Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beach Group Therapy

 Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beach Group Therapy

Group Therapy 

Current 2014 Jacksonville FL Group Therapy Sessions Running at D’Arienzo Psychological Group:

  1. Women’s Relationship Growth Group, Tuesdays (bimonthly), 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
  2. Military Women’s Relationship Growth Group, Wednesdays (bimonthly), 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
  3. Men’s Relationship Growth Group, Wednesdays (bimonthly), 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm
  4. Military Men’s Relationship Growth Group, Thursdays (bimonthly), 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
  5. Military PTSD Group, Fridays (bimonthly), 8:30 am to 9:30 am

Current groups are led by Dr. Justin D’Arienzo, Licensed Psychologist and Group Therapist. Please contact our office if you are interested in participating in Group Therapy.

 

What is Group Therapy (Group Psychotherapy)?

Group therapy, a form of psychotherapy, is a treatment modality intended to help individuals improve their ability to manage problems in their lives. In group therapy, meetings include four to eight members and a therapist meeting two to four times per month for a specified amount of time. Group therapy focuses on gaining support and improving interpersonal interactions, and resolving emotional, behavioral, and relational difficulties. The therapist chooses participants often from his or her practice whom may benefit from this type of therapy and those whom may have a useful influence on other members in the group. Group therapy is a proven method for personal growth and development.

 

Dr. D’Arienzo’s Group Therapy Experience:

Dr. D’Arienzo has facilitated groups for at least 10 years in private practice in both Hollywood and Jacksonville, Florida, the Miami Veteran’s Hospital, and while serving in the U.S. Navy. Dr. D’Arienzo has also published various group therapy book chapters found in The Handbook for Group Psychotherapy in the Netherlands and 101 Interventions in Group Therapy. Dr. D’Arienzo was mentored by the world renowned author and group therapy psychologist Dr. Scott Fehr.

 

Dr. D’Arienzo’s Group Therapy Publications:

Fehr, S. and D’Arienzo, J. (2003). “Group Psychotherapy Abroad” A chapter published in Het Handboek voor Groeps Psychtherapie in Nederland (The Handbook for Group Psychotherapy in the Netherlands).

D’Arienzo, J. A. (2010), Stress inoculation training for trauma and stress related disorders. In S. S. Fehr (Ed), 101 Interventions in Group Therapy. New York: Haworth Press.

D’Arienzo, J. A. (2010), Hardiness enhancement: a pathway to resilience. In S. S. Fehr (Ed), 101 Interventions in Group Therapy. New York: Haworth Press.

 

Get Group Counseling in Jacksonville, Florida now. 904-379-8094

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