Support Groups in 98685
Navigating children and parenting between two households can be very challenging. Whether you are newly separated, or there have been years of frustration, there are always new things that can be learned. This class is a four week session beginning ...
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Hosted by Brenda Huffstutler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98685
Navigating children and parenting between two households can be very challenging. Whether you are newly separated, or there have been years of frustration, there are always new things that can be learned. This class is a four week session beginning ...
Join our Therapeutic Writing Group for Depression, a supportive group designed to help you use writing as a coping skill to reduce depression. Over the course of 12 weeks, you’ll connect with others facing similar challenges, receive guidance through narrative ...
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Join our Therapeutic Writing Group for Depression, a supportive group designed to help you use writing as a coping skill to reduce depression. Over the course of 12 weeks, you’ll connect with others facing similar challenges, receive guidance through narrative ...
Our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized, and evidence based mental health counseling services to empower individuals to navigate life's challenges, foster resilience, and achieve emotional well being. We provide therapy for a variety of personal needs, with special emphasis ...
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Hosted by Megan Conedy Accepting New Clients
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98685
Our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized, and evidence based mental health counseling services to empower individuals to navigate life's challenges, foster resilience, and achieve emotional well being. We provide therapy for a variety of personal needs, with special emphasis ...
This is a group for WOMEN interested in exploring their spirituality, and the edges of personal awareness. We'll stretch mind and body, connect to inner wisdom, be creative, share ideas, hopes, dreams, passions, and fears, and make personal connections through ...
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Hosted by Creative Holistic Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD, RPT, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98685
This is a group for WOMEN interested in exploring their spirituality, and the edges of personal awareness. We'll stretch mind and body, connect to inner wisdom, be creative, share ideas, hopes, dreams, passions, and fears, and make personal connections through ...
This group is designed to be a space to read Lindsay C. Gibson's "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" with a supportive group of peers. In weekly sessions, we will be discussing the content from the book, engaging in activities, ...
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Hosted by Hannah May Williams
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98685
This group is designed to be a space to read Lindsay C. Gibson's "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" with a supportive group of peers. In weekly sessions, we will be discussing the content from the book, engaging in activities, ...
ON HOLD: No classes currently. Yoga for health and wellness ~ A graceful blend of breath work, meditation, and a gentle physical practice designed especially for folks considering bariatric surgery. In this class, students will learn and experience the mind-body ...
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Hosted by Creative Holistic Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD, RPT, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98685
ON HOLD: No classes currently. Yoga for health and wellness ~ A graceful blend of breath work, meditation, and a gentle physical practice designed especially for folks considering bariatric surgery. In this class, students will learn and experience the mind-body ...
Based on Brené Brown's book The Gifts of Imperfection, and assisted by the gifts of Essential Oils and Aromapoint Therapy. We'll be meeting on ZOOM for 10 or so weeks, starting January 2021. Book required, essential oils encouraged. Only a ...
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Hosted by Creative Holistic Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD, RPT, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98685
Based on Brené Brown's book The Gifts of Imperfection, and assisted by the gifts of Essential Oils and Aromapoint Therapy. We'll be meeting on ZOOM for 10 or so weeks, starting January 2021. Book required, essential oils encouraged. Only a ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in 98685?
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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.