Teen DBT Skills Group (8th - 12th Grade)
Join our Teen Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group and embark on a journey of personal growth and emotional resilience. DBT equips teens with essential skills to navigate the challenges of adolescence, fostering emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. In our supportive group setting, teens find a brave space to share experiences, learn from others, and practice DBT techniques together. Group therapy offers a sense of belonging and understanding as teens work towards building a life worth living. Join us to cultivate valuable skills, connect with peers, and embrace positive change on your path to a balanced and fulfilling life.
Each 8-week section focuses on one module of DBT. The upcoming group will focus on Distress Tolerance Skills. In DBT, they teach us to handle the super tough and annoying stuff because, let's face it, life throws challenges our way, and we can't dodge them all. Distress tolerance skills help us to get through difficult moments without making the situation worse or acting impulsively.
This group is best for teens 14 - 17 years old. Mature 8th graders and youthful seniors are also welcome!
Once you register, Emma Healy, LSW, will contact you to schedule your group therapy intake.
Dates: June 25th - August 13th, 2024
The first 7 sessions are in-person for teens. The 8th session is for parents.
Time: Tuesdays, 2:00-3:00p
Location: In-person at our Ravenswood, Chicago location
Price: This program requires a non-refundable $280 deposit which includes the intake and the first two (2) therapy sessions. After which, you will be charged the remaining balance of $510 of the 8-session program one week before the start of group.
Payments and Refunds: At registration, you will pay a non-refundable deposit of $280 to hold your child's spot. The remaining payment will be billed to your card on file one week before the start of your program. Please note that payments are non-refundable and non-transferable to future groups. If you wish to withdraw and provide notice more than 72 hours before a group begins, you will be eligible for a partial refund (full payment minus the intake fee). If the therapist(s) of this group determine your child may benefit from other services and cannot continue in group after the first session, you will be eligible for a partial refund (full payment minus intake fee). For group therapy sessions consisting of 10 or less sessions, please note that the group fee is not prorated for any absences (planned or unplanned), and no refunds will be issued for missed sessions, given the limited number of clients participating.
Next Steps: Once you pay the deposit, the group facilitator will reach out to you to schedule your group intake appointment and answer any additional questions.