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Group Therapy Update is a directory of psychotherapy groups in Sonoma
County. Note: All groups listed in this directory are offered by licensed psychotherapists or supervised interns. The directory is updated quarterly. Group Therapy Update, however, does not screen groups, and takes no responsibility for the quality of the services provided.
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Groups for Women | ||
| Wendy Fennell, MFT Women's Therapy/Support Groups Ongoing groups for women of all ages to experience support, bonding with other women & safe compassionate exploration of issues. Healing through honesty, sharing and deep connection. Groups meet weekly Wed. evenings, 6-7:30 PM. $45/wk. Call for free interview 537-1452 www.wendyfennell.com | |
Jane Allard Allen, MFT Survivors of Sexual Abuse On-going support & therapy groups for women working with issues of past abuse and its current effects on self-esteem, intimacy & relationships, feelings & trust. Interview required (no fee). Mondays 6:30-8 and Wednesdays 7-8:30; $40/week. Sliding scale available. Petaluma. 763-3026. |
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| Bob Casanova, MFT Men's Support Group Ongoing group of supportive men exploring relationship skills, managing anger, building community, improving communication skills and expanding their ability to feel good about themselves. Wed. & Thurs. 7:00-8:45pm. $45/sess. 627 College Ave. For more info, call 544-7000. | |
Kevin Cooper, MFT Ongoing Men's Group Work supportively with other men on anger, midlife, addiction. Counter isolation, improve communication, relationships, parenting skills. Limited to 7 members. Facilitating men's groups since 1994. Tues. 6:00-7:30 pm. $45/session. 566-7742 www.chinnstreetcounseling.com/cooper |
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| Tim Stein, MFT Starting Recovery - Men's Sex Addiction Group A recovery group for sexual or pornography addiction. Develop tools for recovery, create a sobriety plan, and learn what weakens recovery. Thurs. 5:00-6:30, $360 for 8 sess. For information call 707-888-9098 or go to www.WillowTreeSantaRosa.com. | ||
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| Doris R. Sami, DSW, LCSW Attacking Worry, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Depression. Ongoing therapy and support group in S.R. & Petaluma using the cognitive-behavioral approach. Willingness to do homework assignments is a must. For more information call 544-0821. www.sami.org | |
Karen Greenspan, PsyD Mood Disorders Support Group Weekly facilitated group for individuals diagnosed with a mood disorder. Focus is on managing moods and coping skills. Members discuss their struggles, frustrations, fears, and successes. $45/session. Petaluma. Interview required (no fee). Call for time, 781-6894. More groups at www.drkarengreenspan.com. |
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Boys, Girls & Teens Groups | ||
| Bob Casanova, MFT Boy's Groups In a safe, supportive environment to explore and discover. Themes include relationships with parents, dealing with anger, loss, families in transition, school problems, cliques, peer pressures and relationship issues. $35/session. Ages 9-11, 5-6pm MON. Ages 12-13, 5-6pm TUES; Ages 14 & up 5-6:00 pm WED; Call for info. 544-7000. | |
Jina Brooks, MFT & Marla Bourgea, MFT Songs of Friendship: An Ongoing Therapeutic Social Skills Group for ages 7-10 Participants will engage in activities to practice listening and communication skills. Topics discussed will help to promote healthy relationships. $35/session. Call Jina Brooks, MFT at 577-7359 or Marla Bourgea, MFT at 823-PLAY. |
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| Santa Rosa Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Teen Social Anxiety Group ages 14-18. CBT approach to help reduce anxiety and develop coping strategies. Wed.'s 4:30-6PM $60/sess., limit 6 613 College Avenue, Santa Rosa. For more info. call Jennifer Shannon @545-4600 ext. 2; www.srcbt.org / jennifer@srcbt.org. | |
Josie Bohling, MFT Teen Girls Support Group A socially safe and supportive environment to connect with other girls about the challenges faced as a teenage girl. In a fun environment learn stress and sadness management and how to form relationships with others that are meaningful and safe. Ongoing Groups: Call 527-3058. |
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Grief Support Groups | ||
| MFT and MFTI Hospice Staff Grief Support Groups for Children and Teens On-going activity-oriented groups for young people ages 6-18. Parents meet in a concurrent support group. Free of charge, Monday evenings at Hospice of Petaluma: 778-6242. | |
MFT and MFTI Hospice Staff and Hospice Volunteers Eight-Week Grief Support Groups for Spousal Loss, Parent Loss, Child Loss, Infant/Pregnancy Loss, Traumatic Loss, and General Loss. Day and evening groups, free of charge, at Memorial Hospice in Santa Rosa 568-1094; North County Hospice in Healdsburg 431-1135; and Hospice of Petaluma 778-6242. |
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Workshops | ||
| Tim Stein, MFT Building the Foundation (Healing Trauma Workshops) These 3 1/2 day intensive workshops (not simply informational) explore childhood trauma and the emotions/reactions that interfere with adult life. $950/Workshop. For workshop dates go to www.NorthBayTrauma.com or call 707-888-9098. | ||
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Groups for Therapists | ||
| Elaine Cooper (Lonergan), PhD and Geraldine Alpert, PhD Co-led Group for Mature Therapists One opening in a high functioning, long running group that is mature in terms of group functioning, as well as age and life experience of members. Group meets weekly in San Rafael on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11, and currently has 3 men and 4 women. Also openings in a newly forming bi-monthly, "lunch time" group. Both groups are psychodynamic/interpersonal in orientation. Contact (415) 453-8969; www.GeraldineAlpert.com. | ||
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INSTRUCTIONS for Listings in Group Therapy UpdateGroup Therapy Update is a directory compiled in order to promote group psychotherapy services and workshops offered by licensed psychotherapists and supervised interns in Sonoma County. It will be published quarterly and sent by direct mail to approximately 1010 licensed clinical psychologists, MFT's, LCSW's, agencies, hospitals, & recovery centers in Sonoma County.LISTINGS: If you would like your group to be listed in this directory, please examine the samples in this issue and follow the format of these samples: Name & type of license listed in Bold Typeface with remaining text in normal 11 pt. Times typeface. Title of group in bold underlined italics. Approximately 45 characters per line. Please include the category under which you want your ad to be placed. (New categories may be specified). Group Therapy Update reserves the right to edit text to comply with space limitations. Email (wendyfennell@sbcglobal.net) or mail (mailing address below) your ad copy and send payment by the deadlines listed below. PRINTED DIRECTORY: Cost is $45 for 6 lines. Payment in advance for future issues is accepted. Cost for each additional line is $5 per line. ONLINE ADS: If you place a printed ad you may have it posted online for an additional $20. There is now the option to have an online ad only for $45 (for 3 months). Both include a link to your email or website. FLYERS: I am no longer accepting paper flyers. If you would like to include your flyer in the mailing you may email it to me (in pdf form). I will give it to Direct Mailing Systems who does my mailing and they will print copies. If you prefer you also have the option of delivering your own flyers to DMS directly (they are in Rohnert Park). Their cost is as follows: For more details, call 537-1452 or email wendyfennell@sbcglobal.net. Make checks payable to Group Therapy Update and mail to:
4322 Cox Ct. Santa Rosa, CA 95409 SUBMISSION DEADLINES: Feb. 15 (Mar. Issue) May 15 (Jun. Issue) Aug. 15 (Sept. Issue) Nov. 15 (Dec. Issue) | ||
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| For information about listing your group in Group Therapy Update, contact Wendy Fennell at WendyFennell@sbcglobal.net or (707) 537-1452. | ||
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