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Mental Health / Group Therapy

Those interested in participating in group therapy must participate in an initial assessment or screening appointment prior to beginning group treatment.

Women's Groups
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Groups
Parenting Group (Disruptive Behavior Disorders)
Life Trap Groups
Other Group Therapy

 

Women's Groups

Our Women's Group Therapy sessions address issues of self-esteem, assertiveness, stress, weight management, and relationships.

Available through the Psychiatry departments at:
Dean Clinic, 1313 Fish Hatchery Rd, Madison, (608) 252-8226
East Clinic, 1821 S. Stoughton Rd, Madison, (608) 260-6006
Sun Prairie Clinic, 10 Tower Dr, Sun Prairie, (608) 825-3777
West Clinic, 752 N. High Point Rd, Madison, (608) 824-4777

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Groups

The Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) groups are time-limited groups focusing on a specific diagnosis, such as depression, anxiety, anger management, and chronic pain. Group members learn skills and strategies to change internal thought processes and behaviors which perpetuate difficulties in these areas.

Available through the Psychiatry departments at:
Dean Clinic, 1313 Fish Hatchery Rd, Madison, (608) 252-8226
East Clinic, 1821 S. Stoughton Rd, Madison, (608) 260-6006
Sun Prairie Clinic, 10 Tower Dr, Sun Prairie, (608) 825-3777
West Clinic, 752 N. High Point Rd, Madison, (608) 824-4777

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Parenting Group (Disruptive Behavior Disorders)

The Parenting Group is designed for parents of children (ages 5-11) with disruptive behavior disorders, such as ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, or mood disorders including Bipolar Disorder. This is a weekly group in which parents learn specific information about their child’s diagnosis, review psychiatric medications used with children, and learn specific communication skills and behavior modification techniques to apply in the home. Download informational brochure (PDF).

Dates: Usually Wednesdays
Time: 4:00-5:00 pm
Duration: 5 weeks, led by Jocelyn Miller, PhD
Location: Currently only available through the Psychiatry department at Dean Sun Prairie Clinic, 10 Tower Dr, Sun Prairie
Call (608) 825-3777 to register.

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Life Trap Groups

Life Trap group therapy sessions are for patients who are more advanced in their mental health treatment process. In these groups involving both men and women, patients gain insight into and learn strategies for changing self-defeating patterns of behavior repeated throughout their life times.

Currently only available through the Psychiatry department at:
Sun Prairie Clinic, 10 Tower Dr, Sun Prairie, (608) 825-3777

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Other Group Therapy

Group therapy focusing on other clinical issues is also offered depending on patient need. Please contact your mental health care provider to discuss other current group therapy offerings.

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