Support Groups in Colchester, VT
Institute for Trauma Recovery and Resiliency
We are a person-centered trauma focused practice that provides narrative therapies, EMDR, IFS work combined with a wide array of holistic practices including Yoga, Breathwork, Reiki, Acupuncture and Cranial Sacral therapies to name but a few. We offer individual, groups, ...
Hosted by Institute for Trauma Recovery & Resiliency
Treatment Center, BS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Colchester, VT 05446
We are a person-centered trauma focused practice that provides narrative therapies, EMDR, IFS work combined with a wide array of holistic practices including Yoga, Breathwork, Reiki, Acupuncture and Cranial Sacral therapies to name but a few. We offer individual, groups, ...
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Institute for Trauma Recovery and Resiliency
We are a person-centered trauma focused practice that provides narrative therapies, EMDR, IFS work combined with a wide array of holistic practices including Yoga, Breathwork, Reiki, Acupuncture and Cranial Sacral therapies to name but a few. We offer individual, groups, ...
Hosted by Institute for Trauma Recovery & Resiliency
Treatment Center, BS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Colchester, VT 05446
We are a person-centered trauma focused practice that provides narrative therapies, EMDR, IFS work combined with a wide array of holistic practices including Yoga, Breathwork, Reiki, Acupuncture and Cranial Sacral therapies to name but a few. We offer individual, groups, ...
Relapse Prevention
No current groups
Hosted by Roscoe Ferris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Burlington, VT 05403
No current groups
Calming The Anxious Mind
This is a two session psycho-educational group geared towards teaching practical CBT/Mindfulness skills to cope with anxiety.
Hosted by Amy Buckley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, VT 05401
This is a two session psycho-educational group geared towards teaching practical CBT/Mindfulness skills to cope with anxiety.
Vermont Wellness Collaborative
The Vermont Wellness Collaborative offers individual and group therapy, specializing in the treatment of : anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, relationship issues, life stresses, response to critical or traumatic incidents, and more. Contact: psychotherapist Peter Burmeister. peter@vermontwellness.org . (802) 595-6444.
Hosted by Peter A Burmeister
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, VT 05401
The Vermont Wellness Collaborative offers individual and group therapy, specializing in the treatment of : anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, relationship issues, life stresses, response to critical or traumatic incidents, and more. Contact: psychotherapist Peter Burmeister. peter@vermontwellness.org . (802) 595-6444.
Climate Distress Group
Are you worried about our future? Do you feel the weight of the world? Do you experience anxiety, despair, anger, or grief around climate and ecological destruction? You are not alone. Join us in creating a space to express your ...
Hosted by Maia Kiley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, VT 05405
Are you worried about our future? Do you feel the weight of the world? Do you experience anxiety, despair, anger, or grief around climate and ecological destruction? You are not alone. Join us in creating a space to express your ...
Grief Group
Currently, Grief Group is full. I don't accept new clients for Grief Group. This group is a 3 months closed in-person group. You will have a chance to build resiliency as we explore purpose and meaning in grief. Together, we ...
Hosted by Elena Nichols
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, VT 05401
Currently, Grief Group is full. I don't accept new clients for Grief Group. This group is a 3 months closed in-person group. You will have a chance to build resiliency as we explore purpose and meaning in grief. Together, we ...
Radically Open DBT class
Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) is a new evidence-based treatment characterized by excessive self-control, often referred to as overcontrol (OC). RO DBT develops a skill set which increases Openness to new experience, Flexible-control in order to adapt to ...
Hosted by Elena Nichols
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, VT 05401
Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) is a new evidence-based treatment characterized by excessive self-control, often referred to as overcontrol (OC). RO DBT develops a skill set which increases Openness to new experience, Flexible-control in order to adapt to ...
Mission Possible Men's Group
This group is psychotherapy/support group for men addressing issues related to relationships, work/retirement, life purpose, health/mental health and sexuality. This is a group that started in January of 2020.
Hosted by David Huesman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, VT 05401
This group is psychotherapy/support group for men addressing issues related to relationships, work/retirement, life purpose, health/mental health and sexuality. This is a group that started in January of 2020.
The Body as Refuge
Mindfulness meditation practices for human beings whom have not experienced their bodies as a refuge, or whom no longer experience their bodies as a refuge because of the effects of traumatic experiences. We will learn to befriend the body and ...
Hosted by Katherine A. Kelley, MA
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winooski, VT 05404
Mindfulness meditation practices for human beings whom have not experienced their bodies as a refuge, or whom no longer experience their bodies as a refuge because of the effects of traumatic experiences. We will learn to befriend the body and ...
