is ideal for people asking themselves "Is it me?" or "what is wrong with me?" Hint: It's not you, you're not ..."
Intermediate Social Skills Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"This is a social and peer group created to provide a welcoming and fun group environment for members to enhance their social skills development and develop self-confidence. Our psychologist and speech pathologist co-lead our groups to help children develop social ..."
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What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Toms River 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 Toms River 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 Toms River 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 Toms River 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 Toms River 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 Toms River 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 Toms River 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 Toms River 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.