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Clinical Consultation Group for Trauma Therapists
This advanced consultation group is designed to support therapists in moving beyond theory to mastery. Designed for experienced clinicians already using EMDR Therapy and/or IFS Therapy in their practices, the focus is on comprehensive case conceptualization and treatment planning with ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Venart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Flourtown, PA 19031
This advanced consultation group is designed to support therapists in moving beyond theory to mastery. Designed for experienced clinicians already using EMDR Therapy and/or IFS Therapy in their practices, the focus is on comprehensive case conceptualization and treatment planning with ...
EMDR and IFS Therapist Consultation Group - ONLINE
Clinical Consultation Group for therapists seeking support and guidance in EMDR Therapy, IFS Therapy, or the integration of the two approaches.
Hosted by Elizabeth Venart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Flourtown, PA 19031
Clinical Consultation Group for therapists seeking support and guidance in EMDR Therapy, IFS Therapy, or the integration of the two approaches.
Women's Trauma Group
Are you a woman who has been diagnosed with PTSD, or suspect you have PTSD? Have you experienced a traumatic event, or events that have left you with lasting symptoms, including flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, depression and anxiety, and poor sleep? ...
Hosted by Veronica Temons
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort Washington, PA 19034
Are you a woman who has been diagnosed with PTSD, or suspect you have PTSD? Have you experienced a traumatic event, or events that have left you with lasting symptoms, including flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, depression and anxiety, and poor sleep? ...
Trauma/PTSD Group
This is an eight session group aimed at educating members about the effects of trauma, at managing the symptoms following a trauma, and at revising the meaning of the trauma.
Hosted by Rebecca Tendler
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wyndmoor, PA 19038
This is an eight session group aimed at educating members about the effects of trauma, at managing the symptoms following a trauma, and at revising the meaning of the trauma.
True to You: Teen LGBTQ+ Group
Who am I and what does that even mean? Identity exploration and conviction is a cornerstone for teen growth and development. Our teen LGBTQIA+ group creates a space to support safety and freedom in being who YOU are, wherever you’re ...
Hosted by Ambler Counseling Center
Treatment Center, LPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Ambler, PA 19002
Who am I and what does that even mean? Identity exploration and conviction is a cornerstone for teen growth and development. Our teen LGBTQIA+ group creates a space to support safety and freedom in being who YOU are, wherever you’re ...
EMDR Consultation Group for Therapists - ONLINE
This group is for therapists who have already taken EMDR Basic Training and are interested in pursuing EMDR Certification and/or in deepening their knowledge and understanding of EMDR in practice. Includes case presentation and review of EMDR standard protocols as ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Venart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Flourtown, PA 19031
This group is for therapists who have already taken EMDR Basic Training and are interested in pursuing EMDR Certification and/or in deepening their knowledge and understanding of EMDR in practice. Includes case presentation and review of EMDR standard protocols as ...
Personal Development & Spirituality (Virtual)
This course is designed for Christians who are struggling or need assistance with their personal development journey and learn faith-based applications to achieve permanent healing and deliverance from traumatic experiences and undesired behaviors. This course consists of 12-modules and will ...
Hosted by Abundant Life Holistic Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dresher, PA 19025
This course is designed for Christians who are struggling or need assistance with their personal development journey and learn faith-based applications to achieve permanent healing and deliverance from traumatic experiences and undesired behaviors. This course consists of 12-modules and will ...
Social anxiety and school phobia groups for teens
Teens suffering from anxiety, phobias, low self-esteem, bullying, low motivation will have the opportunity to participate in group therapy in a safe environment where they can express themselves without fear of retaliation. Parents will have less issues getting their teens ...
Hosted by Paul J Halpern
Psychologist, M Ed
Verified Verified
Group meets in Warminster, PA 18974
Teens suffering from anxiety, phobias, low self-esteem, bullying, low motivation will have the opportunity to participate in group therapy in a safe environment where they can express themselves without fear of retaliation. Parents will have less issues getting their teens ...
Adult Survivors of Witnessing DV in Childhood
This group is for adult survivors who has witnessed domestic violence in childhood and struggle with PTSD, depression and anxiety. This group will be VIRTUAL and 6-8 weeks long.
Hosted by Redefine Lives, LLC - Tysheira Maddox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19102
This group is for adult survivors who has witnessed domestic violence in childhood and struggle with PTSD, depression and anxiety. This group will be VIRTUAL and 6-8 weeks long.
