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ADHD Group Therapy
8 weeks of group therapy for adults who are diagnosed with ADHD and/or Autism (Aspergers). The group is 5 people maximum and we are working on coping skills, social interactions, and emotional regulation.
Hosted by Erika Hansen
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Urbandale, IA 50322
8 weeks of group therapy for adults who are diagnosed with ADHD and/or Autism (Aspergers). The group is 5 people maximum and we are working on coping skills, social interactions, and emotional regulation.
Chronic Pain Management: Continual Rotation
Group therapy sessions help clients become aware and learn to cope with negative changes and emotions, improve relationships and manage pain more effectively. Ames Therapy Group therapy combines informal discussions about how lives have been affected by chronic pain and ...
Hosted by Ames Therapy & Consulting, PC
Counselor, PhD, MD, LMHCs, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Des Moines, IA 50266
Group therapy sessions help clients become aware and learn to cope with negative changes and emotions, improve relationships and manage pain more effectively. Ames Therapy Group therapy combines informal discussions about how lives have been affected by chronic pain and ...
Pro 12 step Groups!
Basic 12 Steps mixed with large amounts of courage and Grace??
Hosted by Dr. Donald M. Kaesser
Psychologist, PC, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Des Moines, IA 50312
Basic 12 Steps mixed with large amounts of courage and Grace??
Emotional Resilience
Hosted by Marshall Abbe LISW at "The Self-Care Center"
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Des Moines, IA 50265
Mind-Body Healing Class II
This class builds on the introductory class and focuses on further steps towards mind-body-energy healing. We look at improving relationship with self, changing problematic dynamics with others that interrupt healing, and working with unresolved "stuck" pain. This is an online ...
Hosted by Jake Pierce-Walsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Des Moines, IA 50312
This class builds on the introductory class and focuses on further steps towards mind-body-energy healing. We look at improving relationship with self, changing problematic dynamics with others that interrupt healing, and working with unresolved "stuck" pain. This is an online ...
Intro to Mind-Body Healing
This class explores ideas, skills and practices that support working with our mind-body-energy connection to improve emotional regulation, self-acceptance, self-compassion, and an improved sense of groundedness. Learning occurs through informal lecture, discussion, and especially guided meditative exercises. This class is ...
Hosted by Jake Pierce-Walsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Des Moines, IA 50312
This class explores ideas, skills and practices that support working with our mind-body-energy connection to improve emotional regulation, self-acceptance, self-compassion, and an improved sense of groundedness. Learning occurs through informal lecture, discussion, and especially guided meditative exercises. This class is ...
Thursday - Mixed Adult Process
This is an opportunity to know yourself better in relationship with others. You will have a chance to learn how to articulate your internal experience to others and grow in your understanding of your interpersonal life. It also provides an ...
Hosted by Carlos Canales
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP, FAGPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Des Moines, IA 50266
This is an opportunity to know yourself better in relationship with others. You will have a chance to learn how to articulate your internal experience to others and grow in your understanding of your interpersonal life. It also provides an ...
12 Months of Intention, January - December 2023
Visit my website to check out upcoming yoga and meditation series. These events offer the opportunity for self-reflection, group discussion, yoga movement and meditation.
Hosted by Jamie L. Nelson-Kirby
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RYT-500
Verified Verified
Group meets in Des Moines, IA 50312
Visit my website to check out upcoming yoga and meditation series. These events offer the opportunity for self-reflection, group discussion, yoga movement and meditation.
I fully support 12 Step/recovery groups...
AA, NA, AlaNon, SAA, ACA, are among those 'free' groups that help you get support and connection with other like-minded human beings...who, like ALL of us, have issues to deal with/work on left over from being raised in this culture.
Hosted by Dr. Donald M. Kaesser
Psychologist, PC, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Des Moines, IA 50312
AA, NA, AlaNon, SAA, ACA, are among those 'free' groups that help you get support and connection with other like-minded human beings...who, like ALL of us, have issues to deal with/work on left over from being raised in this culture.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is designed to transform your relationship with stress, improve your health, and increase your energy and enthusiasm for life. Learn to lower stress, manage chronic pain, and decrease stress-related illnesses like anxiety, anger, depression, headaches, high blood ...
Hosted by Emily Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Des Moines, IA 50312
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is designed to transform your relationship with stress, improve your health, and increase your energy and enthusiasm for life. Learn to lower stress, manage chronic pain, and decrease stress-related illnesses like anxiety, anger, depression, headaches, high blood ...
