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M.G.H. Center for Group Psychotherapy Outpatient Psychotherapy Groups 617-724-0824 Groups are listed according to types, dates and times. You may contact leaders directly or contact Laura Crain, M.D., Jennifer Ragan, Ph.D. Group Referral Coordinators, at 617-724-0824 for assistance. For DBT Groups, you may also contact the DBT program at 617-724-6300, voice mail box 133-1163. If you do not see groups on this page that address the issues you would like to work through, please also look at MGH's social work department's listing of psychotherapy groups at www.mghsocialwork.org/support-groups.html. You can also go to www.mddaboston.org/HTML/regional.html to look at the groups that the Manic-Depressive and Depressive Association of Boston offers at Massachusetts General Hospital (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9 PM). Special Interests
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| Adult Psychotherapy Group Mixed gender group for adults ages 25-70 who want to improve their social relationships and work on the issues that underlie their problems/symptoms. Most members are not having difficulty with work and have significant relationships. All members are in concurrent individual psychotherapy. Leaders: Jennifer Ragan, Ph.D. and Tristan Gorrindo, M.D. Telephone: 617-643-3074 Time/Place: Wednesdays 6:00 PM / Outpatient Psychiatry Department |
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| Mixed gender group for adults who are struggling with chronic emotional disorders that have required hospital care in the past.
Leaders: Laura Crain, M.D. and Huaiyu Yang, M.D. Telephone: 617-724-0824 Time/Place: Mondays 10:00 AM / Outpatient Psychiatry Dept. |
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| Mixed gender group for adults who are having problems forming good relationships. Most have held jobs in the past, but may now be struggling to keep a job.
Leaders: John Denninger, M.D., Ph.D. and Janet Witte, M.D., M.P.H. Telephone: 617-726-2985 or 617-724-6300 #134-0308 Time/Place: Tuesdays 5:00 PM / Outpatient Psychiatry Dept. |
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| Mixed gender group for adults age 20 and over with anxiety and mood disorders, who want to improve their relationships.
Leaders: Margot Albeck Phillips, M.D. and Amy Yule, M.D. Telephone: 617-724-6300, ext. 133-1194 Time/Place: Tuesdays 5:00 PM/ Outpatient Psychiatry Dept. |
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| Mixed gender group for adults age 35 and over with anxiety and mood disorders, who want to improve their relationships. Leaders: Davin Quinn, M.D. and Megan Moore, M.D. Telephone: 617-724-6300 or 617-724-6300 #133-1163 Time/Place: Thursdays 5:45 PM / Outpatient Psychiatry Dept. |
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| Mixed gender group for adults aged 30 to 60’s with mild to moderate emotional and interpersonal difficulties. Most people in the group have a history of depression and about 75% are taking medication for their emotional symptoms. Leaders: Jennifer Narvaez, M.D. and Curtis Whitman, M.D. Telephone: 617-724-6300, ext. 133-1211 Time/Place: Thursdays 5:45 PM / Outpatient Psychiatry Dept. |
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Mixed gender group for adults aged 20’s to 50’s challenged with severe difficulties forming and maintaining relationships. Many people in the group are also in individual psychotherapy and have required psychiatric hospitalization in the past.
Mixed gender group for adults experiencing loneliness and/or difficulties with relationships. Members should be interested in learning more about how others perceive them (and how they impact others) by participating in this group.
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| Mixed gender group for teens who want an open forum to discuss their thoughts and feelings with peers. Some of the issues that members struggle with include depression or mood instability, low self esteem, social anxiety, and academic problems. Leaders: Elizabeth Scardino Booma, M.D. and Neils Rosenquist, M.D. Telephone: 617-724-6300, ext. 133-1196 Time/Place: Tuesdays 6:00 PM / Outpatient Psychiatry Dept. |
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| Men and women 65 and older who are dealing with issues of aging (i.e., losses due to retirement, impaired health and/or independence, loss of family members or friends). Leaders: Cornelia Cremens, M.D. and Hyemee Han, Ph.D. Telephone: 617-724-6300 #136-4320 or 617-724-6300 Time/Place: Tuesdays 1:00 PM / Outpatient Psychiatry Department |
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| • Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Structured therapy designed specifically for patients with borderline personality disorder. Group requirements include individual psychotherapy and a clear ongoing commitment to consistent attendance. Leaders: Michelle Jacobo, Ph.D. and Rebecca Harley, Ph.D. Telephone: 617-724-6300 #133-1163 Time/Place: Thursdays 2-3:45 PM; Fridays 1-2:45 PM; Fridays 3-4:45 PM / Outpatient Psychiatry Dept. |
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| 18 week skills training groups open to patients who do not meet borderline personality disorder symptom criteria, but who could benefit from improved coping skills in the areas of mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Leader: Rebecca Harley, Ph.D. Telephone: Intake line: 617-724-6300 #133-1163 Time/Place: Thursdays 9:30 AM / Outpatient Psychiatry Department |
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| • Advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Structured therapy designed specifically for patients with borderline personality disorder who have completed previous skills training. This group is designed to assist patients in their utililization and generalization of DBT skills and principles. Group requirements include individual psychotherapy and a clear ongoing commitment to practicing skills. Leaders: Amy Farabaugh, Ph.D. and Ellen Prairie, Ph.D. Telephone: Intake line: 617-724-6300 #133-1163 Time/Place: Unknown - Group forming for Spring 2008 / Outpatient Psychiatry Dept. |
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| • Short-term psychotherapy group for Adults with Eating Disorders: Mixed gender 12 week, symptom-focused group for adults coping with bulimia. The group includes interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral, and psychoeducational components. This group is held periodically throughout the year by the Eating Disorders Program. Leader: Nicole Simi, Ph.D. Telephone: 617-724-6300 #134-0187 or 617-724-6300 Time/Place: Fridays 11:00 AM / Outpatient Psychiatry Dept. |
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| • Long-term psychotherapy group for Adult Women with Eating Disorders: Long-term Psychodynamic group for women in the mid twenties to mid fifties who are struggling with an eating disorder. Leader: Ilana Tal, PhD Telephone/Email: (617) 864-0285; ital@partners.org Time/Place: Mondays, afternoon, exact time TBD/ Outpatient Psychiatry Dept. |
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| • Adults suffering from Social Phobia: Mixed gender cognitive behavioral therapy group for individuals coping with social phobia. Group work features cognitive restructuring and exposure. Leader: Susan Sprich, Ph.D. Telephone: 617-726-5991 Time/Place: Tuesdays 3:15 PM / Outpatient Psychiatry Dept. |
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| • Gay Men's Group: Psychotherapy group which focuses on understanding and improving relationships. Leaders: Brian Palmer, M.D. and Shirin Ali, M.D. Telephone: 617-855-3048 or 617-855-3043 Time/Place: Thursdays 6:00 PM / Outpatient Psychiatry Department |
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| Ongoing group for people with medical illness or injury who are seeking help to better integrate their medical condition into their lives. Leaders: Chaya Bhuvaneswaran, M.D. Telephone: 617-724-6300 #133-1217 Time/Place: Wednesdays 10:00 AM / Outpatient Psychiatry Department |
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