Therapy Groups
These are the groups that are currently being offered at our practice. If you are interested in finding out more about a group, you can contact the group facilitator and/or their supervisor. These groups are not drop-in and they do require registration. If you would like to register, please contact the group's facilitator as listed for each group. Thank you.
We can accept some insurance plans for any of these groups, but you might need to attend an intake session before the first group meeting so that we can bill insurance (unless you are already a client at Edges Wellness Center LLC). If we don’t accept your insurance plan, or if you prefer to self-pay, we offer a sliding-scale fee of $20-$50 per person for each weekly group.
Currently, all our groups are conducted via telehealth. Please note that some of these groups are already running but are open to new participants, and some are about to start or will start once a minimum number of participants have registered. Feel free to contact the group facilitator if you have any questions and/or to register. Thank you.
Navigating Chronic Illness and Pain in Relationships
This online group draws on the power of community and connection to provide therapeutic support for couples/partnered relational systems in which at least one person experiences chronic illness or pain. Together, we will decide which topics to focus on, as well as process the challenges encountered in navigating relationships while living with chronic illness & pain. We will strive to be guided by the principles of Disability Justice in our work together, highlighting interdependence, sustainability and a deep knowing that we are always whole and worthy.
This virtual group is limited to eight couples/romantic relational systems (e.g., vee systems or polycules). The group will meet online Mondays starting October 21st for eight sessions from 5:30pm-7:00pm CST.
If interested in signing up for the Fall 2024 cycle please email alessandra@edgeswellness.com.
Group facilitators: Nora Gyarfas & Alessandra Gaglio
Supervised by: Jeong Eun Park, LMFT
Navigating Gender Transition in Relationships
This group will provide therapeutic support for couples/partnered relational systems in which at least one person is exploring gender identity and/or transition. Together, we will decide which topics to focus on, as well as process the challenges encountered in navigating relationships while exploring gender. This group will meet most Saturdays from 3-4:30 pm, specific dates below. Space is limited to five couples/romantic relational systems (e.g., vee systems or polycules).
If you are interested in the group but the current scheduled time does not work for you, please reach out to Jamie. Interest and availability may impact future group offering dates and times.
Saturdays 3- 4:30pm
Dates: 3/1, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27
Group Facilitator: Jamie Bosc, LAMFT, Tatia
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group for Queer folx
Do you identify as LGBTQ+? Do you feel you are struggling with your thoughts, feelings, and emotions?
For many, we are not directly taught (like in school) ways to deal with stress. In fact, we are often taught destructive ways of coping, whether from peers, family, or media, that can make living life feel challenging, or sometimes even impossible.
DBT Skills training can give you tools and insight that will help you to connect to yourself and your emotions to move towards better understanding and processing them. Over 12 weeks, you will learn and practice a range of practical skills to manage emotions, improve relationships, and enhance overall well-being.
Be a part of a supportive group environment where you can share experiences, receive feedback, and practice new skills. This 12-week online, closed group. For more info regarding group requirements: https://www.kwscw.org/dbtskills
Cycle Schedule
Winter 2024 January 25 - April 11
Fall 2024 September 05 - November 21
Winter 2025 January 25 - April 11
Group trainer and therapist: Kei Skeide, MS LMFT, C-DBT
Navigating Chronic Illness and Disability
This online group draws on the power of community and connection to provide therapeutic support for individuals who experience disability, chronic illness or pain. We will strive to be guided by the principles of Disability Justice in our work together, highlighting interdependence, sustainability, and a deep knowing that we are always whole and worthy. We will meet virtually weekly on Thursday afternoons from 2:00 to 3:30pm for a total of 8 sessions. Space is limited to 8 individuals. We will start our next cycle once we have at least 5 people registered
Examples of topics that can be covered in group:
Principles of disability justice
Societal narratives and ideas about chronic illness and disability
Ableism
Grief + ambiguous loss
Navigating day to day life
Navigating systems and institutions
Intimacy and sex
How to care for each other and get support
Internalized ableism and self narratives
If interested in joining please email skye@edgeswellness.com.