Gaslighting, Betrayal Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse
This group is focused on support for those who are healing from the trauma of betrayal, domestic or narcissistic abuse, or intimate partner violence (including violent communication). Members will support each other and I will facilitate the group discussion by ...
Hosted by Sara Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19147
This group is focused on support for those who are healing from the trauma of betrayal, domestic or narcissistic abuse, or intimate partner violence (including violent communication). Members will support each other and I will facilitate the group discussion by ...
Women's Online Trauma Survivors Therapy Group
If you have experience trauma or abuse (verbal, physical, emotional, financial, sexual, etc.), or maybe you aren't sure if you fit into this category but you would like to understand more about a toxic relationship, this group is for you. ...
Hosted by Samantha Mathews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19130
If you have experience trauma or abuse (verbal, physical, emotional, financial, sexual, etc.), or maybe you aren't sure if you fit into this category but you would like to understand more about a toxic relationship, this group is for you. ...
Women's Trauma Support Group - Spring 2024
This group is designed to provide both psychoeducation surrounding trauma and allow group members to process their experiences in a safe manner while creating connectivity in the community and move towards healing. The group is being offered virtually only at ...
Hosted by Kristine M. Dolce
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19118
This group is designed to provide both psychoeducation surrounding trauma and allow group members to process their experiences in a safe manner while creating connectivity in the community and move towards healing. The group is being offered virtually only at ...
MTR Therapy
Hosted by Katie Schank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19103
Partners and Families of Combat Veterans
Living with the aftermath of combat requires certain skills and training, just as skills and training were required for the veteran to go to war in the first place. Spouses, partners, parents, and siblings need training in flexibility and creative ...
Hosted by Janet A Castellini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, LCADC, CGP, NCPsyA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19102
Living with the aftermath of combat requires certain skills and training, just as skills and training were required for the veteran to go to war in the first place. Spouses, partners, parents, and siblings need training in flexibility and creative ...
Men's Trauma Support Group - Spring 2024
This group is designed to provide both psychoeducation surrounding trauma and allow group members to process their experiences in a safe manner while creating connectivity in the community and move towards healing. The group is being offered virtually only at ...
Hosted by Kristine M. Dolce
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19118
This group is designed to provide both psychoeducation surrounding trauma and allow group members to process their experiences in a safe manner while creating connectivity in the community and move towards healing. The group is being offered virtually only at ...
Cinema Therapy
Do you love watching and discussing movies? Would you like to learn skills to improve your emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance? Are you interested in using theme, character development, imagery, and dialogue from movies to inform and make ...
Hosted by K & K Holistic Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19128
Do you love watching and discussing movies? Would you like to learn skills to improve your emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance? Are you interested in using theme, character development, imagery, and dialogue from movies to inform and make ...
Virtual DBT Skills Group
You struggle with really BIG emotions. It's been difficult for you to calm down from your BIG emotions. Maybe you find yourself getting easily upset or having extreme emotional reactions to situations and events. You try your best to deal ...
Hosted by Kelly Stavrides
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19102
You struggle with really BIG emotions. It's been difficult for you to calm down from your BIG emotions. Maybe you find yourself getting easily upset or having extreme emotional reactions to situations and events. You try your best to deal ...
DBT Skills Group For Teens (Ages 13-17)
Join our 24-week virtual DBT Skills Group for Teens on Zoom, ideal if DBT therapy has been recommended for your teen. Covering Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Mindfulness, it's led by mental health professionals with extensive training in ...
Hosted by Lauren Levy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19102
Join our 24-week virtual DBT Skills Group for Teens on Zoom, ideal if DBT therapy has been recommended for your teen. Covering Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Mindfulness, it's led by mental health professionals with extensive training in ...
LGBTQ Veterans
Are you a veteran? Do you identify as LGBTQA? Would you like to explore your experiences in a therapy group with other LGBTQ-identified veterans? If so, email us at bonner1899@outlook.com for more information. We will be in touch to confirm ...
Hosted by SW@L LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSS, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19139
Are you a veteran? Do you identify as LGBTQA? Would you like to explore your experiences in a therapy group with other LGBTQ-identified veterans? If so, email us at bonner1899@outlook.com for more information. We will be in touch to confirm ...
Gaslighting, Betrayal Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse
This group is focused on support for those who are healing from the trauma of betrayal, domestic or narcissistic abuse, or intimate partner violence (including violent communication). Members will support each other and I will facilitate the group discussion by ...
Hosted by Sara Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19147
This group is focused on support for those who are healing from the trauma of betrayal, domestic or narcissistic abuse, or intimate partner violence (including violent communication). Members will support each other and I will facilitate the group discussion by ...
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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.