Individual therapy is describing how to ride a bike, group is riding the bike.
IS THIS YOU:
If you want to change in the fastest, most efficient way…join a group. Many many people are initially scared and hesitant to join a group. After joining I often hear client’s say “I wish I would have done this sooner”
Here are some things people who join a group are thinking or saying:
I want change FAST
I’m doing individual therapy and I want more
I don’t want to feel so alone
My relationships aren't working and I don't know how to fix them
I need support in my recovery
I want to practice the relational issues I struggle with so I can work on a different outcome
I want to explore how my family of origin impacts me and the way those dynamics influence how I relate to others
I am eager for feedback and want to practice giving and receiving feedback with others
I have no idea who I am, I am so good at playing a role and being who others want me to be
I need help putting my thoughts and feelings into words, rather than actions
In individual therapy, you are talking about relationships, in group you are working on doing relationship with other people.
When you decide to join a group, here are the points of agreement we operate upon:
Keep confidentiality. Let the group know if you break it. Ask questions about confidentiality if you aren’t sure.
Arrive on time to group.
Use words, not actions, to express your thoughts and feelings.
Only talk about the group (experiences, feelings, dynamics) in the group.
Pay for each group session that occurs while you are a member of the group, regardless of your attendance.
GROUP GUIDELINES:
I lead groups with Jeff Grossman at his office in Brentwood, TN.
Currently we have the following groups available:
Tuesday @ 3:30pm
Tuesday @ 5:15pm
Wednesday @ 7:00am
All groups are mixed gender, age, and presenting issues. All are working on relationship.