Yoga for Trauma: Somatic & Heart Centered Healing
This is a virtual, six-week group for self-identified women & non-binary individuals with a focus on healing symptoms related to PTSD and trauma. Each group session includes somatic exercises for nervous system regulation, self-reflection, group connection as well as a ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Sumpf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT-200, TCYM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
This is a virtual, six-week group for self-identified women & non-binary individuals with a focus on healing symptoms related to PTSD and trauma. Each group session includes somatic exercises for nervous system regulation, self-reflection, group connection as well as a ...
Yoga for Trauma Healing: Move Through Shame
This is a three week, virtual group on healing shame in the nervous system through trauma-informed yoga. This group explores how shame develops from trauma and how this impact the relationship with yourself (body, mind & soul) and others. Each ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Sumpf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT-200, TCYM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
This is a three week, virtual group on healing shame in the nervous system through trauma-informed yoga. This group explores how shame develops from trauma and how this impact the relationship with yourself (body, mind & soul) and others. Each ...
Dharma Book Study Group
We'll be working out of the book “In Love with the World” by Mingyur Rinpoche. The book describes Rinpoche's adventures after leaving his monastery in 2011 and also profound applications of the Buddha’s teachings - including the Tibetan bardo teachings. ...
Hosted by Thomas Fuller, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, (Ca)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97206
We'll be working out of the book “In Love with the World” by Mingyur Rinpoche. The book describes Rinpoche's adventures after leaving his monastery in 2011 and also profound applications of the Buddha’s teachings - including the Tibetan bardo teachings. ...
Reiki Meditation + Healing Circle
On the second Friday of every month, I hold a meditation and Reiki healing circle at my office in NW Portland. This is a donation-based and inclusive space. I believe energetic wellness is healthcare for the self, the community, and ...
Hosted by Satya Gaia Grace
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CHT, RM, TRY
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
On the second Friday of every month, I hold a meditation and Reiki healing circle at my office in NW Portland. This is a donation-based and inclusive space. I believe energetic wellness is healthcare for the self, the community, and ...
Mindfulness In Everyday Life
Mindfulness is an age-old practice to alleviate human suffering. Current research shows its usefulness in our lives by alleviating stress, anxiety, fear, and thinking patterns that are critical and judging. Mindfulness In Everyday Life is an ongoing group that cultivates ...
Hosted by Diane C Steinbrecher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT, MSWAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
Mindfulness is an age-old practice to alleviate human suffering. Current research shows its usefulness in our lives by alleviating stress, anxiety, fear, and thinking patterns that are critical and judging. Mindfulness In Everyday Life is an ongoing group that cultivates ...
Creative Visualization Group
This is an exciting fun group where you get to explore what you really want in life, and meditate/feel that desire along with others who are creating the happy vibes with you. Instead of processing why you don't have what ...
Hosted by Kellyjoy Kanaley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
This is an exciting fun group where you get to explore what you really want in life, and meditate/feel that desire along with others who are creating the happy vibes with you. Instead of processing why you don't have what ...
Expressive Writing & Religious Trauma (Virtual)
This (virtual) expressive writing and support group is for you if you're seeking a safe and nurturing space to express your experiences of religious trauma and faith deconstruction through the healing power of expressive writing. Writing experience isn’t needed—only a ...
Hosted by Julie Bloom
Professional Counselor Associate , MA, NCC, PCA, LMHC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
This (virtual) expressive writing and support group is for you if you're seeking a safe and nurturing space to express your experiences of religious trauma and faith deconstruction through the healing power of expressive writing. Writing experience isn’t needed—only a ...
Walking with your LGBTQ+ Child
It can be complex raising an LGBTQIA+ child in today's world! The purpose of this group is for parents of LGBTQIA+ children to learn to support themselves and their children effectively, gain psychoeducation through topic-focused conversation and discussion, and develop ...
Hosted by Living Well Counseling-Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tigard, OR 97224
It can be complex raising an LGBTQIA+ child in today's world! The purpose of this group is for parents of LGBTQIA+ children to learn to support themselves and their children effectively, gain psychoeducation through topic-focused conversation and discussion, and develop ...
Create a Life You Love!! You Deserve It!!
Hosted by Mary Ann Fahlstrom
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Mending the Soul (for adult women) TBD
Mending the Soul curriculum incorporates the latest social science research and Biblical theology to provide a template for healing from the 6 types of abuse (physical, emotional, neglect, sexual, spiritual, and narcissistic abuse).
Hosted by Heartafire Counseling Services/Bekah Stines, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tigard, OR 97223
Mending the Soul curriculum incorporates the latest social science research and Biblical theology to provide a template for healing from the 6 types of abuse (physical, emotional, neglect, sexual, spiritual, and narcissistic abuse).
