Group Therapy Page

Most of the people who come to our clinic will participate in our extensive and highly praised group program. There has been a long standing myth the group therapy is “just a place where people air their ‘dirty laundry’.” Actually, research has demonstrated the group therapy can often be superior to individual therapy in addressing many of the most common mental health complaints, including issues of depression and anxiety. Our groups tend to focus more on skill building, and are designed to provide you with the resources you will need to more quickly resolve your specific complaints. We also have groups that offer more support and feedback such as issues related to aging, divorce/separation, and post-partum depression, and how drugs or alcohol might be interfering with your potential. Please refer to the description and List of Mental Health Groups we offer in our clinic to get a better idea of the wide selection of topics covered in our department.

We also offer psycho-educational classes through the department of Behavioral Health & Education, some of which are free of charge, and others which are more affordable than frequent co-pays. Examples of these types of classes include Couples Communication, Anger Management, Coping with Depression, and Managing Anxiety & Fear. There are even more classes listed through the Health Education department. None of these classes require a referral to participate so you can enroll at any time. There are also libraries on both the Hayward and Union City campuses where you can read more about various mental health issues.

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