Support Groups in Westbrook, ME
Support Group open to all women to Enjoy the love and encouragement that only women can truly give one another.
Topics include: Building Trust w/ Women..Finding Balance..Friendship..Care er and Kids..Health and Wellness..Faith..Self-Est eem..Power..Spirituality. .Marriage..
Sexuality.
Opening Meditation / Discussion.
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Hosted by Randi Bruneau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westbrook, ME 04092
Support Group open to all women to Enjoy the love and encouragement that only women can truly give one another.
Topics include: Building Trust w/ Women..Finding Balance..Friendship..Care er and Kids..Health and Wellness..Faith..Self-Est eem..Power..Spirituality. .Marriage..
Sexuality.
Opening Meditation / Discussion.
Share about ...
I will be offering various groups in the upcoming year, 2018 - to be announced
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Hosted by Julie Holden, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westbrook, ME 04092
I will be offering various groups in the upcoming year, 2018 - to be announced
This study group is based on Louise Hay's book You Can Heal Your Life. I am certified to offer her groups and workshops. The group is offered once a year, usually starts in the fall and meets for 10 weeks. ...
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Hosted by Diane Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westbrook, ME 04092
This study group is based on Louise Hay's book You Can Heal Your Life. I am certified to offer her groups and workshops. The group is offered once a year, usually starts in the fall and meets for 10 weeks. ...
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Classes are specifically designed to be beneficial for survivors of Trauma. This may include abuse, neglect, sexual assault, rape, chronic anxiety and stress, PTSD, domestic violence. The main goal in yoga classes is for women to feel they ...
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Hosted by Randi Bruneau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westbrook, ME 04092
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Classes are specifically designed to be beneficial for survivors of Trauma. This may include abuse, neglect, sexual assault, rape, chronic anxiety and stress, PTSD, domestic violence. The main goal in yoga classes is for women to feel they ...
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Learn skills for more psychological flexibility (using mindfulness and committed actions) in a safe and confidential group. You’ll learn how to: • Unhook from negative/harmful thoughts • Be more present • Accept what cannot be changed • Focus on what’s ...
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Hosted by Teresa Valliere
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04103
Learn skills for more psychological flexibility (using mindfulness and committed actions) in a safe and confidential group. You’ll learn how to: • Unhook from negative/harmful thoughts • Be more present • Accept what cannot be changed • Focus on what’s ...
Using the seasonal shift as a metaphor, this group helps you align with natural processes and honor your personal changes. Through reflective practices, supportive discussion, and mindfulness and nature-based experiential exercises, you will learn to embrace the rhythms of the ...
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Hosted by Elliott Day
Counselor, MS, LCPC-c
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04101
Using the seasonal shift as a metaphor, this group helps you align with natural processes and honor your personal changes. Through reflective practices, supportive discussion, and mindfulness and nature-based experiential exercises, you will learn to embrace the rhythms of the ...
This is a group for male-identified persons with the purposes of providing a safe, supportive, and confidential space to discuss issues of men’s identity including but not limited to: Mental Health, Relationships, Work, Self-Care, Meaning and Purpose, Family, Culture, Sex ...
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Hosted by Roland B. Mendiola
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04103
This is a group for male-identified persons with the purposes of providing a safe, supportive, and confidential space to discuss issues of men’s identity including but not limited to: Mental Health, Relationships, Work, Self-Care, Meaning and Purpose, Family, Culture, Sex ...
This is an ongoing weekly men’s therapy and support group I run with a male Co-facilitator who shares my ideologies about the power of Group dynamics. Together our goal is to bring men into circle to explore all relationships in ...
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Hosted by Christine Drabek
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, MS, CCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04101
This is an ongoing weekly men’s therapy and support group I run with a male Co-facilitator who shares my ideologies about the power of Group dynamics. Together our goal is to bring men into circle to explore all relationships in ...
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Hosted by Annmarie Mica
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04103
"Parental Estrangement" is when an adult child breaks contact, or "cuts off” from her/his/their parents. Such estrangements may be brief, but sometimes last for months or years. In some cases the break may appear to be permanent. This can be ...