The Artist's Way - 13 Week Workshop
Looking to unblock your creativity and claim your creative spirit? The Artist's Way leads participants through weekly checkins, creative exercises, and self exploration to get closer to their authentic creative core. This group follows a non-denominational spiritual approach. First group ...
Hosted by Enlighten Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salem, OR 97304
Looking to unblock your creativity and claim your creative spirit? The Artist's Way leads participants through weekly checkins, creative exercises, and self exploration to get closer to their authentic creative core. This group follows a non-denominational spiritual approach. First group ...
Imagination in the Body Dream Group
Using a community-healing dreamwork approach, this group explores dreams, community ritual, and the body.
Hosted by Dr. Kimberly Christensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
Using a community-healing dreamwork approach, this group explores dreams, community ritual, and the body.
Near death, past life, or kundalini experiences
If you have had a spiritual or exceptionally transformative experience, are you longing for others who understand what happened? You are invited to share the depth of your experience and learn strategies to guide you in how to communicate with ...
If you have had a spiritual or exceptionally transformative experience, are you longing for others who understand what happened? You are invited to share the depth of your experience and learn strategies to guide you in how to communicate with ...
Archetypal Animals Studio 1
In this online studio course we will explore internal and external psychological landscapes through the lens of animal archetypes. Across times and cultures archetypal animal images have played a healing role in communities, through individual and shamanic work. Over the ...
Hosted by Justin Hamacher, Cascade Jungian Services
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
In this online studio course we will explore internal and external psychological landscapes through the lens of animal archetypes. Across times and cultures archetypal animal images have played a healing role in communities, through individual and shamanic work. Over the ...
Living the Artist's Way - 6 Week Workshop
This group introduces tool and skills to help creative recovery and learning to trust your authentic voice, following Julia Cameron's newest book, Living the Artist's Way. Each group includes fun activities that increase insight and creative spirit. Visit www.enlightencandc.com to ...
Hosted by Enlighten Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salem, OR 97304
This group introduces tool and skills to help creative recovery and learning to trust your authentic voice, following Julia Cameron's newest book, Living the Artist's Way. Each group includes fun activities that increase insight and creative spirit. Visit www.enlightencandc.com to ...
Warrior Women Group
On-line small group utilizing Warrior Goddess Training resources written by Heatherash Amara. This group work is highly successful in facilitating personal growth and development during times of difficult transitionsn.
Hosted by Suzanne Elton
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in The Dalles, OR 97058
On-line small group utilizing Warrior Goddess Training resources written by Heatherash Amara. This group work is highly successful in facilitating personal growth and development during times of difficult transitionsn.
Native Virtual Talking Circle Tuesdays 5pm
Intertribal culturally specific group, run online using video platform. Facilitated in traditional ways, guest leaders planned, offering wisdom and hope. White Allies welcome. contact ariel@alltribesmentalheal th.org to sign up. No charge, donations accepted.
Hosted by All Tribes Mental Health Svcs, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Forest Grove, OR 97116
Intertribal culturally specific group, run online using video platform. Facilitated in traditional ways, guest leaders planned, offering wisdom and hope. White Allies welcome. contact ariel@alltribesmentalheal th.org to sign up. No charge, donations accepted.
Seminars on the writings of Michael Eigen, Ph.D
Future groups will by held on Zoom for international participants. Please check back for an early 2024 online group I plan to host on Michael Eigen's book "Toxic Nourishment," likely starting in late January of early February.
Future groups will by held on Zoom for international participants. Please check back for an early 2024 online group I plan to host on Michael Eigen's book "Toxic Nourishment," likely starting in late January of early February.
Energetic Supervision
This supervision group is for post-licensure therapists who are interested in case consultation and guidance from a multidimensional framework. In this space we will actively practice meditative, somatic, and etheric resources and tools, as well as learn the landscape of ...
Hosted by Satya Gaia Grace
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CHT, RM, TRY
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97209
This supervision group is for post-licensure therapists who are interested in case consultation and guidance from a multidimensional framework. In this space we will actively practice meditative, somatic, and etheric resources and tools, as well as learn the landscape of ...
Religious Recovery and Deconstruction
Have you experienced confusion, abuse or trauma from a religious belief system or institution? If so, this group is for you. This is a support group for those facing the daunting task of releasing old patterns of beliefs from indoctrination. ...
Hosted by Deborah Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salem, OR 97304
Have you experienced confusion, abuse or trauma from a religious belief system or institution? If so, this group is for you. This is a support group for those facing the daunting task of releasing old patterns of beliefs from indoctrination. ...
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Spirituality Support Groups
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.