We are always learning and growing, and connecting with others is what makes us thrive.  It is more fun to learn in a group of like- minded people.  Being part of a group can offer some of the most growth-producing opportunities in life.  Groups offer you a place where you can get to know yourself better and identify problems that are disrupting your life.

Different Types of Groups

• Traditional process groups are for people who want to receive feedback as to how they relate to others.  Your family-of-origin issues are worked through with people in your group who help you see what you cannot see in yourself. It is a good place to learn about your relational patterns and to be real.  For example, you might discover that you are either too easily controlled or you are often the controlling one in relationships.  Group therapy can give you a place where you can learn new skills and come out of denial regarding a problem you didn't even know you had.  Knowing how to respect your own needs, while at the same time respecting the needs of others is a difficult skill to learn and requires practice.
• Support groups are for people who are struggling with a particular issue who join with others who have the same issue in order to gain insight and problem solving skills.  Support groups are about people healing hearts and learning to care about others. These groups offer a safe environment for encouragement and sharing where you can normalize your struggles.  These groups give less feedback and offer more of an environment of acceptance, which allows you space to find some of your own answers.
• Accountability groups are for people who want a place where people will ask you probing questions each week that will keep you focused on your particular goals.