Type I Diabetes Process Groups
Dr. Katzinger offers process groups for children and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes. The goal of these groups is to develop camaraderie and support as well as to assist individuals in gaining knowledge about their diabetes and how it affects their mood, behavior, and relationships with others.
What is a process group?
Process groups created to provide support surrounding a particular issue are unique in that they create an environment of camaraderie based on the fact that all members share a common experience. With that being said, every individual's experience has it's own unique characteristics and, as such, each member's contribution will be invaluable to the other members.
The first few sessions of a process group usually focus on the establishment of trust. During this time, the group therapist and group members work toward establishing a level of trust that allows them to communicate openly and honestly. In a climate of trust, people feel free to care about and help each other. New members are often amazed at how much their contributions help other members. Group trust is enhanced when all members make a commitment to the group.
During the group meeting time, members are responsible for talking about what is troubling them. Discussion flows according to what members would like to talk about -- the group leader does not, for the most part, assign topics for the group to discuss. Members are encouraged to give support and feedback to others, and to work with the reactions and responses that other members' contributions bring up for them. Group members and group therapists may serve as models for effective communication, offer problem-solving strategies, promote self-acceptance, acceptance of diabetes, and self-support.
Unexpressed feelings are a major reason why people experience difficulties and distress. Sharing your thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive environment is an important part of group therapy and strongly affects how much you will be helped. The climate of trust provided by the group promotes an environment where members feel safe to share their struggles and work collaboratively to understand themselves, others, and their illness. As individuals increase their self-awareness, develop new ways of relating to people, and learn new adaptive behaviors, they make progress towards their personal goals that brought them to the group.
Dr. Katzinger is currently accepting participants for process groups for teenaged girls and boys between the ages of twelve and eighteen who have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Additionally, participants are being accepted for process groups for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes. Please view the brochure below for details. Groups forming now to begin September 2015. Please contact Dr. Katzinger via phone or email for additional information or with questions.
What is a process group?
Process groups created to provide support surrounding a particular issue are unique in that they create an environment of camaraderie based on the fact that all members share a common experience. With that being said, every individual's experience has it's own unique characteristics and, as such, each member's contribution will be invaluable to the other members.
The first few sessions of a process group usually focus on the establishment of trust. During this time, the group therapist and group members work toward establishing a level of trust that allows them to communicate openly and honestly. In a climate of trust, people feel free to care about and help each other. New members are often amazed at how much their contributions help other members. Group trust is enhanced when all members make a commitment to the group.
During the group meeting time, members are responsible for talking about what is troubling them. Discussion flows according to what members would like to talk about -- the group leader does not, for the most part, assign topics for the group to discuss. Members are encouraged to give support and feedback to others, and to work with the reactions and responses that other members' contributions bring up for them. Group members and group therapists may serve as models for effective communication, offer problem-solving strategies, promote self-acceptance, acceptance of diabetes, and self-support.
Unexpressed feelings are a major reason why people experience difficulties and distress. Sharing your thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive environment is an important part of group therapy and strongly affects how much you will be helped. The climate of trust provided by the group promotes an environment where members feel safe to share their struggles and work collaboratively to understand themselves, others, and their illness. As individuals increase their self-awareness, develop new ways of relating to people, and learn new adaptive behaviors, they make progress towards their personal goals that brought them to the group.
Dr. Katzinger is currently accepting participants for process groups for teenaged girls and boys between the ages of twelve and eighteen who have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Additionally, participants are being accepted for process groups for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes. Please view the brochure below for details. Groups forming now to begin September 2015. Please contact Dr. Katzinger via phone or email for additional information or with questions.