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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
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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
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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). Tues. 6:00-7:30 $40/week. Sliding scale available. Petaluma. 763-3026.
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Shonnie Brown, MFT Separation / Divorce / Transition
A support group for women at any stage in the separation or divorce process. We address the complexities of relationship loss with issues of betrayal, ambivalence, lack of closure, guilt, rejection, financial & lifestyle changes. Weekly groups with experienced therapist in Santa Rosa. 526-4353. chinnstreetcounseling.com/brown
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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.
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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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Bob Greenberg, MFT Male Survivor/Victims of Child Sexual Abuse Therapy group for adult male survivors of sexual abuse. Focus on issues: Peer support/isolation, shame, guilt, partial or unclear memory, relationships, sexuality. Thurs. eves. $35/sess. 579-5928.
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Co-Ed Groups |
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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. Willingness to do homework assignments is a must. For more information call 544-0821. www.sami.org
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Geraldine Alpert, Ph.D. and Elaine Jean Cooper, Ph.D, LCSW One Opening available in a long term, Therapy Group for psychotherapists. Group currently has 4 women and 3 men. Orientation is a combination of psychodynamic and interpersonal. We meet in San Rafael on Wenesday mornings from 9:30-11:00. For more information call Geri Alpert, 415 453-8969. Geraldine.Alpert@gmail.com |
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Boys 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.
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Children's Groups
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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Teens/Young Adults Groups |
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Josie Bohling MFT Teens of Divorce In a supportive peer environment teens will explore the impact their parents divorce has had on their lives and gain skills to manage the transition. EOW/Tues: 5:30-6:30, $35/session.
527-3058 www.shade-tree-counseling.com.
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Joise Bohling, MFT Sisters Circle-Teen Girls Support Group A safe place to connect socially with other girls who have similar struggles. Gain peer support and encouragement, learn how to negotiate complex social interactions, explore the role of fear & sadness in your life, and learn anxiety & depression management. Ages 14-18.
Info: 527-0358 www.shade-tree-counseling.com
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Litsa R. Tanner, MFT Young Adult/Teen Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Therapy Group This is an ongoing group for young adults/teens struggling with any form of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Participants have the opportunity to get support from each other as well as learn how to implement the basic principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy with an emphasis on exposure and response prevention. Thurs. 5:30 - 7:30pm. $45/sess. 545-4600, www.srcbt.org
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Consultation/Supervision Groups
BJ Brown, MFT Consultation/Supervision Group for Therapists Working with Children provides an opportunity for interns/licensed therapists to receive training and support using a practical approach of doing therapy with children and parents. CE units provided (BSE Provider #PC4049). Meets in Petaluma 1.5 hours, Days/Times to be worked out. $40 each meeting Sliding scale for interns. Free interview. 765-4885.
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Workshops
DAAC presents: Understanding Addiction: Aging Adult Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse - The Hidden Epidemic A Conference for Health, social service, criminal justice professionals, counselors, caregivers, family members, etc. Speakers will address scope of the problem, assessment tools, how to integrate treatment into existing programs, and more. Speakers: Dr. Frederic Blow, Assoc. Prof, Dept. of Psychiatry, UMich, & Director of National Serious Mental Illness Treatment & Evaluation Center for Dept. of Veteran Affairs and Ms. Deborah Levan, M.P.H., Divisional Director, Older Adult Services at Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
www.daacinfo.org (events) for more information and to register. 6 CEU's $89.99, $99.99 at the door.
Sept. 22, 8:30 4:00 p.m. Finley Center, Santa Rosa.
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INSTRUCTIONS for Listings in Group Therapy Update
Group 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: To have your ad listed in the online version of GTU there is an additional charge of $20 per ad. This includes a link to website or email.
FLYERS: 8 1/2" X 11" (or smaller) flyers are included at a cost of $90 per mailing. To arrange delivery of your 1000 flyers to my office, call 537-1452 or email wendyfennell@sbcglobal.net.
Make checks payable to Group Therapy Update and mail to:
Wendy Fennell
4322 Cox Ct.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
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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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