Group Opportunities
Formerly Incarcerated Women's Group
Wednesdays at 6 pm (variable frequency)
The Women's Group will address topics related to managing mental health and substance use issues, in the context of re-entry after incarceration.
Wednesdays at 6 pm (variable frequency)
The Women's Group will address topics related to managing mental health and substance use issues, in the context of re-entry after incarceration.
Is this group Open to anyone?
- No. This is a CLOSED group. Meaning you have to have prior permission to attend.
- This is an ongoing group with no set end date or number of sessions.
What will we talk about?
- Topics could include, but are not limited to trauma, family issues, children, relationships, mental health symptoms, substance use recovery, etc. The group will incorporate a variety of interventions with a focus on CBT and Solution Focused interventions.
Do I have to have a therapist?
- Yes. The Women's Group is only available to those engaged with a therapist in mental health or substance use treatment.
- If you are not a current client with any therapist, at a minimum you must participate in an assessment and treatment planning session to determine your appropriateness for the group.
- If you are in services with an outside therapist or agency, we may be able to accept a referral if they are willing to coordinate. Have your therapist reach out to Stephanie to inquire about referring you to this group.
What do you mean by Incarcerated?
- You are required to have been held in a women's prison or jail on the women's unit(s).
Do I have to just be getting out?
- You are welcome regardless of the length of time since your release.
Will you communicate with my probation officer?
- We will communicate with your PO with an appropriate release of information only.
Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (date pending)
Michala Senarsky, LPC of Attentive Counseling and Stephanie Garneaux, LPC of Emerging Path Counseling have teamed up to offer a Cognitive Processing Therapy program to their clients. A total of twelve (12) interested parties are required before a start date will be set.
We are currently recruiting for group members for the next round of Cognitive Processing Therapy. This is a 12 week group. Typically individual sessions would be conducted weekly with your primary clinician, but this can be individualized based on your treatment plan.
Find out more detailed information below:
We are currently recruiting for group members for the next round of Cognitive Processing Therapy. This is a 12 week group. Typically individual sessions would be conducted weekly with your primary clinician, but this can be individualized based on your treatment plan.
Find out more detailed information below:
Is the group open to anyone?
- This is a CLOSED group. Meaning you need prior permission to attend.
- You must be a current client. If you are not a current client you would need to participate in an assessment and treatment planning session prior to the group to determine your appropriateness.
Do I have to have a PTSD diagnosis to benefit from this group?
- You don't have to have a PTSD diagnosis. People with other diagnosis can also benefit from this group, and this would be determined by you and your therapist at your assessment appointment.
Is this a rolling or ongoing group?
- No. The group will have a hard start date once it is set.
What if I miss a group?
- Two (2) absences are allowed before you are removed from the group, though you should do your best to attend all sessions.
- This group has a heavy psychoeducation component and is conducted very much like a class, including daily practice assignments. Missed sessions make it difficult to keep up, and reduce the efficacy of treatment.
What happens if I don't do the practice assignments?
- You will not be removed from the group for not completing practice assignments, but your treatment outcomes may not be as favorable.
What is cognitive Processing therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a cognitive-behavioral treatment that was developed for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and related problems. I have found CPT to also be helpful for clients that do not have a trauma diagnosis, but have a tendency to use a lot of negative self-talk.
What Are the goals of CPT?
The overall goals of CPT are to improve your trauma symptoms and unhelpful thinking patterns, as well as associated symptoms such as depression, anxiety, guilt, and shame. It also aims to improve your day-to-day living.
What does CPT consist of?
CPT consists of 12 therapy sessions. Each session lasts 90 minutes. In these sessions, you will learn about the symptoms of trauma disorders, and why we believe that some people develop them. You and your therapist will also identify and explore how your life experiences have changed your thoughts and beliefs, and how some of these ways of thinking may keep you “stuck” in your symptoms. CPT does not involve repeatedly reviewing the details of your experiences/trauma(s) and you will be expected to not share details of your trauma in group. However, you will have the opportunity to write about your experiences in order to understand how they have affected your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
What is expected of me in CPT?
Perhaps the most important expectation of CPT is for you to make a commitment to come to sessions. In addition, after each session you will be given practice assignments to complete outside of the sessions. These assignments are designed to more rapidly improve your symptoms outside of the treatment sessions. You are also encouraged to ask any questions that you might have at any point in doing CPT.
Your Commitment:
Your decision to do CPT is voluntary. Therefore, you may choose to stop the treatment at any time. Should this happen, you will be asked to call the group facilitator to discuss your concerns prior to terminating. Other types of treatment will be offered to you.