In my 38 years as a counselor, I've observed that most people who are struggling with anxiety, unhappiness, and relationship problems have something in common: they feel alone and isolated and like no one understands what they're going through. And, regardless of their stated struggle, they experience fear, a sense of unworthiness (feeling like they are not enough and not doing enough), and have a strict and harsh inner judge.
But when you're in a group with like-minded people who are committed to their personal and spiritual growth, for a common purpose, you can start to more effectively address common challenges, and you'll soon realize that your struggles are ones that many people often have. Knowing that you are not alone will be a great comfort to you as you work to end these struggles.
Learn How to Have More Understanding and Intimate Relationships
The group is a place where you can experiment with new behaviors and actions to help you improve your communication and relationship skills.
Become More Assertive and Confident
Utilize the group to become more self-assured.
No One Is An Island
You will realize that you are not alone and that your thoughts, feelings and experiences are much more common than you think.
Yes, being in the group is an investment.
Please take a moment to think about the fear that is holding you back from asking for a raise, leaving an unfulfilling job, dealing with the problems in your relationship or even leaving the relationship.
My counseling group will help you take the necessary steps to change your circumstances so that you can be happy, confident and fulfilled. The investment in the group will supersede the costs of not taking action.
You don’t know what to do first, so often you don’t do anything at all.
Or if you do something perhaps you don’t do it as effectively as you can.
Then you may feel disappointed that you don’t get the results you want.
With the help of the people in my group and myself you will receive the support and guidance you need to prioritize your responsibilities and wants and to actually do things more effectively.
This will result in you
HAVING MORE TIME!
This is a concern that many people have.
If you come into the group you are free to share as much or as little as you wish to.
Even if you keep things to yourself you will get great benefits listening to how others address their challenges and overcome their obstacles. Then, at some point, you may wish to begin to share a little more about yourself.
Sessions are 100% confidential.
What is said in the group and the identities of those who participate stays in the group. It is a safe, nurturing, and supportive space for you and others.
To different degrees just about everyone struggles with trust and has concerns about being disliked or unaccepted. This is especially true in the times that we are living in. Most folks have been affected by the very divisive age we are in. There is so much polarization and discord.
The group is an opportunity to be in a safe place with like-minded people who are there to support and encourage one another. It is also a place to explore trust and mistrust issues and to learn how to safely trust others.
We do a variety of things to help alleviate this anxiety by building trust, rapport and commonality. Before you come into the group you will be given information about what to expect and how to get the most benefits from your experience. You will also have the opportunity to talk with some group members before you begin to participate. In a group environment you will connect with others with similar experiences, fears, and challenges. They will relate to you in a way few others can. This support will help you overcome challenges so that you are happier and more fulfilled.
You will always have the choice to participate in a voluntary way. You can simply listen until you are ready to share. Almost without exception, within a few sessions people are comfortable enough to share their experiences in the safety of the group.
Note: Group Sessions are done virtually.
"Being in Jeff’s Group is a Lab to work out the emotional issues of my life. Jeff makes sure that this group is always safe.
I am able to work on personal issues because my feelings are heard and respected. Whatever are my life themes, they are being played out in the group. I have experienced enormous personal growth that has impacted my ability to have more fulfilling relationships with my family and friends, as well as have more confidence to take on new challenges in my life."