Your Support Groups

Divorce Support Group

"Before you build the life you want, you have to come to terms with the life you had before. "
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Grief Support Group

"Grief is like the ocean; it comes in waves, ebbing and flowing. All we can do is learn to swim."
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I would like to invite you watch a video explaining what is Loneliness and how we defeat it in our groups. 

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Joining a support group is the end of loneliness and the beginning of a more meaningful and deep connection with yourself and others. 
You only bring your concerns, questions, open minds and warm hearts!

Group or Personal Sessions: what's best for me?

Personal and Group Counseling are not two contradictory, but two complementary types of counseling. 
Through the individual sessions, you can find out more about yourself, about the patterns that you follow, about your past, and go deep into your self-awareness. 
On the other side, through group counseling you see the reflection of you on others; it's more about discovering yourself through others, sharing and building trust again in human relations; defeating loneliness through connecting with people who truly understand you and don't judge you, with people that share the same needs and experiences with you. 

You can start with personal sessions, and when you create a more concrete foundation in your self-exploration, you can move to the group.
Or you can alternate between personal and group sessions (one week personal, one week group session). 
Or you can start with only group counseling, and then see how you feel about the next step. 
It all depends on your personal needs. And budget, of course. 

Group Counseling. Why?

Joining a group of strangers may sound intimidating at first, but group counseling provides benefits that individual counseling may not. Psychologists say, in fact, that group members are almost always surprised by how rewarding the group experience can be.

Benefits of Group Counseling: 
1. Your own support network. The other members of the group often help you come up with specific ideas for improving a difficult situation or life challenge, and hold you accountable along the way. Moreover, they provide support to each other within a non-judgmental mindset, where there's no finger-pointing, but only empathy and compassion. 

2. Gain perspective. Regularly talking and listening to others also helps you put your own problems in perspective. Oftentimes, you may feel like you are the only one struggling — but you're not. It can be a relief to hear others discuss what they're going through, and realize you're not alone.

3. Self-development. Members help each other by sharing information and their strengths, which can boost, self-esteem and confidence. They can also learn to avoid behaviors that are destructive or unhelpful in real life.

4. Your safety net. Members practice new skills in the group, and as they do, their confidence for practicing them outside the group grows. They’re also able to carry the group's support with them between sessions, making it easier to take risks. If you know you can report back to a group of people who care about you and will listen to your experience, you tend to feel braver. Knowing someone will catch you if you fall emboldens you to leap. The group becomes the net.

5. Diversity. People have different personalities and backgrounds, and they look at situations in different ways. By seeing how other people tackle problems and make positive changes, you can discover a whole range of strategies for facing your own concerns.

6. More than Support. Group counseling sessions are led by our psychologist with specialized training, who teach group members proven strategies for managing specific problems. 

7. More affordable. Group counseling is less financially demanding comparing to individual counseling/therapy, and at the same time share the benefits of healing and rebuilding yourself along with the other members. 

Q & A

How much can I share within the group? 
Confidentiality is an important part of the ground rules for group counseling. From meeting one we work on building Trust between each other, because groups work best where there is open and honest communication. Group members will start out as strangers, but in a short amount of time, you'll most likely view them as a valuable and trusted source of support.

What is the goal of the Group Counseling? 
The first and foremost goal is for each member to gain a greater understanding of himself or herself and deal with their own struggles. However, we have a common goal as well: group cohesiveness and mutual support and healing. 

Who is facilitating the group? 
The group is facilitated by a trained counselor. They make sure the group follows the standard rules and the members respect each other during the process. At the same time, they provide the practical tools so that the members can start building new skills and deal with their struggles. Find more about the facilitator here. 

Is group counseling enough? 
Many people find it's helpful to participate in both group counseling and individual counseling or psychotherapy. Participating in both can boost your chances of making valuable, lasting changes. If you've been involved in individual counseling and your progress has stalled, joining a group may jump-start your personal growth.

More questions?...
Contact me HERE for details and feel free to share some of your concerns before joining the group. 

Cancellation Policy

​Upon cancelling within less than 24 hours there is 100% charge. In case of cancellation 24 hours prior the session/meeting, there is a 50% charge. No charge is placed upon cancelling 48 hours or more prior the session.