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The Intensive Adolescent Anger Management Group is designed to meet the needs of older adolescents who have struggled with anger management issues for an extended period of time. Most group participants have required a hospital placement and/or a specialized school placement and struggle with mood instability, social skill development and at times substance use issues. Participants require time to "Peel Away" the layers of prior treatment frustrations and engage with peers and me and my staff in an attempt to develop a new pathway through high school as they prepare for college.
Hosted by David A. Perna, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, MA 02420
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who have often had unsuccessful prior treatment experiences. They feel that my knowledge and holistic approach to treatment will provide them with a healthier pathway forward in their life. Although I have a depth of experience to share with my patients I value learning from them on a daily basis. To facilitate change I employ a range of focused DBT and CBT strategies that I also teach to younger clinicians who train with my practice. I have maintained a professional home for 30 years at Harvard Medical School where I serve as a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry.
The Middle School Anger Management Group is designed to prevent younger adolescents from escalating to higher levels of interpersonal conflict within their home, school, and larger community settings. Members are more likely to have social skill challenges and commonly struggle in their school placements. Most members have identified learning challenges that have been exacerbated during the transition to a complex middle school learning environment. Group time is generally focused more on activities and cooperative group interactions.
Hosted by David A. Perna, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, MA 02420
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who have often had unsuccessful prior treatment experiences. They feel that my knowledge and holistic approach to treatment will provide them with a healthier pathway forward in their life. Although I have a depth of experience to share with my patients I value learning from them on a daily basis. To facilitate change I employ a range of focused DBT and CBT strategies that I also teach to younger clinicians who train with my practice. I have maintained a professional home for 30 years at Harvard Medical School where I serve as a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry.
This after-school emotion regulation group for elementary children teaches cognitive behavioral and mindfulness skills through hands-on activities. We will practice coping strategies each week and alert care providers to reinforce at home. This group incorporates social skills and stress management techniques. This small, time-limited group will meet in person for 8 weeks and is limited to 6 participants. The group is hosted by two highly experienced clinicians, Margot LaFortune Flionis, MA, MSW, LICSW and Elizabeth Jeffery, MSW, LICSW.
Hosted by Margot A LaFortune Flionis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sudbury, MA 01776
I specialize in cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness techniques and direct skill building.
I am an experienced clinician with over 20 years of working in the Metro West area. My private practice is dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of adolescents and young adults, especially those affected by anxiety, stress, social and school challenges and loss.
?The Adolescent Social Skills Group is designed to support participants who struggle with anger management issues as well as social skills development. Most participants attend mainstream settings or alternative day schools and generally require an IEP to make effective progress in school. Group focus: Anger management skill acquisition, Increased perspective taking and judgement, Facilitating mature peer interactions, Helping participants develop their ability to discuss home-based challenges with increased awareness of their personal responsibility, Closely coordinating sessions with ongoing family therapy sessions to provide consistency, Integrating school-based feedback and honest reality testing and Integration of progress with Clinical Tutoring
Hosted by Michal Shapiro, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lexington, MA 02420
I am a bilingual clinical social worker/therapist. My passion for working with children and adolescents stems from my years of experience with students in the Newton and Boston school systems. My understanding of the importance for social work has empowered me to continue advocating for and working with marginalized communities, diverse populations, and individuals with learning challenges. My goal as a Multi-Modality Treatment (MMT) clinician is to holistically address the wide range of contributing factors involved in my client’s treatment, including their home, school, and community relationships.
This group is designed to address the developmental needs of younger children, 10-13 years, who are struggling with impulse controls within their school and family. Students generally require IEP supports to make effective academic progress. Social skill development is focused upon from both a school-based and familial perspective. Play therapy techniques, including collaborative movie-making activities, board game play, role-playing games, and psychodramatic techniques are used to help the participants develop their social skills, emotional expression skills, and impulse control. We tend to have a lot of fun while learning more effective ways to function in life.
Hosted by Copernican Clinical Services
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newton, MA 02458
At Copernican we utilize a combination of traditional therapy techniques and cutting-edge clinical interventions to help support your treatment experience. Our staff functions as an integrated, CLINICAL TEAM as we coordinate with other professionals in a seamless manner. Our approach to continuity of care that is packed with relevant clinical information. We believe that KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. The usual response we receive from other professionals is, "Thanks! You guys are always so helpful."
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Support Groups
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.