Group Therapy
Group therapy has been shown to be as effective as individual therapy in treating a wide variety of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral concerns. Additionally, the ability to grow together, through shared experiences, can be a powerful way to improve mental health and promote lasting change beyond the group setting. Because sharing personal information can be difficult, group members decide what is discussed and are encouraged to share only when they are comfortable
To join any group, request 'Group Meetings' when you complete your application for services. An assistant director will discuss our group options with you after reviewing your application.
* New teletherapy group starting on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Contact us to learn more or apply now. *
The CPSD's Anxiety Clinic offers a group that uses cognitive-behavioral therapy to target social anxiety, panic attacks, worry, obsessions and compulsions, phobias, post-traumatic stress, and other anxiety-related concerns. Members learn about anxiety and specific coping skills. Members then practice these skills in gradual exposure exercises and learn to apply their skills to future situations and other areas of concern.
$5-10 per session / 8 seats per group / 10-12 group sessions / open to individuals with anxiety-related concerns who are at least 18 years old / can join prior to group start date if a seat is available
Benefits:
- Learn about the causes and consequences of anxiety and stress
- Understand connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
- Learn coping skills to overcome anxiety and stress and face fears in a supportive environment
- Challenge negative thought patterns and practice coping skills
Day and time: Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 7 p.m. for 12 weeks. Apply now and select 'Group Therapy' for services.
The CPSD offers an unthemed process therapy group that is open to any type of problem and includes people from diverse backgrounds. Individuals in a process group can gain an understanding of the origins of their problems, learn to talk honestly about their emotions, and identify patterns in thinking, feelings, and behaviors.
$5-10 per session / 8 seats per group / ongoing / open to individuals who are at least 18 years old / can join anytime a seat is available
Benefits:
- Gain insight into the origins of problems
- Talk honestly about emotions
- Identify patterns in thinking, feeling, and behaving
- Improve interpersonal difficulties and social isolation
- Use relationships to solve problems and learn from others
- Give and receive social feedback
- Improve communication skills
- Try new behaviors and ways of interacting in a safe and supportive social environment
Day and time: Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Contact us to learn more about this teletherapy group or express interest.
** Seats open for Fall 2020 ** Contact us to learn more or apply now.
The CPSD offers a process group for Black people facilitated by Black clinicians. The group - For Us By Us - creates an environment where intersectional Black identities are represented and validated. We understand that mental health is impacted by factors such as racism and discrimination. As such, we explore topics relevant to members' everyday lives in the hope of promoting well-being, growth, and empowerment.
$5-10 per session / 8 seats per group / ongoing / open to people who identify as Black ages 18 years and older / can join anytime a seat is available
Benefits:
- Gain insight into the origins of problems
- Talk honestly about your thoughts and emotions
- Identify patterns in your thinking, feeling, and behaving
- Improve relationship challenges you experience
- Learn culturally-relevant coping skills
- Connect with people to whom you can relate
Day and time: Tuesdays from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Teletherapy group is accepting new members. Apply now and select 'Group Therapy.'