Mindfulness Walking Meditation
This groups is also listed as "The Body as Refuge." That group was going to be indoors, but with Covid 19 that won't work. Walking meditation is an amazing way to befriend the body, mind, nature, and each other's presence. ...
Hosted by Katherine A. Kelley, MA
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winooski, VT 05404
This groups is also listed as "The Body as Refuge." That group was going to be indoors, but with Covid 19 that won't work. Walking meditation is an amazing way to befriend the body, mind, nature, and each other's presence. ...
Presence meditation group
This is a one hour meditation group focused on experiencing presence and practicing sitting in presence together, with instruction. Stillness is the core of our being and your birth right. Even in the midst of our busy lives this peace ...
Hosted by Sharon Michener
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, VT 05401
This is a one hour meditation group focused on experiencing presence and practicing sitting in presence together, with instruction. Stillness is the core of our being and your birth right. Even in the midst of our busy lives this peace ...
Womens's Support Group
Group for women in transition, or with life challenges, meet weekly, very supportive and healing environment. Accessible over age 25.
Hosted by Aida R Luce
Counselor, LCMHC, MAFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, VT 05401
Group for women in transition, or with life challenges, meet weekly, very supportive and healing environment. Accessible over age 25.
Women In Transition
This group offers women a supportive environment with other women and a therapist to discuss important and challenging life changes. This group addresses changes due to divorce, career changes, entering parenthood, loss of important family member, empty nest, retirement.
Hosted by Linda Wackerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, VT 05401
This group offers women a supportive environment with other women and a therapist to discuss important and challenging life changes. This group addresses changes due to divorce, career changes, entering parenthood, loss of important family member, empty nest, retirement.
Mindfulness Based Acudetox
Acudetox is auricular acupuncture, or acupuncture of the ears. I was trained through NADA to apply up to five fine-gauge, sterilized, one-time use stainless steel needles just under the skin at designated points in each ear. The needles remain there ...
Hosted by Katherine A. Kelley, MA
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winooski, VT 05404
Acudetox is auricular acupuncture, or acupuncture of the ears. I was trained through NADA to apply up to five fine-gauge, sterilized, one-time use stainless steel needles just under the skin at designated points in each ear. The needles remain there ...
Living with Presence
This is an open, ongoing mindfulness and meditation group. It is not a therapy group. The purpose of the group is to help you develop a consistent mindfulness practice, support you in discovering deep centeredness within yourself, and provide you ...
Hosted by Morella Devost
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, EdM, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, VT 05401
This is an open, ongoing mindfulness and meditation group. It is not a therapy group. The purpose of the group is to help you develop a consistent mindfulness practice, support you in discovering deep centeredness within yourself, and provide you ...
IOP Groups 5 days a week (CBT, DBT, PTG, and MBRP)
River Rock treatment facilitates multiple different modalities of therapy groups throughout the week at different times every day. For more information please give us a call!
Hosted by River Rock Treatment
Treatment Center, LADC, LICSW, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, VT 05401
River Rock treatment facilitates multiple different modalities of therapy groups throughout the week at different times every day. For more information please give us a call!
Men's Recovery Group
This is a support group for any man at any stage in recovery. The emphasis is on creating safety and learning skills and tools to maintain sobriety.
Hosted by David Huesman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, VT 05401
This is a support group for any man at any stage in recovery. The emphasis is on creating safety and learning skills and tools to maintain sobriety.
Women's Therapy Group
This group offers women the opportunity to safely examine personal issues with the support of other women and a therapist. This group consists of 8-9 regular members who meet weekly. New members should contact group leader for more details and ...
Hosted by Linda Wackerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, VT 05401
This group offers women the opportunity to safely examine personal issues with the support of other women and a therapist. This group consists of 8-9 regular members who meet weekly. New members should contact group leader for more details and ...
Reclaiming Wholeness: Sexual Trauma Healing
A healing group for CIS-women who experienced sexual trauma. The most-effective trauma work involves shifting the somatic, symbolic, and sensory associations with the trauma. It is also well-documented that being in community is a powerful catalyst for healing trauma. That ...
Hosted by Morella Devost
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, EdM, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, VT 05401
A healing group for CIS-women who experienced sexual trauma. The most-effective trauma work involves shifting the somatic, symbolic, and sensory associations with the trauma. It is also well-documented that being in community is a powerful catalyst for healing trauma. That ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Colchester?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, zip code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. 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.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. 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.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counseling is typically less expensive than individual counseling, with each session costing on average between $60 to $75. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200 and up, even after insurance. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
As with individual therapy, many insurance companies do offer coverage for group therapy sessions. However, the coverage varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to check with their insurance providers to verify coverage.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.