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Please note: The MGH Center for Group Psychotherapy has a number of psychotherapy groups for adults, children, and adolescents which are not listed here. Additionally, they run a number of special interst groups including Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Call the MGH Center for Group Psychotherapy referral line at (617) 724-0824 or visit www.massgeneral.org/grouppsychotherapy/groups.htm for more information.
Mental Health
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy group for Social Anxiety Disorder |
For individuals with social anxiety or performance anxiety who have primary care doctors at MGH |
Contact: Susan Sprich, Ph.D. at 617-726-5991
This group is organized by the Department of Psychiatry
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| This is a structured, psychoeducational group for the treatment of social anxiety. It meets on Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:45 PM at One Bowdoin Square. There is a rolling admission for this group, such that individuals are evaluated and then provided with 2-3 sessions of education and background on an individual basis, and then they are able to join the group. The group consists of reviewing out-of-session homework assignments, role-playing, cognitive restructuring and skill building. There is no fixed number of sessions, but individuals are expected to attend regularly once they join the group. There is a fee for this group, however most insurances are accepted. For more information or to set up an intake appointment, contact Susan Sprich, Ph.D. at 617-726-5991. |
Adult General Psychotherapy Group |
For individuals 25-70 years old who want to work on issues that underlie their problems and symptoms. |
Contact: Jennifer Ragan, PhD at 617-724-6300 x134-0017, jragan@partners.org
Organized by the Department of Psychiatry
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| This is a long-term, rolling admission, Adult General Psychotherapy Group for individuals 25-70 years old who want to work on issues that underlie their problems and symptoms, which may include, but not restricted to: relationship difficulty, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, unresolved family-of-origin conflicts. Members must be in individual psychotherapy, must be able to commit to weekly attendance, and commit to 6 months. Most members in the group are fairly high functioning in that they are not struggling with work and do have significant relationships in their lives. This group meets on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:15 PM at MGH's main campus outpatient department, Wang building, 8th floor. Some insurances restricted. Please call or email for more information. |
Psychodynamic/Interpersonal Group for Adults |
For adults aged 20's - 60's. |
Contact: Melanie Gentry, M.D., and Shunda McGahee, M.D. at 617-643-2701 or call 617-724-5600
Organized by the Department of Psychiatry
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| This is a long-term, rolling admission, Adult General Psychotherapy Group for individuals who want to work on issues that underlie their problems and/or symptoms, which may include, but not restricted to: difficulties forming and maintaining relationships , low self-esteem, anxiety, panic, depression, family conflicts, social awkwardness/phobia. Minimally, members must be able to commit to 3 month weekly attendance. Most members in the group have mild-moderate functioning impairment which may interfere with their occupation, educational, family or social roles. This group meets weekly on Thursday from 8:00 to 9:15 AM at MGH's main campus outpatient department, Wang building, 8th floor. Most insurances accepted. Please call for more information regarding intake for membership. |
Partners & Spouses of People Living with Bipolar Disorder
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Support groups for Partners & Spouses for people living with Bipolar Disorder |
Contact Chuck Weinstein, MA, LMHC, at 781-643-7750, groupfacilitator@aol.com
Sponsored by the Mood & Anxiety Disorders Institute (MADI) Resource Center of the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry
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Free support groups for Partners & Spouses of people who are suffering from bipolar disorder and are not chronically hospitalized. The peer-facilitated support groups meet at Newton-Wellesley Hospital two Thursday evenings a month. Supervision and consultation is provided by Chuck Weinstein, MA, LMHC. Rolling admission, however, group members must meet with Chuck first before they attend the group as part of an interview process.
For more information, contact Chuck at (781) 643-7750 or groupfacilitator@aol.com. |
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