Support Groups in Cedar Lake, IN
A story is behind every memory, every photo, every recipe passed on through generations. What's yours? Explore your stories through proven grief techniques of telling your story and verbally sharing. EFT, Emotional Freedom Technique is incorporated into the program. These ...
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Hosted by Julie Blackburn
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cedar Lake, IN 46303
A story is behind every memory, every photo, every recipe passed on through generations. What's yours? Explore your stories through proven grief techniques of telling your story and verbally sharing. EFT, Emotional Freedom Technique is incorporated into the program. These ...
Start your day or week with intention and creativity. Caregivers and those adjusting to new ways of living... this group is for you. Take time in the week to explore YOU. This group is a meditative art group. What does ...
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Hosted by Julie Blackburn
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Start your day or week with intention and creativity. Caregivers and those adjusting to new ways of living... this group is for you. Take time in the week to explore YOU. This group is a meditative art group. What does ...
Grief changes you just as your Loved One changed your life. It may seem that life is one new adjustment or experience after another. Explore various aspects of your new way of living. Topics include: *What has Changed... Everything Right? ...
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Hosted by Julie Blackburn
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Grief changes you just as your Loved One changed your life. It may seem that life is one new adjustment or experience after another. Explore various aspects of your new way of living. Topics include: *What has Changed... Everything Right? ...
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This is a safe place to share your struggles with addiction and relationships. You'll find you are not alone as you hear the journey of other men on the road to recovery.
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Hosted by David Fritch: Porn Addiction Infidelity Recovery
MA, BA, CLC, PSAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint John, IN 46373
This is a safe place to share your struggles with addiction and relationships. You'll find you are not alone as you hear the journey of other men on the road to recovery.
Separation, divorce, relocating, deployment and ill family members. 9 sessions.
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Hosted by Kelly Mucha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Merrillville, IN 46410
Separation, divorce, relocating, deployment and ill family members. 9 sessions.
They say separation and divorce are among the most stressful life events, second only to death. Often friends and family struggle to provide continual support as the litigation process can take months, if not years. In the meantime, the stress ...
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Hosted by James N Houpt
LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Merrillville, IN 46410
They say separation and divorce are among the most stressful life events, second only to death. Often friends and family struggle to provide continual support as the litigation process can take months, if not years. In the meantime, the stress ...
When distance grows during the tween and teen years it can feel like it is impossible to feel connected. This is an interactive parent and child group session. 4 sessions.
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Hosted by Kelly Mucha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Merrillville, IN 46410
When distance grows during the tween and teen years it can feel like it is impossible to feel connected. This is an interactive parent and child group session. 4 sessions.
The goal of Anger Management is to provide men who use violence with the opportunity and skills to change the behavior, beliefs, and attitudes that support their use of violence against intimate partners.
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Hosted by Crown Counseling Services
LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crown Point, IN 46307
The goal of Anger Management is to provide men who use violence with the opportunity and skills to change the behavior, beliefs, and attitudes that support their use of violence against intimate partners.
I am offering a grief counseling group for anyone who has experienced a significant loss and find themselves struggling.
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Hosted by Amy Masters
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crown Point, IN 46307
I am offering a grief counseling group for anyone who has experienced a significant loss and find themselves struggling.
We have gathered a team of professionals who believe that even the most difficult clients can recover when exposed to recovery in a way that they can connect with. By offering multiple paths of recovery, intense clinical counseling, and family ...
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Hosted by Molly Ray
Counselor, LMHC, NCC , CADACII, RYT200
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lowell, IN 46356
We have gathered a team of professionals who believe that even the most difficult clients can recover when exposed to recovery in a way that they can connect with. By offering multiple paths of recovery, intense clinical counseling, and family ...
The group is aimed at learning to manage anger, stopping violence or the threat of violence, developing and strengthening skills for self-control over thoughts and actions, and receiving support and feedback from others. A certificate is provided upon completion of ...
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Hosted by Pillars of Wellness Inc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Merrillville, IN 46410
The group is aimed at learning to manage anger, stopping violence or the threat of violence, developing and strengthening skills for self-control over thoughts and actions, and receiving support and feedback from others. A certificate is provided upon completion of ...
The Men Matter Support Group was created to establish an inviting community of support for men who want to encourage each other to thrive in life, relationships, work, and business.
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Hosted by Crown Counseling Services
LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crown Point, IN 46307
The Men Matter Support Group was created to establish an inviting community of support for men who want to encourage each other to thrive in life, relationships, work, and business.
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Hosted by Meredith Naughgle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Merrillville, IN 46410
This group is designed as a safe place for LGBTQ+ teens and allies to come and discuss everyday issues in a judgment free environment, make new friends as well as get support from others. The groups are usually run by ...
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Hosted by Infinity Counseling & Wellness Center
PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crown Point, IN 46307
This group is designed as a safe place for LGBTQ+ teens and allies to come and discuss everyday issues in a judgment free environment, make new friends as well as get support from others. The groups are usually run by ...
The Wellness Warriors group is a Therapeutic Yoga Curriculum. The main theme of this curriculum will focus on learning and implementing new ways to self-regulate . Evidence based research has shown yoga to be a successful intervention with youth and ...
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Hosted by Tiffany L Green-Mikell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CIMHP, RYT-250
Verified Verified
Group meets in Merrillville, IN 46410
The Wellness Warriors group is a Therapeutic Yoga Curriculum. The main theme of this curriculum will focus on learning and implementing new ways to self-regulate . Evidence based research has shown yoga to be a successful intervention with youth and ...
Pride Initiative is a weekly support group for members of LGBTQIA+ community and their families. It is free of charge, open to all, completely anonymous, and positively affirming. The Tuesday group is offered virtually for adults from 6:00 pm to ...
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Hosted by Crown Counseling Services
LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Crown Point, IN 46307
Pride Initiative is a weekly support group for members of LGBTQIA+ community and their families. It is free of charge, open to all, completely anonymous, and positively affirming. The Tuesday group is offered virtually for adults from 6:00 pm to ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Cedar Lake?
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.