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THERAPY GROUPS AND SUPPORT GROUPS IN SAN DIEGO
MIXED GROUPS
Center for Integration of Meditation, Mindfulness, and Psychotherapy
Mindfulness-based group therapy for adults incorpor- ating beginning meditation and process work in each 2 hour session. For information call Dr. Hudson or
e-mail her here with group in subject line.
Carolyn Hudson, Ph.D. (PSY 13973)
(858) 453-4344

Cognitive Therapy Groups
Learn practical skills, receive group support.
  •  Social Anxiety
  •  Depression
  •  Panic
  •  Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Cognitive Therapy Institute, A.P.C. (PSY 11550)
(858) 450-1101

Creating Abundance
Attract personal and professional success. Reach your desired goals: vibrant health, weight loss, conquer depression or fears or create fulfilling relationships.
$10 per session. Tuesday afternoons.
Sheila Henry, MFT
(858) 450-1965

Creative Way Support Groups
Discover more creative ways of living / using mindful tools like The Artist’s Way book, mutual coaching and expressive therapies.
Deborah Donie-Seligson, M.A., MFT (MFC 32297)
(858) 755-8113

Expressive Arts Group
This group offers a warm, accepting place to increase body awareness, and emotional expression through art-making. No art experience necessary.
A Better Solution: Trish Stanley Therapy Collaborative
(MFC 8006)
(858) 455-5557 x11

Manifesting Your Desires
This group utilizes theories and strategies from Quantum Physics and various Psycho-Spiritual models to create and experience your desires. Sources include:  Abraham-Hicks, Conversations with God material (especially the book Happier Than God), and “The Secret.” This is a fun, challenging and exciting group where members are encouraged to assist others as much as oneself.
Dan Bjierke, M.A., MFT (MFC 28301)
(619) 299-7474

Open Group - Mixed - Once a Week
Thursdays, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Please call for more information.
Jose Cherbowsky, Ph.D., MFT (MFC 41717)
(760) 420-4971

  Process and Structured Groups
I offer both structured groups, with required reading and written assignments, and process groups. Particular focus has been aging and life transitions.
Joseph Jeffers, MFT (MFC 28496)
(619) 295-0691

Relaxation & Meditation Class
Practice breathing, mindfulness meditation, imagery, and gentle yoga to calm the mind and body at Akasha Yoga. Mondays, 7:45 p.m., Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Natalie Masson, Ph.D. (PSY 17895)
(858) 453-2505

Reaching for Something Better
This group provides a cohesive and caring community for exploring your personal issues through interaction with others. Giving and receiving feedback about how group members are experienced is the hallmark of the group. The results positively affect your self-esteem, your ways of connecting to others, your ability to be open and intimate and to approach personal and professional relationships with more confidence. Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Solana Beach.
Gordon Meredith, MFT, CGP (MFC 20795)
(858) 481-4982

Therapy Groups
Assertiveness and Recovery: learn to set healthy boundaries in work and personal life integrating the wisdom of the 12 Steps.
Transitions: develop self-awareness and self-caring skills to master transition
whether facing a change that is unanticipated or planned.
The Epona ApproachTM: horses healing humans.
(See article.)
Patricia C. Vitiello, LCSW (LCS 9356)
(619) 443-9210

Thriving with Herpes Psychotherapy Group
The group offers participants an opportunity to work through the psychological impact of having genital herpes. Participants will be able to connect with other people dealing with the diagnosis, and in a safe and therapeutic environment be able to gain information, and explore their thoughts and feelings about the illness and what it means for them. The group will be an opportunity for participants to learn to come to terms with genital herpes, and how to live life fully as someone who has it.
Peter Roussos, M.A., MFT (MFC 34711)
(858) 755-2505


WOMEN'S GROUPS
Celebrating Men, Satisfying Women
After this two-day workshop you’re likely to experience more love, happiness, peace and fun in your relationships with men. Feel more comfortable, confident, spontaneous and self-expressed with men.
Julie Kyker, MFT (MFC 34033)
(619) 825-5982

Conscious Eatingª

Groups & workshops designed to help women learn tools to stop emotional eating, discover the connection between stress & weight gain and create a lifestyle that supports weight loss. Evening sessions.
Margie Martin, MFT (MFC 29416)
(858) 278-8900

Healing Overeating
An ongoing women's group for developing awareness, building skills, adn using powerful tools to break the cycles of overeating.
A Better Solution: Trish Stanley Therapy Collaborative
(MFC 8006)
(858) 455-5557 x11

Mindfulness and Coping
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), a supportive environment for skill development and practice. Includes mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
A Better Solution: Trish Stanley Therapy Collaborative
(MFC 8006)
(858) 455-5557 x11

  Mothers Supporting Mothers
In a supportive setting, explore the profound impact of motherhood on your life; receive support to cope with the challenges and changes; discover ways to nurture yourself while nurturing others; learn new skills and build upon your resources and strengths. For mothers of infants and toddlers. Call for days and times. Sliding scale fee.
Mary L. Obata, M.A., MFT (MFC 44277)
(619) 220-4680

When Thin is Never Thin Enough
Finding solutioins for the feelings, struggles, and stresses that lead to restriction and bingeing and purging.
A Better Solution: Trish Stanley Therapy Collaborative
(MFC 8006)
(858) 455-5557 x11

Women's Support Group
Group addresses: Balance between self and others • Managing stress, family and career • Parenting • Relationships • Body image • Healthy living • Personal growth.
Association for Compassionate Transformation
(PSY 21778)
(858) 792-3541

Women's Support Groups

Weekly meetings in a safe, therapeutic environment in North County. Focused on the needs of the group: Relationships, Personal Growth, Parenting.
Denise Ross, M.A., MFT (MFC 28063)
(760) 761-8310


OTHER GROUPS
Adult Psychotherapy, Women's, and Addiction Recovery Groups
Experienced group therapist helps you explore relationship patterns, intimacy, and family of origin issues. Recovery Groups for “newbies” as well as “old timers.” Current groups include:
  •  Coed Process Group
  •  Women’s Process Group
  •  Recovery Support Groups
Carrie Jaffe, Ph.D. (PSY 18811)
(858) 208-9689

Center for Emotional Recovery Groups
Empowerment • "Women to Women" • "Men to Men" • Anger • Grief • Anxiety & Depression • Physical/Sexual Trauma • Bipolar • Panic • OCD • PTSD • Parenting
Center for Emotional Recovery (MFC 27163)
(619) 234-3330

Cooperative Parenting
A three week, psycho-educational class for parents rearing children in two homes. Court recommended program. Goals are to improve parents’ communication and reduce or eliminate conflict for their children’s well being. Classes available in five county locations. Tuition is sliding scale. For more information, go to:  www.coparentingprograms.com.
Shari Delisle, Ph.D. MFT (MFC 25429)
(760) 634-0242




  Pregnancy/Birth Loss Group
(Women or Mixed Group)
An on-going psychotherapy group for those who have
lost a child during pregnancy and/or at birth. Parents of any form of pregnancy/birth loss are invited. Focus on grieving the loss, healing your relationships, and develop coping skills in a non-judgmental, non-religious environment.
Azmaira H. Maker, Ph.D. (PSY 21570)
(858) 531-1122

Teen Support Groups using Rock (Music) Therapy
Rock Therapy Support Groups are "School of Rock" meets Therapeutic Support. No music ability needed, multiple musical styles, instruments provided! For more information, go to: www.blissmusictherapy.com
Davida Price, M.S., MT-BC (IMF 60893)
(619) 957-6258


 

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