Telehealth Pet Loss Grief Support Group focuses on emotional support and helpful information.
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Hosted by Kathy Link
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97221
Telehealth Pet Loss Grief Support Group focuses on emotional support and helpful information.
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Hosted by Maren Corbly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
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Hosted by Julie Bloom
Professional Counselor Associate , MA, NCC, PCA, LMHC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
This (virtual) expressive writing and support group is for you if you're seeking a safe and nurturing space to express your experiences of religious trauma and faith deconstruction through the healing power of expressive writing. Writing experience isn’t needed—only a ...
I am starting another Grief Support Group for adults age 18 and over who are grieving the death in the last 5 years. 8 week support group in a safe, warm, and nurturing environment. Facilitated by Tara Palansky LMFT, LPCC. ...
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Hosted by Tara Palansky
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97221
I am starting another Grief Support Group for adults age 18 and over who are grieving the death in the last 5 years. 8 week support group in a safe, warm, and nurturing environment. Facilitated by Tara Palansky LMFT, LPCC. ...
Six-weeks Art Therapy for Grief group offered in-person in SE Portland (Woodstock neighborhood.) The next group will be July 2nd-August 6th, 2024. No experience in art is necessary to benefit from this group. The groups are designed for adults (18+) ...
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Hosted by Sally Foster Rudolph
Art Therapist, LCAT, ART-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97206
Six-weeks Art Therapy for Grief group offered in-person in SE Portland (Woodstock neighborhood.) The next group will be July 2nd-August 6th, 2024. No experience in art is necessary to benefit from this group. The groups are designed for adults (18+) ...
8-week group for adults exploring intergenerational trauma through creative self expression. No art experience necessary. Art materials are provided. $280 for 8 weeks. Insurance billing available. Glee Art & Counseling in Inner NE Portland creative office space. April 3rd - ...
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Hosted by Glynis 'glee' Lumb
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-LAT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
8-week group for adults exploring intergenerational trauma through creative self expression. No art experience necessary. Art materials are provided. $280 for 8 weeks. Insurance billing available. Glee Art & Counseling in Inner NE Portland creative office space. April 3rd - ...
Connect with others who get it: Curated specifically for teens who have lost a parent suddenly (singular medical event, suicide, accident, etc). Facilitated by a licensed professional counselor who specializes in grief to allow safe and comfortable processing, not just ...
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Hosted by Maren Corbly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
Connect with others who get it: Curated specifically for teens who have lost a parent suddenly (singular medical event, suicide, accident, etc). Facilitated by a licensed professional counselor who specializes in grief to allow safe and comfortable processing, not just ...
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Hosted by Megan "M" Lesowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC I
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
We are a body-neutral, anti-diet, and HAES (Health at Every Size) aligned practice. ?Hello Me commonly works with those who have been impacted by trauma, anxiety, depression, binge eating disorder, and have difficulties with maintaining health promoting behaviors.
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Hosted by David A Sangster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97203
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Hosted by Janean Vedova
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, #T1945
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97202
The mission: to provide a safe and comfortable space for women to share their experience and resources, process challenging emotions, gain and give support, and to feel connected and held throughout the divorce and separation process. *Disclaimer: This group is ...
This group is for men and women:
* Who were adopted
* Who may not have started the "search"
* Are considering a search
* Those who have been through their search for parents and birth families
* Those who ...
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Hosted by Laney Kibel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
This group is for men and women:
* Who were adopted
* Who may not have started the "search"
* Are considering a search
* Those who have been through their search for parents and birth families
* Those who ...
Divorce can be an incredibly painful and isolating ordeal that others simply don't understand. This group aims to provide a safe space to be heard, heal, and grow. Please call me for more information.
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Hosted by Alexandra Saperstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97205
Divorce can be an incredibly painful and isolating ordeal that others simply don't understand. This group aims to provide a safe space to be heard, heal, and grow. Please call me for more information.
An ONLINE group for women just like you who are reeling from the loss and life changes that come from divorce. This group is for you if the grief process and its emotions are confusing and the loneliness is overwhelming. ...
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Hosted by Allyson Clemmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97239
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Hosted by Chanda V Haynes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97218
The Family Legacy Workshop is an 8 Part Series - This is Part 2 of 8 Workshops are set in chronological order of our lives. We focus on how each season affects us today. Groups are small, allowing all participants ...
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Connect with others who get it: Curated specifically for teens who have lost a parent from a long term illness. Facilitated by a down-to-earth licensed professional counselor who specializes in grief to allow safe and comfortable processing, not just a ...
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
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Professional Counselor Associate , MA, NCC, PCA, LMHC-A
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97214
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![](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/69b9c1e5-2670-40d4-ba90-33bb8b5af703/3/320x400.jpeg)
Hosted by Kathy Link
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97221
Telehealth Pet Loss Grief Support Group focuses on emotional support and helpful information.
I am starting another Grief Support Group for adults age 18 and over who are grieving the death in the last 5 years. 8 week support group in a safe, warm, and nurturing environment. Facilitated by Tara Palansky LMFT, LPCC. ...
![](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/535be504-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hosted by Tara Palansky
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97221
I am starting another Grief Support Group for adults age 18 and over who are grieving the death in the last 5 years. 8 week support group in a safe, warm, and nurturing environment. Facilitated by Tara Palansky LMFT, LPCC. ...
Six-weeks Art Therapy for Grief group offered in-person in SE Portland (Woodstock neighborhood.) The next group will be July 2nd-August 6th, 2024. No experience in art is necessary to benefit from this group. The groups are designed for adults (18+) ...
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Hosted by Sally Foster Rudolph
Art Therapist, LCAT, ART-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97206
Six-weeks Art Therapy for Grief group offered in-person in SE Portland (Woodstock neighborhood.) The next group will be July 2nd-August 6th, 2024. No experience in art is necessary to benefit from this group. The groups are designed for adults (18+) ...
8-week group for adults exploring intergenerational trauma through creative self expression. No art experience necessary. Art materials are provided. $280 for 8 weeks. Insurance billing available. Glee Art & Counseling in Inner NE Portland creative office space. April 3rd - ...
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Hosted by Glynis 'glee' Lumb
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-LAT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, OR 97232
8-week group for adults exploring intergenerational trauma through creative self expression. No art experience necessary. Art materials are provided. $280 for 8 weeks. Insurance billing available. Glee Art & Counseling in Inner NE Portland creative office space. April 3rd - ...
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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.