Groups

Group counseling is a unique relationship in which a group of people who have similar interests or experiences come together to both give and receive from one another. Dayspring Mental Health Counseling is now offering the groups below.

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Navigating Ambiguous Loss:
A Support Group

Get support and learn ways to navigate the grieving process.

Interest Group

ARE YOU AN ADULT SATELLITE BABY?

Learn more about what a “satellite baby” is and what this group can offer.

Interest Group

Exploring the Self through Art

Find out more about group art therapy and how it can help you!

Interest Group

ARE YOU AN ADULT SATELLITE BABY?

Learn more about what a “satellite baby” is and what this group can offer.

Unfinished Journeys: A Support Group for Adult Satellite Babies

Facilitator: Victoria Chiu, Ph.D., LMHC, LMFT

“Satellite babies” is a term for Chinese-Americans who were separated from their parents before the age of 5, had caregivers in their parents’ home country, and reunited later with their parents in the USA. In this pilot support group, participants will get to share and reflect on their experiences of early childhood separation and reunion with their biological parents. Themes that will be explored: identity and belonging, ambiguous loss, and how early childhood experiences shape our understanding of ourselves, relationships, and the world.

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11/4/24 – 12/9/24

Navigating Ambiguous Loss: A Support Group

Facilitator: Victoria Chiu, Ph.D., LMHC, LMFT

Ambiguous loss is a type of loss where there is no body to bury (Dr. Pauline Boss). It is known as the most stressful type of loss because often there are few resources to support those who are grieving. Even when there is a “body to bury,” there may still be ambiguous loss. Here are some examples of ambiguous loss and certain situations that involve this type of loss:

Loved one with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s Disease
Estrangement
Transitions
Loved one missing in action
Immigration and migration
Singleness
Aging
Divorce
Infertility & Miscarriage
Living with a disability
Loved one with addiction and/or mental illness

In this 6-session pilot support group, participants will get to share and reflect on their unique experiences of ambiguous loss and learn helpful ways to navigate the grieving process. Themes that will be explored: the nature of grief and ambiguous loss, complex emotions, ceremonies and rituals, meaning-making, and building resilience.

Who can join?
-Age 18 or older
-Resident of NY or NJ
-Comfortable using English in group

Dates and Time: 6 sessions on Mondays 7-8:30pm EST, virtual, November 4 to December 9, 2024.

Early bird deadline ($10 off total or 1st session): October 23

Deadline for registration: October 28

Screening: 10 minute phone call

Maximum # of Participants: 8

Fee: $70/session*
For current Dayspring clients: $50/session*
   *5% discount if total is paid up front
Must be able to attend all sessions (except in emergencies) to get maximum benefits. No refunds for missed sessions if total is paid up front. Standard 48 hour cancellation policy applies.

11/19/24 – 12/17/24

Exploring the Self through Art

Facilitator: Katherine Liaw, LCAT, ATR-BC

In this 5-session group, participants will use various art materials to discover a healthy sense of self and increase self-esteem by exploring and reflecting on how we view ourselves, how our self-image may have been shaped, and how we respond to the world around us

Materials Needed (not provided):
3 sheets of 8.5″ x 11″ paper per session or sketch pad of similar size, pencil, pen, colored pencils, colored markers, magazine for collage, scissors, and glue stick.

Who can join?
-Age 18 or older
-Resident of NY
-Able to use art materials listed
-Comfortable using English in group

Dates and Time: 5 sessions on Tuesdays 7-8:30pm EST, virtual, November 19 to December 17, 2024.

Early bird deadline ($10 off total or 1st session): November 6

Deadline for registration: November 13

Screening: 10 minute phone call

Maximum # of Participants: 7

Fee: $60/session*
For current Dayspring clients: $40/session*
   *5% discount if total is paid up front
Must be able to attend all sessions (except in emergencies) to get maximum benefits. No refunds for missed sessions if total is paid up front. Standard 48 hour cancellation policy applies.

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