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Hosted by GETME
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04101
"Parental Estrangement" is when an adult child breaks contact, or "cuts off” from her/his/their parents. Such estrangements may be brief, but sometimes last for months or years. In some cases the break may appear to be permanent. This can be ...
This is a group designed for anyone who wants to make healthier choices in their lives. This could be eating, exercise, relationships, and many other topics where we make choices that aren't always the best. This group is not about ...
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Hosted by Healing Tide Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Portland, ME 04106
This is a group designed for anyone who wants to make healthier choices in their lives. This could be eating, exercise, relationships, and many other topics where we make choices that aren't always the best. This group is not about ...
Experience relief from traumatic stress and the connection and support of women who understand. We have two options for this women's therapy group, one for general traumatic experiences and one for sexual trauma. Eye movement desensitization reprocessing groups provide opportunity ...
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Hosted by Virago Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Portland, ME 04106
Experience relief from traumatic stress and the connection and support of women who understand. We have two options for this women's therapy group, one for general traumatic experiences and one for sexual trauma. Eye movement desensitization reprocessing groups provide opportunity ...
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Hosted by Brainflow Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Portland, ME 04106
These ongoing weekly groups (age 18-30) provide a safe (currently online) space to explore relationship dynamics. Through empathic listening, vulnerable sharing and rigorous honesty, members start to experience a shift in the circle- and their lives. Sharing perspectives with each ...
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Hosted by Christine Drabek
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC, MS, CCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04101
These ongoing weekly groups (age 18-30) provide a safe (currently online) space to explore relationship dynamics. Through empathic listening, vulnerable sharing and rigorous honesty, members start to experience a shift in the circle- and their lives. Sharing perspectives with each ...
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Hosted by Elisabeth Heij
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04103
In a supportive setting, we will have a chance to share our stories and learn to be intimate as men. Together we will create a sacred space to learn to honor self and others. This small on-going group offers an ...
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Hosted by Stephen Robert Andrew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04101
In a supportive setting, we will have a chance to share our stories and learn to be intimate as men. Together we will create a sacred space to learn to honor self and others. This small on-going group offers an ...
This is a process group for young professionals interested in addressing relationship difficulties and anxiety while fostering their professional growth and identity. This is a high-functioning co-ed adult group looking for clients with a capacity for self-reflection. The goal of ...
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Hosted by Dan Zuiches, PhD
Psychologist, PhD, MBA, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04101
This is a process group for young professionals interested in addressing relationship difficulties and anxiety while fostering their professional growth and identity. This is a high-functioning co-ed adult group looking for clients with a capacity for self-reflection. The goal of ...
Balancing Acts is an Action Group of 6-8 people who help one another to explore and resolve their dilemmas. We use role-play, humor, tears, interpersonal warmth, compassion and acceptance in mutual support. You'll get clearer about your most elemental needs, ...
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Hosted by GETME
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Portland, ME 04101
Balancing Acts is an Action Group of 6-8 people who help one another to explore and resolve their dilemmas. We use role-play, humor, tears, interpersonal warmth, compassion and acceptance in mutual support. You'll get clearer about your most elemental needs, ...
Meet the challenges of this post menopause body. Gather with other women who are dealing with feeling differently about being a wife, mother, daughter or worker. This is time to work on issues long put on "hold". This group is ...
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Hosted by Susan D Scott
Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Scarborough, ME 04074
Meet the challenges of this post menopause body. Gather with other women who are dealing with feeling differently about being a wife, mother, daughter or worker. This is time to work on issues long put on "hold". This group is ...
CURRENT OPENINGS: This is a low-cost self-pay support group for women age 60+. We come together to share our stories and wisdom each week. As we get into this particular phase in life, many things come up that we might ...
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Hosted by Rita McPhillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in South Portland, ME 04106
CURRENT OPENINGS: This is a low-cost self-pay support group for women age 60+. We come together to share our stories and wisdom each week. As we get into this particular phase in life, many things come up that we might ...
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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.