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Therapy Groups

 

There are numerous reasons why people participate in groups. Some want to address a specific difficulty or area of concern regarding themselves or their families. Others join groups to enhance their knowledge and learn new skills. Still others seek the support that groups offer for those who share a common experience.

The Family Institute at Northwestern University offers a selection of Therapy, Support and Psychoeducational Groups. All provide the opportunity to address issues and concerns in a safe, comfortable setting.

 

Types of Groups

  • Therapy Groups utilize interaction, sharing and feedback to help participants address a wide range of issues, including problems in relationships.
  • Support Groups are usually organized around a problem or concern that is shared by all of the participants. Often these groups are designed to help people adjust to new situations or experiences.
  • Psychoeducational Groups help participants develop new skills as they share information and gain knowledge about a particular topic or issue.

Current Groups

Click group title below for more information:

  • Divorce Group - A 12-week support group for children ages 8-12. Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in Northbrook. Facilitated by Leigh Weisz, PhD, 847-733-4300 ext. 1071 or lweisz@family-institute.org and co-led by Patricia Cetin and Jessica Sweet.
  • 'I Get You" - A Workshop for Couples - This workshop will help you understand and experience some of the most useful concepts and skills that have been developed for couples over the past 25 years. Will begin in November 2009. Facilitated by Josh Hetherington, LMFT, 847-733-4300, ext. 703 or  jhetherington@family-institute.org.
  • Interpersonal Therapy Group - For those interested in personal growth and learning more about themselves and their relationships with others. Mondays in Northbrook from 6:00-7:30 pm. $40 per session. Facilitated by David Klow, LMFT, 847-733-4300, ext. 705 or d-klow@northwestern.edu.
  • The Men's Group - A group for men in transition. Wednesdays in Evanston from 7:00-8:30 p.m. $40 per session. Facilitated by David Klow, LMFT, 847-733-4300, ext. 705 or d-klow@northwestern.edu and Chaaze Roberts.
  • The Mother-Daughter Group - Empowering Mothers and Daughters for the Middle School Transition.  A 10-week psychoeducational group for mothers and their 9 or 10 year old daughters to prepare both for the changes beginning during middle school transition. The group is designed to help participants gain knowledge and build skills to strengthen and maintain loving and open communication during middle school years and beyond. Group meets Thursdays in Evanston from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The cost is $65 per session. Facilitated by Catherine Weigel Foy, LCSW, LMFT, 847-733-4300, ext. 612.
  • Teen Talk - An adoption group for adolescents. Facilitated by Leah Bloom, MSMFT, 847-733-4300, x 7011
  • What About Me? Finding Direction in Midlife - A 12-week psychoeducational and support group for women in midlife. Group members will explore how to come "unstuck" and to move forward with a renewed sense of energy and options. The group's focus will include midlife transitions such as divorce, empty nesting, "sandwiched" caregiving, blended families, and the physical and emotional changes of midlife. The group meets on Tuesdays in Evanston from 7:00-8:30 pm. $60 per session. Facilitated by Jean Firestone, JD, MA, LPC, 847-733-4300, ext. 779 or jfirestone@family-institute.org.
The Family Institute also develops groups to accommodate the needs of local schools or organizations. Continue to check this site for updates on available therapy groups.