Group Therapy With Beacon Therapy Group
Connect with others, build new skills, and find support through our group workshops and therapy programs
The Beacon Within
A Somatic Therapy Group for Self Discovery led by Michelle Bothmann Torres, LICSW
- June 3rd, 2026 – July 29th, 2026
- Wednesdays 3:00 PM – 4:00 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
June 3rd, 2026 – July 29th, 2026
Wednesdays, 3:00–4:00 PM (ET)
In-person @ 1051 Beacon St., Brookline, MA
$0 copay for BC students | $10 for BU/Tufts
Max. 6 Group Members
Register Here | Register by May 29th, 2026 – bothmann@beacontherapy.org
Queering Grief
A support group for Queer and Trans Identified people navigating the complexities of loss, led by Rachael Mathieu, LICSW
- $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
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
What to expect for your group therapy session
Details & Timing
Each group has its own schedule, meeting time, and size. Some meet weekly, while others are single-day workshops.
In your first session, the facilitator will review the group structure, introduce members, and explain how sessions will run. You’re welcome to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable. There’s no pressure to open up right away.
Preparing For Your Session
Before your first session, you might reflect on:
- What brings me to this group?
- What would I like to explore or work on?
- What do I hope will feel different afterward?
- What support do I need to feel comfortable here?
Your facilitator will guide the process, so there's no need to prepare perfectly. It's okay if it takes time to feel comfortable, you can move at your own pace.
Next Steps
After your initial meeting, you and your facilitator will decide if the group is a good fit. If so, you can confirm your participation for future 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.
