Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry
Are you searching for a friendly, respectful, and compassionate mental health professional who will treat you with the dignity that you deserve? At the Center Of Revitalizing Psychiatry we understand that it can be difficult to seek professional help for ...
Hosted by Alena Debrosse
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, APN, RN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hackensack, NJ 07601
Are you searching for a friendly, respectful, and compassionate mental health professional who will treat you with the dignity that you deserve? At the Center Of Revitalizing Psychiatry we understand that it can be difficult to seek professional help for ...
Celebration of Life
Coming together to learn: How to cope with the loss of a loved one. Healing in a safe and confidential setting. Group Members will meet other members that have experienced similar situations. Explore their personal grief process. While offering support ...
Hosted by Janet Corrente
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hammonton, NJ 08037
Coming together to learn: How to cope with the loss of a loved one. Healing in a safe and confidential setting. Group Members will meet other members that have experienced similar situations. Explore their personal grief process. While offering support ...
My Online Therapists
Online and Virtual Therapists providing Psychotherapy Services.
Hosted by Austin Giltus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA, MCA, CPHQ, CCM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edison, NJ 08820
Online and Virtual Therapists providing Psychotherapy Services.
Mending Hearts Widows Group
This is a group for widows in the community. It is held the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm-8:15pm at my practice. Widows come together to openly discuss their experiences with grief and support one another emotionally, as well ...
Hosted by Shore Awakenings
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
This is a group for widows in the community. It is held the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm-8:15pm at my practice. Widows come together to openly discuss their experiences with grief and support one another emotionally, as well ...
Mental Health
Groups will be offered and vary and catered to comment need.
Hosted by Robert M Whitekettle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Groups will be offered and vary and catered to comment need.
Surviving A Loss bereavement group to begin April
A 6 wk. Bereavement group to begin in April on Thursday evenings 6:30-8:30pm. The goal is for participants to learn to live life to one's potential while reverencing and remembering a loved one. Cost is $20.00 a session but insurance ...
Hosted by Kathleen Marie Ostertag
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Brunswick, NJ 08816
A 6 wk. Bereavement group to begin in April on Thursday evenings 6:30-8:30pm. The goal is for participants to learn to live life to one's potential while reverencing and remembering a loved one. Cost is $20.00 a session but insurance ...
Child Loss Bereavement Group
This group is specifically being offered for those who have experienced the death of a child, whether in childhood years or as an adult. The group will be held virtually at this time due to the ongoing pandemic. The purpose ...
Hosted by Diane Gilbert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ewing, NJ 08628
This group is specifically being offered for those who have experienced the death of a child, whether in childhood years or as an adult. The group will be held virtually at this time due to the ongoing pandemic. The purpose ...
Grief Art Therapy
GRIEF GROUP RETURNING THIS SPRING! Spring 2022 Session Enrolling Now! The Grief Art Therapy group is a 6-week group facilitated spring & fall. The group focuses on the individual's experience and journey through grief and loss. There are 4 weeks ...
Hosted by Creative Arts Therapies Services, LLC
ATR-BC, LCAT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pennington, NJ 08534
GRIEF GROUP RETURNING THIS SPRING! Spring 2022 Session Enrolling Now! The Grief Art Therapy group is a 6-week group facilitated spring & fall. The group focuses on the individual's experience and journey through grief and loss. There are 4 weeks ...
When Love Is Not Enough
A group for adults who struggle with co-dependent relationships, unhealthy boundaries, unsatisfactory relationship building, low self-esteem and awareness.
Hosted by Kate Mattleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Linwood, NJ 08221
A group for adults who struggle with co-dependent relationships, unhealthy boundaries, unsatisfactory relationship building, low self-esteem and awareness.
Beyond Words: a creative space to process grief
This in person, 7-week group for adults, will explore grief after loss through group discussion, reflection, and creative expression. If you or someone you know has experienced a loss or has an anticipated loss, a support group may be helpful. ...
Hosted by Jessica E. Heller
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LCAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
This in person, 7-week group for adults, will explore grief after loss through group discussion, reflection, and creative expression. If you or someone you know has experienced a loss or has an anticipated loss, a support group may be helpful. ...
Emotional Eating Program
Clients are introduced to concepts of Intuitive Eating. This intensive program involves weekly face-to-face group therapy, extensive homework assignments, daily technology-based check-ins & tracking, and video/phone food coaching & fitness support. This is not a diet program, but rather an intensive ...
