What is Social Therapy?

Social therapy challenges traditional psychological approaches that focus solely on the individual. Instead, it emphasizes the social, relational, and performative aspects of human growth. At the Atlanta Center for Social Therapy, we practice and study social therapy as an interactive and collaborative process, helping people build new emotional and relational capacities in a group setting.

This program offers a theoretical and experiential deep dive into social therapeutics, equipping participants with the tools to apply these concepts in their work, personal development, and community-building efforts. 

​Some topics addressed by group therapy:

Deepen Your Understanding of Social Therapy

The East Side Institute offers a Social Therapy Study Program in collaboration with the Atlanta Center for Social Therapy.  This training offers a unique opportunity for therapists, coaches, educators, and changemakers to explore the theory and practice of social therapeutics. This program is designed for individuals seeking to develop a deeper understanding of group-based emotional growth, collaborative meaning-making, and innovative approaches to mental health and human development.
Our Atlanta-based study program provides a hands-on, discussion-driven learning experience where participants can engage with leading social therapy practitioners and immerse themselves in the evolving field of social therapy.

Social Therapy Study Program at the Atlanta Center for Social Therapy:

​Some topics addressed by group therapy:

​Career/Employment

People often find themselves stuck in a rut at work, finding it difficult to use their creativity or passion professionally. When it comes to creating new career choices or reinvigorating one’s passion for work, group offers a playground for people to develop new life directions.

Depression

Depression has become a significant cultural fact in our society. People have found group therapy to be enormously helpful in renewing connection to life and to a sense of purposefulness. The alienation that we experience in our relationships is

by the intimacy of the group setting, giving you an opportunity to create new meaning in your life.

GLBT Issues

There is enormous value being in a diverse, heterogeneous group. There you can find support to be more powerful as gay, lesbian, or bisexual or transsexual. Groups can be instrumental in providing a safe, nurturing environment to grow and develop.

Recovery

Once you have made the important life decisions to eliminate destructive behavior, such as the destructive effects of drugs or alcohol, what do you do to grow? We offer group experiences that support you to learn more about your relationship to others, growing in your capacity for more intimate involvement with others, and develop experiences that support personal, emotional, and spiritual growth.

Anxiety and Panic

Many people have found group therapy helpful to break out of the sense of intense isolation that accompanies and generates a feeling of panic. We can help you to relate to the normal experiences of anxiety and gain control of your emotional response. We help people to learn that emotion is something that you do rather than something that happens to you, allowing you to choose new performances.

Intimacy

Many people grow up in environments that deprive them from experiencing closeness with others. It becomes increasing more difficult to create intimacy within important relationships. Group is an environment where intimacyis the activity, where you learn to support and are supported by others in the process of building the group.

Who is This Program For?

We offer a warm, friendly and supportive environment for the challenge of change, growth and development.

Our specialty service are unique and powerfully effective life- development therapy groups.

• Mental health professionals seeking innovative approaches to therapy and coaching
• Educators interested in fostering social-emotional learning and group development
• Community organizers looking for tools to build inclusive, development-focused spaces
• Coaches and leadership professionals aiming to integrate social therapeutic practices into their work
• Anyone curious about postmodern psychology, social constructionism, and the power of collective development

Program Details & Enrollment

The Atlanta Center for Social Therapy is committed to providing a dynamic and accessible study experience for those eager to expand their understanding of social therapeutics.

• Location: (virtual options may be available)
• Format: Discussion-based sessions with experiential components
• Facilitators: Led by experienced social therapy practitioners
• Who Can Join: Open to professionals, students, and anyone interested in social therapy

If you’re looking to broaden your perspective on therapy, coaching, and human development, we invite you to explore the Social Therapy Study Program at the Atlanta Center for Social Therapy.

Contact us today to learn more about enrollment and upcoming sessions.

What You’ll Gain

Participants will:

• Explore the philosophical and methodological foundations of social therapy
• Engage in group discussions and experiential learning activities
• Learn how to apply social therapeutic principles in real-world contexts
• Develop a deeper appreciation for the role of relationships and collaboration in emotional growth

Through readings, discussions, and interactive exercises, participants will gain practical insights into how therapy, coaching, and community work can move beyond traditional models to foster collective growth and transformation.