Group Therapy
Healing happens in connection.
Group therapy offers a supportive environment where you can connect with others, gain new perspectives, and grow together. You don’t have to do this alone.
Benefits of Group Therapy
Feel Less Alone
Connect with others
who truly understand.
Gain New Perspective
Learn from difference
experiences and insights.
Build Skills
Practice new ways
to cope and grow.
Support & Accountability
Encouragement and
motivation from the group.
Current Groups Offered
Fostering Fortitude offers a variety of therapy groups throughout the year. Groups are offered virtually and in person depending on the program. If a group is not currently enrolling, you can join the waitlist to be notified when the next session opens.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
An eight-week evidence-based program designed to help adults reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and develop practical mindfulness skills for everyday life. Participants learn meditation, body awareness, and coping strategies to better manage anxiety, burnout, chronic stress, and life's challenges.
Who: Adults experiencing stress, anxiety, burnout, or anyone looking to improve overall well-being.
When: Offered multiple times throughout the year.
Format: Virtual
Nervous System Regulation Group
Learn practical skills to better understand and regulate your nervous system using Polyvagal-informed and somatic approaches. This three part group focuses on recognizing stress responses, building resilience, improving emotional regulation, and developing a greater sense of safety and connection.
Who: Adults experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, trauma symptoms, or nervous system dysregulation.
When: Offered multiple times throughout the year.
Format: Virtual
Group EMDR for Helping Professionals
Designed specifically for therapists, healthcare professionals, first responders, educators, and other helping professionals, this group uses the Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP) and other evidence-informed EMDR interventions to address cumulative stress, compassion fatigue, burnout, and work-related trauma in a supportive group setting..
Who: Helping professionals experiencing burnout, secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, or work-related trauma.
When: Offered throughout the year based on demand.
Format: In-person
Group EMDR for Sexual Assault Survivors
This trauma-informed group combines education, stabilization, resourcing, and SVS (Sexual Violence Survivors) EMDR Group Therapy Protocol to help survivors process trauma in a safe, supportive environment. Participants build coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation, and experience healing alongside others with shared experiences. Individual readiness is assessed prior to participation
Who: Adult survivors of sexual assault who are appropriate for group trauma treatment.
When: Offered periodically throughout the year.
Format: In-person
Why Participate in Group Therapy?
Group therapy offers the opportunity to learn evidence-based coping skills, connect with others who understand similar experiences, and practice healing in a supportive environment. Many participants find that group therapy complements individual therapy by reducing isolation, increasing confidence, and reinforcing new skills between sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Group Therapy
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Yes. Group therapy is confidential, and all participants sign and agree to respect the privacy of others in the group. Group members sign confidentiality agreements and group expectations are reviewed at the start of every group to create a safe and respectful space.
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Group therapy may be a good fit if you want support, connection, and structured skill-building while also working on emotional regulation, anxiety, trauma, or burnout. Many people choose group therapy when they feel isolated in their experiences or want to complement individual therapy with additional support. If you're unsure, a brief consultation can help determine whether group work is a good fit for your goals and nervous system readiness.
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Fostering Fortitude offers several specialty therapy groups, including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Nervous System Regulation Groups, Group EMDR for Helping Professionals, and Group EMDR for Sexual Assault Survivors. Each group is structured, evidence-based, and designed to support emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and trauma recovery in a safe group setting.
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This group is based on Polyvagal-informed and somatic therapy principles and Group EMDR Resource Enhancement Protocol (G-REP). It focuses on helping you understand your nervous system responses to stress and trauma, while building skills to increase regulation, resilience, and emotional safety. Many participants find it especially helpful for anxiety, burnout, and chronic stress.
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These groups are designed for therapists, healthcare workers, first responders, educators, and other helping professionals who experience burnout, compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, or work-related trauma. The focus is on nervous system regulation, EMDR-based resourcing, and reducing the emotional impact of high-stress professions.
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Program length depends on the group. For example, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is an eight-week structured program, while other EMDR-based or nervous system regulation groups may run in shorter cohorts or scheduled series throughout the year. Specific timelines are listed for each group when enrollment opens.
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Policies vary by group, but in general, participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to get the full benefit of the experience. Some educational and skills-based content may be provided for missed sessions when appropriate, but trauma-focused and experiential groups rely heavily on consistency and group safety.
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Group EMDR uses structured, evidence-based EMDR protocols adapted for group settings, such as the Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP). These approaches focus on stabilization, resourcing, and processing distressing experiences without requiring participants to share detailed trauma narratives. Group EMDR is designed to support healing while maintaining safety and emotional containment.
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No. You are never required to share your trauma story in detail in group therapy. Many of the groups offered at Fostering Fortitude focus on skills, nervous system regulation, and structured EMDR protocols that do not require verbal processing of trauma content. You always have choice in what you share.
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is an eight-week evidence-based program that teaches practical mindfulness skills to help reduce stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Participants learn meditation practices, body awareness, and tools for managing the nervous system more effectively in daily life.
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This group is designed for adult survivors of sexual assault who are appropriate for group-based trauma treatment. The group focuses on stabilization, resourcing, nervous system regulation, and EMDR-informed healing in a safe and supportive environment. All participants are screened prior to enrollment to ensure readiness and safety for group participation.
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Group format varies depending on the program. Some groups are offered virtually for accessibility and flexibility, while others, such as the trauma-focused groups, may be held in person for additional safety and containment. Each group listing will clearly specify the format.
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Yes. Many clients participate in group therapy while also working in individual therapy. Group work often complements individual therapy by reinforcing skills, increasing support, and providing additional opportunities for nervous system regulation and relational healing.