Psychiatric Centers at San Diego

ADULT THERAPY (CO-ED)


	Cognitive Skills Group This group is designed for adults with depression and anxiety. The group will work through the Mind Over Mood workbook, learning specific cognitive skills to help wtih their moods. Facilitator: Marla Vencil, Ph.D. Phone: (619) 688-5855 Office: Mission Valley 5708

	Dealing with Separation and Divorce A support/therapy group for men and women dealing with the complex emotions and day to day adjustments of separation and divorce. Participants will be offered a safe environment to process feelings of loss, anger, fear as well as feelings accompanying growth and change. Issues surrounding grief, new relationships, co-parenting and practical issues will be explored in an atmosphere of safety and support Facilitator: Elizabeth S. Hammer, Ph.D. Phone: (619) 688-5855 Office: La Jolla 5708

	Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Insomnia/Sleep Difficulty Group This group will examine thoughts and behaviors related to sleep and sleep difficulty. Changing thoughts/worry that prevents sleep. Psychoeducation regarding sleep hygiene. Behavioral habits surrounding sleep. Mindfulness and relaxation techniques. Facilitator: Kristie Earnheart, Ph.D. Phone: (619) 667-3380 Office: East County 2208

	The Man Group This is supportive therapy for men explored from a masculine psychological perspective. It will provide psychoeducational perspective for difficulties that relate to issues confronting the modern man. Topcis to be addressed can include mood difficulties, relationships, anger management, anxiety, depression, stress and others. Facilitator: Chad K. Cox, MA, PA Phone: (858) 569-7200 Office: Kearny Mesa

	Adult Psychotherapy This on-going group for adult men and women focuses on such issues as self-esteem, intimacy, and interpersonal relationships. Facilitator: Michele McCarter, Ph.D Phone: (619) 688-5855 Office: Mission Valley

	Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group This group will help clients learn coping skills to manage problematic behaviors. Group goals are to establish distress tolerance skills, emotion regulation skills, interpersonal effectiveness and mindfulness. Facilitators: Mary Ellen Bennett, LCSW & Lisa Klise, MFT Phone: (858) 673-3360 Office: Rancho Bernardo 5227

	Bereavement Support Group For those who have lost a loved one due to death. This group will explore the psychological, social, spiritual and practical aspects of loss. Facilitator: Rita McCrerey, MSW, MA, LCSW Phone: (619) 667-3380 Office: East County

	Adult Psychotherapy This co-ed on-going group for adults will focus on issues such as stress, relationships, intimacy and conflict resolution. Facilitator: Edward Calix, Ph.D Phone: (619) 667-3380 Office: East County 5227

	Adult Depression and Anxiety Recovery group This on-going group is geared for participants between the ages of 20-55 who are either in treatment for in or remission from depression and anxiety. The group will focus on developing insight and skills to reduce and prevent the effects of clinical depression and anxiety. Facilitator: Robert Aguilar, MFT Phone: (619) 498-5454 Office: Chula Vista

	Build Self Esteem & Improve Choices This group will focus on identifying irrational beliefs and unrealistic expectations that damage self-esteem. Participants will learn to reduce self defeating coping patterns, such as binge eating and drinking, self understanding, learn to self-validate, improve self care, and decrease negative thinking and negative self-talk. Facilitator: Lisa Klise, MFT Phone: (760) 489-4930 Office: Escondido

	Loss, Recovery and Renewal A support group for those experiencing loss due to death. This is an ongoing group that will address emotional, spiritual, and practical issues of grief and loss. It will include an exploration of the grief process, common myths about grief and grieving; strategies for coping; anger; guilt and depression in grief; and how to handle special dates and anniversaries. This group will guide participants through the various stages of grief, increase understanding of grief and enhance coping skills. Facilitator: Rita McCrerery, MSW, MA, LCSW Phone: (619) 667-3380 Office: East County

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	RELATIONSHIP ISSUES
	Dealing with Separation and Divorce A support/therapy group for men and women dealing with the complex emotions and day to day adjustments of separation and divorce. Participants will be offered a safe environment to process feelings of loss, anger, fear as well as feelings accompanying growth and change. Issues surrounding grief, new relationships, co-parenting and practical issues will be explored in an atmosphere of safety and support Facilitator: Elizabeth S. Hammer, Ph.D. Phone: (619) 688-5855 Office: La Jolla 5708

	Intimacy & Relationships On-going interactive open group for adult men and women with difficulty in such issues as self-esteem, intimacy and interpersonal relationships with significant others, spouses, other family members, friends and co-workers. Facilitator: Gil Jackofsky, Ph.D Phone: (858) 558-2731 Office: La Jolla or Rancho Bernardo 5177

	Separation / Divorce A therapy/support group for both men and women struggling with emotions and practicalities of separation/divorce. The group will offer participants a safe and confidential place to share their stories, receive support and to learn from one another different strategies to deal with overwhelming feelings and complicated realities, including parenting issues. This will be an open, ongoing group. Facilitator: Jeffrey Hersh, Ph.D Phone: (858) 673-3360 Office: Rancho Bernardo 5227

