This is a 12-week group for women, focusing on honoring our journeys and sharing our stories. Issues we may explore are: Exploring the tension between the woman we present to the world and the real woman: Finding the sacred space ...
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Hosted by Judith Clarke
Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Kingstown, RI 02852
This is a 12-week group for women, focusing on honoring our journeys and sharing our stories. Issues we may explore are: Exploring the tension between the woman we present to the world and the real woman: Finding the sacred space ...
Writing to Heal Discover with us the ways creative journaling can uncover sources of your own ability to heal yourself. The techniques presented will surprise and delight you, allowing a greater connection with your best self. The group is ongoing, ...
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Hosted by Julie Hassett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Kingstown, RI 02852
Writing to Heal Discover with us the ways creative journaling can uncover sources of your own ability to heal yourself. The techniques presented will surprise and delight you, allowing a greater connection with your best self. The group is ongoing, ...
These are two separate groups for women who have a history of substance use, trauma, and/or domestic violence, created by Stephanie Covington, PhD. They are extraordinarily powerful in helping women to become empowered survivors. Each session is about 2 hours, ...
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These are two separate groups for women who have a history of substance use, trauma, and/or domestic violence, created by Stephanie Covington, PhD. They are extraordinarily powerful in helping women to become empowered survivors. Each session is about 2 hours, ...
Eight-week series offer tools and strategies along with shared resources. We will combine internal family systems therapy and expressive arts to develop and strengthen the following qualities associated with an intact and strong self: calm, clarity, compassion, confidence,connection, courage, creativity ...
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Hosted by Clare M. Sartori
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Peace Dale, RI 02879
Eight-week series offer tools and strategies along with shared resources. We will combine internal family systems therapy and expressive arts to develop and strengthen the following qualities associated with an intact and strong self: calm, clarity, compassion, confidence,connection, courage, creativity ...
This group is being designed to help women rise above the disabling effects of abuse. The first 6 weeks of the group focuses on improving self-esteem and self-confidence. The final portion of this group focuses on assertiveness communication skills and ...
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This group is being designed to help women rise above the disabling effects of abuse. The first 6 weeks of the group focuses on improving self-esteem and self-confidence. The final portion of this group focuses on assertiveness communication skills and ...
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Hosted by Frank Sorensen
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, LMHC, LCDP
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Kingstown, RI 02852
this group is for those providing care to spouses or loved ones.
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this group is for those providing care to spouses or loved ones.
Providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, adolescents, children, and couples.
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Hosted by Melissa Grifka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Kingstown, RI 02852
Providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, adolescents, children, and couples.
Come and join Kevin Lyn Sisson in a workshop exploring how we can creatively construct our lives in order to stay both emotionally and mentally healthy as we age. Opportunities abound to make this last chapter, the BEST one.
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Hosted by New England Center for Anxiety
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westerly, RI 02891
Come and join Kevin Lyn Sisson in a workshop exploring how we can creatively construct our lives in order to stay both emotionally and mentally healthy as we age. Opportunities abound to make this last chapter, the BEST one.
Group Intention: to fire up our collective creative exploration of this beauti-FULL and complex LIFE we all share. This is a gently facilitated group offered to support your process; including the energies of anxiety, depression, self esteem, or self confidence. ...
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Hosted by Elizabeth S. Robinson
Counselor, LMHC, MA, LMT, RM
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Kingstown, RI 02852
Group Intention: to fire up our collective creative exploration of this beauti-FULL and complex LIFE we all share. This is a gently facilitated group offered to support your process; including the energies of anxiety, depression, self esteem, or self confidence. ...
The STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) is an effective, 8 session training curriculum that focuses on topics important to parents today. The program focuses on misbehavior, motivation, discipline and helps parents gain confidence in their abilities. The STEP material ...
