Group Therapy
Group therapy is a type of counseling that involves meeting with a group of individuals whom all face similar concerns. Group sessions involve sharing your experiences and listening to others experiences. Group counseling provides a supportive environment to discuss problems and concerns and work toward your goals. The experience often reduces loneliness, normalizes your experiences, promotes change in meaningful ways, and helps you to learn and develop coping strategies and skills.
At Joie de Vivre our groups are specific to a certain demographic or topic. Enrollment may require an pre-screening with a group facilitator in order to ensure the group is a good fit for you and that you are a good fit for the group.
Insomnia Support Group
Group Facilitator: Monica Manuel, MS, LPC
Time: Tuesdays; 9PM-9:50PM
Location: Virtual
Format: Small group; limited to 8 members. Drop-in sessions, meets weekly on Tuesday evenings.
Cost: $99 per 4 sessions. Select dates at checkout.
Enrollment: Open
The insomnia support group offers a safe space for women to address sleep issues by incorporating calming activities and relaxation techniques into their nightly routine. By prioritizing self-care and mindfulness, participants can work towards reducing sleep disturbances and improving their overall well-being. The sessions are structured to begin with group discussions to share experiences and insights, leading into guided mindfulness meditations and relaxation exercises to help promote a restful night's sleep.
Participants will benefit from a comprehensive approach to enhancing their sleep hygiene, featuring personalized guidance on improving sleep habits and a specially designed weekly self-care menu, crafted by the instructor to promote overall well-being. This supportive environment aims to empower women to take control of their sleep patterns and cultivate a healthier bedtime routine.
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“Group sessions supported me through one of the hardest spots of my life, shedding light not only on my present roadblocks, but also helping me to rediscover my sense of self.”
Bridal Support Group
Group Facilitator: Kristena Martin, MS, LPC
Time: Thursdays; 6PM-6:50PM
Location: Virtual
Format: Small group; limited to 8 members. Meets weekly on Wednesdays.
Cost: $129 per 5 sessions.
Enrollment: Open
Planning a wedding can be an exciting yet stressful time for many brides-to-be, with each person experiencing their own unique set of challenges and concerns. From financial worries and budgeting constraints to managing the expectations and opinions of family and friends, the pre-wedding period can often feel overwhelming. Additionally, issues such as body image and the pressure to achieve certain weight loss goals can add to the stress.
This group offers a supportive setting for brides who wish to come together to share the challenges and struggles of being engaged. The group will focus on ways to improve communication with your partner, increase healthy interactions with family and friends, manage your expectations of the wedding planning process. We’ll also focus on learning how to listen to your own needs and take better care of yourself while considering changes in identity and feelings about marriage.
“Whatever it is, telling your story can make all the difference.”
Body Image Support Group
Group Facilitator: Deidra Brooks, MS, LMSW
Time: Thursdays; 4PM-4;50PM
Location: Virtual
Format: Small group; limited to 8 members. Meets twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.
Cost: $99 per 4 sessions. Select dates at checkout.
Enrollment: Closed
A support group for women who are struggling with body image concerns. This group will cover topics on how to manage shame and guilt, challenging unhelpful core beliefs, negative self-talk, body distortions, working to build a more positive relationship with you and your body. This is a supportive environment where you can speak openly and learn skills to manage the troubling distortions that are often associated with body image.Bride Support Group