Support Groups

Circles of connection

Support Group for Children Ages 5 - 8 Whose Parents are Going Through Divorce or a Separation

Support Group For Parents of A Special Needs Child

CIRCLES GROUP (Children In Relationship Circles Learning Emotional Socialization)

Adolescent Girl's Group Forming: Teen Talk, Beat the Blues, Stress Busting

“Stand Up, Speak Out”
(Group for socially anxious teens)

Hold Me Tight - Conversations For Connection. A Relationship Enhancement Education Program for Couples

Group for Socially Anxious Teens
“Stand Up, Speak Out”

This group is specifically geared towards older teens (ages 16 – 18) who are struggling with being shy, anxious about public speaking, concerned about test performance or afraid to take social risks (meeting new people, joining groups).

Group size: 6

Format: 12 Weekly Sessions - 75 minutes each

Days/Hours: TBA

Topics to Include:

• What is social anxiety?
• How can I use anxiety to my benefit?
• Developing communication skills, relaxation skills, and assertiveness skills
• Introduction to alternative ways of handling stress: Yoga, Mindfulness
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Techniques to combat negative thinking, irrational thoughts, and perfectionistic thinking

*May be insurance reimbursable

Support Group for Children Ages 5 - 8 whose parents are going through divorce or a separation... more info

CIRCLES GROUP (Children In Relationship Circles Learning Emotional Socialization)... more info

Support Group For Parents of A Special Needs Child... more info

Adolescent Girl's Group Forming: Teen Talk, Beat the Blues, Stress Busting... more info

• Individual Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Couples Therapy
• Parent Consultation
• Parent Coaching
• Child and Adolescent Services
• Early Childhood Psychotherapy Services
• Support Groups

What are they and how can they help?

Support Groups are made up of a group of people who share a common concern or issues and who choose to come together on a regular basis to discuss these problems and experiences. The types of issues can range from breast cancer survivors, mood disorders, addictions or family members of someone who has died. The members gain support, education and resources from each other and the professional leader, if there is one. This support can facilitate healing, understanding and growth and allow members to feel heard and less isolated in handling their problems and issues. Support groups maintain interpersonal contact among their members in a variety of ways. Most groups meet in person in group sizes that allow conversational interaction. There are also on-line support groups which have been helpful to many people.

Professionally operated support groups are facilitated by a professional who does not share the problem of the members, such as a social worker, a psychologist, or a member of the clergy. The facilitator controls discussions and provides other managerial services. Such professionally operated groups are more often found in institutional settings, including hospitals, drug-treatment centers and correctional facilities. These types of support group may run for a specified period of time, and an attendance fee is sometimes charged.

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Contact

For a phone consultation or information, call 301-625-9102 and begin your journey towards contentment, healing and change. Now serving Bethesda, Maryland and North West Washington D.C.