Support Groups in 94501
This ongoing support group meets online weekly every Tuesday night to help each other in living our best lives. This group focuses on education, skills building and thriving. Join us as we create a comfortable, safe, warm and welcoming community ...
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This ongoing support group meets online weekly every Tuesday night to help each other in living our best lives. This group focuses on education, skills building and thriving. Join us as we create a comfortable, safe, warm and welcoming community ...
In the parent support group, we focus on how to navigate complex family dynamics with particular focus on substance use and behavioral concerns in teenagers. This is especially for parents who want to foster healthy and loving communication within the ...
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Hosted by Sarah Hausman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alameda, CA 94501
In the parent support group, we focus on how to navigate complex family dynamics with particular focus on substance use and behavioral concerns in teenagers. This is especially for parents who want to foster healthy and loving communication within the ...
Sessions .will be on Zoom and will be offered California wide. Please contact me for a full description of the group at rawnaromerolmft@hushmail. com
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Hosted by Rawna Cheri Romero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alameda, CA 94501
Sessions .will be on Zoom and will be offered California wide. Please contact me for a full description of the group at rawnaromerolmft@hushmail. com
(Past Group) - Currently at Pacific Center. In collaboration with the Center for Independent Living, I will be developing and facilitating groups to address the specific needs of individuals within the disabled community. Groups will address a range of psychological ...
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(Past Group) - Currently at Pacific Center. In collaboration with the Center for Independent Living, I will be developing and facilitating groups to address the specific needs of individuals within the disabled community. Groups will address a range of psychological ...
Meetings will be in-person or remote, based on interest and/or availability of prospective group members.
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Hosted by Rawna Cheri Romero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alameda, CA 94501
Meetings will be in-person or remote, based on interest and/or availability of prospective group members.
Our San Francisco Bay Area Family of Origin Retreat is called "Return to Self". At this codependency retreat in Marin we focus on helping adults facing codependency, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Adult Children of Narcissists and C-PTSD. At this comprehensive ...
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Our San Francisco Bay Area Family of Origin Retreat is called "Return to Self". At this codependency retreat in Marin we focus on helping adults facing codependency, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Adult Children of Narcissists and C-PTSD. At this comprehensive ...
This ongoing support group meets weekly online Tuesday nights to help each other in accelerating our recovery. This group focuses on education, skills building and thriving. Join us as we create a comfortable, safe, warm and welcoming community of people ...
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Hosted by The Codependency Clinic
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Alameda, CA 94501
This ongoing support group meets weekly online Tuesday nights to help each other in accelerating our recovery. This group focuses on education, skills building and thriving. Join us as we create a comfortable, safe, warm and welcoming community of people ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 94501?
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.