Community Peer Support Groups
Community Peer Support Groups
At After the Rain, we believe in the power of shared experience and human connection. Our peer support groups offer safe, inclusive spaces where community members can come together to share their mental health challenges, personal stories, and coping strategies—without fear of judgment.
These groups are facilitated by trained peer leaders who bring lived experience, empathy, and understanding to the conversations. While not a substitute for therapy, peer groups provide a vital layer of emotional support, connection, and encouragement.
Each group is designed to foster mutual respect, empowerment, and healing through open dialogue, active listening, and community building. Participants are encouraged to set their own pace, speak freely, or simply listen—whatever feels most comfortable.
Current Group Sessions
SMART Recovery Meeting (Adults)
Mondays @ 7:00 - 8:00pm
42627 Garfield Road, Suite 214, Clinton Township, MI
* Recurs weekly, registration not required, free to attend
SMART Recovery is a science-based program that helps individuals gain independence from addictive behaviors. Our meetings offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where participants learn practical tools for change, grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and self-empowerment. Whether you're dealing with substance use, gambling, or other habits you'd like to change, SMART Recovery encourages personal growth, accountability, and hope.
Join us to build skills, find support, and take charge of your recovery—on your own terms.
Life After Loss - Grief Processing Group
Wednesdays @ 7:00 - 8:00pm (Begins 11/5)
42627 Garfield Road, Suite 214, Clinton Township, MI
* Recurs weekly, registration not required, free to attend
Led By: Vittoria, A Certified Grief Coach & Psychology Major
Widow, advocate, and companion in healing
Vitt is a Certified Grief Coach and Psychology major with a deep, unwavering passion for guiding others through the complex journey of loss and healing. Her dedication to this work is rooted not only in academic and professional training but also in profound personal experience. After the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Vitt faced the raw reality of grief — the loneliness, the emotional chaos, and the sense of being untethered in a world that had suddenly changed. She quickly realized how isolating grief can be, especially when the world seems to move on while you're still piecing your heart back together. Vitt offers both empathy and practical tools to help others process loss in their own unique way. She believes that healing doesn’t happen in isolation — it happens in community. In spaces where stories are shared, tears are honored, memories are cherished, and even moments of laughter begin to emerge again.
Navigating Life With Chronic Pain (8 Weeks)
Thursdays @ 6:30-8:00PM
42627 Garfield Road, Suite 214, Clinton Township, MI
* Recurs weekly, registration required,
"Navigating Life with Chronic Pain" is a supportive, therapist-facilitated group designed for individuals living with ongoing physical pain that impacts their daily functioning, mental health, and overall quality of life. This group provides a safe, validating space for participants to share their experiences, explore the emotional and psychological effects of chronic pain, and learn practical tools to cope with its challenges. Through guided discussions, peer connection, and evidence-based strategies such as mindfulness, pacing, and cognitive reframing, participants will gain a better understanding of how to manage their pain while improving emotional resilience. The group also focuses on addressing isolation, identity shifts, and the frustration that can arise when living with invisible or misunderstood conditions. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with chronic pain for years, this group offers community, empowerment, and hope for building a life that feels more manageable and meaningful—even in the presence of pain.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (12 Weeks)
Tuesdays @ 7:00-8:30PM
42627 Garfield Road, Suite 214, Clinton Township, MI
* Recurs weekly, registration required
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group therapy is a structured, skills-based program designed to help individuals manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce harmful behaviors. Rooted in both cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices, DBT group sessions focus on teaching four key skill areas: emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. This group is ideal for individuals who struggle with emotional dysregulation, impulsive behaviors, mood disorders, self-harm, or unstable relationships. It is especially helpful for those who feel overwhelmed by their emotions or have difficulty coping in healthy ways. By participating in DBT group therapy, individuals gain practical tools to respond to life's challenges with greater balance, self-awareness, and confidence, all within a supportive, nonjudgmental group setting.