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	WOMEN'S ISSUES

	Emerging Women A support/therapy group for women in their twenties who are delaing with issues of low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression that are interfering with educational, occupational, and relationship adjustment. Facilitator: Elizabeth S. Hammer, Ph.D. Phone: (619) 688-5855 Office: La Jolla 5708

	Dealing with Trauma A support/therapy group for women who are dealing with issues of sexual trauma including molestation and rape. Trauma has subtle and long term effects on the relationship to self and others. This group will offer the opportunity to explore issues of trust, intimacy, depression and anxiety that often accompany sexual trauma. Facilitator: Elizabeth S. Hammer, Ph.D. Phone: (619) 688-5855 Office: La Jolla 5708

	Women's Group This support group is for women going through life transitions such as relationship issues, motherhood, balancing home and work stress. Women helping women through communication and shared experiences, goal setting and encouragement. Facilitator: Angela Copeland, Psy.D., MFT Phone: (858) 569-7200 Office: Kearny Mesa 4308

	Stress, Dysfunctional Behaviors and Weight Gain Life stressors and destructive behaviors are contribuing factors to being overweight. According to research, "comfort eaters report higher levels of stress and are more likely than the average American to experience health problems." APA The goal of this group is to help individuals change dysfunctional behaviors and promote stress reducing life changes useful to a healthy lifestyle and the maintenance of appropriate body weight. Facilitators: Helen E. Davis, Ph.D., MFT Phone: (858) 673-3360 Office: Rancho Bernardo 5167

	Women's Psychotherapy This is an on-going group that will focus on developing healthy relationships and coping strategies in a changing world. Group emphasis will be placed on developing healthy communication skills, dealing with lives in transition, and coping with stress and depression. Facilitator: Edward Calix, Ph.D Phone: (619) 667-3380 Office: East County 5227

	Women's Psychotherapy This on-going group for adult women focuses on such issues as: low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Particular emphasis is placed on the family of origin and interpersonal difficulties in relationships. Facilitator: Michele McCarter, Ph.D Phone: (619) 688-5855 Office: Mission Valley

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	MEN'S HEALTH
	The Man Group This is supportive therapy for men explored from a masculine psychological perspective. It will provide psychoeducational perspective for difficulties that relate to issues confronting the modern man. Topcis to be addressed can include mood difficulties, relationships, anger management, anxiety, depression, stress and others. Facilitator: Chad K. Cox, MA, PA Phone: (858) 569-7200 Office: Kearny Mesa


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	DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT
	Dual Diagnosis Group An on-going group for clients with both a mood/anxiety disorder and chemical dependency. Group meets three times per week for cognitive education and group therapy. Clients will learn strategies to cope with their mood disorder and stay in recovery. The expected outcome of this group is: Increased ability to cope with symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, and bipolar disorder. Abstinence from drugs, alcohol and other substances is also expected. Facilitator: Marla Vencil, Ph.D Phone: (619) 688-5855 Office: Mission Valley 8288


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	CHILD AND ADOLESCENT ISSUES
	Special Children - Special Parents A support/therapy group for parents dealing with the challenges of raising a child with special needs. Participants will be offered a safe environment to process feelings of loss, frustration, anger and isolation. Issues surrounding parenting, self-care, marriage/relationship adjustment, school issues and practical issues of day-to-day life with your special needs child will be explored in an atmosphere of safety and support. Facilitator: Elizabeth S. Hammer, Ph.D. Phone: (619) 688-5855 Office: Mission Valley 5708

	Adolescent Girl's Therapy Group This comprehensive group for girls 14-17 years of age will focus on adolescent concerns and development including topcis such as: self-esteem, depression/anxiety, peer pressure and social skills. This group will help develop improved coping skills and self-esteem facilitating more effective social interaction.. Facilitator: Diedra Duchock, Ph.D. Phone: (858) 569-7200 Office: Kearny Mesa 5187

	Play Therapy (This is not* a group, but a type of therapy offered by this facilitator)* Play therapy is combined with parent education for ages 3-10. This group treats a variety of childhood disorders, attachment problems, childhood trauma, behavioral disorders, adjustment disorders and affective disorders. Facilitator: Diedra Duchock, Ph.D. Phone: (858) 569-7200 Office: Kearny Mesa

	Boy's Therapy (8-10) This group is designed for boys (ages 8-10) focusing on building social skills and helping develop tools to deal with emotions and problem situations in growing up. Facilitator: George Koumaras, Ph.D Phone: (619) 688-5855 Office: Mission Valley 5227

	Boy's Therapy (11-14) This group is designed for boys (ages 11-14) focusing on building peer interaction skills and enhancing self-esteem. It is appropriate for individuals who have had difficulty with anger management, family relationships, and social skills. Facilitator: George Koumaras, Ph.D Phone: (619) 688-5855 Office: Mission Valley 5227

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	GROUPS TO COME
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