Adult DBT Group
This group teaches members the 5 skills modules of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Emotion Regulation Skills, Distress Tolerance Skills, Mindfulness Skills, Middle Path Skills, and Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills). Through a combination of teaching, demonstrating, and member participation, clients learn the skills ...
Hosted by Adam Gilman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Watertown, MA 02472
This group teaches members the 5 skills modules of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Emotion Regulation Skills, Distress Tolerance Skills, Mindfulness Skills, Middle Path Skills, and Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills). Through a combination of teaching, demonstrating, and member participation, clients learn the skills ...
Getting Started in Recovery Group
Hosted by The Addiction Treatment Center of New England
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Brighton, MA 02135
KAP Maintenance Treatment Group
After the initial basic series of KAP sessions, clients may be able participate in our KAP Group sessions. These are KAP sessions in small groups (5-7 participants) that last @ 3 hours, in which participants do the medicine (lozenges) with ...
Hosted by The Center for Healing Journeys
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Northampton, MA 01060
After the initial basic series of KAP sessions, clients may be able participate in our KAP Group sessions. These are KAP sessions in small groups (5-7 participants) that last @ 3 hours, in which participants do the medicine (lozenges) with ...
Skills for College Preparation (Aug 7-10, 2023)
This group aims to support college-aged students (incoming or returning) in the development of the necessary skills for managing the stressors associated with both being a student and in the college environment. Members will leave this group with concrete skills ...
This group aims to support college-aged students (incoming or returning) in the development of the necessary skills for managing the stressors associated with both being a student and in the college environment. Members will leave this group with concrete skills ...
Women’s Support Group
? Attention all women seeking support and empowerment! We are excited to announce the formation of a dedicated Women's Support Group. Join us for a safe, nurturing space to share experiences, provide encouragement, and cultivate strength. Together, we'll navigate life's ...
Hosted by The Warming Tree
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Longmeadow, MA 01028
? Attention all women seeking support and empowerment! We are excited to announce the formation of a dedicated Women's Support Group. Join us for a safe, nurturing space to share experiences, provide encouragement, and cultivate strength. Together, we'll navigate life's ...
Insight Center for Behavioral Health, LLC.
At Insight Center for Behavioral Health, LLC we provide individuals and their families with compassion driven care and service excellence across a continuum of culturally aware and appropriate behavioral health services. ? As a key and critical community resource, Insight ...
Hosted by Insight Center for Behavioral Health
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LMHC, LADC, CADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lowell, MA 01852
At Insight Center for Behavioral Health, LLC we provide individuals and their families with compassion driven care and service excellence across a continuum of culturally aware and appropriate behavioral health services. ? As a key and critical community resource, Insight ...
Bloom Together: Support Group for Young Women
"Bloom Together" is an online group for young adult women, between 18-26 years old. This group is a supportive space for young women who are interested in cultivating a community of women who want to ~thrive~ through life's challenges. With ...
Hosted by Abby Granigan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wellesley, MA 02481
"Bloom Together" is an online group for young adult women, between 18-26 years old. This group is a supportive space for young women who are interested in cultivating a community of women who want to ~thrive~ through life's challenges. With ...
Relapse Prevention
Relapse Prevention is a weekly group therapy session every Thursday. Designed to equip individuals with essential skills and strategies, this group focuses on identifying triggers, developing coping mechanisms, and fostering resilience to prevent relapse. Led by experienced therapists, participants engage ...
Hosted by Sameem Behavioral Health, LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newton, MA 02461
Relapse Prevention is a weekly group therapy session every Thursday. Designed to equip individuals with essential skills and strategies, this group focuses on identifying triggers, developing coping mechanisms, and fostering resilience to prevent relapse. Led by experienced therapists, participants engage ...
Executive Functions
A comprehensive curriculum that spans 12 weeks teaches students critical executive function strategies that promote academic success. This program provides explicit instruction in key executive function processes: Goal setting, Cognitive flexibility/thinking flexibly, Organizing and prioritizing, Accessing working memory, Self-monitoring, and ...
Hosted by Simone Phillips
Psychologist, MEd, CAGS, EdD, LMHC, LEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Longmeadow, MA 01028
A comprehensive curriculum that spans 12 weeks teaches students critical executive function strategies that promote academic success. This program provides explicit instruction in key executive function processes: Goal setting, Cognitive flexibility/thinking flexibly, Organizing and prioritizing, Accessing working memory, Self-monitoring, and ...
Bouncing Back After Baby: Thrive Back At Work
Many new moms feel challenged by the prospect of returning to work. Some details, like lining up childcare, may seem obvious but are often not nearly as simple as anticipated to arrange. In this 8-week group, we will discuss a ...
Hosted by Kathleen Anne Nardella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newton Centre, MA 02459
Many new moms feel challenged by the prospect of returning to work. Some details, like lining up childcare, may seem obvious but are often not nearly as simple as anticipated to arrange. In this 8-week group, we will discuss a ...
