ccs psychotherapy
Group Therapy
When people come into a group and interact freely with other group members, they tend to benefit from the group think on issues of concern. Under the direction of the group therapist, the group is able to give support, offer alternatives, teach skills, and comfort members in such a way that these difficulties become resolved and alternative behaviors are learned...
Groups can be a beneficial and efficient way of bringing people together for a common educational and/or therapeutic purpose. During group process the sharing of information and views and the exploration of personal insights takes place, allowing for individual problem solving.
Group members often relate that one of the most helpful aspects of their group is the variety of views expressed and discussed. Some of the other benefits reported by individuals who have participated in groups include: (1) the feeling of sharing common ground; (2) the experience of “belonging”; (3) the chance to practice on one anobther; (4) the opportunities for varied feedback; (5) the vicarious learning from others’ concerns; (6) the approximation to real–life encounters; and (7) the peer pressure to maintain commitment.
In seeking commonality, individuals find they are not alone and learn others share similar thoughts and feelings. As they become more familiar with each other, trust is developed and members begin to exchange personal concerns and feelings. This type of identification and exchange helps to develop a sense of acceptance and belonging, leading to a feeling of being part of a larger whole. Individuals can practice new skills and behaviors in the supportive environment of the group while obtaining feedback from members in the form of suggestions, reactions and perceptions. In the safe environment of a group both healthy and unhealthy emotions and behaviors surface, giving members the opportunity to learn how people honestly react to them.
We are now filling a facilitated-open-group for ages 21 years and older. This group will begin March 1st, 2011, and will meet every Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. at the Circle C Center, in Snellville, GA. This group, entitled the Self-Improvement Support Group (SISG), is facilitated by Priscilla Wolfe and Dr. Galen Cole. It includes inside group discussions and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (optional) activities in one of our outdoor arenas.
Please contact us if you would like to learn more about or join one of our groups.
