Group Therapy for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, California
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Group therapy is an essential part of any mental health or addiction treatment program. When you attend group therapy, you get to hear other perspectives on issues you face in a space where everyone can relate on a certain level, which opens the door to forming connections. These connections eventually lead to building your support network.
At Clear Behavioral Health, we understand the benefits that group therapy offers and include it in our inpatient and outpatient programs for mental health and addiction treatment.
Group Therapy in Addiction Treatment
In our inpatient or outpatient addiction program, group therapy focuses specifically on maintaining sobriety and preventing relapse. While sharing your recovery journey with peers, you’ll participate in structured exercises designed to identify personal triggers that lead to substance use. Our specialized relapse prevention groups teach practical techniques to manage drug cravings and navigate high-risk situations without turning to substances.
Recovery education groups provide valuable information about how addiction affects your brain chemistry and behavior patterns. You’ll work with certified addiction counselors to develop a personalized sobriety plan that addresses your specific substance challenges. Through this collaborative process, you’ll develop the specific skills and support network essential for long-term recovery from substance use disorders.
Group Therapy in Mental Health Treatment
When attending our mental health programs, group therapy takes a different approach focused on symptom management and emotional wellness. Rather than addressing substance issues, these groups help you recognize thought patterns contributing to depression, anxiety, trauma responses, and other mental health conditions. Licensed mental health professionals guide discussions on identifying emotional triggers and developing healthy responses to distressing symptoms.
Group activities include practicing mindfulness techniques, journaling exercises, and cognitive reframing to challenge negative thought patterns. You’ll learn strategies specific to your mental health diagnosis, whether that’s panic attack management, depression coping skills, or trauma processing methods. This environment helps you build a toolkit of personalized mental health management strategies while developing the confidence to advocate for your ongoing psychological needs.
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What to Expect in Group Therapy
When group therapy sessions begin, normally there are around 6 to 10 people and a guiding group therapist. The main topic of discussion or methods used might differ day-to-day, but it will often center around substance abuse, mental health, healing, experiences, and future goals.
You’ll learn real-life coping skills that can be used right away, as well as guidance on how to recognize and prevent relapse. This might include just talking, activities, or games that can be played, and the guiding therapist can also offer alternative methods, like making art, meditating, or listening to music.
The options vary in session, but each one is centered around a certain learning lesson for the day, so you can walk away with tangible tools to utilize in your daily life.
Treatments Used in Group Therapy
One of the reasons why group psychotherapy is so effective is due to its versatility and ability to incorporate multiple approaches throughout your treatment journey.
At Clear Behavioral Health, we utilize a wide range of group treatment methods to enhance the effectiveness of our programs. Throughout your stay, you can expect to engage in some of the following groups:
- Group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Peer support groups
- Skills development groups
- Substance abuse and substance use disorder (SUD) education
- Psychodynamic group therapy
- Interpersonal process groups
- Relapse prevention group
- Psychoeducational group
- Experiential therapy
- Mindfulness activities
The Benefits of Group Therapy
Participating in a group therapy program can provide many advantages for your healing and recovery:
Real Life Coping Skills
Learning about skills and adopting healthy coping mechanisms you can use in real life, including conflict resolution or emotional regulation techniques, will be essential in daily life.
Active Listening
Working on active listening skills and entering an atmosphere where listening may happen more than speaking is a beneficial skill. You’ll learn how to understand tone, discernment with language, and even how emotions are communicated.
Build a Support Network
Being able to build connections with peers who are going through something similar is beneficial for your overall recovery. From this, you can obtain long-term support as you build your network. Additionally, you’ll learn essential social skills such as how to communicate and engage with others.
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Group Therapy in Comprehensive Care
Being able to build connections with peers who are going through something similar is beneficial for your overall recovery. From this, you can obtain long-term support as you build your network. Additionally, you’ll learn essential social skills such as how to communicate and engage with others.
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What to expect with our PHP and IOP programs
Depending on the level of care that best suits your needs, you may begin with our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and transition to the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), or begin directly at the IOP level.
Wherever your journey begins, after completing your treatment, you’ll become part of our supportive alumni community, offering encouragement and inspiration to others on their path to wellness. Our programs are carefully designed to include individual and group therapy, comprehensive case management, holistic treatments, and medication management. This integrated approach ensures a treatment plan that promotes healing at every stage. These programs include:
Individual therapy
Weekly sessions with a therapist to help you explore the underlying causes of your condition, identify your triggers, and develop coping strategies to last a lifetime.
Medication management
If necessary, our clinicians will prescribe and monitor medications to manage your condition symptoms and support wellbeing.
Case management
Weekly case management meetings will help you to develop life skills, build healthy daily routines, and support reintegration into your daily life.
Group therapy
Daily group therapy sessions help you to build a supportive network of peers and explore therapeutic techniques like CBT, mindfulness and art therapy.
Holistic groups
Yoga, meditation, sound baths, and other holistic therapies are practiced daily to restore balance between your mind and body.
Additional Features of Our Mental Health and Addiction Programs
- We provide Alumni programming and aftercare planning to facilitate long-term healing and support that continues after leaving our programs
- Confidentiality to prevent any disclosure of information without consent and full release
- Medical leave or disability documentation is provided to all those who qualify
These are just some of the amazing mental health and addiction support strategies we provide. By creating our Continuum-of-Care approach, we proudly set ourselves apart by offering support at every level of your journey.
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If you or a loved one is battling addiction or mental health issues, reach out to us today. Our programs encompass each therapy type as a comprehensive approach to support your recovery. Our focus on healing the mind and body contributes to long-term success.
Learn more about our programs and which one may be the best fit for you. We can’t wait to hear from you so you can take that first step onto a new path.
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Frequently asked questions
Read through our FAQ for any questions you may have or give us a call today. We are here to answer your questions and support you or your loved one through their healing journey.
What approach is used in group therapy?
In our mental health and addiction treatment programs, group therapy sessions will utilize a wide range of evidence-based and effective methods.
During substance abuse treatment, you can expect to participate in process groups, relapse prevention training, substance use and addiction education, as well as recovery-focused groups.
Throughout mental health treatment, you will also experience process groups; however, other groups focus more on working through mental health symptoms, including how to navigate difficult emotions.
Both treatment programs will include cognitive behavioral groups, group discussions, mental health services, art therapy, and holistic modalities.
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What is the main focus of group therapy?
The main focus of group therapy and group treatment models is to provide a safe and accepting space where you can share open and honestly, learn from other members, as well as build and practice effective coping skills you can use right away.
The group environment fosters a sense of community that shows you’re not alone. Whether you’re in mental health or substance use treatment, members of the group are working alongside you to heal and recover.
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What do you do in group therapy?
Group therapy involves working alongside a group leader, such as a therapist or counselor, and engaging in different types of therapy with other group members. The groups can be as small as 6 people and as big as 10, and the group leader will guide the session. Providing immediate support, feedback, and guidance in a group setting.
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