Support Groups in 97304
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Hosted by Trevor Mcmurray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salem, OR 97304
A safe place just for you. Come share support, grief, courage, and hope. Connect with others who identify with your experiences as a parent and support.
The group will cover LGBTQIA+ identity concerns, completing crisis plans for attendees to use in crisis, support through LGBTQIA + concerns, generate friendships, helpful dialogue about what each person might be struggling with, and other curriculum added based on needs ...
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Hosted by Shauna Ann Alloway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salem, OR 97304
The group will cover LGBTQIA+ identity concerns, completing crisis plans for attendees to use in crisis, support through LGBTQIA + concerns, generate friendships, helpful dialogue about what each person might be struggling with, and other curriculum added based on needs ...
Looking to unblock your creativity and claim your creative spirit? The Artist's Way leads participants through weekly checkins, creative exercises, and self exploration to get closer to their authentic creative core. This group follows a non-denominational spiritual approach. First group ...
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Hosted by Enlighten Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salem, OR 97304
Looking to unblock your creativity and claim your creative spirit? The Artist's Way leads participants through weekly checkins, creative exercises, and self exploration to get closer to their authentic creative core. This group follows a non-denominational spiritual approach. First group ...
If you are a Professional Counselor Associate, looking for a cost-effective way to complete your hours, consider group supervision. This is one of the best ways to learn how to consult with peers, (a skill you must know once licensed), ...
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Hosted by Deborah Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salem, OR 97304
If you are a Professional Counselor Associate, looking for a cost-effective way to complete your hours, consider group supervision. This is one of the best ways to learn how to consult with peers, (a skill you must know once licensed), ...
This group introduces tool and skills to help creative recovery and learning to trust your authentic voice, following Julia Cameron's newest book, Living the Artist's Way. Each group includes fun activities that increase insight and creative spirit. Next group starts ...
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Hosted by Enlighten Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salem, OR 97304
This group introduces tool and skills to help creative recovery and learning to trust your authentic voice, following Julia Cameron's newest book, Living the Artist's Way. Each group includes fun activities that increase insight and creative spirit. Next group starts ...
Have you experienced confusion, abuse or trauma from a religious belief system or institution? If so, this group is for you. This is a support group for those facing the daunting task of releasing old patterns of beliefs from indoctrination. ...
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Hosted by Deborah Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salem, OR 97304
Have you experienced confusion, abuse or trauma from a religious belief system or institution? If so, this group is for you. This is a support group for those facing the daunting task of releasing old patterns of beliefs from indoctrination. ...
Find a cozy place in your home and sign in with ZOOM. We will send you a PDF of our newest book, Artful Directions, and you can walk through a series of relaxation and insightful meditations together with us. Friday ...
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Hosted by Lola Carlile
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, ATR, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salem, OR 97304
Find a cozy place in your home and sign in with ZOOM. We will send you a PDF of our newest book, Artful Directions, and you can walk through a series of relaxation and insightful meditations together with us. Friday ...
This group's purpose is to support parents who have a child who identifies in the LGBTQIA+ community. It will provide a safe place to ask questions or vent, support to help their loved one, and support caregivers through acceptance. Terms ...
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Hosted by Shauna Ann Alloway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salem, OR 97304
This group's purpose is to support parents who have a child who identifies in the LGBTQIA+ community. It will provide a safe place to ask questions or vent, support to help their loved one, and support caregivers through acceptance. Terms ...
This group is intended to support caregivers who have neurodivergent children they are caring for. The context of the group will be psycho-education, safety planning, support from other caregivers, resources, and regulation skills.
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Hosted by Shauna Ann Alloway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Salem, OR 97304
This group is intended to support caregivers who have neurodivergent children they are caring for. The context of the group will be psycho-education, safety planning, support from other caregivers, resources, and regulation skills.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 97304?
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.