CEDAR Group Therapy and Support Groups

Group psychotherapy is a powerful adjunct to individual psychotherapy because it allows group members to test out healthier ways of connecting with others, to trust and confront others safely and to express difficult emotions appropriately. 

Groups held include:

• On-going group psychotherapy

• Short-term and goal specific (i.e. symptom reduction & stabilization)

• Meal Support group including post meal process

• Short term expressive and art therapy

New Groups Currently Seeking Members:

Specialized Nutrition Groups

All nutrition groups are led by one of CEDAR’s Registered Dietitians.

Healthy Habits: This nutrition group utilizes nutrition education and behavior modification to help children and their families, eat and exercise in harmony with their bodies. The group is appropriate for children ages 10 through 14 years. Please see our website for additional information.

Intensive 12-Week Group:

CEDAR Associates of Westchester and Rockland Counties, New York: Intensive 12-week group for individuals suffering with eating disorders. Individuals will develop and utilize tools for Goal Achievement.

This group program is designed for personal empowerment in the pursuit of goals related to eating disorders. It will address the following types of goals:

• appreciate your body
• continue and enhance your eating disorder recovery
• achieve a healthy body image
• set realistic goals for yourself regarding your body
• food and exercise
• improve overall self-care practices.

Participants must make a commitment to attend all 12 group sessions and agree to maintain confidentiality of all other group members. This unique group is designed to be an educational experience to promote the cognitive behavioral skills needed to obtain your goals and desires, so the cost for the 12-week group program is $1,200—paid at the first session (insurance will not be accepted). Each attendee will also be required to purchase a workbook, which is an additional $14. Group is open to individuals 15 and older. Maximum of 15 participants will be selected for the group.  For more information about the group call 914-244-1904.

Psychotherapy Groups at CEDAR Associates Mt. Kisco and Scarsdale Offices:

CEDAR Associates offers weekly, ongoing psychotherapy groups for adolescent girls, adult women and men with eating disorders. Group sessions, facilitated by a licensed therapist trained in the treatment of eating disorders. Call the appropriate office for information.

Sexual Abuse and Incest Survivor's Groups at CEDAR Associates Mount Kisco Center:

CEDAR Associates is forming two separate weekly, ongoing psychotherapy groups for adolescent and adult women who are survivors of sexual abuse and/or incest. Group sessions, facilitated by a licensed therapist trained in the treatment of eating disorders. Call Kristin Lore, LCSW at 914-224-1904 for information.