Therapy, Support,Writing Groups
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Our passion for group is fueled by experiences as group members and from the power we have witnessed in others in terms of the change they experience and live their lives. Group is strong medicine.
Therapy Groups
Mixed-Gender Trauma Process Group: This process-oriented group is for adults interested to discover more about who they are and how they relate to other people. Group members practice "putting thoughts and feelings into words” and work to express their thoughts, feelings and reactions as freely and honestly as possible.
Men’s Trauma Process Group: A 10-week series for male-identified adults. Co-facilitated with Dr. Adam Gladstone. There is a strong psycho-educational component focusing on the impact of trauma on individuals’ physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual health, while also recognizing the environmental and societal contexts for trauma.
Commonly Asked Questions:
If someone is in a therapy group, do they also need individual therapy?
Every person’s needs are different. Sometimes group work is the main therapeutic approach and sometimes it’s used along with individual therapy. Often people find that working simultaneously in both group and individual therapy stimulates growth in complementary ways. If you are currently in individual therapy and you are participating in a clinical therapy group with us, the group leader will seek your permission to communicate with your therapist in an effort to coordinate care.
How do I know if group work is right for me?
It is important to first explore whether or not a certain group will fit your needs. There are many different types of group work. Some of our groups are process—oriented. Group leads offer a consultation to give you information about it and answer any specific questions you may have. If you agree that a group is appropriate for you, group leaders will then have one or two individual conversations to get to know each other, set goals and prepare for group.
What if I’m uncomfortable talking in a group?
It’s not unusual to feel anxious when first joining a group, but this soon gives way to feelings of safety and trust. Most clients find that group work provides a great deal of relief because it allows them a chance to talk with others in a private, confidential setting.
How do I get started?
You can contact us via phone or email to set up an appointment for us to discuss any of our groups. In addition to weekly groups, we also run day-long workshops and retreats. Please reach out to us directly for details. We look forward to speaking with you!
Testimonials
“Over several years Jocelyn has facilitated meaningful workshops for Survivor Theatre Project in our Healing Through Creative Arts workshop series. Her approach is always above and beyond what we could hope for, both in the planning process and in the experience of the workshop itself...In the workshops themselves I have repeatedly watched Jocelyn's calm warm tone and thoughtfully designed sequence of activities lead people to a place of trust and openness that invites deep healing. The resulting energy of connection and willing vulnerability in the room moves me every time. She manages to pace the workshops so that people have time to share if they wish without crowding too many people into the last few minutes. Thus, right up to the closing Jocelyn honors the spaciousness that allows people to stay connected to their own rhythms. This experience of abundant caring attention and respectful sharing is a powerful antidote to trauma. Jocelyn has a gift of compassionate leadership that will benefit any group she leads.”
-Martha Rogers, Healing Through Creative Workshop Series Coordinator
Jocelyn is a professional with a broad skill set in human services. One of which is her role as a group facilitator where she provides psycho-education and life skills. I was very impressed with her ability to maintain group work dynamics--holding group context, summarizing, profoundly reflecting back to the group, as well as sitting in silence to allow the group members to formulate their own thoughts. I was also inspired by her creative drive to improve access to wellness. She has a strong ability to create and nurture new partnerships. Collaborators from outside facilities brought enrichment to the agency that the community members perhaps would not otherwise have found; she has improved the lives of many people with her dedication and passion for the work. She is a compassionate person with high integrity. I would recommend Jocelyn for future work in human services
-Scott J. Johnson, LCSW Social Worker at Boston Public Health Commission
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