WHAT YOU CAN GET FROM BEING IN A THERAPY GROUP
v A safe place to practice and learn how to express your needs in relationships.
v Improve your self-confidence and self-esteem.
v Improve your communication skills.
v Discover the gift of compassion for yourself.
More About Dr. Steiner's Therapy Groups:
I screen and prepare people carefully for my groups. After leading groups for over 24 years I have found that it helps if I meet individually with each person from 3 to 4 sessions, depending on whether you have been in therapy or other groups before. The first appointment allows us to see if we are a good "match", whether we feel we can work well together and that you would benefit from being in one of my groups. I use a collaborative approach, which means that we will work together to see if the type of therapy group I lead is the best way for you to get help at this point in your life. As with any therapy, it is important that you feel the therapist understands and can be of help to you. If we agree that you would benefit from and be able to contribute to one of my groups we will talk about what you want to get out of being in group and we will write a list of your goals.
LIST OF DR.STEINER'S GROUPS:
Relationship Focused Group: This supportive, process-oriented group addresses relationship issues, trust, intimacy and improving self-care in relationships. Designed for people who want to work on problems in their personal and career relationships. Members become aware of patterns that do not work and explore new ways to create more satisfying relationships. Openings for psychologically aware members dealing with life transitions.
Chronic Medical Illness Group:
Isolation and depression are common side-effects of chronic pain, visible and invisible illnesses. This supportive psychotherapy group includes hidden disabilities and chronic pain issues. The group helps members make the most of life with limitations and add more compassion for themselves. It is designed for people who want to freely discuss their experiences and frustrations with others who face similar physical challenges. This group is a safe place for members learn how to reduce the ways in which pain and physical limitations get in the way of leading a fuller life.
ABOUT THE GROUP LEADER:
Ann Steiner, Ph.D., M.F.T., CGP* has been leading psychotherapy groups for 26 years, supervises, trains and consults to therapists. She is a licensed marriage family therapist in private practice in Contra Costa in Northern California. She is a Fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Society, was president of Northern California Group Psychotherapy Society, a founding member of the American Orthopsychiatric Association's Disability Study Group and the National Registry of Group Psychotherapists
Dr. Steiner is an Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of California Medical School, San Francisco. She lectures at professional meetings nationally and locally, and writes for consumers and therapists.
*CGP= Certified Group Psychotherapist
YOUR PRIVACY IS IMPORTANT:
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© Copyright, 2005 Ann Steiner, Ph.D., MFT, CGP
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