What is a process group?

A process group is a therapy group that focuses on the here-and-now experience of its members—how you relate, communicate, and show up with others in real time. Unlike a skills-based or psychoeducational group, where the emphasis is on learning specific tools or concepts, a process group centers on interaction, reflection, and emotional exploration within the group itself.

In a process group you can expect to:

• Explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns as they arise in the moment

• Gain insight into your relational dynamics through honest conversation

• Receive support and feedback from the facilitator and other members

• Practice new ways of communicating, setting boundaries, and expressing emotion

• Notice how group interactions mirror your relationships outside the group

The goal of a process group is not just to learn about healthier relating—it’s to experience and practice it in a safe, supportive environment, with guidance from the facilitator.

The facilitator of the group may occasionally share media, literature, or other educational content with the group to enhance the group's understanding of relational patterns and healthier coping skills. The majority of group sessions will not follow a set psychoeducational skill-based structure like HCAW Series 1; a process group relies more heavily on the relating and connecting of the group members.

The therapeutic magic of a process group is sparked through the spontaneity of what happens in the present moment, and how we connect as a group in the here-and-now.