Support Groups in 47404
Living with a chronic illness that is invisible, disabling, often misunderstood, or hard to diagnose can be isolating and challenging. This online group brings together adult women who live with autoimmune or other invisible illnesses (e.g., fibromyalgia, Long Covid, lupus, ...
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Hosted by Linda F Brown
Psychologist, PhD, HSPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bloomington, IN 47404
Living with a chronic illness that is invisible, disabling, often misunderstood, or hard to diagnose can be isolating and challenging. This online group brings together adult women who live with autoimmune or other invisible illnesses (e.g., fibromyalgia, Long Covid, lupus, ...
This in-person group is customized experience for young men attending Indiana University. We primarily address anxiety and depression through cognitive behavioral skills. The skills are practical with a focus on realistic behavior changes convenient for any struggling college student. Group ...
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Hosted by Rob Danzman
Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bloomington, IN 47404
This in-person group is customized experience for young men attending Indiana University. We primarily address anxiety and depression through cognitive behavioral skills. The skills are practical with a focus on realistic behavior changes convenient for any struggling college student. Group ...
Group therapy is a powerful therapeutic technique. Groups will help you learn more about yourself, connect with others struggling with the same emotions and feelings, and offer insight into anxiety and depression only possible in a group setting! The group ...
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Hosted by Crystal G Ridlon
Counselor, LMHC, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bloomington, IN 47404
Group therapy is a powerful therapeutic technique. Groups will help you learn more about yourself, connect with others struggling with the same emotions and feelings, and offer insight into anxiety and depression only possible in a group setting! The group ...
This Family Support Group is for the family members and friends concerned about their loved ones who live with a substance use disorder. This program is based on the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) model. The CRAFT model is ...
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Hosted by Cheyann Peckinpaugh
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bloomington, IN 47404
This Family Support Group is for the family members and friends concerned about their loved ones who live with a substance use disorder. This program is based on the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) model. The CRAFT model is ...
Living with fatigue and other symptoms of Long COVID and ME/CFS often leads to significant loss of function and feelings of isolation. This group provides community with others who understand because they too are living through a similar experience. Includes ...
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Hosted by Linda F Brown
Psychologist, PhD, HSPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bloomington, IN 47404
Living with fatigue and other symptoms of Long COVID and ME/CFS often leads to significant loss of function and feelings of isolation. This group provides community with others who understand because they too are living through a similar experience. Includes ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 47404?
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.