EMDR Group Therapy for Work Stress (EAP Program)
EMDR Group therapy for Work Stress is specifically designed to help individuals to process and manage their stressful experiences at work and build resilience. This program is particularly designed to address the unique needs of individuals aiming to process and manage stressors arising from their work environments. By integrating evidence-based therapeutic approaches within a collaborative group setting, the program facilitates the development of adaptive coping mechanisms and promotes psychological resilience.
Participants will engage in structured EMDR sessions focused on work-related challenges, fostering emotional regulation and enhancing overall well-being. Over time, EMDR group therapy can foster greater emotional well-being, improve workplace relationships, and support overall mental health among employees. The program aims not only to alleviate immediate stress but also to equip clients with long-term strategies and skills to navigate future occupational demands effectively.
Anyone who would like to process their stressful life experiences especially work stress and difficult emotions can attend this group program. This group will meet weekly for five weeks and each session will last two hours.
Confidentiality and Privacy in EMDR Group Therapy
Within our EMDR group therapy sessions, strict confidentiality is maintained at all times. Participants are not required to discuss or disclose any details of their distressing experiences or past traumas during group interactions. Throughout the therapy process, clients do not share personal trauma histories with other group members, ensuring a safe and supportive environment focused on individual healing and emotional regulation.
What does the EMDR group therapy look like?
The group functions within a structured framework, comprising up to four participants and two clinicians. In the initial group EMDR session, confidentiality will be thoroughly discussed, and resources for grounding and establishing a sense of present safety will be developed. In the later sessions, participants will reprocess their stressful experiences without disclosing any of its details to other group members. A clinician will provide assistance to any participant who may have difficulty managing the session, offering support for emotional regulation as necessary. Three subsequent sessions will follow a similar format, enabling individuals to address the same memory, a part of a memory, or a different memory in each session. During the concluding EMDR sessions, participants will concentrate on applying their acquired knowledge by reinforcing personal strengths and resources, thereby enhancing their capacity to cope with future challenges and build resilience.
When
Group 1: April 7th to May 5th - 2026.
Every Tuesdays for 5 weeks from 4 pm to 6 pm.
Venue:
The Bealey Centre, 120 Hills Road (Wharfdale Room)
Fees for EMDR Group Therapy Programs:
Individuals $900 and Business $1300 (please note that this is partially funded by Aura Health).
Research participant’s rate: Individual $450 and Business $650 (Those who
are willing to participate in research need to complete questionnaires on a range of wellbeing measures
before and after participating in the EMDR group and this is funded by Aura Health).
Our Facilitators
Dr Jain Joseph PhD
Jain Joseph is a clinical psychologist, an accredited EMDR therapist and EMDR Case Consultant in training. He is currently working towards completing his advanced accreditation in Schema Therapy. He holds a Masters in Applied Psychology (Industrial Psychology), a Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (M.Phil), and a PhD in Psychology.
Ambily M Joseph
Ambily M Joseph is a registered social worker who will be co-facilitating this group. She holds a Masters in Applied Psychology (M.Sc.) and a Masters in Social Work (MSW), and is trained in EMDR therapy.
Please fill out this registration form or email us to aurahealthnz@gmail.com to register yourself. Once we have received your registration form a confirmation email and an invoice will be sent out. You need to make full payment before the start of the program.