THERAPEUTIC GROUPS
At Chrysalis Center, we offer a diverse range of therapeutic groups designed to support individuals in all stages of their mental health journey. Group therapy provides a powerful opportunity to connect with others, build coping skills, and gain insight in a supportive, professionally led setting.
Our groups serve individuals across the lifespan and cover a variety of focus areas, including eating disorder recovery, trauma support, body image, bariatric care, adolescent mental health, and general emotional wellness.
Explore our current group offerings below to find the one that’s right for you!
STAYING OPEN ABOUT RECOVERY
Staying Open About Recovery is a supportive therapy group for individuals in eating disorder recovery who want to stay connected to their healing process. This group addresses the ongoing challenges of recovery, including improving body image, building self-esteem, managing distorted thoughts, and replacing maladaptive coping behaviors with healthier alternatives.
Relapse prevention is a key focus, alongside fostering community and accountability. Because recovery is not a linear journey, we believe ongoing connection with others who share similar experiences is essential for long-term success. This group offers a safe space to receive encouragement, gain insight, and continue moving forward in a life free from eating disorder thoughts and behaviors.
GROWING IN ALIGNMENT WITH YOU
Growing in Alignment with You is a supportive therapy group for LGBTQIA+ adults seeking a welcoming and affirming space to explore identity, build connection, and grow in alignment with their authentic selves. This group provides an opportunity to process life experiences, strengthen self-acceptance and self-compassion, and explore the unique challenges and joys that can come with navigating identity and belonging.
Through guided discussion, reflection, peer support, and connection, participants can deepen their understanding of themselves, build confidence, and develop meaningful relationships with others in the LGBTQIA+ community. The group offers a space to feel seen and supported while celebrating who you are and who you are becoming.
COMPASSIONATE COPING
Compassionate Coping is a supportive therapy group for alumni of our Trauma-Focused Intensive Outpatient Program (TF IOP) who want to stay connected to their healing process after completing the program. The group provides a space to continue exploring the impact of trauma, strengthen skills developed in IOP, and navigate the challenges that can arise as participants apply what they have learned to everyday life.
Through guided discussion, reflection, and skill-building, participants continue working toward greater self-compassion, emotional regulation, healthy relationships, and effective coping. Because healing from trauma does not end when IOP does, Compassionate Coping offers an opportunity to maintain connection and accountability and continue building a life beyond survival.
BARIATRIC MINDFULNESS GROUP
Bariatric Mindfulness Group is a specialized therapy group for individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery, designed to support long-term emotional and behavioral wellness. This group blends elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with a focus on the unique experiences of the bariatric community.
Participants learn practical tools to manage emotional eating, cope with body image shifts, and improve emotional resilience after surgery. Mindfulness is at the heart of the group, with an emphasis on intuitive eating, joyful movement, self-care, and reconnecting with the body in compassionate, empowering ways. This group provides a safe space to process experiences, reduce shame, and build sustainable habits.
See a group that looks right for you?
Contact Chrysalis Center today by phone at (910)790-9500 or email us to learn more and get started!