Support Groups in 49735
Typically 4 to 8 people struggling with sexual addiction meet for 10 weeks. 90 minute sessions, once a week. Tools to achieve sobriety and freedom are discussed and learned.
Hosted by Larry Joseph Porta
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, ICADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gaylord, MI 49735
If your in a current struggle or if you are beginning to see a pattern in your self, of familiar circumstances and you desire freedom. I would look forward to the opportunity to to explore your options and assist you in changes that you will be willing to make.
This group's focus is on supporting parents become their child's biggest cheerleader by recognizing their inner strengths, structuring productive discipline, and supporting healthy neuro-emotional development. Do you have a difficult behavior that you are struggling to understand the reinforcement behind? Or a child that would benefit from more productive structure? Or perhaps you are feeling isolated as a new parent and wondering if you're doing everything wrong? You are not alone! Give us a call today to find our when our next meeting is. Open to parents of minor children.
Hosted by Sarah Pranger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LLMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gaylord, MI 49735
My clients often come to me looking for peace and rebalance after a difficult and sometimes traumatic experience. They are looking for a safe place to unpack everything that has happened and piece it all back together in a way that creates meaningfulness out of the chaos. Often, I work with the whole family structure, as we rarely experience anything purely individually. That might look like helping partners rediscover their feelings for each other or reestablishing appropriate roles and boundaries between partners or parents and their children. Sometimes it is helping those families restructure after a big life change or event.
Sometimes our emotions get the best of us and overflow into other areas of our lives. Often, when this happens, it can make quite a mess of things, especially if it happens frequently and you're not really sure what causes it. We use a CBT approach within a group setting to help individuals explore strong emotions and develop strategies for understanding and expressing those emotions in a more productive manner. In addition, you will learn effective de-escalation techniques based on the Polyvagal Theory of how your vagus nerve controls responses to your environment - and how to change them.
Hosted by Sarah Pranger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LLMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gaylord, MI 49735
My clients often come to me looking for peace and rebalance after a difficult and sometimes traumatic experience. They are looking for a safe place to unpack everything that has happened and piece it all back together in a way that creates meaningfulness out of the chaos. Often, I work with the whole family structure, as we rarely experience anything purely individually. That might look like helping partners rediscover their feelings for each other or reestablishing appropriate roles and boundaries between partners or parents and their children. Sometimes it is helping those families restructure after a big life change or event.
Somatic Experiencing is one method of addressing the effect of stressful events and trauma on the physical body. Often these effects become stored in various locations and cause trouble later when a sensory input bumps into one such-stored event (PTSD). Somatic Experiencing provides support for recognizing those stored sensations and resolving them through acknowledgement and understanding. One hallmark of the experience of trauma is the absence of choice, but in the interpersonal world of the group, the members are reminded over and over that they have choices, even about whether to take up a given opportunity or not.
Hosted by Sarah Pranger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LLMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Gaylord, MI 49735
My clients often come to me looking for peace and rebalance after a difficult and sometimes traumatic experience. They are looking for a safe place to unpack everything that has happened and piece it all back together in a way that creates meaningfulness out of the chaos. Often, I work with the whole family structure, as we rarely experience anything purely individually. That might look like helping partners rediscover their feelings for each other or reestablishing appropriate roles and boundaries between partners or parents and their children. Sometimes it is helping those families restructure after a big life change or event.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 49735?
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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.