Groups

Supportive, therapist-led sessions with peers

What are Group sessions?

Group sessions are included in your membership to provide you with a safe environment to share what you're going through, listen to others, and to gain a broader perspective about your feelings and experiences.

Therapist led
Every session is led by an expert therapist who facilitates discussion and creates a welcoming space.
Hundreds of topics
It‘s easy to search for Group topics that are relevant to you. Explore hundreds of topics to find one (or several) that interest you.
Find your community
Group sessions typically have 5-18 peers and meet regularly, allowing for you to join a like-minded and supportive community.

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What people are saying about Groups

It was incredibly helpful to be in a group that gave me different perspectives on how others manage their anxiety and how much changing a single thought really can change your life. I would not change a thing about this group session.
— Change your Thoughts, Change Your Life Group ParticipantPartner Communication Group session
Group Sessions are a great supplement to individual counseling. Whereas individual counseling focuses on the discrete situation and needs of an individual, the Group Session helps one feel that they are not alone...
— Anxiety Support Group Session ParticipantPartner Communication Group session
I like that everyone had a chance to talk and respond to others. I find peer discussions more helpful that 1-1 counseling, because peers can talk about their own experiences, making me feel less alone in what I'm going through...
— Stress & Anxiety as a BIPOC Group Session ParticipantPartner Communication Group session
It was my first session I just joined two days ago. For a first Group Session it was fantastic! The other people in the group all help me with finding out ways to start my recovery after the loss of my husband, brother, and dogs...
— Anxiety Group Session ParticipantPartner Communication Group session
It's refreshing to know that other people are going through the same things that I am. It's humbling and reminded me that everyone is human, we are all in our own journeys and paths, and I am grateful that I had the opportunity to meet some people who are working on being better just as I am.
— Partner Communication Group ParticipantPartner Communication Group session
It was incredibly helpful to be in a group that gave me different perspectives on how others manage their anxiety and how much changing a single thought really can change your life. I would not change a thing about this group session.
— Change your Thoughts, Change Your Life Group ParticipantPartner Communication Group session
Group Sessions are a great supplement to individual counseling. Whereas individual counseling focuses on the discrete situation and needs of an individual, the Group Session helps one feel that they are not alone...
— Anxiety Support Group Session ParticipantPartner Communication Group session

Featured Group sessions

Below are just a few of our Group sessions available to you. Group sessions cover topics ranging from depression, to relationships, to chronic pain support, and much more.

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Frequently asked questions about Groups

Group sessions are a great resource with a wide range of benefits. According to research on support groups, it has been found that participants report the following benefits, regardless of the type of support group:

Fostering hope
Learning about the issue that brings them to the support group
Learning coping strategies
Overcoming isolation
Feeling more in control over the situation
Overcoming stigma

(Worrall, Hugh, et al, "The effectiveness of support groups: a literature review" (2018). Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A. 5441.)

Group Sessions take place via Zoom and you can choose any nickname you'd like before joining the meeting. You can expect to keep your camera on for the session to facilitate a better connection with others.

How to change your Zoom nickname:

Arrive at your schedule tab up to five minutes before your Group Session start time and select the 'Join Session' button.
This button will open a new window in the Zoom app. In the app:
1. Select Participants, located in the bottom toolbar of the meeting window.
2. Hover over your name and select More (desktop), or tap your name (mobile).
3. Select Rename.
4. Enter your desired name and select Rename (desktop) or Done (mobile).

If you aren't able to join due to personal reasons:

Group Sessions have a limited number of slots per session. Please cancel your registration as early as possible to make room for other participants. Please note that the ability to cancel is removed 10 minutes before the meeting.

If you're having technical difficulties:

After selecting "Join session" at the time of your Group session, select the link labeled “I'm having technical issues” in your schedule tab and follow the instructions there.