In-Circle -- SusanHendricks.com

In-Circle provides small group experiences promoting psychological health. It is a collaborative effort of two Clinical Social Workers, Susan Hendricks and Nancy Truluck.

We are dedicated to enhancing the mental and emotional health of adults and adolescents through interactive small group experiences.
Our focus is on growth , the search for health and possibilities, not on pathology.

"The truly potent therapy group first provides an arena for patients to interact freely with others, then helps them to identify and understand what goes wrong in their interactions, and ultimately enables them to change those maladaptive patterns." Irvin D. Yalom

“ We are manifestations of life, pure in essence and containing the most powerful ingredient that exists in the world: the power to grow.” Virginia Satir

Theoretical Perspective

• We value individuals and believe that everyone can grow and learn. Change is possible, and is based upon choice. We recognize each person as the real expert on herself or himself.

• Our approach to group work is experiential – we learn and grow by doing – and systemic – we are all embedded in a system of connections and contacts with other people, both past and present.

• We believe that the process of addressing many personal and emotional issues within a group of peers is synergistic - 2 plus 2 equals more than 4.

• Individual therapy is important and often the primary source of help. However when group work is introduced, bonds of community may replace a sense of isolation.

• We keep in mind that under some circumstances group work may not be appropriate.

In-Circle Groups:

Group Therapy for Women: A Process Group
Stress Points: When Life is Not a Bed of Roses
Delicate Balance: Managing the In-Law Relationship
Seasonal Stress Management
Support Group for MSW Students
Parent-Teen Workshop
Incarcerated Women's Dream Group

Susan Hendricks, MA, LISW-CP, earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of South Carolina, her Master of Arts degree from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology and completed a two-year certificate training in dream group leadership from the Haden Institute. In addition to groups listed above, Susan organized and led a group for young women experiencing anxiety and/or panic attacks and developed and led dream groups for Columbia Pastoral Counseling Center. In addition to her work in the women's maximum-security prison, Susan has taught faculty, students and licensed health care providers methods for using dreams in therapy sessions.

Nancy Truluck, ACSW, LISW-CP, earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of South Carolina and has post-graduate training in the Virginia Satir growth model from the Satir Institute of the Southeast. She maintains accreditation with the Academy of Clinical Social Workers through NASW. Nancy has worked with women's groups for Sistercare. She was clinical director for The Nurturing Center, an intensive program of treatment and prevention for child abuse and neglect for families with pre-school aged children. Most recently Nancy's work as taken her throughout the United States as field coordinator and trainer for The Hyde Schools' family education program.