Group Therapy Course for Older Teens

Service Description

Older Teen DBT Skills Course (Ages 14–17) In-Person or Telehealth | Seasonal & School-Break Availability This structured, trauma-informed DBT skills course helps older teens develop practical tools for managing emotions, navigating relationships, handling stress, and building confidence. Through interactive discussions, creative activities, and real-life scenarios, teens learn skills they can apply at home, at school, and in their everyday lives. Course Focus Areas - Mindfulness: Learn to recognize emotions, stay present, and respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. - Emotion Regulation: Understand emotional triggers, manage intense feelings, and develop healthier responses to stress. - Distress Tolerance: Practice grounding techniques and coping strategies for overwhelming situations, conflict, and difficult moments. - Interpersonal Effectiveness: Build communication skills, establish healthy boundaries, manage peer pressure, and navigate friendships and family relationships. - Healthy Decision-Making: Explore consequences, recognize unhelpful patterns, and strengthen problem-solving skills. - Identity & Self-Confidence: Develop self-awareness, recognize personal strengths, and clarify values while navigating the transition toward adulthood. - Art-Integrated Activities: Use creative exercises, reflection prompts, and personalized coping tools to make skills practical and engaging. Who This Course Is For Teens ages 14–17 who want to improve emotional regulation, manage anxiety or stress, strengthen relationships, build coping skills, and feel more confident navigating adolescence. No previous DBT experience is required. Availability & Enrollment This course is offered during seasonal breaks and other scheduled school-free periods. Contact me for upcoming dates, availability, and registration information.