Support Groups in Fairfield, VIC
Relax. Unwind. Sleep better. Alleviate stress and anxiety. Suitable for beginners and experienced. This time is designed for you to relax and unwind from your busy life, with techniques such as mindfulness, breath work, body movement and visualisation.
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Hosted by Vicki Costa
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfield, VIC 3078
Relax. Unwind. Sleep better. Alleviate stress and anxiety. Suitable for beginners and experienced. This time is designed for you to relax and unwind from your busy life, with techniques such as mindfulness, breath work, body movement and visualisation.
A group program to teach you the tools to support you to better manage stress, anxiety and work with the challenges of life and relationships by becoming more self aware, calm and at ease through meditation practices as well as ...
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Hosted by Virginia Golding
Psychotherapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfield, VIC 3078
A group program to teach you the tools to support you to better manage stress, anxiety and work with the challenges of life and relationships by becoming more self aware, calm and at ease through meditation practices as well as ...
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Request the Group Supervision 2023 and more information. All groups supervision and individual supervision are facilitated online and held three times per month, last Tuesday of the month at 6.30 pm , first Wednesday of the month at 10 am ...
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Hosted by Deborah Cameron
Psychotherapist, MC, PACFA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brighton, VIC 3186
Request the Group Supervision 2023 and more information. All groups supervision and individual supervision are facilitated online and held three times per month, last Tuesday of the month at 6.30 pm , first Wednesday of the month at 10 am ...
Creative Journaling for practitioners and women email info@creativehealing.com. au for more info or check the website www.creativehealing.com.a u
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Hosted by Creative Healing counselling & art therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Preston, VIC 3072
Creative Journaling for practitioners and women email info@creativehealing.com. au for more info or check the website www.creativehealing.com.a u
Fill your own cup, connect with supportive peers, and build up your confidence and resilience to care for your loved ones. No musical experience required.
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Hosted by Dr Kate McMahon
Registered Music Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Coburg, VIC 3058
Fill your own cup, connect with supportive peers, and build up your confidence and resilience to care for your loved ones. No musical experience required.
Ivanhoe Psychological Services take a holistic view of mental health and wellbeing. We offer a range of evidence based therapeutic services to cater for individual need. Our services are guided by two key frameworks, Psychological Therapy - where strategies are ...
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Hosted by Laura Petrie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ivanhoe East, VIC 3079
Ivanhoe Psychological Services take a holistic view of mental health and wellbeing. We offer a range of evidence based therapeutic services to cater for individual need. Our services are guided by two key frameworks, Psychological Therapy - where strategies are ...
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based, user-friendly program that brings the principles of mindfulness meditation into everyday life by teaching specific skills and practices to help break cycles of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhaustion.
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Hosted by Ingrid Jolley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Thornbury, VIC 3071
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence-based, user-friendly program that brings the principles of mindfulness meditation into everyday life by teaching specific skills and practices to help break cycles of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhaustion.
Learn to manage difficulty with more ease and kindness..... MSC is the evidence based program developed by Chris Germer and Kristen Neff. Research on self compassion has shown that it boosts happiness and wellbeing, and is effective in reducing anxiety, ...
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Hosted by Claire Raworth Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Coburg, VIC 3058
Learn to manage difficulty with more ease and kindness..... MSC is the evidence based program developed by Chris Germer and Kristen Neff. Research on self compassion has shown that it boosts happiness and wellbeing, and is effective in reducing anxiety, ...
The B.E.S.T Kids™ group therapy program supports your child to develop social skills and emotional intelligence. The 6 week Group Program runs from our practice in Hawthorn. The program includes the following skills: emotional awareness, managing emotions, effective communication skills, ...
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Hosted by Hargan Psychology
Psychologist, Assoc MAPS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hawthorn, VIC 3122
The B.E.S.T Kids™ group therapy program supports your child to develop social skills and emotional intelligence. The 6 week Group Program runs from our practice in Hawthorn. The program includes the following skills: emotional awareness, managing emotions, effective communication skills, ...
