Support Groups in 34232
This group focuses on teaching skills to improve distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and relationships. The skills are invaluable to building a life worth living. Each week mindfulness skills are taught and reinforced. This is an on-going group that takes 18 weeks to complete in its entirety and new members are welcome anytime. We have 3 groups running weekly Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings- both in person and on-line. Call to start learning DBT today and build the life you have always wanted.
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Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34232
Discover Harmony Harbor, nestled in the heart of Sarasota, Florida—a unique mental health spa designed to rejuvenate your spirit and empower your healing. From the moment you step through our doors, you are enveloped in an atmosphere of tranquility that feels like a warm embrace. Here, vulnerability meets compassion, and hope ignites transformation. We honor your journey with a thoughtful approach to therapy that minimizes discomfort and maximizes empowerment. Contact us today to begin a transformative journey towards lasting change.
A supportive group that encourages mind-body connection through various mediums of expressive arts, nature, and drama. Created for those who suffer from trauma, bpd, and/or find themselves to be highly sensitive, this group aims to augment any healing journey.
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Hosted by Harmony Harbor Counseling & Wellness
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC, QS, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34232
Discover Harmony Harbor, nestled in the heart of Sarasota, Florida—a unique mental health spa designed to rejuvenate your spirit and empower your healing. From the moment you step through our doors, you are enveloped in an atmosphere of tranquility that feels like a warm embrace. Here, vulnerability meets compassion, and hope ignites transformation. We honor your journey with a thoughtful approach to therapy that minimizes discomfort and maximizes empowerment. Contact us today to begin a transformative journey towards lasting change.
When we change, our world around us changes. We offer an 18-week group for teens and parents to learn the same language and improve coping skills to manage emotional dysregulation and and communication skills to improve their relationships, and more! This group provides psycho-education, support, and adherent DBT skills training of all 4 modules including mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
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Hosted by Harmony Harbor Counseling & Wellness
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC, QS, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sarasota, FL 34232
Discover Harmony Harbor, nestled in the heart of Sarasota, Florida—a unique mental health spa designed to rejuvenate your spirit and empower your healing. From the moment you step through our doors, you are enveloped in an atmosphere of tranquility that feels like a warm embrace. Here, vulnerability meets compassion, and hope ignites transformation. We honor your journey with a thoughtful approach to therapy that minimizes discomfort and maximizes empowerment. Contact us today to begin a transformative journey towards lasting change.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 34232?
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.