Groups

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Every person has unique as well as universally shared experiences of what it’s like to be in groups. The roles that we tend to play, the ways that we usually relate or that others usually relate to us, and even our general level of enthusiasm or discomfort in group situations all reflect our “relationship template” for any group that we belong to. For better and for worse, whatever our typical patterns and experiences tend to be, they have often long accompanied us to school, on teams, in work meetings, within our families, and in other social circles that we inhabit.

Being in a therapeutic or facilitated support group is a rare and valuable opportunity to receive honest, open feedback from peers about issues or areas that we may have wondered about or struggled with for a long time, but about which we may have rarely talked. All groups that I lead provide opportunities for learning, growth, and connection, and my facilitation style incorporates a strong “here-and-now” focus which can be profound in how it sheds light on the way that issues and patterns play out with others that we interact with. Groups offer compassionate support within a safe and collaborative environment that encourages authenticity and taking risks in the service of growth and connection. 

Each group has its own membership, character, and specific thematic focus:

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Thursday Seattle Men’s Group: Tending the Fire Within:

Jordan K. Wolfe, LMHC, CGP verified by GoodTherapy.org