THE DOOR IS OPEN COUNSELING CENTER

GROUP SCHEDULE

 

* Pre-registration required for all Groups/Classes

* All insurance accepted for most groups plus co-pay if applicable

* All groups are in the Hull location unless otherwise specified

 

ONE DAY-FULL-DAY WORKSHOPS 10 AM-5 PM BASED UPON:

 

MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS: Improving

 Communication & Understanding the Differences

 

Mars & Venus Starting Over: Healing after Painful Loss

This program is being delivered as part of the Divorce Group on Wednesdays 7-8 PM. It is appropriate whether you were married or not: painful break-up hurts.

 

CHILDREN ARE FROM HEAVEN: A PARENTING PROGRAM

This program has been rolled into the Parenting Class on Saturdays 12-1 beginning soon. Call to register.

 

 

Discover Your Inner Power with Joyce Dolberg Rowe LMHC

Fridays from 6 PM -7 PM. In this 8 week class, you will:

 

* Learn how famous psychiatrist, Carl Jung, used the tarot cards to access the psyche… and do the same.

 

* Learn how to utilize and interpret your dreams, decipher the messages within, and accept the inner guidance determined.

 

* Learn how chakra meditation, transcendental meditation, guided imagery, prayer, projection, setting intentions, distant, gemstone, hands-on, Reiki healing techniques and self-hypnosis will enhance your self-esteem, and improve your health on every level, and that of your loved ones.

 

* Learn how to understand and use the wisdom of “The Secret” to stay positive.

 

$150.00 paid before class begins …Payment options: (cash, check, and credit card)

 

To view the groups schedule page, click here. 

 

 

Group Psychotherapy with Marley Hassler LCSW

Thursdays from 6 PM – 7 PM. (Call for details).  

 

Our group therapy helps individuals with both interventions from the therapist, and also from observing others in the group and receiving feedback from group members. Additional advantages include: 

 

* Increased feedback: Getting different perspectives is often helpful in promoting growth and change. 

 

* Modeling: By seeing how othe0000rs handle similar problems, one can add new coping0 methods to his or her behaviors. 

 

* Improve social skills: people often learn new social skills which they can generalize and use in all of their relationships with others.

 

* Pre-registration required for all groups

* Some insurance accepted for most.

* All groups are in the Hull location unless otherwise specified

 

To view the groups schedule page, click here. 

 

 

The Grief ♥ Recovery^® Outreach Program:

Donna Nelson, RN, and Joyce Dolberg Rowe LMHC

Materials include the purchase of a text book for $13 provided by Ms. Nelson

Thursdays from 7 PM – 8:15 PM. (Call for details).  

 

Topics include:

 

* The Grief ♥ Recovery^® Outreach Program creates the safety and the correct action choices that help people Move Beyond the pain caused by loss.

 

* It is a six to seven week program which creates a safe environment in which to look at old beliefs about dealing with loss.

 

* To look at what other losses have affected your life.

 

* And to take new actions which lead to completion of the pain attached to a recent loss, or one that occurred long ago.

 

* Grief is so much more than death and divorce...it is the loss of those hopes, dreams, expectations and trust that transcend every part of our lives.

  

* Do you feel like you are carrying a lot of baggage from the past?

 

* Grief recovery will help you learn how to turn your regrets into fond memories and learn ways to live your life better.  

 

* This will give you less worry about the future and more hope for your tomorrows.

  

To view the groups schedule page, click here. 

 

 

Miss Informed: group for adolescent girls ages 12-14

Mondays from 5:30 PM – 6:30. (Call for details).  

 

Group members are asked to make the seven-week commitment to promote group cohesion.  Group members are also asked to meet with us once before beginning the session to identify that this will be a right fit for the client, discuss personal needs, and establish goals desired through attendance in group meetings.

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Miss Informed: group for adolescent girls ages 15-17

Mondays from 7 PM – 8 PM. (Call for details).  

Each session will be inclusive of psycho-education, expressive and experiential activities (including art, music, and writing), and group discussion. Each participant is also encouraged to bring a notebook or journal along with them each week. Topics will include:

 

* Handling stress at school and home

 

* Communicating feelings, thoughts, and requests effectively and assertively

 

* Self-esteem   * * * Masks * * * Integration of True Self and False Self

 

* Recognition of self-defeating habits * * * Understanding our own behavior

 

* Boundaries* * * * Self-Care, relaxation, and self-compassion

 

* Self-individuation and autonomy 

 

* Learning to live a life of creativity, compassion, and curiosity

 

To view the groups schedule page, click here. 

