Hi Pinkcorr,
I think it is hard to find a balance. It's kind of a strange actually....for most the week we're supposed to be pulled together and self-sufficent and independent. And then for the hour or so every week that we are in therapy we are supposed to be vulnerable and dependant on someone else to help us work through our issues. It would be easy if we could just turn these things on and off like a light switch, but of course it doesn't work that way.
The changes going on in your group do sound overwhelming. I like the attitude you have about it, thinking that it can help you grow and learn. I think that is the best approach you can take when you are facing something like that, and it is not easy to do.
Take care.