Group Therapy

What is Group Therapy?

Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy where a small,
carefully selected group of individuals meet regularly - as a
group - with a therapist. 
 

Is Group Therapy the right option for me?

Group therapy has proven to be one of the most effective treatment for
women with a history of childhood abuse, sexual assault, and other
types of trauma.  It is a helpful way to grow emotionally, practice
new coping and relationship skills, solve personal problems, share
and compare experiences, and encourage each other through the
learning and/or healing process.
 
 
 Group Therapy  

The Julian Center Groups

 
New groups are added throughout the year.  Here is a list of our current or upcoming groups.
 
 Coping Skills

Embarking on a New Way of Living:
Women’s Coping Skills Group
 
The Women’s Coping Skills group is designed for women beginning the psychotherapy process.  The purpose of this group is to provide the opportunity to learn and practice coping skills which are necessary to effectively manage daily stressors, emotional upset and interpersonal relationships.  The group is also designed to introduce women to the purpose and process of psychotherapy.

The Women’s Coping Skills Group is an excellent first step in the therapy process and can also serve as an adjunctive treatment to individual therapy.
 
Date: Thursdays
 
Time:
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  Leader:
Tami Krichiver, Psy.D.
  Cost: Determined on a sliding scale.  Medicaid and most other insurance is accepted.
  Length: This group is time limited - consisting of approximately 12 sessions.
 
 
 Women's Group

 
Women's Process Group

 
This group is open to women experiencing on-going difficulties in any of the following areas:
 

Interpersonal Relationships

 
  • passive aggressiveness
  • abuse and/or domestic violence
  • dependency
  • avoidance of intimacy
  • difficulty trusting others
  • feeling isolated
  • chaos in intimate relationships
  • suspicion of others
 
 

Emotions

 
  • moodiness
  • feeling out of control
  • anger that is difficult control
  • sadness
  • anxiety
 

Impulsivity in behavior and

reactions to others

 

Low self esteem and/or lack of confidence
  Date: Thursdays
 
Time:
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
  Leader: Michael Glancy, ACSW, LCSW
  Cost: Fees are assessed on a sliding scale.  Medicaid and most other insurance is accepted.
  Length: Ongoing.
 
 
 
 Thriving and Surviving
 
 

"Thriving and Surviving"

An Art Therapy Group for Women Survivors of Trauma

 
This group aims to allow the participant to:
  • Explore the use of art making as healing and recovery
  • Address how the affects of the abuse are currently impacting life
  • Identify personal struggles and resources for the healing process
  • Connect with other survivors and contribute to a safe atmosphere to approach healing
 
Requirements for participation:
  • Individual intake assessment
  • Participation in ongoing individual psychotherapy
  • Commitment to a 12 week group cycle

 
Date: Mondays
Time:
 6:00 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
Leader: Gina Baird, LMHC, ATR-BC
Cost: Determined on a sliding scale.  Medicaid and most other insurance is accepted.
Length: Twelve week cycle.
 
  
 
Women Impacted by Domestic Violence

Women Impacted by Domestic Violence

Psycho-Educational Group

 
This group is for women who have experienced domestic violence.
 
The 12-week group will include the following topics:
 
  • Introduction to domestic violence
  • Dynamics of domestic violence
  • Abusive partners
  • Psychological impact of domestic violence (partners)
  • Psychological impact of domestic violence (children)
  • Danger assessment and safety planning
  • Healthy relationships
 
  Date: Monday
 
Time:
 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
  Leader: Benetta Johnson, Ph.D.
  Cost: Determined on a sliding scale.  Medicaid and most other insurance is accepted.
  Length: Twelve week group.
   
 		  
     
 
 
  
     
     
     
 
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