Group Therapy
We believe that everyone desires a sense of belonging and connection; to be understood, seen, and accepted by others. And yet, most of us will find ourselves in relationships where we hide parts of ourselves for fear of being misunderstood or rejected. Some of us feel isolated or lonely at times even in a room full of people.
Process Groups
If you would like to have more connecting, authentic, and intimate relationships with others, a process group may be ideal for you. Process groups are one of the most effective ways for people to understand their patterns of relating to others and to begin changing patterns that keep them stuck in relationships that are not as fulfilling, supportive, or authentic as they would like. We see group therapy as a “lab for life.” In the confidential and safe environment of a therapy group, you can try out new ways of being, and for one person who rarely gets angry that could mean verbally expressing their anger when they feel hurt, and for another who defaults to anger, that could mean being able to feel and express the sadness or hurt that underlies their anger. Whatever your relational task, group is a relatively risk-free place to practice new ways of relating to others.
Support Groups
Support groups are often formed around a particular presenting concern or some shared identities. They will enable you to hear different perspectives from other members and to acquire new coping skills. There will likely be less interpersonal processing than process groups, less “here-and-now” interventions that are examining the dynamics of the group.
Groups Offered
Healing Connections: Roe v. Wade (Virtual)
Gathering Spaces to Process Roe v. Wade
$40 – $0 Pay What You Can
Register at: tinyurl.com/RoeVWadeConnections
Join us in 4 community spaces to process the Supreme Court’s decision to infringe on our bodily autonomy with the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Abortion access and reproductive freedom not only threaten the lives of those who can become pregnant, but have wide-ranging implications that further target and criminalize poor, Black, and queer/trans people in the United States.
We’re holding space for our mourning, fear, and rage at this decision in community with others. In these facilitated conversations, we will connect with our emotions around this decision and build relationships with others, as we all navigate the post-Roe landscape. We will also provide resources for taking action steps to protect and expand abortion access.
These groups will be caucus spaces centering particular identities due to the difference of experiences that may come up in each group.
Black Women/Femmes: Wednesday, August 10th at 5pm (PST)
BIPOC: Saturday, August 13th at 4pm (PST)
White Trans/Queer Folks: Sunday, August 21st at 1pm (PST)
Have Had/Seeking an Abortion: Friday, August 26th at 9:30am (PST)
All groups are 80 minutes and held via Zoom.
Please visit our Distributive Justice Fund page, if you would like to donate to support QTBIPOC access to mental health services.
Virtual Mindfulness Group for Adults with ADHD
Tuesdays, 8-9:20am, 8 weeks – CLOSED
$40/Session* ($320 Total)
We are enrolling interested individuals for a virtual 8-week mindfulness group program for adult ADHD. This group offers a supportive space to help individuals cultivate self-regulation of attention, emotions, and behaviors; greater awareness for their ADHD difficulties; and self-acceptance and self-compassion. Participants will be asked to complete in-session experiential exercises, meditations, and discussions as well as complete daily mindfulness home practices.
This counseling group will include around 6-8 members and will meet weekly for 80 minutes. A free 20-minute video consultation will be offered to interested applicants to provide further information about the group and to assess goodness of fit between potential group members and the program. A 10% discount will be offered if group cost is paid in full before the first session. Limited sliding scale spots available. All group members will receive electronic copies of the group materials. A printed set of group materials can be requested for an added cost of $5 (must be able to pick up at our Greenwood/Phinney Ridge clinic). Interested individuals must be able to commit to all 8 weeks of the group sessions and reside in Washington state. Individuals with either a formal or self-diagnosis of ADHD are welcome to enroll.
Please contact Vanessa Zhou, MS, at vanessa@interconnectionshealing.com to schedule a 20-minute video screening appointment or for further information about the group.
Together We Rise: A Racial Healing Support Group
Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm, 10 weeks – CLOSED
$40/Session
This Racial Healing Support Group is a 10-week, confidential, strength-based, support group that is open to black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) of all genders. The group provides a supportive space for BIPOC folx to explore various topics such as personal racial identities, address internalized racism, confront systemic racism, and engage in collective racial healing. Strategies for self-care and empowerment during these difficult sociopolitical times will also be provided. Poetry, readings, music, and tools of self-compassion will be used to open and/or close the group. This therapy group will consist of 5 to 8 members and will meet for weekly 75-minute sessions. A free 20-minute group screening will be provided for anyone who is interested in joining the group. The goal of the group screening is to ensure a good fit between potential members and the group, and to provide information about the group before a commitment to the group is made. Commitment to all 10 weeks is required.
Please contact Dr. Samuel Smith at samuel@interconnectionshealing.com to schedule a screening or for more information.
Healing in Connection: A Therapy Group for Women — CLOSED
Healing in Connection is a confidential, strength-based, process therapy group that is open to adult women who are functioning well in their lives but are seeking to understand themselves and their relationships more deeply, and who would like to give voice to those parts Of themselves that have been dimmed or silenced Within the safety and support Of this group, members can begin to find and practice their authentic voice with each Other, and to heal through the connections established in group. This therapy group will consist Of 5-8 members and will meet for weekly 80-minute sessions. A 50-minute group screening will be provided for anyone who is interested in joining the group. The goal Of the group screening is to ensure a good fit between potential members and the group, and to provide information about the group before a commitment to the group is made. Day/Time: This group is not currently running. Please check back for updated information regarding its next start date and time.
Together We Rise: A Women of Color Support Group — CLOSED
This is a 8-week support group for women Of color (queer and trans* inclusive). The group will provide a confidential space for members to support each Other around a wide range Of topics including the impact Of oppression, family and relationship struggles, cultural adjustment, depression anxiety, career concerns and more. Strategies for self-care and empowerment during these difficult sociopolitical times will also be provided poetry, readings, music, and tools Of self-compassion will be used to open and/or close the grougx Commitment to all 8 weeks is required Day/Time: This group is not currently running. Please check back for updated information regarding its next start date and time.