 

 

Substance Abuse Recovery & Relapse Prevention for Teens

With Lanre Adekeye, LMHC, LADC

Tuesdays from 4 PM –5 PM. (Call for details).  

 

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Substance Abuse Recovery & Relapse Prevention for Adults

With Lanre Adekeye, LMHC, LADC

Tuesdays from 7 PM – 8 PM. (Call for details).  

Topics will include:

 

* Experiencing a safe and supporting environment for individuals with substance abuse addiction.

 

* Exploring the Psycho-Educational aspect of addiction, Cognitive Behavior, and Spirituality in the recovery process.

 

* Understanding trauma, both emotional/physical and its effect on the individual's well-being.

 

* Understanding the effect of stress and other psychological problems leading to increasing anxiety, depression and the use of drugs to cope with life stressors.

 

* Learning about the triggers and take remedial steps.

 

* Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Sessions will be provided to gain a better insight in the addictive behaviors and to learn better coping skills.

 

* Spirituality:  The need to get in touch with our inner self (Spirit) and admitting to the feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. 

 

* To be cognizant of one’s strengths and weakness and seeking help.

 

* To learn useful meditation techniques and give thanks for our daily accomplishments rather than dwelling on the negatives which can lead to depressive states and sleeplessness.

 

To view the groups schedule page, click here. 

 

 

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Medical Family Therapy Groups

 

The following 5 groups are facilitated by Virginia Nagiec, LMFT

 

Adult Diabetes Group with Patients, Family Members & Caregivers

Thursdays from 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM. (Call for details).  

 

Each session will focus on a different aspect of managing and coping with chronic illness. Topics addressed will include:

 

* Understanding and accepting the diagnosis: Grieving the loss

 

* Treatment regimens and maintaining medical compliance

 

* Exploring the relationship between blood sugar levels & mood

 

* Relational impact of diabetes on family, friends and caregivers

 

* Self-care

 

* Physical activity

 

Sessions will allow for education, goal setting, group discussion and the opportunity to build and improve both patients’ and family members’ coping skills in managing chronic illness

 

To view the groups schedule page, click here. 

 

 

Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Illness: A Group for Patients, Family Members and Caregivers

Thursday from 6 PM – 7 PM. (Call for details).  

 

Each session will focus on a different aspect of maintaining cardiovascular health and managing a chronic illness. Topics addressed will include:

 

* Understanding and accepting the diagnosis: Grieving the loss

 

* Treatment regimens and maintaining medical compliance

 

* Exploring the mind/body relationship: How does chronic illness impact mood?

 

* Family, friends and loved ones: How illness impacts the even the healthy

 

* Self-care

 

* Physical activity

 

Sessions will allow for education, goal setting, group discussion and the opportunity to build and improve both patients’ and family members’ coping skills in managing chronic illness.

 

To view the groups schedule page, click here. 

 

 

Children and Adolescents with Diabetes Ages 8-13

Tuesdays from 4 PM – 5 PM. (Call for details).  

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Children and Adolescents with Diabetes Ages 14-18

Tuesdays from 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM. (Call for details).  

 

Sessions will focus on improving medical compliance with insulin therapy, allow for group discussion to share tips and tricks for managing diabetes care and allow for peers to connect and bond over shared experiences. Topics addressed will include:

 

* Managing diabetes in school, at home and out with friends

 

* Balancing demands of diabetes

 

* Exploring the impact of family: What helps & what hurts when it comes to taking control of your diabetes?

 

* Blood sugar and mood: How changes in blood sugar impacts emotions

 

This program will also provide a Parents Only Session with education on how to manage treatment throughout the stages of your child’s development and increase your child’s responsibility as he or she grows.

 

To view the groups schedule page, click here. 

 

 

Healthy from the Inside Out: A Healthy Weight Group for Teens

Mondays from 6:30 PM –7:30 PM. (Call for details).  

 

Adolescent groups will be gender specific and allow for peers to connect with others about the struggles they face in trying to lead a healthy lifestyle. Topics discussed will include:

 

* Peer relationships: How to deal

 

* What does it mean to be healthy? Exploring media’s impact on body image

 

* Emotions and eating: Identifying how emotions impact eating habits

 

* Coping skills: Developing healthy coping skills

 

* Family: Friend or Foe? How to deal with loved ones when feelings are hurt

 

To view the groups schedule page, click here. 

