Group therapy is fun and filled with opportunities to learn and grow in a reciprocal manner. It is great to discover that you are not alone–that others understand you and have gone through similar experiences. It is wonderful to be able to listen and to be listened to. These groups provide a positive, empathetic, and educational setting geared toward supporting those who want to maximize their potential. Often, after the intensive phase of treatment is over, during which medications and addictive habits have been shed, individuals need follow up, but cannot afford continuing individual sessions. In fact, because of these individual’s stability and new-found health, weekly individual sessions are no longer necessary.
Group sessions provide the support that is needed at an affordable cost. It is meant for those who are mentally stable and able to handle less intensive therapy. Generally, groups are formed when patients having the same gender, similar psychiatric backgrounds, and common goals are able to meet for 1.5 hours weekly, or every other week, together. Typically, individuals will have completed the intake process and have had at least three individual follow-up sessions with Dr. Lee-Bloem before joining the group. This is to help individuals become familiar with orthomolecular and energy medicine techniques and principles, and to have received at least three treatment sessions specifically tailored to the individual’s needs. Group sizes range from 3 to 6 individuals, and the cost is $125.00 per hour.
Groups that have formed, or are in the process of forming are as follows:
1) Young Women’s Group: This group is for college-age individuals (ages 18-24), currently not on medication, with a history of ADHD or mood disorder, meeting weekly to receive and offer each other support, learn about orthomolecular and energy medicine, and do energy work. This group is amazing, and the energy work is great! Group currently meets on Wednesdays, 2-3:30 p.m. Nutritional supplement monitoring provided as part of follow-up. Cost: $125.00 per hour.
2) Young Men’s Group: This group is for college-age individuals (ages 18-24), who are interested in alternative and integrative medicine and its specific techniques and approaches. Its purpose is to help individuals progress in their knowledge and skills in the field of alternative medicine, to meet for mutual support, and to do energy work. Nutritional supplement monitoring provided as part of follow-up. Currently in the process of forming. Cost: $125.00 per hour.
3) Women’s Group: This group is for women ages 25 and older, currently not on medication, who have had a history of ADHD or mood disorder. Members meet to discuss personal issues, receive and offer group support, learn about orthomolecular and energy medicine, and do energy work. Nutritional supplement monitoring provided as part of follow-up. Currently in the process of forming. Cost: $125.00 per hour.
4) Men’s Group: This group is for men ages 25 and older, currently not on medication, with a history of ADHD or mood disorder. Members meet to discuss issues and topics of interest, receive and offer group support, learn about orthomolecular and energy medicine, and do energy work. Nutritional supplement monitoring provided as part of follow-up. Currently in the process of forming. Cost: $125.00 per hour.
5) Post-medication Support Group: These groups are for individuals, men or women, (age 17 and older) who had successfully come off of medications, are stable, and will benefit from ongoing follow-up and support for their nutritional regimen and energy work at a reduced cost. Groups are organized based on psychiatric history, the type of medications tapered, and goals of treatment. Nutritional supplement monitoring provided as part of follow-up. Currently in the process of forming. Cost: $125.00 per hour.
6) Cigarette/Coffee Cessation Group: For individuals (men or women 17 and older) currently not on psychotropic medications, who wish to use nutritional supplements and energy medicine techniques to heal from their addiction to cigarettes and coffee. Nutritional supplement monitoring provided as part of follow-up. Currently in the process of forming. Cost: $125.00 per hour.