Hosted by GIA Institute of Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Somers Point, NJ 08244
Clients are introduced to concepts of Intuitive Eating. This intensive program involves weekly face-to-face group therapy, extensive homework assignments, daily technology-based check-ins & tracking, and video/phone food coaching & fitness support. This is not a diet program, but rather an intensive ...
Mindfulness for Grief
In this insightful group, we will support each other through the pain of a loved ones death. Groups are one hour long, sharing is not mandatory, all levels of mindfulness welcome, from none to some. Groups are scheduled virtually for ...
Hosted by Angie Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, CMI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Red Bank, NJ 07701
In this insightful group, we will support each other through the pain of a loved ones death. Groups are one hour long, sharing is not mandatory, all levels of mindfulness welcome, from none to some. Groups are scheduled virtually for ...
Bereavement and Loss Support
This is a FREE on-going-group that welcomes all who are dealing with most types of losses. End of Life issues are addressed as well as adjusting to a new reality. The spirit of the group is of support, compassion and ...
Hosted by Ejlh Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MDiv, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hackensack, NJ 07601
This is a FREE on-going-group that welcomes all who are dealing with most types of losses. End of Life issues are addressed as well as adjusting to a new reality. The spirit of the group is of support, compassion and ...
Grief Recovery
Grief Recovery is an eight -week small grief support group for those struggling from a broken heart. It is designed to help you move beyond the death of a loved one, a divorce, a move, the breakup of a romantic ...
Hosted by Grace Wellness and Recovery Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Wayne, NJ 07470
Grief Recovery is an eight -week small grief support group for those struggling from a broken heart. It is designed to help you move beyond the death of a loved one, a divorce, a move, the breakup of a romantic ...
Parents: Loss of child due to substance abuse.
Grief and loss therapy group for parents who have suffered or are suffering from the loss of a child due to substance abuse. Please call Dr. Hager at 732-587-6377 for more information.
Hosted by Jean Hager
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
Grief and loss therapy group for parents who have suffered or are suffering from the loss of a child due to substance abuse. Please call Dr. Hager at 732-587-6377 for more information.
Grief/Loss and Transitions Support Group
Whether it be the loss of a loved one or a major life transition, loss can be challenging, sometimes debilitating. Your experience with grief and loss is unique to you. With the support of others experiencing personal loss, in a ...
Hosted by Darlene M. Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SAC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fair Haven, NJ 07704
Whether it be the loss of a loved one or a major life transition, loss can be challenging, sometimes debilitating. Your experience with grief and loss is unique to you. With the support of others experiencing personal loss, in a ...
Pet Loss
Losing a cherished pet can be as devastating as the death of a human loved one. This group offers a supportive place to share your grief among friends who care and understand your pain. We will discuss the Stages of ...
Hosted by James Genovese
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
Losing a cherished pet can be as devastating as the death of a human loved one. This group offers a supportive place to share your grief among friends who care and understand your pain. We will discuss the Stages of ...
Spouse Bereavement Groups
If you have lost your spouse or partner, join our spouse group to help you with support and solace, as well as making new friends who understand. Sessions are scheduled throughout the year. Call 973-727-8290 or email: judith.zucker@gmail.com to register ...
Hosted by Judith Zucker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Morristown, NJ 07960
If you have lost your spouse or partner, join our spouse group to help you with support and solace, as well as making new friends who understand. Sessions are scheduled throughout the year. Call 973-727-8290 or email: judith.zucker@gmail.com to register ...
Perinatal Bereavement Group
Bereavement support group for women and their partners who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss in the first year of life.
Hosted by Susan Esserman Msw Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Bereavement support group for women and their partners who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss in the first year of life.
Art, Meditation and mindfull breathing
With the hectic pace and demands of modern life, many people feel stressed and over-worked. It often feels like there is just not enough time in the day to get everything done. Our stress and tiredness make us unhappy, impatient ...
Hosted by Saadia Parvez, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LPAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in River Edge, NJ 07661
With the hectic pace and demands of modern life, many people feel stressed and over-worked. It often feels like there is just not enough time in the day to get everything done. Our stress and tiredness make us unhappy, impatient ...
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Grief Support Groups
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.