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Here are some interesting artistic group ideas

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How effective is group therapy?

Research indicates that group therapy is very effective for children particularly it indicates that adolescents benefit greatly from group therapy. There are many reasons why this is the case. Children in middle school and early high school have attained a god cognitive grasp of what emotions are, and can distinguish subtle differences in feelings. However, they are also acquiring the ability to think abstractly and think about their own thought processes and this often leads to conflicting feelings. As a result feelings can be quite overwhelming for adolescents.

Through group therapy, adolescents can communicate in a way that normalizes these feelings and experiences. They are able to learn about themselves, the impact their behavior has on others, and are able to receive feedback from peers. At this age it is developmentally appropriate for adolescents to prefer feedback from peers than adults, which is another reason adolescents are oftentimes more open to this treatment modality.

Group therapy is also effective for young children. Children this age have a limited understanding of emotions and can often be very labile and reactive. Guided interactions with peers can increase emotional intelligence and develop social skills that are critical developmental goals for this age group.

If your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, socialization, or has recently experienced loss or change; he/she may benefit greatly from group therapy. This type of treatment is very effective in treating various problems and providing coping skills while also creating an environment that fosters peer relationships.

https://www.childandfamilymentalhealth.com/the-benefit-of-numbers-group-therapy-for-children-and-adolescents/

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This was our week ( Alissa and I) to post on group therapy with children and adults. I wanted to share this as our case study/ discussion had a very interesting environment. Enjoy!!!

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The impact of divorce on children: Tamara D. Afifi at TEDxUCSB

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Sexual Abuse Support Groups in California

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California Sexual Abuse Support Groups - Sexual Abuse Group Therapy California - Sexual Abuse Counseling Groups California

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Find Sexual Abuse Support Groups in California, get help from a California Sexual Abuse Group, or Sexual Abuse Counseling Groups.

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/ca/humboldt-county

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~Adventure/Outdoor Therapy as Resilience/Trust Building Tool~                                 Melissa Salini Heysek

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~Adventure/Outdoor Therapy as Resilience/Trust Building Tool~                                 Melissa Salini Heysek

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This is an area of social work I am super curious about - providing a fascinating and effective alternative for children & adults who could benefit from stepping outside their comfort zone, so long as the rapport, trust, and community support are there.  "Outdoor therapies use the small group setting as a way of building trust, cooperation, and social bonding among group members." Taylor, Segal, & Harper (2010) state that through this experience, group members develop a climate of trust that allows them to take greater risks.  This encouragement to take risks can lead to increasing levels of trust which increases the group’s readiness to take on challenges and work for change (Taylor et al., 2010).  These small groups can foster increased ability to build relationships and rely on outside supports that are associated with resilient children and youth (Ungar et al., 2005).
OutdoorEd.com - article written by Christie VanKanegan (2016)

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Laura T. - I think it's important for victims to know there are many ways to seek help. Though I would prefer a client join a face to face group, some may be more comfortable in an online support group and may not otherwise participate in a group.

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Laura T. - I think it's important for victims to know there are many ways to seek help. Though I would prefer a client join a face to face group, some may be more comfortable in an online support group and may not otherwise participate in a group.

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Chrisi Williams

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Stages of Group Development

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Found a super helpful format of a CBT group for adolescents focused around living with diabetes. I thought it was super helpful to see how such a group may be structured and wanted to share.