Group Therapy With Beacon Therapy Group
Connect with others, build new skills, and find support through our group workshops and therapy programs
Queering Grief
A support group for Queer and Trans Identified people navigating the complexities of loss, led by Rachael Mathieu, LICSW
- January 21st – May 6th, 2026
- Wednesdays 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (ET)
- $0 copay for BC | $10 copy for BU/Tufts
- In-person: 1051 Beacon St. Brookline MA
- Questions: mathieu@beacontherapy.org
Learn More About Queering Grief
Expanding the binary on grieving with Rachael Mathieu, LICSW. A support group for Queer and Trans identified people navigating the complexities of loss.
“Grief is an ingredient in every love potion”-Andrea Gibson
Grief is part of the fabric for many people within the queer community. Grief that extends past the immediate experiences of loss, and doesn’t always have a name or specific origin. Ambiguous loss within the queer community can look and feel like:
- Unprocessed grief for the loss of the childhood/adolescence you wish you had
- Relationships that are in and out of your life because they struggle to acknowledge or support you
- Collective grief and rage for our past, present and futures
This space is:
- Queer and Trans affirming, led by a Queer therapist
- Non-judgmental and confidential
- Focused on all kinds of grief
In this group we will:
- Learn and self define experiences of ambiguous grief
- Share, reflect, support and witness each other’s stories of loss and disconnection
- Create ideas for rituals to name, tend to and release all types of grief
- Leave with practices for continued self care beyond the group
Weekly in-person groups on: Wednesday 3:00 – 4:00 pm | January 21st-May 6th, 2026
In-person @ 1051 Beacon St. Brookline, MA | $0 copay for BC students, $10 copay for BU/Tufts students, $30 self pay
Max. 8 group members
Questions: mathieu@beacontherapy.org
The Beacon Within
A Somatic Therapy Group for Self Discovery led by Michelle Bothmann Torres, LICSW
- March 20th, 2026 – May 8th, 2026
- Fridays 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (ET)
- $0 copay for BC | $10 copay for BU/ Tufts
- In-person: 1051 Beacon St. Brookline MA
- Questions: bothmann@beacontherapy.org
Learn More About The Beacon Within
A Somatic group therapy led by Michelle Bothmann Torres, LICSW.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself, overwhelmed by stress, or stuck in patterns that feel hard to break?
This trauma-informed group offers a supportive space to reconnect with yourself and build practical skills for managing overwhelm.
What we’ll do:
Through simple movement, breathwork, and body awareness exercises, you’ll learn sustainable tools to navigate stress, anxiety, and trauma while deepening your self-understanding.
What you’ll get:
- Expand existing coping tools using somatic (body-based) techniques
- Discover how to listen to your body’s natural signals
- Feel more ease and clarity with yourself
- Practice responding with intention instead of reacting on autopilot
March 20th, 2026 – May 8th, 2026
Fridays, 12:00–1:00 PM (ET)
In-person @ 1051 Beacon St., Brookline, MA
$0 copay for BC students | $10 for BU/Tufts
Max. 6 Group Members
bit.ly/beaconwithin26 | Register by March 01, 2026 – bothmann@beacontherapy.org
What to expect for your group therapy session
Details & Timing
Each group workshop has its own schedule, meeting time, and participant limit. Some groups meet weekly for several weeks, while others are single-day workshops. In your first session, the facilitator will review the goals and structure of the group, introduce members to one another, and explain how sessions will run. You’ll also have the opportunity to share what brought you to the group—though, as with individual therapy, there is no pressure to discuss anything you’re not ready to. We understand it can take time to feel comfortable opening up in a group setting, and you are welcome to participate at your own pace.
Preparing For Your Session
To prepare for your first group session, you may want to consider the following:
- What brings me to this group now?
- What challenges am I hoping to explore or work on here?
- What do I hope will be different after participating?
- How do I currently cope with these challenges, and is anything I’m doing making things harder?
- Is there anything you’d like to share with the group that would help make it a supportive space for you?
Your facilitator will guide the first session, so there’s no need to feel pressure about knowing exactly what to say. In group therapy, one of the most important parts of the process is feeling comfortable with the facilitator and with the group itself—which can take time. You are welcome to ask questions to better understand the group’s format, the facilitator’s approach, and how the sessions will support your goals.
Next Steps
After your initial meeting, you and your facilitator will discuss next steps. If you both agree that the group is a good fit for your needs, you will confirm your participation for the remaining sessions.
How to join a group:
Step 1
Complete the Registration Form
Fill out the registration form for the group you’re interested in joining.
Step 2
Confirm Your Spot
Our Group Facilitator will be in touch to schedule an initial meeting and get you signed up.
Step 3
Attend Your Initial Meeting
Finally, you'll meet with your facilitator to learn how sessions will run and confirm your spot.