Adult Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Groups
We offer evidence-based DBT skills training groups, which are designed for those struggling with emotion dysregulation disorders, depression, anxiety, borderline personality features, self-harming behavior, suicidal thinking - in addition to those experiencing interpersonal challenges. Skills in various areas are covered: skillful and effective functioning, focus and mindfulness, basic and advanced emotion regulation skills, cognitive behavior therapy, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Sherry Poole, LPC, LCDC
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Thursdays 10:30 am to 12:30 pm (in-person)
Sherry Poole, LPC, LCDC
Weekly Teen Girls Skills Training /Support Group
For the motivated teenager - the focus is on peer support, emotion regulation skills, interpersonal effectiveness skills, and DBT and CBT skills. This is also a safe place for teen girls* 15-18 to explore depression or anxiety, conflicts and dilemmas, learn relationship skills to enhance relationships with siblings, peers and parents, etc.
We do offer individual therapy for adolescent boys 14-18
Carol Cash, LMSW, LCDC
Biweekly Parents of-Teens Skills/Support Group
This group has been designed for the parents of the girls attending the weekly teen group, and for parents of teen boys who are in individual therapy at VWC. A primary goal is relationship enhancement with their teen(s), effective communication, and effective parenting strategies and parent well-being for the very
challenging parenting of adolescents in our modern world.
Carol Cash, LMSW, LCDC