Roots & Wings: DBT/ACT College Transition Group for BIPOC students
Welcome to our therapy group designed specifically for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) college students and college students from immigrant families. This group utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), emphasizing interpersonal effectiveness in various aspects of college life.
The primary goal of this therapy group is to support those from immigrant family systems and BIPOC college students in navigating the unique challenges they may encounter during their college journey. We focus on enhancing interpersonal effectiveness in relationships with roommates, professors, and parents. Participants will learn practical strategies to communicate effectively, assert boundaries, and manage conflicts in these important relationships through structured discussions and skill-building exercises.
Key Topics
Cultural Identity and Integration: Exploring and affirming cultural identities while navigating diverse academic and social environments.
Interpersonal Skills Development: Learning DBT skills to improve interactions with peers, professors, and family members.
Navigating Academic Challenges: Addressing academic stressors and developing strategies for effective communication with professors, seeking academic support, and managing workload.
Family Dynamics and Support: Understanding and navigating cultural expectations within immigrant families, fostering open communication, and maintaining reasonable boundaries while maintaining family connections.
Self-Advocacy and Empowerment: Building confidence in advocating for one's needs and goals within academic and social settings.
Logistics
The therapy group meets weekly for 60 minutes and is facilitated by a licensed therapist, Jane Kim, who is experienced in working with BIPOC, immigrant, and 2SLGBTQ+ populations. Sessions include a combination of psychoeducation, group discussions, experiential exercises, and mindfulness practices adapted from ACT to enhance emotional awareness and resilience.
Dates: Every Wednesday at 5p from September 11th, 2024-December 18th, 2024
✏️ Registration: Rolling admission to the group
📍 Location: Virtual
💵 Fee: $85/ session
Benefits of Participation
Community and Support: A warm space to connect with peers who share similar backgrounds and experiences.
Skill Development: Practical tools and techniques to improve interpersonal effectiveness and manage stress.
Cultural Affirmation: Validation and affirmation of cultural identities and experiences within a supportive group setting.
Personal Growth: Opportunities for self-reflection, personal growth, and building resilience in the face of academic and social challenges.
This therapy group aims to empower BIPOC and immigrant college students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, fostering a sense of belonging and resilience as they navigate their college experience and beyond.
Fee & Payment
This program requires a non-refundable $280 deposit which includes the intake and the first two therapy sessions. After that, you will be charged the weekly $85 fee for group therapy sessions.
Payments and Refunds
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 intake fee).
Welcome to our therapy group designed specifically for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) college students and college students from immigrant families. This group utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), emphasizing interpersonal effectiveness in various aspects of college life.
The primary goal of this therapy group is to support those from immigrant family systems and BIPOC college students in navigating the unique challenges they may encounter during their college journey. We focus on enhancing interpersonal effectiveness in relationships with roommates, professors, and parents. Participants will learn practical strategies to communicate effectively, assert boundaries, and manage conflicts in these important relationships through structured discussions and skill-building exercises.
Key Topics
Cultural Identity and Integration: Exploring and affirming cultural identities while navigating diverse academic and social environments.
Interpersonal Skills Development: Learning DBT skills to improve interactions with peers, professors, and family members.
Navigating Academic Challenges: Addressing academic stressors and developing strategies for effective communication with professors, seeking academic support, and managing workload.
Family Dynamics and Support: Understanding and navigating cultural expectations within immigrant families, fostering open communication, and maintaining reasonable boundaries while maintaining family connections.
Self-Advocacy and Empowerment: Building confidence in advocating for one's needs and goals within academic and social settings.
Logistics
The therapy group meets weekly for 60 minutes and is facilitated by a licensed therapist, Jane Kim, who is experienced in working with BIPOC, immigrant, and 2SLGBTQ+ populations. Sessions include a combination of psychoeducation, group discussions, experiential exercises, and mindfulness practices adapted from ACT to enhance emotional awareness and resilience.
Dates: Every Wednesday at 5p from September 11th, 2024-December 18th, 2024
✏️ Registration: Rolling admission to the group
📍 Location: Virtual
💵 Fee: $85/ session
Benefits of Participation
Community and Support: A warm space to connect with peers who share similar backgrounds and experiences.
Skill Development: Practical tools and techniques to improve interpersonal effectiveness and manage stress.
Cultural Affirmation: Validation and affirmation of cultural identities and experiences within a supportive group setting.
Personal Growth: Opportunities for self-reflection, personal growth, and building resilience in the face of academic and social challenges.
This therapy group aims to empower BIPOC and immigrant college students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, fostering a sense of belonging and resilience as they navigate their college experience and beyond.
Fee & Payment
This program requires a non-refundable $280 deposit which includes the intake and the first two therapy sessions. After that, you will be charged the weekly $85 fee for group therapy sessions.
Payments and Refunds
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 intake fee).
Welcome to our therapy group designed specifically for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) college students and college students from immigrant families. This group utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), emphasizing interpersonal effectiveness in various aspects of college life.
The primary goal of this therapy group is to support those from immigrant family systems and BIPOC college students in navigating the unique challenges they may encounter during their college journey. We focus on enhancing interpersonal effectiveness in relationships with roommates, professors, and parents. Participants will learn practical strategies to communicate effectively, assert boundaries, and manage conflicts in these important relationships through structured discussions and skill-building exercises.
Key Topics
Cultural Identity and Integration: Exploring and affirming cultural identities while navigating diverse academic and social environments.
Interpersonal Skills Development: Learning DBT skills to improve interactions with peers, professors, and family members.
Navigating Academic Challenges: Addressing academic stressors and developing strategies for effective communication with professors, seeking academic support, and managing workload.
Family Dynamics and Support: Understanding and navigating cultural expectations within immigrant families, fostering open communication, and maintaining reasonable boundaries while maintaining family connections.
Self-Advocacy and Empowerment: Building confidence in advocating for one's needs and goals within academic and social settings.
Logistics
The therapy group meets weekly for 60 minutes and is facilitated by a licensed therapist, Jane Kim, who is experienced in working with BIPOC, immigrant, and 2SLGBTQ+ populations. Sessions include a combination of psychoeducation, group discussions, experiential exercises, and mindfulness practices adapted from ACT to enhance emotional awareness and resilience.
Dates: Every Wednesday at 5p from September 11th, 2024-December 18th, 2024
✏️ Registration: Rolling admission to the group
📍 Location: Virtual
💵 Fee: $85/ session
Benefits of Participation
Community and Support: A warm space to connect with peers who share similar backgrounds and experiences.
Skill Development: Practical tools and techniques to improve interpersonal effectiveness and manage stress.
Cultural Affirmation: Validation and affirmation of cultural identities and experiences within a supportive group setting.
Personal Growth: Opportunities for self-reflection, personal growth, and building resilience in the face of academic and social challenges.
This therapy group aims to empower BIPOC and immigrant college students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, fostering a sense of belonging and resilience as they navigate their college experience and beyond.
Fee & Payment
This program requires a non-refundable $280 deposit which includes the intake and the first two therapy sessions. After that, you will be charged the weekly $85 fee for group therapy sessions.
Payments and Refunds
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 intake fee).