Parents of children 17 and older who have died by illness, accident, suicide, homicide, or overdose gather weekly to discuss their experiences and to participate in a semi-structured setting. Articles, writing exercises, and mindfulness activities round out the session. Sessions are currently hybrid, with preference given to in-person participation. Maximum of 10.
Hosted by R. Abby Spilka
Counselor, MA, LMHC, FT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11215
I focus on loss, both death-related and non- death-related. I have devoted my work to supporting grievers, explaining the nuanced and complex grief process, as well as identifying strategies to help navigate the new abnormal. I also work with clients at end-of-life to help them and their families talk about what comes next. Whether you have experienced the death of a sibling, parent or parent-figure, spouse/partner, an adult child, friend or colleague or pregnancy loss, or are struggling with the loss of identity, loss of a job, loss of a romantic relationship, retirement, or other life transitions, I'm here for it.
A group where individuals working through grief, come together and cook recipes and talk about food that reminds them of lost loved ones. Visit the url for more info at www.cookingandremembering.com
Hosted by Peter Gevisser
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beacon, NY 12508
Peter Gevisser is a licensed Therapist who works with Couples & Individuals. In helping couples work through conflict, they emerge with a deeper, more satisfying relationship. In this way, conflict is seen as an opportunity for growth. Peter also works creatively with individuals struggling with depression; & drug, sex and alcohol addiction, by exploring ways to substitute negative habits with positive rituals. Creativity is explored further with clients moving through grief. In learning to live with loss, one's life may be richer for it. His hope is that by providing a safe space for the client, the world outside will become a little less overwhelming.
A 10 week online group to support individuals in coping with loss. Gain education on the stages of grief and explore use of psychodrama, music therapy, & narrative therapy to process your loss. Group is offered via zoom and is restricted to 8 participants. Wednesday 6:00-7:15pm.
Hosted by Cody Bowser
Counselor, LMHC, CCTP II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Accepting new clients Sept 2024, and now licensed in VT! Cody offers a safe and comfortable environment for those seeking supportive therapeutic services. Partnering with those struggling in relationship and/or communication, life transitions, addiction, trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, family, & areas of need specific to the LGBTQIA population. Cody provides family counseling for a variety of needs including addiction, grief, & co-occurring disorders. Partnering with you where you are at, engaging with those ages 12+. Utilizing interventions to increase motivation to change, including offering multiple approaches to addiction.
I have a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals, particularly children facing socio-emotional and behavioral challenges. With a strong background in working with diverse populations, my experiences in both NY and developing countries have shaped me into the compassionate and culturally sensitive professional that I am today. As a mental health practitioner, I specialize in treating individuals diagnosed with grief, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, conduct disorders, PTSD and mood disorders. I tailor each treatment plan to meet the unique needs and goals of my clients, utilizing comprehensive and holistic care.
Hosted by Serenity Emotional Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wheatley Heights, NY 11798
They are passionate and experienced in helping clients of all age and demographics to deal with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, crisis, low motivation, parenting and relationship issues, family conflict and life planning challenges.
Serenity's group of Black and Hispanic (Spanish) psychotherapists work with clients who seek to improve their relationship with their partners, family members, friends and colleagues. In therapy, we work on building better communication skills, considering the perspective of others and applying appropriate problem solving techniques. In addition, we have a passion for working with the youth to develop good decision making skills when faced with stress and negative emotions; assisting them to maneuver successfully towards adulthood. Overall, we help clients seeking encouragement and strategies to improving their emotional health.
"Learning to Live With the Death of a Loved One" is a group for the grieving person. Grief is like no other experience we have in life. Therefore, there is no handbook on how to grieve well because for the first time, you are dealing with losing them for the last time. This group will allow you to learn ways to cope with your grief, develop a healthy relationship with your grief, and feel a connection with others also grieving. You can attend group in person or virtually.
Find me on the HEADWAY app! Currently accepting new clients for both in-person and virtual counseling. Working with individuals to work through mental health and addiction concerns. Experienced in helping individuals with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, anger management, couples, major life transitions, identity, grief, relationship stress, feeling 'stuck', and addiction. Have you been asking yourself when things are going to change? Are you left with more questions than answers about your struggles? Are you interested in developing a therapeutic relationship to aide in living a fulfilling life?
Losing a parent is heartbreaking and devastating. Share your story and develop an understanding that such a loss is not yours alone. Discover and develop coping strategies that will acknowledge your grief as well as allow and help your healing.
