Support Groups
The power of gathering
Support groups can provide a place for people to work toward overcoming a shared problem or challenging experience. It can also be a safe space that fosters peer-to-peer support, encouragement, and comfort during difficult times.
In the spirit of community engagement, we provide free monthly support groups. These groups follow a monthly rotation and are presented in an open format, which means approved members can start at any time. If you see a group below that might be helpful to you, feel free to start the registration process whenever you're ready to join us.
To maintain a safe space for group members, all participants must be pre-screened and pre-registered.
Group Info
Group Type
All current groups offered through Tempo Counseling are open support groups designed to help members 18 and older, of all cultural backgrounds, races, religions, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
Meeting Schedule
Each group will meet once per month according to each group's calendar.
Group Format
The group will be open format, meaning there is no specific start or end (i.e., members can attend as many or few sessions as they prefer, and new members can start at any time). The online delivery format will be via video platform.
Fees
Tempo Counseling currently provides group services at no cost.
Group Leader
Group sessions are led by a licensed mental health practitioner.
Screening and Registration
Once you have filled out the initial registration information on our contact page, a group leader will reach out to you to conduct an initial screening for goodness of fit. These groups are not intended for people struggling with significant mental health conditions, such as severe personality disorders, current suicidal or homicidal ideation, mania, or psychosis. Group leaders have the right to refuse group membership to any individuals inappropriate for a support group setting. If a higher level of care is determined necessary, the group leader will make proper referrals based on individual needs.
Rights & expectations
Group members have rights as well as responsibilities. It is expected that group members will be active participants, but members can decide for themselves their level of participation, how much they wish to reveal, and choose when they want to share. The ethical guidelines of the American Counseling Association (ACA) will be followed.
Ground rules
To get the most from this group experience, members are encouraged to suggest how it will be conducted, but the following general rules will be followed. Failure to respect and/or abide by group ground rules may lead to removal from group.
Confidentiality
Anything said within the group is considered confidential with limited exceptions (intent to harm oneself or others, suspected endangerment of children or elderly, court ordered disclosure, or any other circumstance in which the group leader is professionally obligated to take direct action in order to ensure general safety).
Privacy
Group members are not required to participate in any way which causes discomfort.
Respect
Members will be respectful of each other’s opinions, race, religion, and conversational space.
Telehealth
Group members are expected to attend online meetings from a private space and are prohibited from recording sessions.
Alcohol & Other Drugs
Members cannot attend sessions under the influence of alcohol or other mind-altering substances.