Adolescent Group Therapy
(50 – 55 minute session)
Groups meet weekly and are specific to a theme or topic (see Group therapy topics). They are comprised of 6 to 10 individual to meet to discuss their particular problems, obtain advice from group participants or the leader. Leaders are all licensed qualified therapist with expertise in the subject matter. There are lectures, presentations, videos, group and individual exercises as part of the group. Each group is unique and specific but at the core of treatment is each person’s individual treatment plan formulated by the therapist and participant. The Banyan Group can provide therapeutic groups in schools, treatment programs, other agencies the community when needed.
Parenting Group
(50 – 55 minute session)
An ongoing group of parents voluntarily seeking to find a healthy style of parenting their children. The group consists of 6 to 10 sessions of hands-on parenting techniques, lectures, exercises, role playing and didactic format to facilitate processing and application of the material.
Substance Abuse Group
(50 – 55 minute session)
Group: The criteria for this group is a person who believe they may have a problem with drugs or alcohol, or they recently got a DUI, or have had a related problem (Legal or domestic) as a direct result of drinking or drugging. At the initial assessment the therapist determines the number of sessions and develops an individual treatment plan for each group member. Groups are focused on learning about chemical dependency versus alcohol or drug abuse, the disease concept, recovery groups (AA or NA), personal exercises illustrating identification of a problem, tasks to do as part of recovery, 12 Steps to recovery, personal plan to address drug or alcohol problems.
Women’s Group
(50 – 55 minute session)
A 6 to 10 women group, ongoing in nature, is a supportive atmosphere to discuss role clarification, coping with stress, building self esteem, developing assertiveness skills, establishing clear boundaries, balancing work and home life. Didactic in nature, it also has exercises, video presentations, exercises and lecture.