Partial Hospitalization
Our Partial Hospital Program is a voluntary, short-term, structured outpatient mental health program that helps patients to develop independent living skills and healthy lifestyles. Patients in our program have either completed an inpatient psychiatric stay or are taking part in ...
Hosted by Hospital for Behavioral Medicine
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Worcester, MA 01606
Our Partial Hospital Program is a voluntary, short-term, structured outpatient mental health program that helps patients to develop independent living skills and healthy lifestyles. Patients in our program have either completed an inpatient psychiatric stay or are taking part in ...
IFS Healing Circle
This IFS Healing Circle offers an opportunity to explore your internal system of ‘parts’ in a supportive group setting. Through guided meditation, journaling, dyad and larger group experiences you will: Foster greater understanding and appreciation for the parts of you ...
This IFS Healing Circle offers an opportunity to explore your internal system of ‘parts’ in a supportive group setting. Through guided meditation, journaling, dyad and larger group experiences you will: Foster greater understanding and appreciation for the parts of you ...
Women's group
Join Us! Are you looking for a space where you can connect, share, and grow alongside other amazing women? Look no further! We invite you to join our virtual women's group every Monday night at 7pm for 75 minutes of ...
Join Us! Are you looking for a space where you can connect, share, and grow alongside other amazing women? Look no further! We invite you to join our virtual women's group every Monday night at 7pm for 75 minutes of ...
The Resiliency CBT and DBT Group (Ages 12-14)
Studies show that resilient teenagers display the following traits: emotional awareness and the ability to regulate emotions, control over impulses, having a positive outlook, flexible and clear thinking, empathy, self-efficacy (the “I can do it” attitude), a willingness to seek ...
Studies show that resilient teenagers display the following traits: emotional awareness and the ability to regulate emotions, control over impulses, having a positive outlook, flexible and clear thinking, empathy, self-efficacy (the “I can do it” attitude), a willingness to seek ...
Training in Sandplay for Human Service Providers
Clinicians or human service providers or religious/spiritual leaders, including IFS practitioners, interested in learning more about Sand Tray as a clinical treatment modality, or as a tool for coaching or spiritual exploration, are welcome to schedule a group training or ...
Hosted by Sacred Play Explorations
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MDiv, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Watertown, MA 02472
Clinicians or human service providers or religious/spiritual leaders, including IFS practitioners, interested in learning more about Sand Tray as a clinical treatment modality, or as a tool for coaching or spiritual exploration, are welcome to schedule a group training or ...
Mens Recovery Support - Mondays 6:15
Individuals gain knowledge of addiction as a disorder and brainstorm solutions together & learn healthy coping skills. Participants share experiences of their recovery and provide support for each other regarding daily living. Group members appreciate coming each Monday knowing that ...
Hosted by R Scott Carpenter
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly, MA 01915
Individuals gain knowledge of addiction as a disorder and brainstorm solutions together & learn healthy coping skills. Participants share experiences of their recovery and provide support for each other regarding daily living. Group members appreciate coming each Monday knowing that ...
Divorce Support Group - 9/2023
A 15 week in person group for men and women struggling with feelings of abandonment, depression, loss of confidence, trust and self esteem in response to the loss of a relationship. The group will provide the opportunity to survive this ...
Hosted by Janet Winocour
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Beverly, MA 01915
A 15 week in person group for men and women struggling with feelings of abandonment, depression, loss of confidence, trust and self esteem in response to the loss of a relationship. The group will provide the opportunity to survive this ...
CircleCare Behavioral Health
At CircleCare Behavioral Health, we develop an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with each of our clients, and consider their input to be a crucial part of ensuring that treatment is precisely tailored to meet that client’s specific and diverse ...
Hosted by CircleCare Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CNP, BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Weymouth, MA 02188
At CircleCare Behavioral Health, we develop an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with each of our clients, and consider their input to be a crucial part of ensuring that treatment is precisely tailored to meet that client’s specific and diverse ...
If you love someone with Bipolar. (In January.)
If you love someone with Bipolar, you might feel overwhelmed: You’re struggling with stuff that’s way beyond your control. But we are here–for you–others going through the same thing, and professionals who care and can help. In service to you, I'm eager ...
Hosted by Shane MacDonald, LICSW, New Inspiration LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tewksbury, MA 01876
If you love someone with Bipolar, you might feel overwhelmed: You’re struggling with stuff that’s way beyond your control. But we are here–for you–others going through the same thing, and professionals who care and can help. In service to you, I'm eager ...
The Rational Men
Men Only. You believe in soul mates? I'll show you why you're wrong. Resolve every broken compulsive pattern so you’re not attracting and signaling to the same kind of woman that broke you before. You will learn to define your ...
Men Only. You believe in soul mates? I'll show you why you're wrong. Resolve every broken compulsive pattern so you’re not attracting and signaling to the same kind of woman that broke you before. You will learn to define your ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Massachusetts?
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.