Groups
A basic aim of group
therapy is personal change and growth. Change is sometimes a slow
process, involving "getting used to" new ideas and beliefs. Sometimes
change happens quickly. Either way change is usually uncomfortable -
simply because it is different from what we have known in the past. This
discomfort is often a necessary and important condition for positive
results.
Trust is another important
part of growth in a group process. In order to develop trust members in
the group are encouraged to practice emotional honesty and direct
communication, especially with feelings toward other group members and
the facilitators. Risking, feeling at or near your own emotional edge is
a core value of group therapy. Revealing intimate aspects of oneself is
not mandatory and many people achieve sufficient growth from working
silently in group therapy, however, sharing your problems with others
creates opportunities for growth by providing a sense of community and
belonging which is a springboard to self esteem, self-awareness and
higher consciousness.
Because there is limited
space in group sessions, members are charged for group sessions whether
in attendance or not until the end of their two week notice to end.
Missed group meetings are billed to the participants personally not to
insurance companies.
The group decides agenda
and structure during our meetings. This free flowing atmosphere can be
uncomfortable or confusing for new participants, so it sometimes takes a
few meetings to gain a sense of belonging and adapt to this unstructured
style of meeting. This is why a six-week commitment is required to start
group even though many members sometimes choose to participate much
longer; not because they need to, but because the experience of personal
growth is exciting and rewarding.
Both ongoing and time specific groups are available after an evaluation
meeting. Ongoing Group participation requires a 6 consecutive week
commitment to start, and 2 weeks notice to the group to end. Commitment
and Notice are very important parts of the group process. Commitment
means that you promises to be in attendance at all meetings. Notice
means announcing your intention to leave group to the group at the
beginning of the third group session prior to leaving, thus allowing two
full weeks to say goodbye. Because there is limited space in group
sessions, members are charged for group sessions whether in attendance
or not until the end of their two week notice to end. Group sessions are
90-120 minutes and range in cost from $20 to $100 per session depending
on the type of group. Missed group meetings are billed to the
participants personally not to insurance companies. Fees for ongoing
groups are due at the first group meeting of the month for the entire
month, and at the first meeting of time specific groups for the entire
time period. Fees for all groups are due for the entire period whether
you attend all sessions or not. Missed, no-show, or late canceled
appointments are billed at the full rate.
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747-7147
