Process Groups

A Process Group is a group of people who meet regularly to work on their deepest issues within a supportive environment.  The group leader is a qualified Integrative Body Mind Psychotherapist who is a specialist at working with group dynamics.

The process group is based on Integrative Body Mind Psychotherapy™ and involves a combination of movement, expression, sharing, and emotional release.  There are physical exercises to open muscular blocks that limit consciousness, feeling and life force.  Each attendee will not always do an individual process every night, but will be expected to support others.  Often it is when we are supporting others, that we gain our biggest insights into our own process.  In the secure environment of a Process Group, old patterns of negativity that limit consciousness are challenged, enabling you to live an authentic life of fulfilment, meaning and connection. 

Since our issues can originate from difficulties in our personal relationships, the process group offers an opportunity to provide connection with others and examine the issues at a deep level.  Process Groups are driven by group need and group dynamics which assist and accelerate individual process but do not replace it.   As the group matures and becomes cohesive, there is an increase in morale, mutual trust, and revealing of thoughts and feelings.  The main tasks of Process Group Therapy are  self-disclosure, honesty about feelings, non-defensiveness, interest  in and acceptance of others, support of the group and personal improvement. 

Most ongoing process groups meet fortnightly for a couple of hours.  Prior experience in individual therapy is highly recommended but not compulsory.  Most group members would benefit from having individual sessions with their therapist at least monthly.  You are financially responsible for any missed groups.

To join a group, you will need to make contact with the group leader.  If you have not met them before, you will need an interview to assess eligibility.  In some instances there is a waiting period to come into a group.  Initially, you will need to commit to attending a set number of consecutive group sessions.  While you are settling into the group you will have a chance to bring any feelings or concerns that are elicited from the group, back to the group.

If you are thinking of leaving the group for any reason, we recommend that you commit to at least 1 more group so you can get help in exploring unconscious reasons for leaving.  We have a very low attrition rate in our groups.  Most members want to keep coming.

Our Process Groups take place primarily in Perth, Western Australia WA.  Please contact us if you require additional information about Process Groups taking place soon.