Support Groups in Mars, PA
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Hosted by Richard K Miller
Psychologist, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mars, PA 16046
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Sharing sorrow and healing together in a faith based environment. To register, visit: https://www.griefshare.or g/groups/135688
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Hosted by Grace Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Sharing sorrow and healing together in a faith based environment. To register, visit: https://www.griefshare.or g/groups/135688
Just like one might train with a personal trainer to improve their physical fitness, Mental Fitness offers personal trainers to help improve one's thinking and outlook on life.
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Hosted by Steve Wize | Mental Fitness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Just like one might train with a personal trainer to improve their physical fitness, Mental Fitness offers personal trainers to help improve one's thinking and outlook on life.
Combination process and psycho-education involving 4 to 8 participants meeting weekly.
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Hosted by Michael R Gregory
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Combination process and psycho-education involving 4 to 8 participants meeting weekly.
This is a 12 week confidential group developed for those struggling with explosive and persistent anger, or impulse control issues in intimate relationships. Our anger management groups meet the requirements of any referring court system, or agency. In addition, those ...
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Hosted by Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cranberry Township, PA 16066
This is a 12 week confidential group developed for those struggling with explosive and persistent anger, or impulse control issues in intimate relationships. Our anger management groups meet the requirements of any referring court system, or agency. In addition, those ...
A group for men who have recognized that their sexual behavior has become compulsive and continued despite serious, adverse consequences. The members are committed to working a program of recovery. I am currently accepting new members. Prospective members must be ...
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Hosted by Eric Dech
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cranberry Township, PA 16066
A group for men who have recognized that their sexual behavior has become compulsive and continued despite serious, adverse consequences. The members are committed to working a program of recovery. I am currently accepting new members. Prospective members must be ...
Combination process and psycho-education with 4 to 8 participants meeting weekly.
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Hosted by Michael R Gregory
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Combination process and psycho-education with 4 to 8 participants meeting weekly.
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Hosted by Grace Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Quiet your thoughts and calm your body with focused attention and gentle movements. * By combining Mindfulness and Gentle Yoga, you will learn ways to find peace in your thoughts and ease tensions in your body. * Each class will ...
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Hosted by Julia Gatti
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Quiet your thoughts and calm your body with focused attention and gentle movements. * By combining Mindfulness and Gentle Yoga, you will learn ways to find peace in your thoughts and ease tensions in your body. * Each class will ...
Learn the healing process of Yoga Nidra - a transformative practice of deep relaxation. Learn the steps to deeply relax your mind and body through mindful awareness. IRest Yoga Nidra programs are taught as a guided meditation. Students sit comfortably ...
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Hosted by Julia Gatti
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Learn the healing process of Yoga Nidra - a transformative practice of deep relaxation. Learn the steps to deeply relax your mind and body through mindful awareness. IRest Yoga Nidra programs are taught as a guided meditation. Students sit comfortably ...
Confronting addictions and self-defeating behaviors that hold the potential to shift your life dangerously out of balance.
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Hosted by Michael F Dunbar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wexford, PA 15090
Confronting addictions and self-defeating behaviors that hold the potential to shift your life dangerously out of balance.
The providers of Dean Psychological & Well-Being Associates specialize in coping with chronic illness, including cancer, as well as life transitions and difficulties including grief trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns. We also work with patients struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and other ...
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Hosted by Dr. Kimmy Fleming
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wexford, PA 15090
The providers of Dean Psychological & Well-Being Associates specialize in coping with chronic illness, including cancer, as well as life transitions and difficulties including grief trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns. We also work with patients struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and other ...
Come as you are Third Tuesday of every month Come as You Are is a group space to explore ways to heal and strengthen your emotional ability using the support of other group members and techniques to examine how past ...
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Hosted by Lauren Heaton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, ICAADC, CMHIMP, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Come as you are Third Tuesday of every month Come as You Are is a group space to explore ways to heal and strengthen your emotional ability using the support of other group members and techniques to examine how past ...
This is a 5 week virtual experience to learn better sleep techniques! Together we will learn and practice different tools to quiet racing thoughts and get deeper sleep. This group will run for 5 weeks starting in the Fall 2024. ...
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Hosted by Katie Matthews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15237
This is a 5 week virtual experience to learn better sleep techniques! Together we will learn and practice different tools to quiet racing thoughts and get deeper sleep. This group will run for 5 weeks starting in the Fall 2024. ...
You are not alone! This is a guided support and educational group for teenagers. This is a powerful group that will increase your self-esteem and self-confidence and help you cope with the general anxiety that most teens experience. We provide ...
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Hosted by Johnna Donnelly
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wexford, PA 15090
You are not alone! This is a guided support and educational group for teenagers. This is a powerful group that will increase your self-esteem and self-confidence and help you cope with the general anxiety that most teens experience. We provide ...
Conbining recovery and spirituality to transform brokenness, heal emotional damage from the past, and mend shattered relationships.
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Hosted by Michael F Dunbar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wexford, PA 15090
Conbining recovery and spirituality to transform brokenness, heal emotional damage from the past, and mend shattered relationships.
A seven-session group for women wanting to increase self-awareness, assertiveness skills and interpersonal strength in family, work and personal relationships. Will introduce tools from DBT, CBT, EMDR and positive conflict resolution. Meets Sundays, 11/9 & 23, 12/14 &28, 1/11 & ...
Hosted by Ann Flaherty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Allison Park, PA 15101
A seven-session group for women wanting to increase self-awareness, assertiveness skills and interpersonal strength in family, work and personal relationships. Will introduce tools from DBT, CBT, EMDR and positive conflict resolution. Meets Sundays, 11/9 & 23, 12/14 &28, 1/11 & ...
Are you tired of fad diets and constantly battling with food? This weight loss group is designed for those wanting to lose weight and keep it off. The focus is on reaching and maintaining your ideal weight. You will learn ...
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Hosted by Johnna Donnelly
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wexford, PA 15090
Are you tired of fad diets and constantly battling with food? This weight loss group is designed for those wanting to lose weight and keep it off. The focus is on reaching and maintaining your ideal weight. You will learn ...
The providers of Dean Psychological & Well-Being Associates specialize in coping with chronic illness, including cancer, as well as life transitions and difficulties including grief trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns. We also work with patients struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and other ...
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Hosted by Dr. Angela Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, FT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wexford, PA 15090
The providers of Dean Psychological & Well-Being Associates specialize in coping with chronic illness, including cancer, as well as life transitions and difficulties including grief trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns. We also work with patients struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and other ...
This group is intended as a safe, supportive, ongoing space for trauma survivors to navigate today's current sociopolitical climate and day-to-day stressors during the pandemic. All sessions will be conducted via telehealth through Doxy.me in order to keep everyone safe. ...
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Hosted by Erin Donnelly
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Allison Park, PA 15101
This group is intended as a safe, supportive, ongoing space for trauma survivors to navigate today's current sociopolitical climate and day-to-day stressors during the pandemic. All sessions will be conducted via telehealth through Doxy.me in order to keep everyone safe. ...
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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.