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How to Start and Fill a Therapy Group: The Complete 2025 Guide for Mental Health Professionals

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Part IV of the series: The Power of Group Therapy for Gay Men

Four diverse gay men sit in a supportive circle in a bright, welcoming therapy room with subtle rainbow artwork, engaged in open conversation.

Part III of the series: The Power of Group Therapy for Gay Men

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What I've Learned Running Ongoing Therapy Groups (And Wish I'd Known Sooner)

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Part II of the series: The Power of Group Therapy for Gay Men

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Pride Month Is Wrapping Up—But Your Community Support Doesn’t Have to

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90-Day Launch Guide for New Therapy Groups

A licensed therapist in business-casual attire leads a small, diverse workshop in a bright room with large windows and greenery outside. Overlaid teal text reads ‘Workshops vs. Therapy: Know the Line,’ with icons of a legal scale, name badge, and disclaimer symbol in the corner—signaling legal and ethical boundaries for non-clinical events.

Can Licensed Therapists Expand Into Workshops and Retreats? A 2025 Guide to Staying Legal and Ethical

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Time-Limited Group Therapy: 4 Evidence-Based Formats for Your Practice

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Introducing My New Group: Healthy Relationships for Gay Men

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Writing Group Therapy Listings That Actually Fill Seats

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Essential Guide to Group Therapy: How Therapists Lead Effective Mental Health Groups

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The Science-Backed Case for Group Therapy: Why Evidence Shows Groups Can Match or Outperform Individual Treatment

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How to Find the Right Therapist as a Gay Man: 5 Essential Qualities to Look For

The ZestLife Team

Welcome to ZestLife

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How to Find the Right Therapy Group for You

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Spotlight on Hoarding Expert Dr. Chia-Ying Chou

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What Does It Mean to Have a “Zest for Life”?

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Navigating Group Dynamics: Understanding Roles in Therapy Sessions

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