Trauma healing and support group offering trauma-informed group therapy for adults

MIND BODY CO-OP THERAPY, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT & NUTRITION COUNSELING

Restoring Self: A Trauma Healing & Support Group

A group for adults who have experienced one or more traumatic events and continue to feel the impact.

Restoring Self is a trauma healing and support group for adults seeking a safe, compassionate space to process trauma, rebuild inner stability, and reconnect with their sense of self in community.Trauma is subjective, and each person’s healing process is unique. This open process group provides a supportive communal space for connection, processing, and reflection. Members can explore coping patterns, reduce isolation, and build greater safety, self-understanding, and resilience. This trauma healing and support group is offered virtually and serves adults across Illinois, including the Chicago area and surrounding communities.

VIRTUAL  18+
MONDAY 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Insurance Accepted, $30 self-pay

Facilitated by:
Nicole Piatek, MS, LPC, DBT-C

CHOOSE YOUR GROUP

find support with group therapy

  • Between Worlds Acculturation Support Group

  • DBT Graduate Processing Group

  • DBT Skills Mixed Gender Group

  • Family of Origin Group

  • Grief and Loss Support Group

  • International Students Group

  • Men’s Interpersonal Process Group

  • Neurospicy Support Group

  • Queering Connections Group

  • Restoring Self: Trauma Healing & Support Group

  • Reclaiming Your Story: Trauma Healing & Recovery Group

  • Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion Group

  • Survivors Reclaiming Self Group

  • Together At The Table: Meal Support Group

  • Mixed Gender Trauma and Recovery Group

  • All Gender Trauma and Recovery Group

  • Women’s Resilience Group

Benefits of Group Psychotherapy

  • Supportive Environment: Participants can share experiences and receive support from others facing similar challenges.
  • Diverse Perspectives: Group members bring different perspectives, providing insights and solutions that may not be apparent in individual therapy.
  • Skill Building: It offers opportunities to practice communication, interpersonal, and coping skills in a safe setting.
  • Reduced Isolation: Participants often feel less alone in their struggles, reducing feelings of isolation.
  • Cost-Effective: It’s often more affordable than individual therapy, making mental health support accessible to more people.
  • Feedback and Validation: Receiving feedback and validation from peers can boost self-esteem and confidence.
  • Social Learning: Observing others’ progress and strategies can inspire personal growth and change.
  • Real-life Interaction: It simulates real-life social interactions, helping individuals develop and improve social skills.
  • Empathy and Compassion: Group members can develop empathy and compassion by understanding others’ experiences.
  • Long-Term Benefits: Group therapy can lead to lasting positive changes in personal relationships and overall well-being.

*Our Group Financial Policy states, “I understand that all group therapy sessions at MBC require a commitment of weekly attendance. I understand that my insurance can not be billed if I do not attend the session. As a result, you will be charged a $30 fee for any groups that you do not attend, with or without notice.”