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Below is a list of current groups that are available for clients who are currently being followed within the INSPIRE Clinic.
If you are interested in any of these groups, please talk with your INSPIRE clinic provider (or reach out to them through MyHealth), to find out which groups might be a good fit for you and to request more information.
Family Workshop Series
Thursdays 12-1pm via Zoom
This 9-week group-based workshop is designed for families and support people of loved ones receiving care at the INSPIRE Clinic. The series aims to foster community, shared learning, and collaboration around understanding psychosis and enhancing family support.
RSVP Required: Email Nuriya Hefron at nuriya23@stanford.edu
Important Notes:
- Participants must join within the first three sessions to take part in the series.
- The workshop provides an opportunity to connect with other families and gain valuable tools and insights to better support loved ones.
Peer Support Group
Wednesdays 2:30-3:30pm via Zoom
Led by Melanie Lean
This is an open peer group for INSPIRE clinic clients, with encouragement to "come as you are" so participants can feel free to be camera off in group or attend just to listen to others' shares.
Applied CBT Skills for Recovery
Fridays from 12-1pm via Zoom
Led by Melanie Lean
This open cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis (CBTp) group helps people identify connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; to learn to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts or behaviors; and to build coping skills.
Intro to CBTp
Tuesdays, 4-5 PM on Zoom
Led by Priya Chari
A basic introduction to the connection between our interpretations of events, body sensations, emotions, and behaviors, and how we can use this to live a life in line with our goals.
Relationship & Social Skills
Wednesdays, 4-5 PM on Zoom
Led by Priya Chari
This is a safe space to learn and practice social skills and interpersonal skills, including how to set boundaries.
ELATE
Fridays, 4-5:30 PM in person at 401 Quarry
Led by Priya Chari and Selin Yalcinkaya
A creative, movement-based group that aims to promote social engagement, cognitive flexibility, and self-expression for clients at the Stanford INSPIRE clinic. By participating in collaborative games, group members will develop social skills, build interpersonal relationships, and generate creative material. Each group includes a warm-up, main activity, and discussion and application of concepts learned in group to everyday life.
INSPIRE Walking Group
Wednesdays from 1:30-3 PM
Led by Will Carlson
Exercise and Socialization Group. Please contact Will 650-504-9715 if you're running more than 5 minutes late.
INSPIRE Music Group
Thursdays 5:30-7:30 PM
Led by Will Carlson
Music Therapy Group. Contact Will to RSVP and for location details. 650-504-9715