Group Therapies

What is Group Therapy?

Group therapy is a form of psychosocial treatment where a small group of patients meet regularly to talk, interact, and discuss problems with each other and the group leader (therapist). Group therapy attempts to give individuals a safe and comfortable place where they can work out problems and emotional issues. Patients gain insight into their own thoughts and behavior, and offer suggestions and support to others. In addition, patients who have a difficult time with interpersonal relationships can benefit from the social interactions that are a basic part of the group therapy experience.

Couples Reintegration Group

This group is for couples, one of whom is a returning ADSM. The group will focus on common relationship issues related to reintegration including communication, intimacy, family roles and stages of reintegration. It is a four week group with the option of continuing the group for up to twelve weeks as new material will be presented and discussed in three modules, each of which lasts four sessions.
A concurrent child therapy group will be held to accommodate families with children aged four to twelve. Thursdays, 1530-1630.

Spouses Support Group

This group provides support and understanding for spouses of military personnel. 
It requires advanced registration and meets on Thursdays at 1100.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Men

This group is designed for men (active duty, retired, spouses) who can benefit from learning how to better manage stressors of daily life, reduce escalating of anger and/or anxiety, and who are ready to explore their power in a supportive environment. 
This is a 12-week intensive skill building group that meets weekly.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Women

The goals of the Women’s DBT group uses the 4 foundations of DBT:

• Mindfulness – increasing awareness of self and learning to be effective
• Distress Tolerance – building coping skills and dealing with stressors
• Emotional Regulation – understanding and managing emotions
• Interpersonal Effectiveness – improving communication and relationships

This is a 12-week intensive skill building group that meets weekly.

ACT on Anger

This group uses the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach to understanding and handling anger. ACT teaches clients to evaluate the underlying thoughts creating strong emotions, like anger, and to help people refrain from needless and untrue thoughts. In addition, it enhances the client's capacity for psychological acceptance and commitment to goal directed behavior change.
Please call the Warrior Support Center  at (719) 640-5445 to set up an intake to register for the group.

All groups require pre-registration.