Support Groups in Eau Claire County, WI
Do you find yourself easily overwhelmed and overstimulated by your senses? Have you been told you're too sensitive? Are you someone who deeply processes their emotions and daily experiences? Then perhaps you have the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) trait. This ...
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Group meets in Eau Claire, WI 54701
Do you find yourself easily overwhelmed and overstimulated by your senses? Have you been told you're too sensitive? Are you someone who deeply processes their emotions and daily experiences? Then perhaps you have the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) trait. This ...
Relapse prevention. Communication. Stress management.
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Group meets in Eau Claire, WI 54701
Relapse prevention. Communication. Stress management.
This is an open group that meets once a week for 3 hours. Each session includes a psycho-educational component, group discussion and art making. The group explores the human experience through a bio-psycho-social lens providing insight into "what we are" ...
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This is an open group that meets once a week for 3 hours. Each session includes a psycho-educational component, group discussion and art making. The group explores the human experience through a bio-psycho-social lens providing insight into "what we are" ...
In this three week workshop, you will gain education on some of the basic principles of trauma and learn how to apply practical skills that can be used in your personal and/ or professional life. These skills will serve to ...
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Group meets in Eau Claire, WI 54701
In this three week workshop, you will gain education on some of the basic principles of trauma and learn how to apply practical skills that can be used in your personal and/ or professional life. These skills will serve to ...
Coping with Pain is a 12 week group that meets for 90 minutes once a week. It is designed to educate individuals coping with chronic pain and provide social support. Topics addressed over the course of the program include but ...
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Coping with Pain is a 12 week group that meets for 90 minutes once a week. It is designed to educate individuals coping with chronic pain and provide social support. Topics addressed over the course of the program include but ...
Anger Management is a 12 week group which supports and educates men who wrestles with issues related to anger. Topics include: recognizing events and cues that trigger anger, understanding the aggression cycle, anger and the family, etc. Groups form at ...
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Anger Management is a 12 week group which supports and educates men who wrestles with issues related to anger. Topics include: recognizing events and cues that trigger anger, understanding the aggression cycle, anger and the family, etc. Groups form at ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Eau Claire 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.