There’s something powerful about experiential learning and growth that happens naturally as people open up and support each other.
We create and lead topic-specific support groups and intensives, skill-building and wellness programs, along with other workshops and activities for clients and the community. Groups provide mutual learning and opportunities for support. Intensives can be a catalyst for understanding and accelerated growth and change.
Together we share concerns, tackle issues, and learn from a wide range of perspectives…all within a safe and comfortable setting. Participants gain self-awareness and support, and benefit from the energy and connection a group environment brings.
Group therapy is an effective strategy that offers a supportive, confidential space to share and understand fresh perspectives, and experiment with new ways of being. You are able to develop insight, and gain tools and techniques to feel successful in school, work, relationships and life.
Increased sense of belonging and real connection
Greater self-awareness and understanding
New ways of relating to different people
Increased ability to give and receive honest feedback and support
Enhanced problem-solving, communication, and relationship skills
Greater ease in identifying, expressing and managing feelings
Trust and empowerment in yourself
Increased confidence, self-acceptance and self-esteem
This skill-building and support group is meant to supplement individual therapy for those diagnosed with chronic depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and OCD traits. The group incorporates skills from RO DBT, ACT, and positive psychology to improve capacities for emotional and cognitive flexibility, social connection, effective communication, and emotional awareness, regulation, and expressiveness.
What to Expect:
Ongoing sign-up for Fall 2023, TBD
Facilitator: Jessica Acosta, LCPC
To sign up:jessica@connections-health.com | 847-565-6400
This 7-week support group is open to survivors of sexual violence age 18+ of all gender identities. Explore, express and learn to cope with difficult emotions related to past or recent experiences of sexual abuse or assault. Connect with others and experience the comfort of knowing that you are not alone.
What to Expect:
Fall 2023, currently accepting new members, time & date TBD
Facilitator: Jessica Acosta, LCPC, art therapist
For more information, please contact us at 847-565-6400 or jessica@connections-health.com
Be part of an ongoing group that supports your recovery. Here we’ll continue to develop new mindsets and approaches to becoming free from eating disorder thoughts, feelings and behaviors. The best part of the group is being with other people in recovery who “get it” — and are on the same path towards recovery, right alongside you.
What to Expect:
Ongoing Group – accepting new members now for Fall 2023
Facilitator: Hannah Gupton, LCPC
For more information, please contact us at 847-565-6400 or hannah@connections-health.com
Stress can feel inevitable, impacting our productivity, satisfaction, healthy communication, and relationships. The group will focus on social support and effective and long-term approaches. We’ll examine the roots and manifestations of stress and develop a personalized toolbox of strategies for maintaining personal balance.
What to Expect:
Group Forming Now for Fall 2023
Facilitators: Hannah Gupton, LCPC
For more information, please contact us at 847-565-6400 or hannah@connections-health.com
This group is for students who want to develop a more flexible, positive growth mindset. Themes explored include: making friends, dealing with stress, taking care of yourself, creating structure and navigating your own path. We’ll talk about roommates, substances, sex, boundaries and values. You’ll find more confidence, self-awareness and discover your ability to meet the challenges that college brings.
What to Expect:
Group forming now for Fall 2023, through Telehealth
Facilitators: Hannah Gupton, LCPC
For more information, please contact us at 847-565-6400, press 3 or hannah@connections-health.com
Explore and validate a wide range of experiences moving through today’s world. This ongoing process group is for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Make new connections and get support.
What to Expect:
Group forming now for Fall 2023
Facilitator: TBD
For more information, please contact us at 847-565-6400 or info@connections-health.com
This is a 6-week group that introduces strategies to overcome anxiety and build meaningful connections with others. We’ll explore strategies and steps to challenge the assumptions and beliefs that keep us feeling stuck.
What to Expect:
Group forming now forFall 2023, through Telehealth
Facilitators: Ellie Pierson, LCSW
For more information, please contact us at 847-565-6400 or ellie@connections-health.com
A 6-week group for high school students who want better coping strategies for dealing with school, parents, relationships, and more. Learn to better manage your busy schedule, expectations, and burnout. Together, we’ll explore emotions and gain tools and skills to feel a little better about growing up and growing into the people you want to be.
What to Expect:
Group forming now Fall 2023
Facilitator: Nora Franzin, LCSW
For more information, please contact us at 847-565-6400 or nora@connections-health.com
Join other parents in understanding the challenges of the teen years and develop strategies for helping your teen manage through it. Share concerns, exchange ideas and get support from other parents. Develop tools to help your teen navigate a very different world from the one you grew up in as they cope with competition, media overload, peer pressure, identity issues, and sexuality. Learn how to deal with the challenges teens face in their lives and in the cyber world.
What to Expect:
Group forming now Fall 2023, through Telehealth
Facilitator: Jessica Acosta, LCPC
For more information, please contact us at 847-565-6400 or jessica@connections-health.com
Have you gotten stuck and aren’t sure how to move forward? Do you need the support of a group in learning and developing new skills and building a positive mindset? Learn how to get past the barriers keeping you from taking next steps for living the life you want in school, career and relationships – and within yourself.
What to Expect:
Group forming now Fall 2023, TBA
Facilitator: Steve Rosen, LSW, MBA & Ellie Pierson, LCSW
For more information, please contact us at 847-565-6400 or info@connections-health.com
Explore personal issues unique to the graduate student experience in a confidential group therapy model. We cover the challenges related to graduate school — competition, unstructured time, working independently and overcoming isolation, projects and research and finally getting out into the job market. Come share your concerns, get support, and learn from others. Ongoing group that accepts new members on a rolling basis.
What to Expect:
Join now, for Fall 2023
Facilitators: Jessica Acosta, LCPC & Steve Rosen, LSW, MBA
For more information, please contact us at 847-565-6400 or jessica@connections-health.com
Everyone goes through challenges of different kinds in their relationships. We support you in repairing, building, and strengthening your relationship, whatever stage it’s in or issues you are facing. The Couple Therapy Intensive is an individualized experience designed to accelerate learning and change while taking into account your work, family, and other commitments. It is a private and effective alternative to a larger couple retreat program or once-a-week sessions.
What to Expect:
Contact us to create a custom program.
Facilitators: Claudia Rosen, LCSW & Steve Rosen, LSW, MBA
For more information, please contact us at 847-565-6400 or steve@connections-health.com