SS Therapy and Consulting
Welcome to SS Therapy and Consulting, Ltd., a corporation dedicated to helping people overcome life's challenges and move forward in the way that is right for them. We strive to create a comfortable environment where individuals, couples, and families of ...
Hosted by Shelly Stewart-Sandusky
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Des Moines, IA 50322
Welcome to SS Therapy and Consulting, Ltd., a corporation dedicated to helping people overcome life's challenges and move forward in the way that is right for them. We strive to create a comfortable environment where individuals, couples, and families of ...
Wednesday - Adult Mixed Process
This group is an invitation to explore your life in a supportive and nurturing environment. Members are encouraged to feel, connect, and take ownership of their present dynamics while attending to their relationships towards one another. It also seeks healing ...
Hosted by Carlos Canales
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP, FAGPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Des Moines, IA 50266
This group is an invitation to explore your life in a supportive and nurturing environment. Members are encouraged to feel, connect, and take ownership of their present dynamics while attending to their relationships towards one another. It also seeks healing ...
Stairways
Hosted by Mosaic Family Counseling Center Inc.
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Urbandale, IA 50322
Tuesday Group - Mixed Adults Process
This group is intended for adults interested in building a community of support, acceptance, and collaboration. Members will increase their self-understanding and wellbeing. It is also meant to decrease isolation and loneliness and to help you develop trust, support, and ...
Hosted by Carlos Canales
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP, FAGPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Des Moines, IA 50266
This group is intended for adults interested in building a community of support, acceptance, and collaboration. Members will increase their self-understanding and wellbeing. It is also meant to decrease isolation and loneliness and to help you develop trust, support, and ...
Psychotherapy/Codependency
This group provides a place to process experiences and gain a support system. You will have the opportunity to develop a trusting relationship with other clients that experience relationship problems, anxiety, depression and codependency.
Hosted by Emberly J. Lashley
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clive, IA 50325
This group provides a place to process experiences and gain a support system. You will have the opportunity to develop a trusting relationship with other clients that experience relationship problems, anxiety, depression and codependency.
Children in the Middle
Children in the Middle is required by the 5th Judicial District of Iowa for parents going through a divorce. The focus of the group (a one time meeting) is to teach parents to co-parent after a divorce with the goal ...
Hosted by Peter T Cade
Counselor, MDiv, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clive, IA 50325
Children in the Middle is required by the 5th Judicial District of Iowa for parents going through a divorce. The focus of the group (a one time meeting) is to teach parents to co-parent after a divorce with the goal ...
Introduction to Mindful Meditation
This is a great class for people interested in exploring what mindfulness is and how to be more mindful in everyday life. During our four classes, we'll practice mindfulness meditation sitting, walking, and lying down. We'll examine the successes ...
Hosted by Emily Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Des Moines, IA 50312
This is a great class for people interested in exploring what mindfulness is and how to be more mindful in everyday life. During our four classes, we'll practice mindfulness meditation sitting, walking, and lying down. We'll examine the successes ...
Teen Self-Esteem
This group will give teens ages 13-19 years a place to feel accepted and gain self-worth through activities and discussion that are designed to improve self-esteem and cultivate support from peers.
Hosted by Emberly J. Lashley
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clive, IA 50325
This group will give teens ages 13-19 years a place to feel accepted and gain self-worth through activities and discussion that are designed to improve self-esteem and cultivate support from peers.
Betrayal Trauma Recovery
Experiencing betrayal by an intimate partner may feel as if your world has been turned upside down. You may experience conflicting feelings that are difficult for others to understand. Accessing support from others who have also experienced betrayal may be ...
Hosted by Jill K Shirley
Counselor, JD, LMHC, IADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clive, IA 50325
Experiencing betrayal by an intimate partner may feel as if your world has been turned upside down. You may experience conflicting feelings that are difficult for others to understand. Accessing support from others who have also experienced betrayal may be ...
Grief and Loss
This group provides information and support from others who have experienced the loss of a loved one. You will be encouraged to share your loss and process your experience while learning about what to expect during and after you have ...
Hosted by Emberly J. Lashley
Counselor, MS, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Clive, IA 50325
This group provides information and support from others who have experienced the loss of a loved one. You will be encouraged to share your loss and process your experience while learning about what to expect during and after you have ...
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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.