Classes, Workshops and Groups, OH MY! Js Therapy helps you Overcome Your Fears of Attending
Just the other day, I was speaking with a friend of mine about how difficult it is to find a good therapist that takes their insurance and has openings in the near future.
This is an issue for many people who are seeking out counseling, and in many cases, discourages them from looking any further.
Not many people consider taking a class, workshop, or joining a group. Therapy classes, workshops, and groups can be highly beneficial and effective for depression, trauma & PTSD for adults and children, among many more issues!
There is a great deal of very common misconceptions about attending them and those who do.
Some say that groups do not work as well as one-on-one sessions. Well…quite the contrary can be true.
These workshops and classes in Kansas can be fantastic options for counseling because you get the same level of care with a fraction of the wait.
Barriers That Stop People From Joining Classes, Workshops and Groups
Many of us have a massive fear of talking to people that we don’t know. This can wash away the appeal of a counseling group, as it isn’t only you and your therapist.
Of course, there is justification for this fear, and you are definitely not alone in your nervousness. It can be hard talking to people you hardly know and on top of that, talking about vulnerable things that you may not even talk about with your most trusted family members and friends.
Another common anxiety is that others will judge you based on what you say or your past experiences. Feeling judged is never comfortable, which can be another reason for you to tell yourself that workshops just simply aren’t your thing.
Finally, it is definitely hard to find a caring therapist that has openings and takes your insurance at the moment. Just the work involved in finding a counselor can be why many don’t find the time to look.
Benefits of Classes, Workshops and Groups with JS Therapy Group, LLC
While there are definitely some barriers to joining a class, workshop, or group, there are also many benefits:
Normalization of the Problem:
In a group session, you have the opportunity to hear what others have to say about the same problems that you have.
This leads to you feeling understood and knowing that you are never alone in your troubles.
Feeling a little less alone is something that we can all use sometimes, especially nowadays.
Less judgment:
Remember how worried you were about people judging you?
Well, just imagine how everyone else feels. All of us are so worried about being judged by others that we don’t even have the time to judge them ourselves.
Stop worrying about what others think of you so much because they probably have the same worries, seeking similar depression treatments, and have the has the same reservations as you do about joining the groups.
Emotional Safety space to be yourself:
Our therapists make sure that the group sessions are safe places for all participants.
No one has to speak if they don’t want to, and rules and guidelines are laid out when you arrive.
We always want to achieve a safe space for anyone that comes in.
Hold Me Tight®, Building a Lasting Connection™ and Group Offerings in Leavenworth, KS and Overland Park, KS
At JS Therapy Group, we offer many workshops, classes, and groups.
couples workshops:
Our Hold Me Tight® couples workshop teaches you and your partner how to have a stronger and more connected relationship. The workshop is eight weeks long and it is not limited to one type of couple, but rather applies to all, regardless of gender, race, orientation, or culture.
Premarital Workshops:
The Building a Lasting Connection™ is also a couples workshop, focusing on healthy communication and interacting as best possible in an intimate relationship. No matter if a couple is premarital or not, these elements are essential for maintaining a lasting relationship. Therefore, these elements are taught over a five-week period.
Groups:
We have many more groups on the way. Groups are posted on our Classes, Workshops, and Groups page.
Join JS Therapy Group’s Classes and Workshops in Kansas
It’s just not fair that it should be so hard to find a therapist these days. Everyone should be able to pick up the phone, connect with a therapist and receive treatment. While you wait for a therapist to become available, the classes, workshops, and groups at JS Therapy Group are a good option. Follow these steps to get started:
Attend the meeting
Start feeling better and more like your old self
Additional Services Offered At JS Therapy Group
We don’t just offer group sessions. The following are all services that we provide: couples and marriage counseling, premarital counseling, trauma and PTSD treatment for children, play therapy/ therapy for children, teen therapy, family therapy, addictions counseling, anxiety treatment, and depression treatment. If any of these relate to your life, consider scheduling a session with us.