You don’t have to face the colder months alone.
When the days get shorter and the holidays start closing in, it’s common to feel more tired, more isolated, or more pressure than usual. Low energy, low mood, and the sense that caring for yourself is an uphill battle are all normal reactions to this time of year.
This weekly support group offers a warm, steady space to connect with others who are feeling the same pull. Over six sessions, you’ll learn practical, whole-person ways to build resilience - how you rest, move, eat, connect, and think - so the season feels more manageable.
We lead this group with care and a plain-spoken approach. Each week you’ll leave with something concrete to try, and by the end you’ll have a personal toolkit built around what actually works for you.
You are welcome here, just as you are.
About this Group
6 sessions, meeting most Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Registration required in advance (form below)
Session dates: November 11, November 18, December 9, December 16, January 6, and January 13 (we skip the weeks around Thanksgiving and the winter holidays)
Meets in our downtown Elgin office (Illinois)
$30/participant for each session with a 6-week commitment ($180 total; self-pay, insurance not accepted). See notes below for more information about billing.
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Adults who notice the colder months and the holiday season weigh on them - less energy, lower mood, feeling isolated, or stretched thin by expectations. You don’t need a diagnosis or a crisis to belong here.
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Each week we’ll check in, talk through what’s showing up for people, and work on one piece of building resilience. You’ll get support from the group and practical tools from the facilitator you can use between sessions.
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No. You can share as much or as little as feels right. Plenty of people get a lot out of listening, especially at first.
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It means we look at the whole person - sleep, movement, food, light, connection, routines, and the way you talk to yourself - not just one piece. You’ll build a toolkit that fits your life, not a one-size-fits-all plan.
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Six sessions over about two months, meeting on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. We skip the weeks closest to Thanksgiving and the winter holidays so the schedule stays realistic.
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Life happens, and we’ll help you catch up. Because the group runs on a 6-week commitment, each session is billed whether or not you attend. Our team will walk you through the details when you sign up.
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Hearing that other people are in the same place takes a lot of the pressure off. You’ll pick up strategies that have worked for others, build a few steady habits before the hardest part of the season, and head into the new year with a plan.
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A Rally Point counselor, with support from our clinical team. A groups specialist will reach out after you sign up to answer questions and help you get set up.
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Yes. What’s shared in the group stays in the group, and we ask every participant to hold that same standard for one another.
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That’s normal. Fill out the form and we’ll talk it through together - there’s no pressure to decide before you have the information you need.
About Group Therapy at Rally Point:
Group therapy offers a powerful way to work through challenges while connecting with others who share similar experiences. Groups are an incredible opportunity to gain support, share challenges, and celebrate victories together.
Rally Point therapy groups are led by skilled therapists and are backed by proven therapeutic techniques. When you join a Rally Point therapy group, you’ll explore new perspectives with others, share your experiences, practice healthier strategies, and build a sense of community that can make all the difference in your healing journey.
