Finding Solid Ground

When traditional therapy isn’t enough, there’s hope. Finding Solid Ground offers Delaware County’s first evidence-based group program for complex trauma, helping participants move from crisis to stability.

Location: Westerville Recreation Center (350 N Cleveland Road, Westerville, Ohio, 43082)
Start Date: September TBD

Finding Solid Ground

What is Finding Solid Ground?

Finding Solid Ground (FSG) is a groundbreaking 31-week group therapy program specifically designed for adults managing complex trauma, PTSD, and dissociative symptoms. Through weekly 60-90 minute sessions, participants learn evidence-based skills to regain stability, reduce crisis episodes, and reclaim their lives. Unlike traditional therapy approaches, FSG addresses trauma’s impact on both mind and body, teaching practical tools that participants retain long after program completion.

Program Structure & Approach

Each FSG group is facilitated by two specially trained clinicians who guide participants through structured modules covering:

Understanding trauma responses and triggers
Developing personalized coping strategies
Building internal and external safety
Managing dissociative symptoms
Reducing self-harm and suicidal thoughts
Improving daily functioning and relationships

Groups meet weekly for approximately 9 months, creating a supportive community where participants learn alongside others who truly understand their experiences. The program uses validated assessment tools to track progress at intake, midpoint, and completion.

Fall 2025 groups will meet at the Westerville Recreation Center (350 N Cleveland Road, Westerville, Ohio, 43082). Start Date Sept TBD. Contact us today to reserve your spot in this program.

Who Benefits from FSG?

FSG serves adults who have found limited success with traditional mental health treatment, including those experiencing:

Complex PTSD from childhood trauma or multiple traumatic events
Dissociative symptoms that interfere with daily life
Chronic suicidal thoughts or self-injury behaviors
Difficulty maintaining employment or relationships due to trauma symptoms
Repeated hospitalizations without lasting improvement

Many participants have been misdiagnosed with treatment-resistant depression or other conditions when trauma is actually the root cause.

Proven Outcomes

Research demonstrates FSG’s exceptional effectiveness:

Significant reduction in suicidal ideation and self-injury behaviors
Substantial improvements in daily functioning
Enhanced ability to maintain employment and relationships
Reduced need for crises services and hospitalizations
Decreased reliance on anxiety medications

Participants report finally having tools that work when traditional therapy hasn’t helped.

Investment & Accessibility

FSG sessions cost $40-50 each: less than a typical individual therapy session and far less than emergency room visits. Through grants and community support, we’re committed to ensuring cost doesn’t prevent anyone from accessing effective trauma treatment. Banyan Mental Health is also actively working toward insuring credentialing to make this life-changing program accessible to more Delaware County residents.

As Delaware County’s first provider of Finding Solid Ground, Banyan Mental Health is pioneering access to evidence-based treatment in Central Ohio. Our trained facilitators bring both clinical expertise and deep understanding of trauma’s impact. We’re creating a safe, supportive environment where healing happens in community.

Getting Started

Enrollment requirements:

You must have a primary therapist and provide a signed Release of Information (ROI)
Complete a one-hour assessment with Aimee McCann
Commit to the 31-week program

Ready to break free from trauma’s grip? Contact Banyan Mental Health to schedule your assessment. With limited spots available and growing interest, we encourage you to reach out soon.

If you or someone you care about struggles with trauma’s ongoing impact, FSG may offer the breakthrough you’ve been seeking. Don’t wait for another crisis – take the first step toward finding your own solid ground today.