Benefits of Group Therapy
Groups Provide Support. Hearing from others with similar issues can help you realize that are not alone in having challenges – whether you are struggling with panic attacks, depression, or other mental health concerns. Many people experience a sense of relief.
Groups Provide a Sounding Board. Fellow group members can help you see things the way you present that you don’t. Hearing from others about how you come across can be very powerful and offer a wider range of perspectives on your situation.
Groups Can Propel You Forward. Hearing how other group members successfully overcame their fear of flying or how they confronted a family member over drug abuse can be very encouraging. Unity: You’re not alone! You are not as different or alone as you may think.
Groups Promote Social Skills. Groups not only help to ease that sense of isolation, but also provide the opportunity to practice re-engaging with people. By participating in a group, you can see that you can get along with others.
Groups Teach You About Yourself. Every person in the group holds up a mirror, and you get to see yourself through their eyes. You can learn how to uncover blind spots that may be blocking your ability to overcome your issues.
Group Therapy Can Be Revealing. Many people learn more about themselves in group therapy because so many other topics may get brought up with all the varying perspectives in the room.
Group Therapy Costs Less Than Individual Counseling. Groups are (generally) significantly cheaper than individual therapy and can be incredibly powerful.
The following Groups are available at our Philips Highway location (Southside):
- Anger Management
- Women’s Support Group
- Understanding Self and Others
Anger Education and Management
Everyone gets angry once in a while. However, chronic anger can cost health, friendships, romantic relationships, and happiness. The goal of this group is to gain tools to examine our own triggers and perceptions of situations, and learn effective ways to express anger. We will embark on a process of learning to appropriately deal with normal angry feelings that we all experience and to regulate our emotions in a way to become a more effective person.
Group Leader: Staff Counselor
Women’s Support Group
Are you a woman who is in need of emotional support? Do you sometimes feel as if you are alone as you go through life’s ups and downs? Come join other women who feel the same as you! We will be creating a safe, confidential, and nurturing group setting where you will receive support and gentle guidance to assist you on your journey of healing, self-renewal, empowerment, and emotional well-being. The group will be facilitated therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience in working with women’s issues.
Group Leader: Staff Counselor
Understanding Self and Others
Understanding Self and Others - An opportunity for members to help each other develop greater self-awareness, enhance their functioning in personal and professional realm, change current behavior, and discover new ways of coping. This group is designed to deal with a wide variety of presenting issues such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties, issues of family conflict, and many others. For instance, people who feel depressed or anxious would benefit from this group, as it can help them understand how their relationships with others are affected by anxiety or depression. The various topics discussed in the group are identified by group members.
Commitment of three consecutive sessions is required.
Open to individuals 18+
Group Leader: TBD
How to join any of our groups:
Contact a new patient coordinator for additional information and to sign up.
Call our office at: 904-239-3677 Option 1 (New Patients)
Most insurances accepted – Self pay rates available
