Upcoming Support Groups

Find Strength in Shared Experiences

GPS is offering a series of free, CEU-accredited support groups for Massachusetts social workers, mental health and behavioral health professionals, healthcare workers, peer supporters, community leaders, and others working in caregiving and support roles.

Each session offers 1.5 Social Work CEUs and a confidential, peer-based space. Although CEUs are specifically offered for social workers, the space is open and supportive of all community and helping professionals, and other professionals may be eligible for CEU credits. Email us at info@grouppeersupport.org to inquire.

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    Burnout, Exhaustion, and the Pressure to Keep Going

    September 9th @5pm ET

    This GPS support group creates space for participants to reflect on burnout, emotional exhaustion, caregiving fatigue, and the pressure to continue functioning while carrying significant stress and responsibility. Participants will engage in grounding, reflective listening, emotional validation, and shared realities within a supportive and trauma-informed community environment.

    Zoom Registration Link:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7WyS57pmQQis5KS0JLhPBg#/registration

    This 90-minute support group session includes the opportunity for 1.5 free CEUs. Email us at info@grouppeersupport.org to learn more.

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    Carrying Relapse Fear, Grief, and Hope
    September 15th, 2026 @ 12pm This recovery-focused GPS support group creates space for participants to reflect on fear of relapse, grief, self-judgment, family dynamics, and hope throughout recovery journeys. The session incorporates grounding, emotional reflection, and supportive peer dialogue.
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    Recovery, Isolation, and Rebuilding Connection
    September 17th, 2026 @ 6pm This support group explores emotional isolation, shame, trust, and rebuilding connection during recovery journeys. Participants will reflect on how emotionally safe peer support spaces can reduce stigma and strengthen healing-centered community support.
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    Trauma, Stress, and Emotional Survival in Recovery
    September 22nd, 2026 @ 2pm This support group centers the emotional realities of trauma, stress, nervous system overwhelm, and emotional survival within recovery journeys. Participants will engage in grounding, reflective listening, and shared emotional support practices.
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    Navigating Anxiety, Uncertainty, and Emotional Overload
    October 6th, 2026 @ 12pm Open to Perinatal, Infant, Parenting & Family-Serving Professionals. A GPS peer support space to process anxiety, uncertainty, and emotional overload related to supporting pregnant, postpartum, infant, and parenting families. In light of the highly publicized Lindsay Clancy trial and the intense attention it has brought to postpartum psychosis, maternal mental health, and systems of care, this session offers a confidential space to explore what these conversations may be bringing up personally and professionally.
    All professionals who work with or support parents, infants, children, and families are welcome, including mental and behavioral health professionals, peer support specialists, social workers, community health workers, doulas, midwives, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals, lactation professionals, home visitors, early childhood professionals, case managers, family support specialists, educators, advocates, program staff, supervisors, leaders, and community-based providers.
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    The Emotional Weight of Caregiving
    October 8th, 2026 @ 2pm Open to Perinatal, Infant, Parenting & Family-Serving Professionals. A GPS peer support space for professionals who support pregnant, postpartum, infant, parenting, and caregiving families through periods of vulnerability, crisis, loss, trauma, and uncertainty.
    All professionals working with or alongside families are welcome, including mental health and behavioral health professionals, social workers, peer support specialists, community health workers, doulas, midwives, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals, lactation professionals, home visitors, early childhood and infant mental health professionals, case managers, family support specialists, educators, advocates, program staff, supervisors, leaders, and others whose work involves supporting parents, infants, children, or families.
    Against the backdrop of the Lindsay Clancy trial and renewed attention to severe maternal mental illness and the systems responsible for supporting families, participants will have space to explore feelings of grief, fear, helplessness, responsibility, self-questioning, moral distress, or secondary emotional impact—and what it means to carry these experiences as professionals.
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    Escucha Reflexiva y Apoyo Emocional
    October 15th, 2026 @ 6pm Este grupo de apoyo GPS explora la importancia de la escucha reflexiva, la validación emocional y el apoyo sin juicio dentro de espacios de apoyo entre pares. Las/os participantes practicarán conexión emocional, grounding y reflexión colectiva.
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    Grief, Holidays, and Emotional Triggers
    November 5th 2026, @ 2pm This GPS support group creates space to reflect on grief, loneliness, family stress, emotional triggers, and complicated emotions that may emerge during the holiday season. Participants will engage in grounding, emotional validation, and community connection.
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    Feeling Disconnected, Overwhelmed, or Emotionally Numb
    November 17th, 2026 @ 12pm This support group centers emotional shutdown, overwhelm, numbness, and difficulty remaining emotionally present during periods of stress and exhaustion. Participants will reflect on emotional survival, grounding, and reconnecting with themselves and others.
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    Holding Hope During Difficult Seasons
    November 30th, 2026 @ 5pm This support group explores emotional exhaustion, uncertainty, grief, and the challenge of maintaining hope during difficult periods. Participants will engage in reflection, grounding, and supportive community dialogue focused on resilience and emotional connection.
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    Culpa, Vergüenza y Autoexigencia
    December 3rd, 2026 @ 6pm Este grupo de apoyo GPS explora la culpa, la vergüenza, la autoexigencia y la presión emocional que muchas/os profesionales de ayuda y cuidadoras/es experimentan. Las/os participantes reflexionarán sobre sostenibilidad emocional, conexión y validación emocional dentro de un espacio seguro.
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    Holding Hope While Feeling Tired
    December 8th, 2026 @ 12pm This support group creates space for participants to reflect on emotional exhaustion, uncertainty, and the challenge of continuing forward while feeling depleted. Participants will engage in grounding, emotional reflection, and supportive dialogue centered on resilience and healing.
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    Reflecting on Survival, Grief, and Growth
    December 14th, 2026 @ 5pm. This GPS support group invites participants to reflect on emotional survival, grief, healing, growth, and resilience throughout the past year. Participants will engage in grounding and shared reflection focused on connection, hope, and emotional processing.