Navigating school, family, and social interactions can be a struggle at times. This group is aimed and offering a supportive environment for a small group of girls to connect while processing situations they encounter, as well as learn and practice coping skills that will help them navigate the teen years.
Hosted by Rachael Ostrowski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Campbell, CA 95008
Life is constantly presenting us with change. Just when we might feel like we know what the day will bring, there might be something around the corner that takes us by surprise; maybe even something that has been there that we didn't even notice before! With change, comes thoughts and feelings we might not be ready to have, such anxiety, sadness, and fear. Coping with these changes can be difficult at times and we might need a little support. One of these unexpected events might be the diagnosis of a developmental delay, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Neurodivergent (ND) people struggle with emotion dysregulation due to heightened sensitivity and being easily overstimulated and overwhelmed. Unmasked is a weekly therapy group that is led by a ND, DBT-trained therapist. The group offers a safe space for ND people to learn to unmask and get comfortable in their own skin. Group members have the opportunity to connect with others with shared experiences and challenges. Group members will be encouraged to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in an affirming, strengths-based and non-judgmental environment. The group also provides opportunities to learn and practice DBT skills as needed.
Hosted by Lynn Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Campbell, CA 95008
It seems like life SHOULD be good, but you bounce between depression, anxiety and utter exhaustion. You want to be in a healthy relationship but somehow you always pull the escape cord. You are desperate to reduce your stress and anxiety, heal from your painful childhood, improve self esteem, and build confidence. You want to let go of the past trauma but you struggle with how to do it. It's time to take back your power in relationships and finally step into the life you see for yourself: healthy relationships, life with balance, no more stress and no more anxiety. I see you and I can help.
Unmasked is a weekly therapy group that meets for 90 min and is led by a neurodivergent DBT-trained therapist. The primary goal of the group is to create a safe space for ND people to learn to unmask and get comfortable in their own skin. Group members will have the opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences and challenges. Group members will be encouraged to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in an affirming, strengths-based and non-judgmental environment. The group will also provide opportunities for members to learn and practice selected DBT skills as needed.
Hosted by Linnea Butler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Campbell, CA 95008
On the outside you put on a good show for the world. Yet on the inside, you feel alone and broken. Never good enough. You suffer in agonizing silence, and you're terrified of the moment when everyone figures out you are a fraud. These feelings are very old and familiar because they come from your childhood experiences. And while you can't change the past, you CAN change your experience of the present. You can heal from old wounds. I know because I've walked that road and I know there is another side. In addition to traditional therapy I am certified in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) which can deepen your healing journey.
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Autism Support Groups
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.