Benefits of Workshops and Classes in Kansas

You may be contemplating the idea of attending one of our workshops. Additionally, you may be hesitant or nervous to attend because you are unsure of what the workshop will be like or do not know what to expect.

However, these workshops and classes often times have a positive impact and provide great value to those who attend them. It is also a good opportunity for you and your loved ones to meet with others who have similar struggles and experiences.

You may also be experiencing high-stress levels and anxiety which are actually additional reasons to attend a class or workshop. We offer a wide selection of experiences for many different setbacks and issues that people can experience. If you or those you know experience stress (as many people do at least a few times in their lives), a workshop would be an excellent way to learn new ways to cope and deal with these feelings.

Our group of in-person and online therapists in Kansas want to spread the word of these offerings to you and many others like you in order to unite under an umbrella of similarities.

You Might Feel Nervous To Attend A Workshop or Class

It makes sense that you might feel nervous or scared about attending one of our workshops or classes in Kansas.

You might be holding back because you don’t know what to expect. This especially makes sense if you’ve never attended a couple or family workshop before. For the workshops and classes we run, we typically follow this format: presentation, private couple/family conversation, group processing. We are happy to answer any questions you have about what to expect. Lastly, we know as well as anyone that predictability creates a felt sense of safety.

Or perhaps you are holding off on attending a workshop because you don’t know how much you’ll need to talk in the group processing time. When we run workshops and classes, we use the “play or pass” rule. This means you can share if you want and if you don’t want to share, that is fine too!

Or maybe you are holding back because it seems scary to let other people know that you might be struggling or need help. We totally get this! We live in a world that values strength and independence and looks down at weakness and dependence. Let’s be realistic for a second….everyone needs help from time to time. This actually means you are strong and courageous.

Tips to Overcome Your Fears 

If you feel hesitant about the experience, here are a few tips to make you feel a little better about registering for a workshop or class:

1. Enlist a few of your friends to do a class or workshop together. This is an excellent bonding experience and also a great chance to grow together as a group. Everyone is benefited, and the whole experience can seem a lot less intimidating when it is not done alone. In this way, you and your loved ones step out of your comfort zones to better yourselves individually and together. 

2. Ask questions. Feel free to email us and ask anything you would like to know. We feel more comfortable and less hesitant to take a risk when we have the information.

3. Just take the leap! As some of our past participants have shared, it’s not as scary as it seems. We put a lot of thought into making our workshops emotionally safe. Additionally, our therapists in Leavenworth and Overland Park, KS want you to feel comfortable.

Benefits of Attending Group Workshops and Classes

There are several benefits that come from participating in a group setting. Some of these benefits do not come from private therapy, which makes the group setting even more appealing.

1. Our workshops and classes show you and your loved ones that none of you are alone in your struggles. There are thousands upon thousands in the world who likely have the same experiences and feelings as you do. These workshops bring people together and show them that they are not alone.

   However, it takes this experience to show you that. In this way, we take people from entirely different backgrounds and bring them together through what they have in common. You can learn to relate to others with a common struggle, and experience validation because your feelings are shared, and people understand what you are going through. 

2. You can also strengthen your bonds and connections through workshops. Whether this means meeting new people or continuing to develop the relationships that you have with loved ones, shared experiences in these classes deepen bonds and make relationships stronger. In some cases, new ones are even developed.

3. Additionally, couples can continue to grow together and befriend other couples who relate to their experiences. Making new friends can create lasting connections and new bonds that last a lifetime. 

4. Lastly, attending a weekend workshop or class is kind of like an intensive couples workshop and therapy all in one. This is perfect for people who do not have time to come to a therapist’s office on a weekly basis. Weekend workshops and classes give you a lot of information and help you to practice them so you can see movement fast!

Attend Classes and Workshops in Leavenworth, KS, and Overland Park, KS

You and your family don’t need to keep struggling in your relationship. Our team of caring workshops and class facilitators is available to help you and your family work through each conversation so you and your family can get back to making happy memories. Our workshop and classes facilitators are ready to work with you! To start a Hold Me Tight® Workshop or Building a Lasting Connection™ Workshop in Overland Park, KS, and Leavenworth, KS, or via online therapy in Kansas, follow these simple steps:

1. Register for the workshop

2. Complete the conversations

3. Start feeling hope again!

Other Counseling Services at JS Therapy Group

Workshops and classes are not the only services we offer in our Leavenworth, KS, and Overland Park, KS counseling centers. Other mental health services JS Therapy Group provides include couples therapy, therapy for children and plays therapy, trauma, and PTSD treatment, addictions counseling, premarital counseling, family therapy, depression treatment, affordable and reduced therapy, anxiety treatment, and trauma therapy for children. We also offer professional consultations and supervision opportunities. If you can’t make it to see one of our therapists for in-person counseling, consider online therapy in Kansas to meet your mental health needs. Contact us to get started or click on one of the links to learn more. Contact JS Therapy Group.

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