Survivor's Group

• The Survivors Groups are for women who have been survivors of childhood abuse, sexual abuse, incest, rape, victim of violent crime(s), had parents who were drug/alcohol addicted, mentally ill, etc. The focus of the group is to discuss similar experiences and the lasting impact that it has had in their adult life. Most members of the survivors group have posttraumatic stress disorder.

• The group will offer survivors a safe place to come talk about their experiences with others who have similar experiences.

• The Survivors Group includes skills training from Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and other PTSD management programs. Skills training and reviews are done during part of the group and the other part of the group is a regular process group. Art therapy, game therapy, bibliotherapy and other creative therapies are also a part of the survivors group. 

• Participants will learn about "Accommodation Syndromes," experiencing "Damaged Goods Syndrome," stages of "Rape Trauma Syndrome," and explore similarities and differences members have experienced.

• Discussion of the different "illnesses" that survivors typically face, such as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depressive Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Acute Traumatic Stress Disorders, Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, and Dissociative Disorders.

• Survivors Groups are closed groups. Members must meet with the therapist prior to attending group. Therapist reserves the right to disallow anyone from attending the group. The make up of member personalities in the group is crucial for member's emotional safety. Every member is asked to make a minimum of a 6 month commitment to the group. It is strongly recommended that each participant be in individual therapy as well. It is recommended, but not required.

• Cost of the group is $35/$45 per session. Survivors Group meets every other week on Saturday mornings. 

• Please contact the therapist to inquire about this group!  Contact Me!