 

 

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Obesity Related Binge & Compulsive Over-Eating with Nicole Taveras MS

IN QUINCY LOCATION

Tuesdays from 7 PM - 8 PM. (Call for details).  

 

* Decrease binge eating and other symptomatic behaviors

 

* Pursue individualized health and weight management goals

 

* Recognize and change distorted beliefs related to self and others

 

* Develop an array of the alternate coping/self-soothing skills

 

* Design and maintain gratifying, structured eating styles.

 

To view the groups schedule page, click here. 

 

 

Strengths-based, Mindful Approach to Recovery with Paul Schlosberg MA

Wednesdays from 6 PM -7 PM. (Call for details).  

 

* For individuals in either psychiatric or substance abuse recovery, or both (dual diagnosis)

 

* Typically mental health programs have been aimed at helping people just survive through their psychiatric symptoms. 

 

* However, this group is designed to help people thrive in recovery by taking a holistic approach, concentrating on strengths and improving mindfulness and self-awareness.

 

* Instead of focusing primarily on symptoms, problems, or diagnoses, a ‘strengths’ approach looks at each person more holistically and amplifies the "well" part of each person. 

 

* This is a combination support group and skills group, and meets weekly.

 

To view the groups schedule page, click here. 

 

 

Anger Management for High School Teens with Lanre Adekeye LMHC

Wednesdays from 4 PM–5 PM. (Call for details).  

 

* Help group members learn about their anger, the consequences, and triggers related emotions and behaviors, as well as effective and positive communication.

 

* Meet once a week with the same group, members will develop positive relationships. 

 

* Pre-registration required for all groups

* All insurance accepted

* All groups are in the Hull location unless otherwise specified

 

To view the groups schedule page, click here. 

 

 

Anger Management for Adults with Lanre Adekeye LMHC

Wednesday from 7 PM – 8 PM. (Call for details).  

 

* This group is an 8 week curriculum that helps group members learn about their anger, the consequences, and triggers related emotions and behaviors, as well as effective and positive communication.

 

* Meeting once a week with the same group, members will develop positive relationships.

 

To view the groups schedule page, click here. 

 

 

Stress Management Program with Joyce Dolberg Rowe and other facilitators

Mondays from 6 PM – 7 PM. (Call for details).  

 

* This 8-week stress management group is designed for adults who may be experiencing difficulties handling worry, anxiety and stress.

 

* We will focus on practicing the stress reduction techniques of deep relaxation, mindfulness, and cognitive restructuring and reframing.

 

* These techniques will help you to reduce the damaging effects of stress on your mind and body to regain a sense of calm and well being. Each session will consist of a 30 minute guided relaxation exercise as well as a group discussion.

 

To view the groups schedule page, click here. 

 

 

Divorce Support Group with Joyce Dolberg Rowe LMHC and other facilitators

Mondays from 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM. (Call for details).  

 

Topics include:

 

* Embarrassment, sadness, hostility, scared, being overwhelmed, stressed there are some many emotions that are going on.

 

* Gain emotional support about your feeling and the emotional stress from a divorce

 

* Being with others who are going through the process or have gone through the process

 

* Heal emotional faster 

 

* Learn how to help yourself

 

* Learn how to help your children

 

* Feel good about yourself to able to start over with new relationships

 

To view the groups schedule page, click here. 

 

 

Parenting Support Group with Joyce Dolberg Rowe LMHC and other facilitators

Based upon the University of Iowa Parenting Program and Dr. John Gray’s book ‘Children are From Heaven”

Saturdays from 12 pm  - 1 pm. (Call for details).  

 

You will learn the following, and much more:

 

* Treat your children as if they are the most respected people in your life, because they are.

 

* Don’t play the “Blame Game”

 

* It’s okay to be the boss

 

* Discipline through physical force creates pain and anger-not respect and obedience

 

* “Model” the behavior that you want your children to exhibit

 

* If you child loses control, help them regain it with the use of “time outs”.

 

* Don’t be too strict

 

* It’s okay for a child to ask for what they want

 

To view the groups schedule page, click here. 

 

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If there is a group that YOU would like to see offered, simply email or call us

and we will reply immediately and respond favorably whenever possible. If we

do not have a clinician who is expert in that particular field, we will find one.

We are here to meet the needs of the community. Let your voice be heard.

 

Call today to register.

 

The Door Is Open Counseling Center, LLC

(781) 925-2423