Hosted by Susan M Isaacson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, CCC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Warwick, NY 10990
I offer marriage and relationship counselng as well as mental health issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, bereavement.
I am passionate about helping others achieve goals, work through and problem solve as well as address significant mental health issues and obstacles that intrude, create havoc and prevent individuals from living happy and healthy. As well as a licensed clinical social worker, I also have a masters degree in communication disorders....I'll help you find how and what to say when words and the ability to express feelings are at a loss. Life is not a dress rehearsal....we only go around once!!
Dr.Debbie Lang, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, and Debbie Marks Kahn, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT, Licensed Art Therapist have come together to announce the collaboration of body--mind and art therapy to heal loss and to learn to journey forward in life. Together we will create a beautiful treasure box to keep your memories of your loved one safe. The Healing Stories Collage Box will be a vessel for your stories and other treasures, covered with your photographs, flat momentos, euphoria, memorabilia, words, poems. Come Celebrate the life of the one you lost and create a beautiful keepsake to display and embrace in your heart.
Hosted by Debbie Marks Kahn
Art Therapist, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Granite Springs, NY 10527
Have worked in Nursing Homes, In-patient psychiatric hospitals, past Alzheimer's Association board member, work with clients with issues with grief, loss, illness, depression, low self-esteem.
Whether you are struggling to find meaning in your life after dealing with the loss of a loved one, failing health, life changes or one of your parents, spouse or yourself has Alzheimer's or another dementing illness I am here to help you. Your first step is a phone call away. I will travel to your home. My clients are not necessarily "artists" and there is no need to be afraid of using art materials. Art therapy uses art materials to help you or your loved one in ways that words alone cannot. It is about the process, not the product!
This group aims to build a community of people surviving suicide loss. We will work to process the guilt, shame, confusion, and the myriad other feelings that so often accompany this loss. We will also integrate indoor and outdoor meditation techniques. This is an in-person group on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
Schneck works to help his clients get in touch with their conscious and unconscious grieving processes, to build a narrative of their life and the loss that helps support healing and growth.
Noam Schneck, PhD, is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist and an assistant professor of psychology at Columbia University in the Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Schneck provides psychological treatments utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, insight oriented therapy and mindfulness approaches within the context of a warm and caring relationship. His research work investigates the processes by which unwanted and painful thoughts come to mind and influence behavior and life functioning. He has a wide array of experience treating children, pre-adolescents, teenagers and adults.
Grief is the sacred work of moving through loss and painful change. When we gather together in our grief, we find freedom and build resiliency. This circle is for all kinds of grief - from the loss of a loved one or a pet, to the loss of some way life was supposed to be, to the sadness and anxiety connected with the climate crisis. Circles will include meditations, sound healing, creative expression and embodied rituals that will help us de-isolate our sorrow, and find the freedom to live forward. (Please note: this group is not for the newly bereaved.)
With a special focus on mindfulness, I greatly value using creative expression, spiritual rituals and sound therapy as profound tools for transforming the pain of loss and transitions.
I deeply respect your wanting to address something in your life that keeps you from feeling happy and whole. Maybe it's a recent event or loss, or a troubled relationship, or maybe a past pain that continues to hurt. Perhaps you are feeling a lack of purpose, or a lack of connection with who you really are. As a compassionate listener and guide, I will sit with you as you explore a deeper self-understanding, reflect back to you your insights, discuss options and goals, then assist you in designing an effective path of healing and change. For those living with breast cancer, I am honored to offer my support as a fellow thriver.
Experiential Group for therapy-goers (over 26 y/o to 76 y/o) who want to deal with significant loss and transition in their lives. Many have lost a career/job; death of spouse or child; lost youth; retirement; some experienced illness in self, spouse, family member; loss of pet; some have had a new success and can't make the necessary adjustment.
Email me with your initial concerns. Call to set up a mutually convenient free initial assessment. We can discuss if you are suitable for the group.
Hosted by Lana M Ackaway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, NCPsyA, CASAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10016
I help others manage and resolve difficulties of the heart - love, loss, and work during significant life changes/transitions; e.g., career/job change, death/illness in family, divorce, addiction/recovery, etc. I provide high-quality professional assessment and counseling/psychotherapy to people who have not accessed or have had prior unsatisfactory experiences with psychotherapy. I also do "second opinions" for anyone experiencing therapy stalemate and/or major change. During change, the terrain is stormy, bumpy, skiddy and deep. Many feel angry--a disguise to the depth of fear(s). Anxiety ensues and one doubts whether the "new" is possible.
