Imagine instantly having a team of allies; like minded individuals ready to battle with you and for you on your road to recovery. Group Counseling is like finding a band of brothers (or sisters) to walk through the areas of your life that cannot be walked alone. In group counseling you will find that you are not alone and that your voice matters. You will find the support and tools you need and the expert voice required to gain freedom and healing.
The Benefit of Gathering Together
One of the best things about group counseling is knowing that others struggle as you do. Though everyone might experience different kinds of sexual addiction, the symptoms and effects are very similar for everyone. Having a judgment-free space full of people who want to help you succeed can work wonders for your recovery.
Some other benefits of group counseling for sex addiction include:
- New perspectives – It’s easy to become stuck in a way of thinking. One of the great things about group counseling is it offers you the perspective of others, sometimes creating a snowball effect of positive ideas and change for you and the group.
- Discovering connection with others – One of the key causes and effects of sex addiction is a lack of intimate, fully-connected relationships. This isn’t limited to romantic relationships, but also those with family and friends. Group counseling helps you build skills for forming new relationships and strengthen the bonds you have with loved ones in your life.
- A place to be heard – One thing that many who struggle with sex addiction hold in common is secrecy. Having a safe place to lay it all in the open is very relieving. You also learn healthy ways of self-expression, which can be a huge step in your recovery.
- Lasting support – Group counseling often creates lasting friendships that can help you maintain sobriety after counseling ends and support you when hard times arise.
What Happens in Group Counseling?
Before your first group session, you will meet with the group counselor to talk about your reasons for therapy and what you can expect. Sexual addiction recovery groups draw from various kinds of therapy to offer a well-rounded approach to healing for everyone in the group. Together you will learn techniques for dealing with temptations, gaining control over unhealthy thought patterns, preventing relapse, forming healthy habits, building meaningful relationships, and working towards a more connected relationship with Christ Jesus.