Group Therapy in Minnesota
Most people are, initially, a little hesitant about the idea of group therapy. Of course! It is a vulnerable step that requires real courage. Everyone that prepares for their first group session feels some anxiety (and also excitement) as they picture what it might be like to engage with 5-7 other group members for therapy. However, time and time again I have seen group members (and whole groups) develop strong, trusting, and cohesive relationships within the first group session.
Group therapy powerful, and members experience significant healing and transformation--usually within the first few sessions.
The first goal of any therapy group is to establish relationships of trust. As that happens, members start to WANT to open up to the group about their concerns. This act--of authentically revealing ourselves to others--may be the "major vehicle of therapeutic help" as described by the famous group psychotherapist Irvin Yalom.
Interpersonal therapy groups provide a space for members to practice relationships. We work to develop healthy and emotionally intimate relationships with each other, and explore barriers that are preventing us from deepening and improving our connections. Group members notice behaviors and mindsets that have limited us in the past, and practice experimenting with new ways of being in relationships. For example, a group member that has learned to erase their own wants and needs in the past (usually in order to accommodate other people) will get to practice asserting their needs, hopes, and desires in group and allow other group members to step in to meet those needs and desires.
Group members are all required to maintain confidentiality of other groups members. Also, group members do not engage in any interactions outside of group.
Please continue reading to learn more about group therapy, and group therapy options here at Northfield Dynamic Therapy.
Nate is the founder of Group Therapy Central LLC, and offers online group therapy services to Minnesota residents. Many of his therapy groups are for college students. Nate also provides training groups for therapists. Nate is an internationally Certified Group Psychotherapist, which means that he has undergone rigorous group therapy training and supervision.
Please schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation with Nate to explore the possibility of joining a group. You can schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation by texting/calling 507-581-5920 or using our online scheduling system.
Current Groups
(1) Online Group Therapy: CONNECT HEAL GROW
We are pleased that you are considering joining the weekly Online Therapy Group: CONNECT HEAL GROW. Please read the following information (and complete the sections below) if you are interested in applying to become a member of this group.
MEETING DETAILS:
The group is planning to run each Wednesday 4:30-6:00pm (Central Time) for 8 sessions in the Winter of 2024 (January 17 - March 13).
DESCRIPTION:
The group will be comprised of 6-9 group members who identify as young-ish adults (ages 18 to ~30) whose mental health concerns are centered around shame, lack of self confidence, and a desire to develop healthier relationships with others (and with themselves). It is best for people that need to practice self love, receiving love from others, and communicating their love to others. It could be an idea group for people struggling with anxiety, depression, interpersonal trauma, loneliness or other forms of isolation.
This will run for 8 sessions. As we approach the end of the group we will explore together any meaningful next steps (for each individual members and for the group as a whole).
CONFIDENTIALITY:
Information shared in group will be treated with the same level of confidentiality as any therapy group. Likewise, all participants in the group are asked to keep identifying details of fellow group members confidential. Information will not be released without your expressed permission. The rare exceptions to this norm of confidentiality are the same as they would be for a therapy group:
1) If there is reason to believe you might be in imminent danger of seriously harming yourself or others;
2) If there is reason to believe that a child or vulnerable adult has been, or is likely to be, abused or neglected;
3) If there is a valid court order which requires disclosure of information.
4) Information about the use of an illegal drug for a non-medical purpose during pregnancy
5) Information about the sexual exploitation by a counseling or other health care professional
The leader will keep information of who was in attendance for each group meeting, but will NOT maintain any other records (e.g. progress notes).
PAYMENT:
The full rate for this group is $100/session, and there are several spots for sliding scale. Our hope is that this group can be accessible to ANYONE that desires to join.
NEXT STEPS:
After you complete this form, we will reach out to you to schedule a 20-minute pre-group meeting.
If you are curious it this group is for you, please watch this video that I created called Are You a Good Fit for Group Therapy?
Please schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Nate if you are interested in learning more about this group and seeing if you are a good fit. You can schedule this free consultation by texting/calling 507-581-5920 or using our online scheduling system.