Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Tweens
Our DBT for middle schoolers is an evidence-based, neurodiversity affirming, and trauma informed approach and the gold standard of treatment for children struggling with intense emotional outbursts, interpersonal difficulties, impulsivity, and child-parent conflict. It incorporates emotion regulation skills, distress tolerance skills, interpersonal effectiveness skills, family problem-solving skills, and mindfulness skills for tweens 11-13 requiring more comprehensive treatment than standard Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT). Each DBT module is about 5-6 weeks long.
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Mala Child and Family Institute
632 North Mill Street
Plymouth, MI 48170
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Teen Self Compassion
Our Coping With Anxiety group is designed for tweens between the ages of 9-13 to help them manage their anxiety as they practice facing their fears in a group setting. Groups are designed to help participants develop skills and confidence in a supportive environment through mindfulness, self-compassion, and exposure strategies. Issues we will address: Anxiety, Perfectionism, Coping Skills, Stress Management, Peer Pressure, Self-Esteem, Self-Image, Communication Skills.
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy For Teens
DBT for adolescents is an evidence-based approach and the gold standard of treatment for individuals suffering from intense emotional outbursts, identity confusion, interpersonal difficulties, impulsivity, risky behaviors, and teen-parent conflict. It incorporates emotion regulation skills, distress tolerance skills, interpersonal effectiveness skills, family problem-solving skills, and mindfulness skills for adolescents 13-18 requiring more comprehensive treatment than standard Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT). Each DBT module is about 5-6 weeks long.