Group Therapy & Psycho-Educational Classes

FIG is available for consultation on program development and implementation as well as trainings for clinicians, law enforcement and other professionals.

Substance Abuse & Dual Diagnosis Therapy Group

In this group, participants will learn about the roots of substance abuse, how to navigate internal and external triggers, and build effective coping skills to process how thoughts and feelings elicit substance seeking behaviors. Often, substance abuse is a symptom of an underlying mental health condition, and in the Dual Diagnosis group this is explored further with the use of evidence based practice and DBT skills. We offer a supportive environment focused on strength based teachings to assist in identifying the root of substance use and how to establish healthier habits and boundaries. Participants will be able to partake in individual and/or group sessions to best ascertain course of treatment.

Sex and Pornography Addiction Therapy Group

In this group, participants will learn about factors that contribute to sex and/or pornography addiction, how to identify and manage triggers, and alternative behaviors and coping skills. There are many reasons why someone may be drawn to sexual behaviors for coping. Participants will be encouraged to recognize and discuss how their behaviors are impacting areas of their life will a goal of changing these behaviors. Participants will receive support, guidance, and understanding from other group members as they share their experiences in the safe and confidential group setting.

Our psycho-education classes are designed to provide mental health education in a class format. These classes follow a set schedule and curriculum and are NOT therapeutic groups.

Our psycho-education classes are available to anyone, regardless of state location.

Anger Management Class

This psycho-educational course is offered is a didactic form. The class uses a CBT foundation to help participants understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings and emotions and provide skills to cope with anger in an adaptive and prosocial manner. Participants will learn about different types of anger and will have the opportunity to gain healthy coping outlets to better express and manage their anger. Anger Management is the recommended treatment for those experiencing problems stemming from anger control issues, occupational, recreational or familial areas of functioning.  The goal of this class is to assist the group member in recognizing important internal and external cues that contribute to the incidence of aggression and develop strategies for appropriate social responses.

Mindful mastery Class

This psycho-educational class utilizes the framework of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to provide explanations and guidance for learning new skills to improve tolerance of stress and regulation of emotions, including management of anger. The group curriculum is made up of four modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Participants will learn actionable skills that they can begin practicing and utilizing in their everyday lives.  Skills that will be discussed within these modules includes: Emotion awareness, communication skills, intense emotion management, coping skills, and more. Class sessions are recorded for participants who are unable to attend live classes. Participants are recommended to practice skills outside of sessions; however, any in-class participation does not require extensive disclosure from participants.

Cognitive Restructuring Class

This Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based course teaches participants to identify problematic and maladaptive thoughts and use evidence based techniques to develop more adaptive and helpful thoughts. Participants will gain insight into how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected and influence one another. Class participants will learn new coping skills and will notice that changing their thoughts often creates change in feelings and behaviors.

For information on Forensic or Justice-involved groups and classes, visit out Forensic & Court-Ordered Treatment page.

If you are interested in a therapy group or class, please reach out to us to inquire about what groups and classes are currently offered or to join our waitlist.