Group in Action
Therapy Group Group for Clients
( Expression of Interest form )
What is Group in Action?
Group in Action is a therapy group for people to explore and share aspects of their life in a safe and supportive environment.
You will find people from a diverse range of experience and backgrounds. The group offers participants the opportunity to build relationships at the Interpersonal level that reflect relationships in everyday life. It can challenge you to look at behaviours and parts you are not aware of or you avoid.
Group therapy provides the opportunity to experience a place for personal change, understanding and growth.
What you can expect?
- You can expect an experienced and trained group leader with over 10 years experience in leading groups
- The group environment to be challenging, safe and supportive allowing you to work at your own pace yet allowing space for you to grow
- Confidentiality of your personal information and experience
- To build relationships within the therapeutic context
What I shouldn’t expect?
- Group to be a social gathering or networking.
- A support group or a psycho-educational group. These types of groups operate differently to a therapy group.
- Advice giving – you will be encouraged to work towards making informed choices
How does group therapy work?
- There will be up to 10 group members
- The group will be a ‘closed group’, this means no new members will join once the group has commenced.
- Groups will be held weekly for 12 weeks initially. Members will have the opportunity to continue thereafter.
- The group will have a “here and now” focus - this means you will share your experiences including your thoughts, feelings in the present moment with the group members
- You will be expected to give and receive feedback with members of the group. This unique way of communicating will allow you the opportunity to recognise how you relate to others, create awareness and allow you to work towards change happening.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Group therapy is a proven therapeutic method that provides a place where you will have the opportunity to explore aspects of your life in a safe and supportive environment. Some of the benefits include:
- Developing skills of communication and expression that will give you more satisfying relationships.
- Group provides the perfect environment to test and try out new behaviours and to work on entrenched beliefs and fears.
- Learn to relate in a deeper and meaningful way with others
- Move beyond the superficial and to authentic living – honest and genuine
- Cost effective – the cost of group is significantly less than individual counselling or therapy and can also fast track your individual work with your counsellor or therapist
What to do next?
Complete and send the Expression of Interest Form. I will contact you to discuss your needs and whether you can benefit from participating.
Call today to discuss your options for participating in a group
Contact Adam
Expression of Interest Form for Clients
Adam McLean has extensive experience working with group’s anad is passionate about the power of group as a change agent. He is a Group Therapist, Coordinator of the Group Therapy Internship, and faculty member of the Jansen Newman Institute Sydney. He is in private practice and is a clinical supervisor and has experience in training and education. He has facilitated therapy groups for over 7 years and trained group leaders, therapists and staff in organisations om the power of group. Previously he led groups in a variety of group settings including face to face, telephone support groups and online educational support groups. he is a Clinical Supervisor for Group leaders and Therapists and is a faculty member of the Centre for Existential Practice in Sydney.