What is Group Therapy?

Ever wondered how other people perceive you? Feel like you struggle sometimes during interpersonal interactions? Many people find helpful answers to these questions when they utilize group therapy as their change modality. Groups can be an efficient, inexpensive way to maximize therapeutic benefits, particularly when social relationships are part of your presenting concerns. While it may seem scary at first to sit in a room full of people and talk about personal matters, for many, it ends up being comforting to know that they are not alone in their struggles. This sense of community can provide hope for change and support during the often difficult change process.

Greenleaf is rolling out several different groups this fall, one of which may be right for you.

The Healthy Living Group, which meets Tuesdays from 6:30-8 P.M., is designed for people in recovery from an eating disorder, people who feel like they might be entering into disordered eating, and those who feel dissatisfied with their body after a life change or transition (e.g. menopause, post-pregnancy, etc.). This group will utilize a variety of interventions centered around the incorporation of mindfulness into eating, exercise, and the experience of the body and self. It will offer a supportive environment to facilitate wellness for life.

The Teen Stress Group, which meets Mondays from 4:30-6 P.M., is geared toward teens who are struggling academically and personally. The majority of teens report that they are over-stressed. A teen who is isolating, experiencing problems in school, showing mood instability or extreme irritability, or who is experiencing a change in appetite or sleep patterns may be a teen who needs the kind of help this group will provide. Help a teen you know avoid more severe problems like truancy, addiction, or even suicide, by referring them to Greenleaf for help.

Later this fall, Greenleaf will offer support and education groups for friends and family about Eating Disorders. More information will be provided closer to the start of the groups.

Interested in a group? Want to talk more about group therapy in general? Call or email Greenleaf today for your free 1-hour consultation to discuss your needs. 303-478-3466 or courtney@greenleafcc.com. We look forward to hearing from you!