Grief Support Groups in Austin, TX
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Spiritual Direction Groups (Online)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SE-Adv
Verified
Verified
"**New groups begin in January 2023* If you are a clergy person, ministry professional serving in any ministry context within a church or outside the church, therapist or contemplative, this group is for you! It is open to people of ..."
Death Loss Support Groups for Adults & Children
Treatment Center, LPC, LMFT, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Evening peer support groups are ongoing and meet twice a month. Each group is facilitated by two trained volunteers and supervised by a licensed clinician. Groups are divided based on types of
loss
. To create a safe and supportive environment ..."
The Austin Center for Grief & Loss Support Groups
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Verified
Verified
"The Austin Center for
Grief
&
Loss
is a non-profit organization that offers
grief
and
loss
therapy and support groups for those who have experienced significant or traumatic
loss
(kids, adolescents, & adults). We currently offer donation based support groups ..."
Powerful Latinas
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Verified
Verified
"Powerful Latinas is an open process group for 18+ women identified to process cultural issues. Depending on the need, this group has the option to be in-person (south central Austin) and/or virtual. "
Texas TFMR Virtual Support Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
"Build community, break down stigma, & heal together in this support group series for TFMR (termination for medical reasons) parents in Texas. Participants will participate in weekly 1.5-hour sessions together for 6 or 8 weeks. Participants are screened in advance ..."
Dream Interpretation
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC
Verified
Verified
"A group of 4 to 6 people sharing dreams in the group setting. This sharing is not for diagnosing, or interpretations but is a forum for group members to associate to the dream images in a non-judgmental atmosphere. "
High School Girls Group - Beyond High School
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified
Verified
"This is a group for girls who are preparing to leave high school and begin college or work other studies after high school. The year right before leaving home can have many emotions and difficulties that go along with getting ..."
Waitlist for new clients
Caring for the Self: Processing the Pandemic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified
Verified
"A Guided Journaling + Community Course for people with a need for a place to dive deeper into processing their feelings about living in times of COVID-19. Register today for this low-cost offering. moonstonecounselingcenter .teachable.com "
Waitlist for new clients
Death of a Loved One Support Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified
Verified
"**Open to anyone in Texas** **Summer Session: June 6th- September 5th with an open group format** VIRTUAL
Grief
Support Group for Adults. Come heal, process, and learn. Group members will have the opportunity to share and process with each other ..."
Elementary Grief Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified
Verified
"This 10 week group is for incoming 3rd-5th graders, with some fluidity in children's ages. This group brings together children who have experienced the
loss
of a loved one to help enhance connection and support with others. For more information, ..."
Virtual Parent Loss Grief Group (adults)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
"This is for adults who have lost one of their parents.
Grief
group will focus on "learning" to grieve, while living a full and meaningful life. We will explore the shared experience of
loss
, and facilitate healing through mindfulness-and experiential ..."
Waitlist for new clients
Circle of Support for Caregivers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Caregivers often struggle with maintaining self-care, high levels of stress, anticipatory
grief
, isolation, and burnout. This group provides participants with a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to process the variety of feelings related to providing care to a loved one ..."
Pet Loss Support Group
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, RMHCI, NCC
Verified
Verified
"This group will process focus on exploring strong emotions such as sadness, anger, and even feelings of guilt. We will discuss the Stages of
Grief
and explore questions such as. Why does this
loss
hurt so bad? What can I ..."
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S
Verified
Verified
"A group for living a life beyond childhood wounds and roles. Space limited to 10 participants. Next group is enrolling for starting January 13th start date. "
Parents of Chronically-Ill/Seriously Injured Child
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
"Parents with chronically ill or seriously injured children often experience a form of
grief
and
loss
called "ambiguous
grief
". Sometimes, family members in this situation develop PTSD. This group will help members process the feelings of trauma,
grief
and
loss
..."
Cancer Caregiver Group - Virtual
LPC Associate, MA
Verified
Verified
"Being a caregiver can be challenging and rewarding. We'll explore how to care for yourself as a caregiver by taking steps to protect your health and well-being. Self care includes nutrition, physical activity, stress management and coping, dealing with fear ..."
Grief Recovery Method Support Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RYT, USAF, Veteran
Verified
Verified
"The Action Program for Moving Beyond
Death
, Divorce, and Other Losses. So many myths about
grief
, but your feelings are normal and natural. The problem is that we have been socialized to believe that these feelings are abnormal and unnatural. ..."
Support for Grieving a Loved One
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified
Verified
"Get support, honor your process, minimize stress, and remember your loved one, even though they are no longer physically present. This group will blend information sharing about the grieving process and allow you & other member’s to share your experiences. ..."
Men's Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Verified
Verified
"This is a 1.5 hour group for men who want to expand their ability to feel and express emotion. The group is interactive and supportive. "
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How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.
What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin 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.