Therapy by Allison, LLC will soon be offering an auricular acupuncture group which will integrate traditional auricular acupuncture with additional components like IFS and mindful meditation, soft lighting, handmade weighted lavender pillows, and a space for community healing.
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Benefits to group healing...
Safe and Supportive Environment: Being in a space dedicated to healing often creates a calm and supportive atmosphere. Entering into the presence of others who are seeking similar relief may also promote feelings of safety and emotional comfort.
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Sense of Connection and Community: Receiving acupuncture alongside others fosters a sense of belonging, helping to reduce feelings of isolation, loneliness, or emotional detachment. Being in a shared healing space often promotes solidarity, which can enhance overall emotional well-being.
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Promotes Relaxation and Mindfulness: The group setting allows individuals to slow down and practice mindfulness while observing others quietly healing, promoting a collective sense of calm.
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More about this group
Below is a brief description about elements to be included in this group offering.
Gather
The group will gather together at the office of Therapy by Allison, LLC in North Kingstown, RI.
Individuals can feel free to bring a comfortable blanket. Group members will be offered handmade lavender-rice pillows to place on their lap, eyes, or chest. ​Soft lighting will warm the space and comforting music will be played throughout the group session.
Connect
Members of the group will settle into the space and find a comfortable place to sit.
Members of the group will then introduce themselves and name an intention (or something they hope to take in from the group session). Group members may be wanting a sense of calm, clarity, healing, etc.
Heal
Allison will offer each group member auricular acupuncture in each ear.
Allison will guide the group in a meditation or guided imagery exercise.
Other specifics:
This group will be offered on Monday evenings. A start date has yet to be determined. The cost will be $30 per group. Insurance does not apply. Members of the group are asked to commit to all six sessions. A fee of $10 will apply to missed group sessions as this will be a closed group.
The group will come together at 5:30pm and the space will be offered until 7pm. Members are welcome to request that their acupuncture needles be removed at any point throughout the group experience. If a member wants their needles removed after a short period of time they will have an option to quietly leave the space after the needles are removed as long as the meditation or group exercise is complete, or they can stay and enjoy the calm presence of the group environment.
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This is not group psychotherapy but rather, is an auricular acupuncture group that offers additional healing practices. While this kind of healing may have a positive impact on mental health and/or emotional well-being, this group is not a substitute for mental health treatment and/or mental health therapy.
Reach out
for more information or to enroll in this group
1130 Ten Rod Road, F207E
North Kingstown, RI 02852
401-317-2700