Throughout the year, Grateful Heart Therapists hold various styles of therapy groups and workshops. Check back here to discover our current offerings. Curious about how group therapy could be helpful? Here’s what the American Psychological Society (APA) has to say about the benefits of working in a group.
You’re Not Alone …“Joining a group of strangers may sound intimidating at first, but group therapy provides benefits that individual therapy may not. Psychologists say, in fact, that group members are almost always surprised by how rewarding the group experience can be.
Groups can act as a support network and a sounding board. 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.
Regularly talking and listening to others also helps you put your own problems in perspective. Many people experience mental health difficulties, but few speak openly about them to people they don’t know well. 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.”
Diversity is another important benefit of group therapy. 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.”
We are currently offering the following groups:
GROUP 1: Time to be determined based on interest
Chronic Illness Support Group
Facilitated by Eric Young, Associate Marriage Family Therapist
GROUP DESCRIPTION: Are you living with a chronic illness? Are you overwhelmed by the daily challenge and stress of managing both your life and your health? Do you wish others would understand just how much living with a chronic health condition impacts your life? If you are struggling with the stresses of living with a chronic illness, please join Eric Young, Associate Marriage Family Therapist, for our Chronic Illness Support Group, offered through the auspices of Grateful Heart Holistic Therapy Center in North Oakland. Eric has personal experience living with a chronic illness and is passionate about supporting other who lives are also impacted by their health. This group will benefit you if you are living with a chronic illness and want or need more support to meet the unique challenges of living with a chronic illness. The group will include a combination of therapist-facilitated activities and peer and therapeutic support. This group is offered at a rate of $50 per 90 minute session with some sliding scale availability to accommodate individuals with financial limitations. To explore your interest in the group, please contact Eric at Ericyoungtherapy@gmail.com or call 415-484-6244.