Grief affects everyone differently. This support group can help you process loss while managing emotions, learn coping skills, and provide a safe space.
Hosted by Faith Honor Support LCSW pllc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10001
Specializing in growth, development, grief, and loss, FHS is passionate about being a support and helping others navigate their way through difficult situations.
Faith Honor Support promotes self love and care through coaching, education, grief support groups and more by encouraging its participants to capitalize on their strengths and work towards attainable goals. The ideal client may be dealing with various forms of grief, transitions, or are struggling to make themselves a priority.
Bereavement support groups to offer a sacred supportive presence and space to honor your grief. Specially Trained & Experienced Clinician facilitates this group. A Safe and Supportive space to address your grieving process. Learn new coping mechanisms & grief education that speaks to your current functioning and status. You will be in the presence of other parents who have experienced this loss. Pre registration & attendance of all 8 groups is required {weather & health permitting}
Hosted by Bernadette Winters Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oneonta, NY 13820
Grieving is a process of learning how to live in your changed world and integrating the loss into this confusing and sometimes scary new life.
Everyone suffers many losses in their lifetime. Grief is our reaction to loss based on what we have learned from childhood, what we have experienced as adults, and how we have chosen to respond. We then struggle to determine how to evolve and change. The grieving process does not follow a prescribed path. There are many commonalities to the grieving process, yet the journey is unique to the individual. Loss is typically defined as a death, but may take many forms: a relationship, a job, a pet. I specialize in many types of Grief and Transitions including Anticipatory. Absent, Complicated, Disenfranchised, Chronic, Delayed and Inhibited.
Grief is a journey, and we're here to help you along the way. Join our grief and loss therapy group and connect with others who understand. Together, we'll navigate the challenges of loss and find strength in community and connection. Our group is open to everyone who has experienced the pain of loss, whether it’s through death, divorce, or other life changing events. We welcome you wherever you are in your journey. ---- Accepting most major insurances. Affordable out of pocket options available. Spots are limited. Contact us to reserve today!
Currently accepting new clients! I am a mental health counselor with a limited permit to practice in New York. I have additional training in grief and trauma-informed care and experience in several settings including a psychiatric and rehabilitation hospital, a Buffalo charter school, and agencies. My focus is with adults, families, and couples utilizing an eclectic therapeutic approach in order to successfully meet the needs of a plethora of different and unique presenting issues. I obtained my M.S. from Canisius College and B.A in psychology from Buffalo State University. I am also a member of the American Counseling Association.
Difficult experiences shine a light on our resilience, making clear how much or how little we have in any given moment. This group will provide a safe and nurturing space to be with those experiences, learn and practice tools and techniques to move through difficult moments and discover that we're already more resilient than we may perceive ourself to be.
Hosted by Ginny Paige LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, RPT™
Verified Verified
Group meets in New York, NY 10038
Become empowered to move beyond grief, live more confidently, have the relationships you desire and find sustained healing.
Are you overwhelmed by grief, anxiety, or relationship struggles? Do you feel lost or disconnected? Do you mourn the life you envisioned but don't have? Do you constantly worry or struggle with communicating your needs? Do you fear abandonment? Trauma, career disruption, a breakup, a move, illness, or even the death of a pet can trigger emotional difficulties. If family or friends pressure you to "bounce back" before you are ready, you may feel even more alone. Therapy can help you can navigate your feelings, gain balance, and heal relationships. Your past does not have to be your future. Reach out today.
I get multiple calls from people looking for various types of grief groups. I am a LMHC that specializes in traumatic loss in private practice and I do not offer support groups.
Hosted by Bonnie J White
Counselor, MS, Psy, LMHC, EAS-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rochester, NY 14607
Therapy tailored to your spiritual beliefs needs using holistic/energy therapy methods with the goal of overcoming traumatic loss, other life and mental health issues with a sense of empowerment and growth.
Bonnie J. White LMHC has 37 yrs experience/training providing assessment and evaluation of issues related to traumatic loss which includes the death of a loved one including suicide or accidental death, workplace bullying/employment loss, life threatening illness, impending loss of life issues, pet loss, anxiety issues and phobias. Experience in psychological therapies including client centered, brief solution focused, cognitive, somatic stress relief, and energy therapies including Emotional Freedom Techniques. Please note COMPLEX PTSD IS NOT included in my specialities, training or experience.
