The Power of Group
PEOPLE NEED PEOPLE - FOR INITIAL AND CONTINUED SURVIVAL, FOR SOCIALIZATION, FOR THE PURSUIT OF SATISFACTION. NO ONE - NOT THE DYING, NOT THE OUTCAST, NOT THE MIGHTY - TRANSCENDS THE NEED FOR HUMAN CONTACT.
Irvin D. Yalom, MD, The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy
In 1995, Dr. Irvin D. Yalom wrote the seminal book on group therapy, The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy. It was ground-breaking work that has led to innumerable psychotherapy groups across the globe.
As a group psychotherapist, I have worked with people living with cancer, caregivers, bereaved persons, compassion fatigue, women’s and men’s issues, and existential concerns. In five years, I was honored to have borne witness to the unique aspects of self-discovery, compassion, and personal growth that arise from exploring the human condition with others in a confidential setting. I have been greatly influenced by Dr. Yalom’s work, and I am grateful for the opportunity
BENEFITS OF GROUP.
The powerful benefits of psychotherapy groups have been documented for decades, most profoundly by Irvin Yalom, MD—a founding father of existential psychotherapy and group work. Yalom observed, “The act of revealing oneself fully to another and still being accepted may be the major vehicle of therapeutic help.”
Explore existential and life issues in a safe and supportive environment.
Discover your place in the world.
Find acceptance and solace from others with similar life experiences and challenges.
Take safe risks in practicing new behaviors, expressing new emotions, and practicing new skills in a safe holding space.
Reduce feelings of loneliness and aloneness.
Receive validation of your feelings.
Gain compassion for Self and others.
Experience improvement in personal relationships outside of group.
Learn and practice life coping skills.
WEVOLVE PSYCHOTHERAPY GROUPS.
Supporting each other in life, relationships, & wellness.
Contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consult, to see if group would be a beneficial vehicle of help for you. Through this initial discussion, I will be able to help you decide if individual, couples, or group therapy would be the best fit for you at this time.