The Art of Aging
Come and join Kevin Lyn Sisson in a workshop exploring how we can creatively construct our lives in order to stay both emotionally and mentally healthy as we age. Opportunities abound to make this last chapter, the BEST one.
Hosted by New England Center for Anxiety
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westerly, RI 02891
Come and join Kevin Lyn Sisson in a workshop exploring how we can creatively construct our lives in order to stay both emotionally and mentally healthy as we age. Opportunities abound to make this last chapter, the BEST one.
Relapse Prevent
Hosted by Charmian Talbot
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LADC1
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tiverton, RI 02878
Trans Later
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Hosted by Kate Clarkson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Providence, RI 02906
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Race Based Trauma Processing Group
In this six week long group, participants will be able to share stories and experiences in a safe space, while being witnessed by others who have shared lived experiences. There will be a time and space for processing traumatic experiences, ...
Hosted by Riviane Lafleur
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, BSN, MSN, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Providence, RI 02906
In this six week long group, participants will be able to share stories and experiences in a safe space, while being witnessed by others who have shared lived experiences. There will be a time and space for processing traumatic experiences, ...
Relapse Prevention/Addiction Support
This group is designed for people who are trying to increase their social support network to assist with long term recovery. This is a small group 3-8 people with a focus on harm reduction and interpersonal relationships. Because this is ...
Hosted by Matthew M Boucher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCDP, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cumberland, RI 02864
This group is designed for people who are trying to increase their social support network to assist with long term recovery. This is a small group 3-8 people with a focus on harm reduction and interpersonal relationships. Because this is ...
Trans Later
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Hosted by Oliviea Alee Reels
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Providence, RI 02906
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Trans Later
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Hosted by Latoya D Sherron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Providence, RI 02906
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
The Inner You Summer Camp 2024
Dates: Monday, July 29th - Friday, August 2nd - 9:00am-4:00pm Age range: 5-12 Tuition fee: $375.00 Nut free snacks and water will be provided. Our camp provides a unique experience for young people to develop relationships with peers and to ...
Hosted by The Inner You of Massachusetts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Warwick, RI 02886
Dates: Monday, July 29th - Friday, August 2nd - 9:00am-4:00pm Age range: 5-12 Tuition fee: $375.00 Nut free snacks and water will be provided. Our camp provides a unique experience for young people to develop relationships with peers and to ...
Trans Later
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Hosted by Shannon Stewart
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Providence, RI 02906
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Trans Later
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Hosted by Amaya Finley
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Providence, RI 02906
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
New Moms
Are you a first-time mom to a child under 2? Join this 6-week support group to connect with other new moms adjusting to life with a baby. Participants will receive and provide support around a variety of topics, including: Recovering ...
Hosted by Elise Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Cumberland, RI 02864
Are you a first-time mom to a child under 2? Join this 6-week support group to connect with other new moms adjusting to life with a baby. Participants will receive and provide support around a variety of topics, including: Recovering ...
Healing Trauma; Beyond Anger and Violence
These are two separate groups for women who have a history of substance use, trauma, and/or domestic violence, created by Stephanie Covington, PhD. They are extraordinarily powerful in helping women to become empowered survivors. Each session is about 2 hours, ...
These are two separate groups for women who have a history of substance use, trauma, and/or domestic violence, created by Stephanie Covington, PhD. They are extraordinarily powerful in helping women to become empowered survivors. Each session is about 2 hours, ...
Parenting
This is a group for parents with children ages 6 to 10 -- it focuses on getting your children to follow your direction the first time! Please call 401-225-0458 for more information.
Hosted by Olivia M Howard, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Rumford, RI 02916
This is a group for parents with children ages 6 to 10 -- it focuses on getting your children to follow your direction the first time! Please call 401-225-0458 for more information.
GENNEW, Inc
We practice therapy in a very approachable and humanistic way. All of the therapists of GENNEW practice from a positive and solution-focused modality. While we are able to handle a wide variety of issues, our counselors specialize in the experience ...
Hosted by Christopher Blanco-Ramos
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lincoln, RI 02865
We practice therapy in a very approachable and humanistic way. All of the therapists of GENNEW practice from a positive and solution-focused modality. While we are able to handle a wide variety of issues, our counselors specialize in the experience ...
G.I.R.L.S. (Girls in Real Life Situations)
This group encourages girls, Grades 6-8, to express themselves freely, while building self-esteem, relationship skills, and self-confidence. Group participants discuss important issues in a safe and supported environment: ? * Who Am I? *Emotions *Friendships & Relationships *Self Esteem & ...
Hosted by Stacy Dompkowski-Mann
Counselor, MA, CAGS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lincoln, RI 02865
This group encourages girls, Grades 6-8, to express themselves freely, while building self-esteem, relationship skills, and self-confidence. Group participants discuss important issues in a safe and supported environment: ? * Who Am I? *Emotions *Friendships & Relationships *Self Esteem & ...
Trans Later
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Hosted by Jacklyn Everage
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Providence, RI 02906
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Trans Later
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Hosted by Monique Sisson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Providence, RI 02906
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Trans Later
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Hosted by Madrone B. Phoenix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, RYT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Providence, RI 02906
Trans Later is a supportive community. Recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that come with coming out as transgender later in life, this group offers a safe and understanding space for members to share their journeys, seek advice, and find ...
Somatic Yoga
Hosted by Erin Ruell
Counselor, LMHC, 500 RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Greenwich, RI 02818
Empowering Women
This group is being designed to help women rise above the disabling effects of abuse. The first 6 weeks of the group focuses on improving self-esteem and self-confidence. The final portion of this group focuses on assertiveness communication skills and ...
This group is being designed to help women rise above the disabling effects of abuse. The first 6 weeks of the group focuses on improving self-esteem and self-confidence. The final portion of this group focuses on assertiveness communication skills and ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Rhode Island?
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.