Young Adult Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group
For young adults 18-30 years of age. DBT was developed for individuals struggling with emotions, thinking, behavior, and relationships. Some experience suicidal thinking, self-harm, and high-risk behaviors. Many that do DBT have traits of "borderline personality", bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety. DBT is an evidenced-based skills training that teaches participants more effective functioning across multiple areas of life. Our group is also support for young adults where members can discuss "anything and everything" that they are dealing with and where/how they are having success. Our DBT group also includes art therapy, sand tray, role play, etc. to enhance learning, progress, and confidence. In-person attendance strongly recommended.
Mondays 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
In-person or telehealth (hybrid)
Led by: Kristin Francklow, LMSW, Psychotherapist/DBT Skills Trainer
Parents of Teens and Young Adults With Bipolar Disorder or Psychosis
We offer an educational and supportive group for parents of teens and young adults who are experiencing these very challenging syndromes of dysregulation. We will be discussing helpful parenting strategies to deal with your child such as core DBT skills, and skills to enhance parental wellbeing.
1st, 3rd Thursdays of the Month, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
In-person and telehealth (hybrid group)
Led by: Kristin Francklow, LMSW, Psychotherapist/DBT Skills Trainer
"Thriving in Adulthood Group"
Join a supportive group for adults 18-40+ who are struggling with achieving (or maintaining) their goals of adulthood, which are individualized but may include emotional wellbeing and stability, effective coping with stress and life challenges, building and maintaining a healthy and fulfilling social network, discovering and achieving a rewarding career path or family life, etc. Our group teaches sophisticated life skills such as CBT and DBT skills, social and emotional intelligence skills, and provides a variety of experiential personal growth experiences such as art therapy, sand tray therapy, role plays, experiential homework, life enhancing supportive group feedback, etc.
1st, 3rd, 5th Tuesdays of the Month, 6:00 pm to 8 pm
In-person
Led by: Judi Turner, LPC, LMFT and Martha Fontana, LCSW, Psychotherapists
Parents of Adult Children (18-40's) Who Are Struggling With Adulting and Becoming Independent
A population we love to work with are the parents of adults (18 y/o to 40's – yes!) who are experiencing difficulties in "adulting" and achieving emotional and financial independence, career direction, relationships, etc. We support parents in their emotional and value conflicts, difficult relationship dynamics, and aid group members in developing more effective parenting goals and strategies.
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the Month, 6:30 pm to 8 pm
In-person and telehealth (hybrid group)
Led by: Martha Fontana, LCSW, Psychotherapist
Older Adult Personal Growth Group
For motivated adults 60+ years old. Lifespans are getting longer, and so are many workers' careers. We are staying healthy longer. How does one meaningfully thrive in this "Third Adulthood" phase post parenting, heading into retirement or post work, etc. This is a group for older adults who are looking to design and thrive in this stage called "The Third Adulthood" (what we call "Adulting 3.0"). Gain support, inspiration, explore options, find new meaning, perhaps entertain major life transitions. Includes inspirational reading and exercises, art therapy, sand tray therapy and other experiential modalities for self-exploration.
Wednesdays 10:30 am to noon
In-person
Led by: Lind Butler, LPC, Psychotherapist and Martha Fontana, LCSW, Psychotherapist
Chronic Illness Support Group
This is a group for adults who are experiencing chronic illness and who want to maximize relationships and wellbeing in their life. Supportive and inspiring.
2nd and 4th Thursdays of the Month, 11:30 am to 1 pm
Telehealth or in-person (hybrid group)
Led by: Judi Turner, LPC, LMFT, Psychotherapist
Family Group – Supporting the Adult Chronic Illness Group
This monthly group is for family members (16 and over) who are experiencing chronic illness in their family system. We support family members!
2nd Thursday of the Month, 11:30 am to 1 pm
In-person
Led by: Martha Fontana, LCSW, Psychotherapist
Adolescent Support and Skills Training Group
This supportive group is for teens wanting more social connection, social skills and social confidence. We also work in depth on issues teens are facing across multiple areas of their lives.
Wednesdays 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
In-person
Led by: Carol Cash, LMSW, LCDC, Psychotherapist
Peer-led Depression Recovery Group
This is a state-of-the-art depression recovery group developed by alumnus Kevin Cotter, author of Rebuilt Stronger: The Power of Intentional Choices. This program is composed of eleven components invaluable to recovery and thriving – components such as Changing Thinking Errors, Developing Purpose in Life and Exploring Potential, Possibilities and Roadblocks. This is a low-cost telehealth group led by Kevin and supported by other peers who have successfully recovered from severe depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, unremitting grief and loss, etc.
Wednesdays 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Telehealth Only
Led by: Kevin Cotter, Recovery Coach/Author
Family-of-Origin Group
For adults 18 and older who want/need to work on their family-of-origin issues which involved dysfunction, trauma, addiction, neglect or abuse, etc. This group also focuses on personal growth, improved wellbeing, improved relationships, and increasing self-compassion.
Thursdays 6:15 pm to 7:45 pm
In-person
Led by: Carol Cash, LMSW, LCDC, Psychotherapist
For additional information such as cost, insurance issues, or to schedule an Intake/Orientation session for potential group members, please call our office at 832.476.0010 or our 24 hour Intake/Crisis Cell Phone at 281.974.0691.