Communal coping, or the practice of individuals utilizing support from community members to navigate distress, is a common practice among many cultures. In a modern context, we see this in how people use social media for support after major events. Similarly, group therapy aims to unite individuals from shared experiences who are seeking to learn and grow. Groups are generally composed of a therapist and 4-8 people interested in exploring a similar topic. Ujima offers an interpersonal process group called Umoja. This group is intended for people with identities that are marginalized, seeking to understand how their identities have contributed to their development, informed their lived experience, and related to how they see the world. The goal of group therapy is for members to share and listen, feel heard, find support, and reflect on themselves with others in a way that enhances their lives.
