1A Wellness Groups
Women’s Trauma Group
Michaela Mendelsohn, PhD & Eliza Kaplan, LCSW
Have you experienced past traumatic events that continue to impact your present life? Are you interested in learning more about trauma’s effects on the brain and body and the recovery process?Are you ready to take some concrete steps towards healing with the support of people who “get” your experience?
If so, this group may be for you. This is a weekly, virtual, time-limited (12-week) group that begins with several sessions of psychoeducation followed by an opportunity for members to identify and pursue a personal goal related to their healing from trauma while receiving support and feedback from others.
There may be an option for members to re-contract for further group sessions once this cycle is complete. Given the potential for trauma-oriented work to bring up painful feelings, this group is intended for women who have relatively stable life circumstances, at least a few good supports and coping skills in place, and are not actively self-harming or abusing substances.
Grief Processing Group
Adeline Dettor, LICSW
We are not meant to grieve alone.
The company of others in a welcoming space of openness, curiosity, and care can be a powerful force for navigating the immeasurable pain and burden of grief.
This group will include 10-12 people who have experienced a loss of some kind, in the recent or distant past.
The group will be guided by a therapist who will gently encourage self-reflection, expression, and discussion.
The focus will be on making space for group members to listen to and honor one another’s stories rather than advice-giving.
The therapist will also introduce some tangible healing practices designed to additionally support and promote the grieving process.
What to Expect:
Group Leaders
Michaela Mendelsohn, PhD
(she/her/hers), is a 1A Supervisor. Dr. Mendelsohn has extensive training and over 30 years of experience treating trauma-related disorders.
She has run many different types of groups addressing the impact of trauma, and she has authored several research articles and a book on this topic.
Eliza Kaplan, LCSW
(she/her/hers), is a 1A Wellness Therapist who specializes in working with teens and young adults.
Adeline Dettor, LICSW
(she/her/hers), is a 1A Wellness Therapist who specializes in working with couples, and young adults.
“A special interest of Adeline’s is the navigation of grief throughout the life-span. She draws from many disciplines to approach this topic in her treatment including facilitation of group processing and support, mindfulness approaches, narrative therapy, and body-based interventions.”
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Note on Health Insurance
1A Wellness is a self-pay out-of-network practice. As such, we do not accept health insurance. But if your healthcare plan includes an out-of-network option, partial reimbursement may be available. See our FAQ section for more information.
Note on Health Insurance
1A Wellness is a self-pay out-of-network practice. As such, we do not accept health insurance. But if your healthcare plan includes an out-of-network option, partial reimbursement may be available. See our FAQ section for more information.