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Hosted by URI Couple and Family Therapy Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kingston, RI 02881
The STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) is an effective, 8 session training curriculum that focuses on topics important to parents today. The program focuses on misbehavior, motivation, discipline and helps parents gain confidence in their abilities. The STEP material ...
This group will focus on emotional intelligence skill building for men in a naturalist setting for a summer weekend near a private beach. Recreational activities will supplement intensive group and dyad work in a peaceful private waterfront beach house setting.
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Hosted by Len L Wysocki
Psychologist, MA, PhD, LP, LLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Narragansett, RI 02882
This group will focus on emotional intelligence skill building for men in a naturalist setting for a summer weekend near a private beach. Recreational activities will supplement intensive group and dyad work in a peaceful private waterfront beach house setting.
"The voices of adopted children are poignant, questioning, and they tell a familiar story of loss, fear, and hope." Sherrie Eldridge Using the book, Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew as a guide, Adoptees will find voice ...
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Hosted by Lynne Bryan Phipps
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv, IET
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saunderstown, RI 02874
"The voices of adopted children are poignant, questioning, and they tell a familiar story of loss, fear, and hope." Sherrie Eldridge Using the book, Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew as a guide, Adoptees will find voice ...
Join us for an 8-week Telehealth group on mindfulness-based stress reduction. This group is offered online and open to adults 18+. Each group session lasts 1 hour. Participants will learn and practice a number of mindfulness techniques to help manage ...
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Join us for an 8-week Telehealth group on mindfulness-based stress reduction. This group is offered online and open to adults 18+. Each group session lasts 1 hour. Participants will learn and practice a number of mindfulness techniques to help manage ...
This group meets to share resources, learn how to take risks, identify blind spots and support others along the path to wholeness. 8 week series available.
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Hosted by Clare M. Sartori
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wakefield, RI 02879
This group meets to share resources, learn how to take risks, identify blind spots and support others along the path to wholeness. 8 week series available.
This 8-week Telehealth group is designed to help empower women who are currently in perimenopause to learn effective coping skills and thrive during difficult life transitions. Groups meet online for 1 hour per week on a secure platform.
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This 8-week Telehealth group is designed to help empower women who are currently in perimenopause to learn effective coping skills and thrive during difficult life transitions. Groups meet online for 1 hour per week on a secure platform.
So many times we turn around and life just happens. Whether its divorce, loss of a job, or the loss of a loved one to death or disease; finding a safe space and community in which to grieve is a ...
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Hosted by Lynne Bryan Phipps
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv, IET
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saunderstown, RI 02874
So many times we turn around and life just happens. Whether its divorce, loss of a job, or the loss of a loved one to death or disease; finding a safe space and community in which to grieve is a ...
Anxiety is the most contagious affect in the human experience. In our world today, it's no wonder so many of us are experiencing chronic anxiety. At Beachwood, we help you shift perspective to heal anxiety. Many find this process quite ...
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Hosted by Lynne Bryan Phipps
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv, IET
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saunderstown, RI 02874
Anxiety is the most contagious affect in the human experience. In our world today, it's no wonder so many of us are experiencing chronic anxiety. At Beachwood, we help you shift perspective to heal anxiety. Many find this process quite ...
Work on core DBT skills in a secure Telehealth setting. Group is led by a clinician with extensive expertise in DBT.
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Work on core DBT skills in a secure Telehealth setting. Group is led by a clinician with extensive expertise in DBT.
Join us in June to learn more about your personality, to dance, to be mindful in Nature and to create art. Thursday, June 6, 6pm-8pm ~Enneagram- Joan McLaughlin, M.Ed Thursday, June 13 , 6-8 pm ~ Biodanza~ Angela Sherwin, MPH ...
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Join us in June to learn more about your personality, to dance, to be mindful in Nature and to create art. Thursday, June 6, 6pm-8pm ~Enneagram- Joan McLaughlin, M.Ed Thursday, June 13 , 6-8 pm ~ Biodanza~ Angela Sherwin, MPH ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Washington County?
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.