Group Counseling

Many people take advantage of Christian counseling as an effective tool to help them through various mental health concerns. A professional Christian therapist from San Diego Christian Counseling will be impartial, compassionate, and patient. They have the necessary experience and knowledge to discover the heart of the problem and can help a person on their journey toward hope and health.

In some cases, however, a person may be better served by group counseling in San Diego. This will help them realize that they are not alone and can show them how the counseling has effectively helped others.

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Group counseling in San Diego is a form of therapy in which a group of people who share the same mental health issue(s) come together for mutual support, learning, and interaction. Each session is led by a Christian counselor who uses proven group counseling techniques. The therapist has a deep understanding of the particular mental health issues involved and can facilitate and direct the group in a way that benefits everyone.

A group typically consists of four to nine members. Along with the counselor, they also contribute to the conversation at any given session. Above all, the counselor from San Diego Christian Counseling will bring the love of God the Father, the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit to bear on the problems the group is facing.

Ultimately, true healing from mental health issues can only come through having a right relationship with God through repentance and faith. Sometimes, members will supplement the group experience with individual counseling. Counselors from San Diego Christian Counseling will be sure to support and enhance everyone’s experience in the group.

Group counseling may have a variety of different goals, depending on the nature of the problems the group is designed to address. For example, a group that is formed to address sexual addictions will have different goals than a group formed to deal with depression. Some general goals are common to most groups.

  • Knowing yourself
  • Building your relationship with God
  • Building a sense of community through meaningful relationships with others
  • Building empathy for others
  • Being vulnerable and sharing with others
  • Giving and receiving compassionate feedback
  • Being accountable to others
  • Creating a safe place where openness and honesty can thrive
  • Learning to manage negative emotions and behaviors

Overcoming the particular mental health issue the group was formed to address.

You may be wondering whether Christian group counseling is right for you. Studies have shown that group therapy can make a difference. If any of the benefits listed below look interesting to you, then Christian group counseling may be the right choice.

Friendship. When you are struggling with the same issues as those around you, it can bring both comfort and some help. Hearing about the experiences of others can make your own struggles feel more normal and can help you build strong and often lasting friendships.

A new perspective. When group members share how they have faced their problems, it can help you gain a new perspective on your own struggles. As you discuss things in the group setting you will learn new ideas, find effective tools, and discover resources to help you affect healthy change.

Relational improvement. Group counseling at San Diego Christian Counseling is a great training ground for developing relational skills and building new relationships. Christian group counseling can help you learn how to interact with a group, deal with conflict resolution, build communication skills, and relate to others.

Self-expression. Learning to express yourself in healthy ways is one of the great benefits of Christian group counseling. As you interact with the group you will learn to communicate more effectively, honestly, and openly.

Support that goes beyond. The friendships you develop during group counseling at San Diego Christian Counseling will last beyond the actual term of counseling. It will provide you with friends who can come alongside you over the long term. They can offer the support and strength that comes from having struggled with the same things themselves.

Before you join the counseling group, you will likely meet individually with the counselor who leads the group. He or she will give you the chance to ask questions, establish your goals for group therapy, and provide you with an overview of how the group works. The approach your group therapist employs will depend on the particular issue the group is designed to address.

To learn more about Christian group counseling in San Diego, and to find out what particular groups are forming or meeting at San Diego Christian Counseling, call us at (619) 877-2560 or contact us online.

Get connected with a Christian Counselor
Please contact our reception team at
(619) 877-2560

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