The bereavement group is comprised of a small number of people grieving the death of a loved one. These individuals share experiences and the group is designed to manage the emotional and physiological stress associated with loss and bereavement. The goal is to help you face and manage the immense negative feelings associated with loss (i.e., anxiety, fear, anger, sadness, guilt, blame, isolation). They are conversation based and focus on helping individuals feel supported, understood, and connected to others. This group meets weekly to help you face these overwhelming challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.
In our work together, we form a safe, trusting relationship where you can share experiences, resolve challenges, and learn to approach life with more confidence, humor, and joy. I have been treating clients for over twenty years, from many different cultures, countries, and backgrounds. My style is best described as respectful, sincere, and empathic. I completed my Ph.D. in clinical psychology, have a specialty in couples, family, and bereavement therapy, and have post-doctoral training in psychoanalysis at New York University.
This group offers a space for bereaved young adults and professionals to connect with each other, honor and remember their loved ones, and learn ways to process and navigate the complicated grief that occurs following a significant loss. Young adulthood is a developmental period that involves navigating change and transitions that bring up new forms of loss, even if the loss occurred earlier in life. This group will offer a supportive community to a those who share similar struggles and may feel alone in their experience of loss. Group meets the first and third Thursdays of every month from 7-8:15pm.
Other areas include depression, anxiety, trauma, transitions, grief, and relationship difficulties.
Everyday I am humbled by working with those who have the courage to look in the mirror and work on themselves. I view psychotherapy as an opportunity for growth no matter where you are in your life; whether seeking support in a time of crisis, suffering from a mental illness, working on relationships, or you are simply curious about who you are and how your mind works. My treatment approach is rooted in psychodynamic and relational frameworks although I tailor my technique to each client. I value change beyond symptom resolution but also to increase self awareness and individual growth.
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I am a Psychotherapist, Life Coach, and Consultant. In a career that began twenty-five years ago in the Middle East, now established in NY, I have seen clients from every conceivable background who have sought nurturing guidance to face trauma, anxiety, grief and sadness. Often, whether working with persons suffering from loss or separation, abuse victims, veterans, refugees, or families of substance abusers, I have witnessed that moment of clarity in a client when they realize there is actually hope for a better, more satisfying life. This, I believe, is the essence of therapy and I strive to smooth the path towards and beyond it.
Are you struggling to cope with the death of a loved one? Grief is a complex and often isolating experience, and it can be challenging to navigate the difficult feelings that may arise. This is an ongoing support group for people who are struggling with the death of a loved one. It is designed to give participants the opportunity to explore their “story of loss” — the story of your person who has died, your relationship with them, and the life you live now. This group meets online through a videoconferencing platform.
I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults facing many concerns, with an emphasis on trauma, identity issues, grief, and religious/spiritual matters.
Deciding to seek professional help for problems in your life is a big step, and it is my goal to make that choice as rewarding as possible. I believe in cultivating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore the challenges you face. It is my hope that clients will be able to use the safety of our therapeutic relationship to learn how to approach these challenges with curiosity instead of fear. Together, we can find ways to face those challenges head-on with courage and authenticity, and embark on a journey toward self-discovery, healing, and peace of mind.
Intelligent, creative, conscious women who have struggled with their ability to trust and connect with others come together for a weekly group process. Interpersonal processing and trauma healing with a focus on people who are looking to learn more about how relational trauma (family adversity, break-ups, divorce, separation, harmful relationships of all kinds) impacts their wellbeing. By building connections with others living with similar challenges we will enhance our emotional and spiritual resilience and learn regulation skills; thereby making the change we want in our lives more possible and manageable. It is an 8-week commitment.
Hosted by Rose Hoffer Gittell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brooklyn, NY 11242
I guide people through life transitions, grief, loss, and healing from all types of traumas that may impact their ability to trust and feel safe (relational, self-abandonment, developmental, ancestral).
Are you looking for a more embodied, connected, and fulfilling life? If you are seeking lasting, holistic growth, consider my integrated mind-body-soul approach that draws from lineages of experiential, relational, and somatic psychotherapy. I can help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself; cultivate more joy and stability in your relationships with others; balance your nervous system; tend to unprocessed grief; understand inner conflicts, mood and energy changes, unexpressed creativity, soul longings, and more. I work with both individuals and couples.
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Grief Support Groups
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.