Description
This group offers an opportunity to feel more grounded in who you are by connecting with others who share similar stressors, fears, or barriers in their lives. Talking about your feelings with a bunch of strangers may not sound appealing, however, if you give it a chance, you may realize it's exactly what you are needing. In a safe, welcoming and inclusive space, you learn that getting out of your comfort zone can lift your mood and encourages you to 'do the things you think you cannot do.' More importantly, it helps to know you're not alone.
No matter how old you are or where you in are in your life currently, people who come to the group relate to similar struggles; being too hard on themselves, overthinking, isolation, difficulty finding a good friend group, or uncertainty about their future. The group offers a space to talk and relate to others as well as practice mind-body awareness and self compassion tools to notice the impact of negative thinking on your sense of self and your well being.
Join for 8 weeks or join for each session. Sessions run in the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. You can join at any point as long as there is space. The site is adjacent to a park so some activities include going outside and being in nature.
Group Therapist
Deirdre Murphy-Torres has been devoted to the field of social work over the last 25 years specializing in working with youth, young adults and families in schools, group homes, community centers or sports fields. Some of her favorite jobs were supporting Teen Moms and creating prevention programs for their siblings, or developing sports and leadership programs for youth in San Francisco Mission district.
She honed in her interest in counseling over the last 10-15 years focusing on supporting people of all ages. Through her passion for sports and then eventually yoga, she loves to connect the mind and body as a way to calm anxiety or develop more tools to manage ADHD symptoms. Mindfulness, Somatic work or walking in nature can also be very healing to support trauma, recover from substance abuse or rediscover values and passions that have been inhibited by fear.
Deirdre deeply appreciates that therapy can be uncomfortable and require hard work, so laughter and respecting a client's pace can make a big difference to help someone commit to their personal growth.
