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Originally Posted by ScarletPimpernel
I think it's Artie who is going to CODA? What's it like? How many people are there? Does everyone get to talk? Can you remain silent?
I ask because I'm thinking of joining a DBSA depression group. I think it might have a similar structure. I'm really scared though because she said there's 10-20 people each week. That's a lot of people especially for someone who has social anxiety! But I'm still interested. I'm just wondering your take on a group. I've done 3 DBT groups and 1 depression group. The depression group was really depressing, but that was 15 years ago.
I also think I found a DBT group that not only does skills, but also does processing/support. I'm really excited about that one. It's only 30mins away from me and is only $30!
I was going to try another DBT group, but the intern and her boss determined I'd be better suited for individual skills therapy, and then later I can join the group. I think they see me as "unstable" because I was just hospitalized (she said it was a red flag during my assessment). Well, I don't like them anyways  |
Yep I'm going to CODA meetings every Sunday afternoon . our group has about 10-15 people any given Sunday. You can pass if you don't want to participate in the readings and when it's share time you can choose to or not. They're a very non-judgemental and welcoming group, I felt comfortable enough to share at my first meeting. And they don't push the religious thing, instead it's more spiritual based. I don't know if other self-run groups are as great as this one has been. I hope they are. I'm considering signing up to facilitate a meeting soon, it's basically just reading out loud. No crosstalk is one of the rules - meaning you don't respond in any way to what others share. There's no discussion. I like that a lot. Makes it easier to share, and different than in therapy cuz with t there is always discussion! And it costs practically nothing - I watched the others at 1st meeting for a clue to the donation and everyone gives $1 so that's what I do too.