Process Groups for Women Who Had Complicated Childhoods
A complicated, chaotic, or generally dysfunctional childhood can lead to long-standing patterns of people pleasing, burnout, and poor boundaries...and under all of this might be feelings of confusion, insecurity, and shame. You've probably done all you can to move towards health and wellness--but something is still missing. Read on to learn how group therapy can help, what to expect, and how to get started.
This type of group (my favorite to lead) is guided by the content its group members bring in, rather than structured curriculum. This provides a rich environment for experiencing and understanding interpersonal group dynamics and how you show up in the system.
What’s a process group?
This group is for you
if you’re experiencing:
* unsatisfying relationships
* feeling stuck in old patterns
* anxiety/depression despite efforts to heal
* difficulties related to your complicated childhood or relational trauma
* you’re ready for more out of therapy
* Meet Jessica Chavolla — licensed professional counselor who loves group work, with 10+ years of experience in trauma and addiction recovery
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Group is a great, low pressure and safe place to work on your social anxiety! Also, it is VERY normal to be worried about who will be in group and whether you’ll get along well. Just imagine everyone else is worried about the same thing. Give yourself the chance to try it out!
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This is an hour long, weekly process group—this frequency is what I’ve found to be the best for people’s schedules and the effectiveness of group. Group sessions cost $75 each. An initial meeting with Jessica is required for assessment, goal setting, and group guidelines at the full session rate of $175.
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This interpersonal process group offers you the opportunity to engage with others in an honest, vulnerable, and supportive setting. Together, we will make space to explore and build:
Healthier relationships
Self-confidence and Self-worth
Boundary Setting Skills
Connection to your emotions
Understanding and Self-compassion
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YES and I encourage it, if it’s available to you! If you are currently seeing a therapist, you can continue to see them and I am happy to become part of your collaborative care team. You can also see me individually while you’re engaged in group work.
Individual therapy sessions can offer much more space for your story, emotions, and reactions to the group process. I recommend it especially if you are working through struggles with disordered eating, substance use, or other process addictions.
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This is an ongoing group that will run as long as there are members participating in the group. I recommend committing to 6 sessions, and beyond that it is up to you (with my support!) to decide when you are ready to leave.
Most people experience full benefits around 6 months of group work, and many choose to update their goals and continue for more benefits.