Why group therapy?
Many people feel that they have to manage difficult situations and problems all by themselves; that having mental health problems and turning to others for help is a sign of weakness or failure. Some feel shame, embarrassment or humiliation at the thought of asking for, or needing help; while for others, the idea of being in a group seems too frightening, and so can choose to suffer in misery and silence.

It doesn't have to be this way...

Positive Reflections offers group therapy. It’s inexpensive compared with individual therapy, and it can help you to untie your psychological and emotional knots and see things from a new perspective. Group members learn they’re not alone in the world, that there are many others who have similar problems, thoughts and feelings.

Group therapy is supportive and safe. The therapist puts in place certain boundaries, such as confidentiality, and comments on the group process in a non-judgemental way; enabling members to deal safely with feelings and issues raised.

The group can be a powerful source of strength and support, especially in times of difficulty or crisis. Feedback to and from others can be a catalyst for understanding and change. Group therapy also provides a space for reflection - you can notice and change unhelpful patterns that have developed over the years; patterns which sometimes make life hard to cope with. As you gain confidence within the confidential and safe setting of the therapy group, your mental and emotional well-being can begin to improve, and daily life can become fuller and more enriched.

If you are interested in becoming part of a group, please contact me through the website below:

http://www.positivereflections.co.uk/contact.htm

sorry about the last post i was genuinly in a rush. I would just like to add in my subjects at uni the subject areas i have taken is: housing, welfare, psychology.counsilling,theorising/challenging human oppresion and etc and feel i have the qaulities to help out.


I have also worked in advocacy roles and love to help and liisten to peoples experiences. I really do want to get involved.

i have just finished a course in (social welfare and community studies (BA)). I myself had a difficult,challenging upbringing being brought up min a childrens home in the early 1970's, being mixed heritage and being raised in a perdominatly white area,school.
I have also looks of themes of allianation,human oppression, racism, ageism, class and and issues of gender and poverty, i would like to join a group like this, and it would be a good experiance. I would see it as a experience where person centred counselling, and peoples stories and learning can heal. any way i currently am looking for a job in advocacy, so am loking for any experiences to share and develop.