Living with Illness
Hosted by Expressions Behavioral Health Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Orange, NJ 07018
Anger Management
Hosted by Expressions Behavioral Health Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Orange, NJ 07018
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Living with Illness
Hosted by Expressions Behavioral Health Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Orange, NJ 07018
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Hosted by Expressions Behavioral Health Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Orange, NJ 07018
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An Online Community where Latinas educate, empower and embrace one another so that we can live a better life and end destructive cycles. Join for free at www.holisticlatinas.com
Hosted by Yolanda Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, HYPNO, EFT, MATRIX, REIKI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newark, NJ 07104
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Parents will have the opportunity to get support and learn specific techniques for coping with the stress, anxiety and fear accompanying their child's food allergies.
Hosted by Stacey Pinilis
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Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
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Hosted by Meredith Strauss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Short Hills, NJ 07078
Discover a transformative journey towards healing in a supportive dynamic environment. Gain skills and tools to manage PTSD And trauma symptoms. Deepen your connection with self. Learn awareness of MINDBODY connection. Design new lifestyle changes to promote health. Modalities IFS, ...
New Moms Support
Hosted by Linda A Perry
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Verified Verified
Group meets in Caldwell, NJ 07006
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Hosted by Private Care Management, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Orange, NJ 07052
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Hosted by Kelly Gentry
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nutley, NJ 07110
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Hosted by Kelly Gentry
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nutley, NJ 07110
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Hosted by Family Healing Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Livingston, NJ 07039
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Hosted by Caitlin M Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Short Hills, NJ 07078
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Wednesday Night Workshops: Conflict Resolution
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Hosted by Adam Eltouny
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
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Artful Women: Self Care and Self Exploration
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Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Caldwell, NJ 07006
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Hosted by Allison S Stanton, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
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Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
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I created One Spirit ~ Many Hearts is a psychotherapy group for women that harnesses the power of shared experience, life wisdom and mutual support. Together, we work through life’s challenges in a close, highly supportive, caring, respectful environment. One ...
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
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Hosted by Paola Amaya
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jersey City, NJ 07302
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Hosted by Brittany Milien
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
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Women's Issues Support Groups
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.