Self-Care in Real Life
A 5-Week Therapy Group
Everybody tells you to practice self-care. But who actually teaches you how?
Self-Care in Real Life is a 5-week therapy group designed to help you recognize what you need, understand the patterns that leave you depleted, and build realistic ways of caring for yourself in everyday life.
You Know You Need to Take Better Care of Yourself. But What Does That Actually Look Like?
You’ve probably heard it before:
“You need to practice more self-care.”
Maybe your therapist has said it. Maybe your doctor, partner, family, friends, or even you have said the same thing.
But being told to take care of yourself doesn’t mean you were ever taught how.
When life gets busy, stressful, or overwhelming, it’s easy to keep pushing through, take care of everyone else first, ignore what you need, or wait until you’re completely exhausted before doing something about it.
And eventually, even “self-care” can start to feel like one more thing you’re failing to do well enough.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
Self-Care in Real Life is a 5-week therapy group designed to help you understand what you actually need and build realistic ways of responding before you reach burnout.
Together, we’ll move beyond vague advice and help you learn how to notice your warning signs, understand the patterns that drain you, ask for support, set healthier boundaries, and choose small forms of care that fit the life you’re actually living.
You don’t need a perfect self-care routine.
You need a better understanding of yourself and a practical plan for what to do when life gets hard.
You’ll learn to:
Notice when you’re running low before you hit empty.
Understand what you actually need instead of automatically pushing through.
Tell the difference between temporary relief and care that truly restores you.
Recognize the habits and beliefs that keep you stuck in exhaustion.
Build realistic self-care practices that work on normal, busy days.
Ask for help and receive support without feeling like a burden.
Set healthier boundaries in your relationships and responsibilities.
Let go of the idea that self-care has to be done perfectly to count.
Create a personal plan for taking care of yourself when life gets difficult again.
Self-Care Should Work in Your Real Life
You shouldn’t need a vacation, an empty calendar, or a completely stress-free week before you can take care of yourself.
The goal of this group is to help you recognize what you need in the middle of a normal Tuesday and have practical ways to respond.
By the end of the five weeks, you’ll have a clearer understanding of your own patterns, the early signs that you’re becoming depleted, the people and practices that actually support you, and a realistic plan you can keep using long after the group ends.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation to see if Self-Care in Real Life is a good fit for you.
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FAQ
You May Be Wondering…
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Group therapy involves a small, curated group of individuals meeting regularly, guided by a therapist, to explore shared experiences, offer mutual support, and work towards personal growth and healing. Some therapy groups are online due to convenience for our community, while others may be offered in person at our Horn Counseling office in Nashville, Tennessee.
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While individual therapy focuses on one-on-one sessions with a therapist, group therapy involves a therapist leading a group of individuals with similar concerns or goals. Group sessions allow for interaction, support, collective insights, and learning from others’ experiences.
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Group sizes can vary but usually range from 3 to 5 participants. This size fosters closeness and diversity while allowing everyone to engage and contribute to the sessions actively. At Horn Counseling, some of our therapy groups are offered both in-person at our location in Nashville, Tennessee, and online for ease and convenience of meeting everyone where they are in life.
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Sessions often involve check-ins, discussions, exercises, and sharing experiences. The therapist guides the conversation, ensuring everyone has a chance to participate and benefit from the session.
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Confidentiality is a fundamental aspect of group therapy. Participants are expected to maintain the confidentiality of others in the group, fostering a safe and trusting environment. At Horn Counseling, we go by “what is said here, stays here.” This means that we honor the space of sharing and keeping things within the group.
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Our therapy groups are led by experienced therapists with training in group dynamics and various therapeutic techniques to ensure a supportive and productive environment.
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Typically, group therapy sessions occur weekly or bi-weekly, allowing for consistent engagement and progress. The frequency may vary based on the specific group’s needs, and sometimes breaks are built into the schedule, such as if and when a group lands on a major holiday.
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Yes, joining a therapy group can complement individual therapy. It offers a different dynamic, additional support, and diverse perspectives to aid your overall therapy journey. Therapy groups are often a lower fee per session, so it can be a lower cost option to add to your self care in addition to individual therapy. If you’re looking for an individual therapist, please contact us so we can assess your needs and work on matching you with one of our therapists or a therapist in your area who is a good fit for your therapy goals.
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Group therapy might be beneficial if you seek peer support, enjoy collaborative learning, and feel comfortable sharing experiences in a group setting. It can be especially helpful if you relate to others’ experiences or find value in collective growth. If you are hesitant about a group setting, set up a free 15-minute consultation below so we can help ease your concerns and clear up any misunderstandings you may have about group therapy so that you can make an informed decision about moving forward with the process. Remember, our therapy groups are designed with our community in mind, and our therapists make every effort to accommodate the needs of the individuals who join.