Support Groups in 49441
Our vision is to support and develop relationships with youth, young adults, and families through a person centered, attachment focus approach, and strive to create meaningful change in the lives of those who seek our services. As a practice our mission is to focus on helping individuals and families find a fresh perspective on the growth they seek.
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Hosted by Taylor Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Muskegon, MI 49441
I have worked with children and families in numerous positions from schools, therapy, and medical primary care settings. My passion lies in working with young children, teens, and families as they go through life transitions. I have completed a Sport Social Work Certification to work specifically with athletes who are struggling with mental health impacting their performance and within their personal life.
The Healing Place Counseling is a mental health practice offering individual, couples, and family counseling services for adults and children ages 3-18 in West Michigan.
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Hosted by Jennifer Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norton Shores, MI 49441
I have a passion for working with children, but also work with teens and adult. I have been helping children in both school and in private and non-profit settings for many years. I have worked with children in foster care and with adoptive families. In addition, I help individuals address various issues related to parenting struggles that go alongside raising children. I have provided counseling to individuals, couples and families for 25+ years. Giving a person the tools to cope and deal with what they are facing, and watching them be successful in their personal lives and excel in their future endeavors is incredibly fulfilling.
You can live life free of suffering by learning to cultivate inner joy and peace. This requires learning a paradigm shift in how the world is perceived. In this group, you will learn to become the inner observer, stop fear-based thoughts, release blocked emotions, relax into wholeness, and cultivate inner peace and joy. We will do this by reading Michael Singer’s living untethered and journaling in the untethered soul guided journal. Group will consist of discussion and mindfulness practice and will foster camaraderie, support, and encouragement. Group is covered by most insurance and meets in Norton Shores. Contact me for more information.
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Hosted by Carolyn Waterstradt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norton Shores, MI 49441
I believe we have the innate ability to live in pure bliss and peacefulness even if we have had traumatic histories or we currently are experiencing something painful in our lives. I did not always believe pure bliss was possible and used to subscribe to the pathological view of mental health which I was taught in school. But what I’ve learned through my years of experience, both as a client and a therapist, is that if we look for pathology we see pathology and people will never truly reach their full potential.
Group therapy for survivors and family members (ages 6 to Adult) of those who are struggling with primary and secondary PTSD. This group is for family members, and friend groups, addressing and experiencing Grief, Trauma, and Suicide ideation episodes. Cost $75.00 per person in group. You set your group meeting times I will provide place, facilitation and strategy incite and programing.
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Hosted by Diane Russick-Keglovitz
Counselor, MPA, CWIC, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norton Shores, MI 49441
Aloha! Thinking about navigating a new course for tranquility or reaching your new peace-filled horizon. Me too! One day I'd like a practice in Hawaii, for now the beautiful lakeshore of West Michigan. Charting a new course of direction is the first step, to sustainable emotional health. I help many suffering with life challenges, "POI", Hawaiian for sticky situations. As a Master Level licensed professional, I work to remove the "POI" helping you reclaim your life from stress & dysfunction. If life's storms seem to capsize your every effort for peace, let's talk. Together we can navigate safe passage to a tranquil future.
Acudetox, (auricular acupuncture), is a very effective method to support individuals as they work toward sobriety. Research shows that painful emotions create cravings for substances, whether it's use, abuse,
or dependence as a way to avoid emotions. Acudetox, as an adjunct therapy along with other treatment approaches, helps provide an emotional calm and sense of centered well-being, helping individuals in the journey toward healthy living.
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Hosted by Oxendale and Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ADS, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norton Shores, MI 49441
Providing a space of safety and acceptance to explore life issues, we work together to begin the process of change. Beginning with a solution-focused approach, we begin with your strengths. A key to this is learning to effectively use tools (coping skills) along with being able to see and understand situations differently. We work together to improve the health of your relationships, the most important one being with yourself, and then other relationships in your life. Problems with alcohol or other drugs can be addressed if that's something you want to work on.
This 8-week VIRTUAL group will empower you to understand and identify boundaries that support your goals, purpose and dreams, including: Learn how to choose what is healthy without allowing false guilt to get in the way; Improve communication so others know where you end and they begin, limit boundary violations; Inspire and energize to be true to yourself and who you were created to be. Stay tuned or email me for upcoming dates.
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Hosted by Beth Bolthouse
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Muskegon, MI 49441
My greatest privilege is helping people find healing and wholeness as they work through the negative effects woundedness and loss has had on their lives. It's through exploring what's behind the hurts & challenges that allows us to become empowered to live joyfully and successfully as the men and women we were created to be.
Family Group and interventions: Make a plan, gather information, form intervention strategies, decide on goals, and find a workable solution. Frame it, Name it, Tame it, then pray for it. I am a certified mediator with the State of Michigan. I have helped many groups create a plan for resolution by providing time tested techniques for effective mediation.
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Hosted by Diane Russick-Keglovitz
Counselor, MPA, CWIC, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norton Shores, MI 49441
Aloha! Thinking about navigating a new course for tranquility or reaching your new peace-filled horizon. Me too! One day I'd like a practice in Hawaii, for now the beautiful lakeshore of West Michigan. Charting a new course of direction is the first step, to sustainable emotional health. I help many suffering with life challenges, "POI", Hawaiian for sticky situations. As a Master Level licensed professional, I work to remove the "POI" helping you reclaim your life from stress & dysfunction. If life's storms seem to capsize your every effort for peace, let's talk. Together we can navigate safe passage to a tranquil future.
This VIRTUAL group is an intensive, focused grief group utilizing the principles of post-traumatic growth to guide you toward positive changes following a challenging or traumatic life event. Participants will increase their sense of purpose, develop resilience skills, and formulate meaningful identity so that, although losses will continue to occur in the future, you can be better equipped to manage them and make healthy choices for the long-term. Participants will need to complete a registration form and purchase a copy of the "From Loss...to Life!" workbook (available on Amazon.com) prior to the start of group.
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Hosted by Beth Bolthouse
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Muskegon, MI 49441
My greatest privilege is helping people find healing and wholeness as they work through the negative effects woundedness and loss has had on their lives. It's through exploring what's behind the hurts & challenges that allows us to become empowered to live joyfully and successfully as the men and women we were created to be.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 49441?
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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 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.