Clarity Clinic provides several forms of talk therapy (psychotherapy). One of those options is group therapy, a form in which one or more psychologists engage with a small group of patients. The groups are generally designed on addressing a specific and unified area such as addiction/substance abuse, eating disorders, panic disorder, anger management, depression, social anxiety, and dealing with loss and grief. Group counseling is known to be one of the most effective methods for combating interpersonal challenges such as loneliness and low self-esteem issues.
AVAILABLE GROUPS
Compulsive Overeating Recovery Group (Virtual, Monday Evenings)
DBT: Emotion and Communication Skills Group (Virtual, Mondays @ 5:30 pm)
Adolescent Support Group (Virtual, Mondays @ 6 pm)
Early Recovery Support Group (Virtual, Tuesdays @ 7 pm)
Anger Management Support Group (Wednesdays @ 6 PM)
Grief Group (Virtual and In-Person, Wednesdays @ 7 pm)
Compulsive Overeating Recovery Group (Virtual, Thursdays @ 12 pm)
Adult Anxiety Support Group (Virtual, Thursdays @ 5 pm)
How Is Group Therapy Beneficial and What Can I Expect from It?
Although it might seem overwhelming at first, group therapy offers benefits that aren’t always given through individual therapy. Considered to be one of the most fulfilling forms of treatment, group therapy allows individuals to build a supportive network in which individual experiences multiple views and perspectives from others who are dealing with the same obstacles. While individual counseling allows the patient to have one on one time to discuss concerns, group therapy gives individuals the opportunity to realize that they are not alone in facing such life challenges, allowing them to openly discuss similar problems with people who can relate.
Group therapy is a safe and positive environment for individuals to engage with others who are going through similar predicaments. Through open discourse amongst the members, individuals begin to develop levels of trust between each other and participate in honest and meaningful discourse. Getting feedback, encouragement, and perspective from other members of the group is beneficial because it allows you to see the way others are coping with similar situations and learn from their journey.
What Happens During a Group Session?
Before attending the group session, counselors individually meet with their clients to gather information about their concerns and understand what form of therapy would be most suitable to them. There will be times, dates, and locations set for each session that will accommodate the patient’s schedule. While there are general groups that are open for everyone, there will be groups designed on targeting specific issues. Once proceeding with this method of therapy, sessions consist of members speaking only with their personal concerns and feelings to one another. Through this, the counselors will lead provoking discussions that will initiate conversation amongst the group members. Groups usually meet for one hour every week with the same individuals which will help grow elements of trust and familiarity between the members of the group.
