How will this group help me?

 

This group incorporates cognitive- behavioral Therapy and low intensity interpersonal/psycho dynamic interventions aimed at supporting, motivating and facilitating personal goal attainment.  The group will shift and grow in accordance with group member’s progress.

 

The first phase of the group is closed.  This means that there will be no new members added during the six week phase 1.  Phase 2 is open.  This means that as new participants complete phase 1 they will be added to the phase 2 group.  The total number of participants will not exceed 10 in either group.

 

Phase 1

 The initial phase is a highly structured educational component designed to help you mange your own care by improving self management skills. You will learn more about the symptoms related to Bipolar Disorder and will identify your symptom patterns, cycles and triggers.  The Program uses a cost—benefit analysis concept to build your ability to cope and make self care decisions.  You and your fellow group members will create a personalized action plan.  This plan identifies your personal coping strategies as related to your symptom development

Phase 2

Bipolar disorder can disrupt your life. The next phase focuses on identifying goals that have not been reached due to the life disruption caused by your illness.  Goals are structured to maximize the likelihood of success by creating manageable steps or sub-goals.  Through the process you are given support and encouragement by your fellow group members and group facilitator.

Group Agenda

Phase 1

Six sessions

Session one- orientation- basic information on group structure, boundaries and bipolar disorder

Sessions two and three- General information and discussion regarding manic symptoms and episodes

Sessions four and five- General information and discussion regarding depressive symptoms and episodes

Session six- creating a personal action plan to facilitate self care

 

Phase 2

The group becomes less structured and is focused on issues participants bring to group. During this phase the group will help the participant more effectively collaborate with their individual treatment team i.e. Primary Physician, Psychiatrist and Therapist.  The group will continue to go over the self care management skills developed in phase 1.  Finally each participant will attempt to improve their lives by achieving personal goals.

 

 

Group Fees:

Many insurances are accepted. Participants will be responsible for the initial authorization and co-pays.

Insurance charge: $45

Insurance assignments are accepted.

 

Participants not using insurance will benefit from a self pay discount of 50%

 

Group Facilitator

 Donna M. Hunter, LCSW, CAP

Specializing in recovery from Childhood Trauma, Dissociative Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress, Addiction, Co-dependency, Stepfamily, Life in Transition issues, Gay and Lesbian issues, Bipolar Disorder, Depression and Anxiety.  Trained in Hypnotherapy and Certified in EMDR.  Certified to conduct DOT Safety Sensitive Evaluations, Group Facilitator: Impaired Nurses Program

 

New Group starting 10/25/2006

6:30pm

Global Therapy, Inc.

4023 N. Armenia Ave

Suite 102

Tampa, Fl 33607

813-871-2232