WHY CLASSES? There are multiple reasons why psychoeducational classes provides resilience benefits to you, your relationships, and your life roles. Here is a partial list:
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Normalizing your experiences.
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Increasing your perspective-taking and knowledge of resources.
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Providing a sense that "you are not alone" facing your issues, which reduces loneliness and provides a sense of community.
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Empowerment and commitment to change through learning and taking this first step.
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New coping skills to consider and try out.
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Affordable and a low commitment of time.
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Allows you to explore your needs in a non-threatening, nonjudgmental, and supportive place.
However, classes may not take the place of needed individual, couples, and/or crisis counseling. Classes may be helpful as a supplement to your counseling, and as a way to identify whether you may need further support.