Pastoral Counselor, Lic. Minister

     Group means that it is done with other people in a group setting, rather than one-on-one.  This is often a less-expensive option for a person than individual counseling.  And, we can learn from each other.

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     Cognitive Behavior Therapy, or CBT, teaches us how to manage our thoughts and, therefore, our feelings and behaviors.

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     If the term therapy sounds a little "heavy" or ominous--don't sweat it!  It's not.

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     In our Pain Management Group or BRIGHT Group CBT, we learn how to manage our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and we share ideas about that.  

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     I like to think of the Group CBT as Training.  Because that is exactly what we are doing--training ourselves to manage our thoughts.  In Group, you will feel more like you are in a classroom or seminar, rather than counseling.  

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     What we think determines our feelings and our behaviors.  Receiving training on changing our thinking in turn helps change our feelings and behaviors. 

 

     There is hope for chronic pain, depression, and addiction.  Receiving the training in Group CBT can help!  

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***(Although the BRIGHT Group CBT was developed for Depression/Addiction, it can be used for other issues, as well, such as Anger, Eating/Weight loss, Stress, Fear/Panic, grief, etc.

    Once the principles and tools are learned, they can be directed to almost any issue to help.)

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(While the "Tools" learned in Group CBT are invaluable and very helpful if utilized, you may still need to talk with a counselor in individual counseling, as well.)