We are all makers here and we believe we all have much to gain from making together. Join us for a lovely Sunday Makers Circle at the cosy embrace of Many Arts Studio, and let's make space for gentle creative ...
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Hosted by Weiyu Guan
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hawthorn, VIC 3122
We are all makers here and we believe we all have much to gain from making together. Join us for a lovely Sunday Makers Circle at the cosy embrace of Many Arts Studio, and let's make space for gentle creative ...
Circle of Security Program is an 8-week online group for parents. It focuses on building secure attachments with children to support lifelong patterns of healthy relationships. Parents can take the course together or independently, with each week running for 1.5 ...
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Hosted by Kayla Cutajar
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Group meets in Essendon North, VIC 3041
Circle of Security Program is an 8-week online group for parents. It focuses on building secure attachments with children to support lifelong patterns of healthy relationships. Parents can take the course together or independently, with each week running for 1.5 ...
A six-session parenting program for parents of teens to help teens develop emotional intelligence Would you like to learn how to: be better at understanding and talking with your child through this important developmental phase help your teen learn to ...
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Hosted by Marie Vakakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Footscray, VIC 3011
A six-session parenting program for parents of teens to help teens develop emotional intelligence Would you like to learn how to: be better at understanding and talking with your child through this important developmental phase help your teen learn to ...
Understand what is keeping us awake and learn how to have a good night's sleep.
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Hosted by May Lai
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kew, VIC 3101
Understand what is keeping us awake and learn how to have a good night's sleep.
Online series to experience the intersection of creative arts, Psychodrama & somatic practices.
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Hosted by Jaya Narayan
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bundoora, VIC 3083
Online series to experience the intersection of creative arts, Psychodrama & somatic practices.
Our counsellors have had extensive experience offering pregnancy support for women facing an unplanned or potentially unwanted pregnancy in hospital settings, private abortion clinics and private practice. Our counsellors have had extensive experience offering pregnancy support for women facing an ...
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Hosted by Trish Hayes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Coburg, VIC 3058
Our counsellors have had extensive experience offering pregnancy support for women facing an unplanned or potentially unwanted pregnancy in hospital settings, private abortion clinics and private practice. Our counsellors have had extensive experience offering pregnancy support for women facing an ...
This support group is providing a non-judgmental space for its participant to practice mindfulness training based on relaxation techniques. The group is limited to six participants only.
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Hosted by Harshani Algiriya
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Group meets in Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
This support group is providing a non-judgmental space for its participant to practice mindfulness training based on relaxation techniques. The group is limited to six participants only.
Connect to yourself and others through supportive musical experiences in a small group setting with a Registered Music Therapist. No musical experience is needed. Groups can be tailored to meet the needs of specific groups, including people living with chronic ...
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Hosted by Dr Kate McMahon
Registered Music Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Coburg, VIC 3058
Connect to yourself and others through supportive musical experiences in a small group setting with a Registered Music Therapist. No musical experience is needed. Groups can be tailored to meet the needs of specific groups, including people living with chronic ...
A space to help unpack the meaning of experiences/themes/patter ns occurring in our lives, and how they can unlock areas of growth.
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Hosted by Lena Risteski
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Group meets in Essendon North, VIC 3041
A space to help unpack the meaning of experiences/themes/patter ns occurring in our lives, and how they can unlock areas of growth.
Online Group Supervision - Low cost. Book online
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Hosted by Deborah Cameron
Psychotherapist, MC, PACFA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brighton, VIC 3186
Online Group Supervision - Low cost. Book online
Exploring how non-toxic, natural biological approaches can support good mental health
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Hosted by Peter John Webb
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Exploring how non-toxic, natural biological approaches can support good mental health
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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 counselling is typically less expensive than individual counselling, with each session costing on average between $80 to $110. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $250. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your group therapy sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for group therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
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.