Why group therapy? Group therapy is a highly effective way to resolve many types of difficulties. Groups offer support to an individual participant and decrease his/her sense of isolation. Frequently, relationship patterns from "real life" are recreated within the therapy group. This presents a unique opportunity to receive constructive feedback from others on how you are being perceived in a safe, controlled environment. With this feedback and the greater understanding of ones self it can provide, new patterns of relating can be developed and rehearsed. Therapeutic Walking Group Dr. Lager holds therapeutic walking groups each spring and summer. There is a growing body of evidence that mood disorders such as depression and anxiety improve through participation in moderate exercise (please see below for articles about the positive benefit of exercise on mood). Research suggests that it may take at least 30 minutes of exercise a day for at least three to five days a week to significantly improve depression symptoms. But smaller amounts of activity — as little as 10 to 15 minutes at a time — can improve mood in the short term. These groups are designed to combine the benefits of moderate exercise with the support and insights gained in group therapy. People often find it helpful as an adjunct to psychotherapy and/or medication. Please contact the office if you would like more information about joining a therapeutic walking group. Article about exercise and mood Article about exercise and stress Study of the links between exercise and well-being Study of the effect of exercise on psychiatric illnesses Study on the connection between exercise and major depressive disorder Study of the relationship between reduced fitness and mood disorders Study about the impact of exercise on the brain |
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Jennifer Lager, Psy.D.
6832 Old Dominion Drive,
Suite 200
McLean, VA 22101
(703) 244-9656
6832 Old Dominion Drive,
Suite 200
McLean, VA 22101
(703) 244-9656
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Jennifer Lager, Psy.D.
