Support Groups
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Please note: our support groups do not meet medical necessity requirements to be reimbursed by insurance.
Want to sign up for a group but have financial restrictions? We offer 2 low fee spots for each group on a first come first served basis.
NEW!
Courage to Mourn: Journeying Through Grief
For adults who want to process grief with meaningful practices of mourning*
Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
January 16, 2024 - February 27, 2024
Online group
Mourning is understood as actively engaging grief through meaningful practices that help us connect our thoughts, feelings and actions. In this 7 week online group, participants will be guided to create a space of solidarity and mutual support in the grieving journey. A narrative/artistic approach to engaging the subjects of our grief will be the primary (but not only) method.
At the beginning of each session there will be an opportunity to share a “token” of your grief. This may be a picture, art, poem or trinket (there’s really no limit as to what this can be) that is meaningful to you in remembering those who have died. Each session will have a focus prompt and 10-15 minutes provided during the session to journal or otherwise creatively engage with the prompt (drawing, art, etc.). Following the focus exercise, participants will share their thoughts on the prompt with the larger group.
Participant minimum 5, maximum 8.
*For those whose loss has been longer than 3 months.
Led by Jon Wisdom, Therapy Intern
Cost: $150
NOW ENROLLING!
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Training - Tuesday Group
For adults who want to learn DBT skills
Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Module 1 start date TBD based on enrollment
Online group
This 24 week group will go through all 4 modules of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness with rolling admission at the start of each new module every 8 weeks.
Each session starts with a mindfulness practice and homework review, then 1-3 skills are introduced every week, all while utilizing music and expressive therapy techniques to help reinforce and retain the skills. The book that will be used is DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets by Marsha M. Linehan (2nd edition).
No previous knowledge of DBT is required and participants are able to choose which module(s) they would like to commit to, however it is recommended to complete each module at least 1-2x in order to master the skills.
Please note that all participants are required to be engaged in individual therapy, either at this practice or with another provider.
Module 1: Mindfulness/Distress Tolerance - Start date TBD
Module 2: Mindfulness/Emotion Regulation - Start date TBD
Module 3: Mindfulness/Interpersonal Effectiveness - Start date TBD
Participant minimum 6, maximum 10.
Led by Kim Johnson, LMHC, MT-BC
Cost: $350
NOW ENROLLING FOR MODULE 2!
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Training - Thursday Group
Module 1 is now full. Now enrolling for Module 2 and/or 3.
For adults who want to learn DBT skills
Thursdays, 5 - 6:30 pm
Beginning September 28, 2023 (Module 1)
Online group
This is a virtual group that will run in segments of 8 weeks starting this fall. This model enables you to go in depth with each component of DBT within 24 weeks.
In this group we will spend 8 weeks covering each of the modules including distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. The start of each 8-week segment will introduce the core module of mindfulness. If interested, you can sign up for all 8-week segments or focus on one aspect based on your availability and interest.
Within each 8-week period you will have more opportunities to discuss the skills, and get feedback and support from peers on the use and practice of these skills. You will be given the curriculum and are asked that you purchase the DBT Workbook to use during this group.
Module 1 IS FULL: Mindfulness and distress tolerance. 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16.
Module 2 (beginning in February 2024): Emotion regulation. 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28
Module 3 (beginning April 2024): Interpersonal effectiveness. 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23
Participant minimum 8, maximum 12.
Led by Vera Bednar, LMHC,
C-DBT, RYT-200
Cost: $350
THIS GROUP IS FULL
Navigating an Adult ADHD Diagnosis
Due to high demand we are making plans to bring this group back in Winter and Spring 2024. Please add your name to the waiting list (see button below) if you are interested in joining a future group.
For adults who have received or are pursuing an ADHD diagnosis
Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:30 pm
October 10th - December 5th
Online via Google Meet
In recent years, there has been a surge in ADHD diagnoses and discourse. However, there continues to be a lot of stigma, as well as misconceptions around what ADHD looks like and who it affects.
This group will provide a safe space to process the impacts of discovering ADHD as an adult. It will aim to destigmatize struggles, reduce shame, and provide tools to work with one’s ADHD, rather than against it.
Topics of the group may include, but are not limited to:
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impacts of ADHD on executive functioning,
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impacts of ADHD on relationships,
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developing self-compassion,
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ADHD and core beliefs,
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adult diagnosis and grief,
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navigating ADHD during the pandemic,
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ADHD and gender and
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ways ADHD can be a strength.
This group is open to individuals that received an ADHD diagnosis as an adult, are in the process of pursuing a diagnosis after having explored ADHD with a therapist, or feel that they are in some way rediscovering their ADHD in adulthood. This group will run weekly for 8 or 9 weeks this fall, and members are asked to commit to attending each session.
Participant minimum 5, maximum 8.
Led by Rahel Katz, LMHC
Cost: $375
GROUP FULL!
Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Support Group
Please click the button below to be added to our waiting list.
For transgender and gender nonconforming-identifying adults who seek a safe, affirming, private support group.
Bi-weekly on Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm
In person in our Somerville office
Right off the success of our trans support group earlier this year, we are pleased to offer a long-term bi-weekly support group beginning this June.
The number of transgender and gender nonconforming people in the Somerville and Greater Boston community is increasing year after year. An intimate group focused on relationship building, resource sharing and emotional and physical support would provide an additional layer of support for the local transgender and gender nonconforming community.
In this group we will build community and discuss topics of interest in a mutually-beneficial setting. Many transgender and gender nonconfirming people are cut off from traditional avenues for community during and after social and medical transition. This group will hopefully help transgender and gender nonconforming individuals foster community connections and build the groundwork for connections for future potential mutual aid.
Typically members remain in this group for several years, and we ask for an up-front commitment of 3 months.
Participant minimum 6, maximum 10.
Led by Alanah Hodges, LCSW
Cost: $35 per group