Group facilitator: MFT Interns: Nikki Real & Skye Butler
Supervised by: Mark Reese, MA LMFT & Alex Iantaffi, PhD, MS, SEP, CST, LMFT
Sex Worker Support Group
This 6-week online support group is designed for current and former sex workers (ages 18+ / MN residents) and providing therapeutic support that is sex-positive, feminist, affirming, kink-friendly, trauma-informed, and inclusive of gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, relationship style, ethnicity & race, immigrant status, ability, socio-economic status, generational differences, etc. The focus of this group will be on processing the unique challenges experienced, offering psycho-education and providing support to one another.
This support group will start as soon as there is a minimum number of participants and is limited to 8 people. The group will meet online bi-weekly on Wednesdays from 5:00pm-6:30pm on the following 2024 dates: 1/17, 1/31, 2/14, 2/28, 3/13, 3/27. Please email the group facilitator for registration/questions: maggie@edgeswellness.com
Group facilitator: Maggie Nelon, M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy
Supervised by: Mark Reese, M.A. LMFT
Navigating Religious Trauma and Spiritual Abuse Support Group
This 6-week online support group is open to anyone (ages 18+ / MN residents) feeling impacted by religious trauma, spiritual abuse and/or adverse religious/spiritual experiences. This group exists to offer support as we unlearn harmful narratives around ourselves, our community and spirituality. Healing can be a lifelong process, and we aim to support each other as we work to reclaim the spiritual after trauma and abuse.
This support group will start as soon as there is a minimum number of participants and is limited to 8 people. The group will meet online bi-weekly on Wednesdays from 5:00pm-6:30pm on the following 2024 dates: 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3. Please email the group facilitator for registration/questions: maggie@edgeswellness.com.
Group facilitator: Maggie Nelon, M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy
Supervised by: Mark Reese, M.A. LMFT
Generation Doom (Couples and Relational Systems)
This online group will provide therapeutic support for couples/partnered relational systems that are experiencing internal stress related to the state of the world as it stands today and how we are coping. Together, we will decide which topics to focus on.
Topics might include the climate crisis, living in late-stage capitalism, uncertainty about the future, and etc. Group will start as soon as the minimum number or participants sign up and is limited to five couples/romantic relational systems (e.g., vee systems or polycules).
This group will meet on Sundays from 2:00-3:30pm. If you are interested in the group but the current scheduled time does not work for you, please reach out to Eli. Interest and availability may impact future group offering dates and times.
If interested in joining please email eli@edgeswellness.com or kate@edgeswellness.com.
Group facilitator: Eli Vogel and Kate LeMay
Trans &/or Non-Binary Support Group
This group is for trans and non-binary people living in Minnesota. This group is affirming, trauma-informed, and inclusive of gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, relationship style, kink-friendly, ethnicity & race, immigrant status, (dis)ability, neurodiversity, socio-economic status, generational differences, etc. The focus of this group will be on processing, psycho-education, and providing support to one another. Please contact for information for specific information on meeting times
Group facilitator: Jeong Eun Park, MS, LMFT
Religious Trauma + Spiritual Abuse Online Support Group
This online group is open to anyone age 18+ feeling impacted by religious trauma, spiritual abuse and/or adverse religious experiences. This group exists to offer support as we unlearn harmful narratives around ourselves, our community and spirituality. Healing can be a lifelong process, and we aim to support each other as we work to reclaim the spiritual after trauma and abuse. This online group will start as soon as there is a minimum number of 5 participants and is limited to 10 people. We plan to meet on the following six Wednesdays (9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/16) from 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST.
Group facilitator: Maggie Nelon, MS (supervisor: Tessa Gittleman, MA, LMFT)
BIPOC Trans &/or Non-Binary Support Group (Not currently running)
This group is for BIPOC trans and non-binary people living in Minnesota. This group is affirming, trauma-informed, and inclusive of gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, relationship style, kink-friendly, ethnicity & race, immigrant status, (dis)ability, neurodiversity, socio-economic status, generational differences, etc. Our values include openly talking about imperialism, capitalism, and the ongoing settler-colonial projects. The focus of this group will be on processing, psycho-education, and providing support to one another. This group is not currently running and will resume at a future date.
Group facilitator: Jeong Eun Park, MS, LMFT