Group Therapy
A 12 week group therapy process aimed to promote well-being through connecting at depth with other people.
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Location
Rua Almeida Brandão
Rua Almeida Brandão 1200 Lisboa PortugalRefund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
Working in group therapy can help us work through lifes more complex problems and situations that can often leave us feeling isolated and disconnected. Therapeutic groups can bring into the foreground emotional experiences which emerge in the context of all groups.
Groups can be a powerful therapeutic medium that focuses on the relationship between the individual and the group, emphasising the essential social nature of human experience and helping us to understand how we experience other people and how they experience us.
Group therapy offers a safe, confidential and supportive space for you to share whatever is on your mind without shame or judgement and the chance to practice being in connection with others.
The group is facilitated by UKCP registered existential analytic psychotherapist Helen Sproat and will be in English.
This weekly therapeutic group will run for 90 minutes each week for 12 weeks with fixed group of 10 people.
Each participant books a 12-week block, which allows the group to become a holding and healing space.
This group is scheduled to meet on the following dates in 2024:
- Week 1: Wednesday 18th September: 18:30-20:00 GMT
- Week 2: Wednesday 25th September: 18:30-20:00 GMT
- Week 3: Wednesday 2nd October: 18:30-20:00 GMT
- Week 4: Wednesday 9th October: 18:30-20:00 GMT
- Week 5: Wednesday 16th October: 18:30-20:00 GMT
- Week 6: Wednesday 23rd October: 18:30-20:00 GMT
- Week 7: Wednesday 30th October: 18:30-20:00 GMT
- Week 8: Wednesday 6th November: 18:30-20:00 GMT
- Week 9: Wednesday 13th November: 18:30-20:00 GMT
- Week 10: Wednesday 20th November: 18:30-20:00 GMT
- Week 11: Wednesday 27th November: 18:30-20:00 GMT
- (NO GROUP) Wednesday 4th December: 18:30-20:00 GMT
- Week 12: Wednesday 11th December: 18:30 - 20:00 GMT
Each participant will have an initial assesment to ensure suitability for the group.
It is important that participants don't have a social connection with other members outside of the group. In the event of this happening one participant will be moved to the next group on a first come first serve basis.
Full terms and conditions here.
For any questions email or to be added to the next waitlist contact@helensproat.com
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Frequently asked questions
Group therapy involves a psychotherapist working with several individuals simultaneously, addressing common issues and promoting mutual support and growth.
Benefits include peer support, diverse perspectives, improved social skills, a sense of community, and learning from others’ experiences.
Groups can focus on a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, trauma, relationship problems, stress management, and personal growth.
Groups can be ideal if you have experienced things in live that have lead to shame, shyness, isolation and disconnection.
Yes, confidentiality is a core principle of group therapy. All members must agree to keep what is shared within the group private.
It's natural to feel hesitant at first. Group therapy allows members to participate at their own pace and encourages gradual sharing as comfort levels increase.
Group therapy can be beneficial if you’re seeking peer support and want to learn to share things with others. Please contact me if you would like to discuss this further and see if it is a good fit.
Whilst it's encouraged to attend all sessions sometimes it's not possible but whether you are there or not you will still be part of the group.
Group therapy involves sharing and learning in a group setting, providing peer support and multiple perspectives. Individual therapy focuses solely on the individual’s issues with one-on-one attention. Group therapy can be a good complementary process to individual psychotherapy.
Typically, no special preparation is needed. It’s helpful to come with an open mind and a willingness to participate and respect others.
Facilitators are trained to manage conflicts and ensure a respectful and safe environment. Conflicts are addressed constructively as part of the group's process.
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