Group Counseling in Florida
Wesley Chapel, Tampa, Lutz, and Nearby Areas
We are, at our cores, relational beings. We thrive in safe communities with authentic connections. This can be a difficult combination to find in today's world of fierce individualism, mobility, and relational insecurity. If you feel isolated while navigating challenging issues and would like support, group therapy may be a great fit for you. We offer Group Counseling to Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, and nearby areas. We are offering a FREE confidential Men’s Group beginning 10/28/24 for adult men that want to find freedom from pornography and/or sexual addiction.
“I don't know about that. Why would I share personal things with strangers?”
You may be surprised to find that it is often easier to talk about your hurts, habits, and hang-ups with people who are not in your day-to-day life. You can get real about your situation without worrying about how your friends or family members will be impacted by your reality. A unique unity is forged and natural understanding is present when people navigating similar circumstances gather together. With one of our trained, professional counselors present and guiding the group, you can be confident that a safe environment will be established to allow for healing disclosure.
Group therapy has key strengths that individual work doesn't offer.
Peer examples instill hope.
Therapy groups typically contain individuals at all different stages of the treatment process. It is inspiring to hear and see people who are recovering from, and coping with, similar challenges you are facing. Those at the beginning of the process have an opportunity to interact with those who are already in the healing stages; offering them hope for their own healing journey.
Pain is repurposed.
Pain is often disproportionately distributed in life. If you are someone who has been met with many challenges, your pain can be repurposed as a healing salve in a counseling group. In sharing, you will begin to recognize your strengths and find that your story is helpful for others in the group. This can give meaning to your pain, boost your self-esteem, and increase your confidence as you discover the wisdom your struggle has produced.
You are not alone.
Rest assured, many of our struggles are universal. This doesn’t invalidate the impact they have on us, but it does mean we don’t have to carry our burdens alone. A group of people with similar experiences can provide emotional support and also afford you access to informative resources that others in your life may not possess.
“What topics can be addressed in group counseling?”
Pretty much anything! Groups are formed based on common factors, such as age, gender, family role, relationship status, circumstances, or skills being built. Often, a group will be based on a combination of these factors. For example, a therapist may lead a group of married women who have experienced marital betrayal and want to learn about healthy boundaries. Another group may be co-ed for adults struggling with substance use and wanting to learn a Christ-centered approach to recovery. The possibilities and combinations are endless!
Group therapy can be your only form of treatment, but more often it is integrated into a treatment plan that includes individual counseling as well. Depending upon your situation, you may even adopt a three-legged recovery plan, which includes a sponsor as a wise addition.
“What can I expect if I join a counseling group?”
Size: Small groups involve 3-4 clients. Large groups often have 7-12 participants.
Commitment: A group typically meets once a week for 1-2 hours. Some groups are limited to 6 sessions or may even meet for a full year.
Location: You will typically meet at one of our Boundless Hope offices
Structure: You can expect to be seated in a circle, which allows everyone to see each other. One or two clinicians will be leading the group and may begin with introductions, asking everyone to share something about their reason for being present. The exact flow of the group from there will depend on the type of group and the style of the therapist(s).
"I'm interested. How can I find info on current and upcoming groups."
We are eager to connect with you and share about current or upcoming groups. Email or call us to learn more about our groups.