8-week counseling group starting FEBRUARY 6, 2024 focused on building resilience in young teens, using an evidence-based and cognitive-behavioral approach. Participating in a group counseling setting, can help members grow their social support network, connect with others who may share similar life experiences & embrace their feelings together and develop self-worth and confidence in expressing emotions.
8-week counseling group starting FEBRUARY 6, 2024 focused on building resilience in young teens, using an evidence-based and cognitive-behavioral approach. Participating in a group counseling setting, can help members grow their social support network, connect with others who may share similar life experiences & embrace their feelings together and develop self-worth and confidence in expressing emotions.
DBT comes from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and is designed to help those who feel emotions very intensely, struggle with interpersonal relationships, and/or impulsive behaviors. Teens and adolescents seeking help managing emotional distress, building/maintaining effective relationships, impulsivity, coping related issues like depression, anxiety, substance abuse and/or borderline personality disorder are great candidates for this group! The general format, and similar structure include - Mindfulness, Here and Now Check In, Diary Card, Practice Review, Skills Training & other Exercises. Telehealth/virtual option is available for any member within the State of Iowa!
DBT comes from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and is designed to help those who feel emotions very intensely, struggle with interpersonal relationships, and/or impulsive behaviors. Teens and adolescents seeking help managing emotional distress, building/maintaining effective relationships, impulsivity, coping related issues like depression, anxiety, substance abuse and/or borderline personality disorder are great candidates for this group! The general format, and similar structure include - Mindfulness, Here and Now Check In, Diary Card, Practice Review, Skills Training & other Exercises. Telehealth/virtual option is available for any member within the State of Iowa!
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Emotional dysregulation can make daily life feel overwhelming. Through our 7-week DBT skills group, teens will gain tools for responding to emotional intensity in healthier ways. Participants will build skills in distress tolerance and mindfulness. Before joining, each student will meet with one of our clinicians for a diagnostic evaluation and intake session. This ensures the group is the right fit and provides students and parents/caregivers with helpful information. This group is open to 13-17-year-old Iowa K-12 students who experience challenges with anxiety, depression, impulsivity, self-harm, and/or thoughts of suicide.
Hosted by Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
Psychologist, PhD
Group meets in Iowa City, IA 52245
Emotional dysregulation can make daily life feel overwhelming. Through our 7-week DBT skills group, teens will gain tools for responding to emotional intensity in healthier ways. Participants will build skills in distress tolerance and mindfulness. Before joining, each student will meet with one of our clinicians for a diagnostic evaluation and intake session. This ensures the group is the right fit and provides students and parents/caregivers with helpful information. This group is open to 13-17-year-old Iowa K-12 students who experience challenges with anxiety, depression, impulsivity, self-harm, and/or thoughts of suicide.
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This DBT skills group offers a supportive, structured space for teens and young adults to build practical tools for managing emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving communication. Each session combines psychoeducation, guided practice, and real-life application of DBT’s core modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Members learn to stay present, navigate strong feelings, set boundaries, express needs effectively, and cope with stress in healthier ways. Sessions include discussion, brief mindfulness exercises, and interactive activities. No prior DBT experience is needed—just openness to learning and practicing new skills.
I specialize in DBT and I run DBT groups for teens during the week.
This DBT skills group offers a supportive, structured space for teens and young adults to build practical tools for managing emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving communication. Each session combines psychoeducation, guided practice, and real-life application of DBT’s core modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Members learn to stay present, navigate strong feelings, set boundaries, express needs effectively, and cope with stress in healthier ways. Sessions include discussion, brief mindfulness exercises, and interactive activities. No prior DBT experience is needed—just openness to learning and practicing new skills.
This group is designed for middle- and high-school adolescents. Its primary objective is to encourage individuals facing similar challenges to collaborate and hone their interpersonal skills. Our group therapy sessions are designed to foster confidence, refine communication abilities, and build emotional connections. It is remarkable to witness such progress when individuals unite under the shared goal of personal growth and development.
Hosted by Dr. Sara Tawil
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Group meets in Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
This group is designed for middle- and high-school adolescents. Its primary objective is to encourage individuals facing similar challenges to collaborate and hone their interpersonal skills. Our group therapy sessions are designed to foster confidence, refine communication abilities, and build emotional connections. It is remarkable to witness such progress when individuals unite under the shared goal of personal growth and development.
Starting in the Fall of 2022 there will be 2 groups for DBT skills for ages 11-19. DBT consists of Four Core Skills: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Those recommended for attending are teens with self-harming behaviors, eating disorders, body image issues, and severe anxiety or depression. Call to schedule an initial evaluation now.
Hosted by Christine Huntrods
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in Marshalltown, IA 50158
Starting in the Fall of 2022 there will be 2 groups for DBT skills for ages 11-19. DBT consists of Four Core Skills: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Those recommended for attending are teens with self-harming behaviors, eating disorders, body image issues, and severe anxiety or depression. Call to schedule an initial evaluation now.
Ages 12-16 who are interested in Dungeons and Dragons. The purpose of this group is to provide group members an avenue where they can explore skills they would like to improve on and be able to engage in practicing these skills through Dungeons and Dragons. This group focuses on regulation of social anxiety symptoms and increasing healthy coping strategies. Learning and practicing these strategies will help you deal with a variety of feelings and succeed at various challenging situations that involve interacting with others.
Hosted by James Neubauer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Group meets in Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Ages 12-16 who are interested in Dungeons and Dragons. The purpose of this group is to provide group members an avenue where they can explore skills they would like to improve on and be able to engage in practicing these skills through Dungeons and Dragons. This group focuses on regulation of social anxiety symptoms and increasing healthy coping strategies. Learning and practicing these strategies will help you deal with a variety of feelings and succeed at various challenging situations that involve interacting with others.
"Empowering YOU after Sexual Assault" is a telehealth therapy based group tailored to teenagers who are survivors of sexual assault and abuse. This is a 10 week online therapy group for girls aged 13 to 17 years old who reside in Iowa.
"Empowering YOU after Sexual Assault" is a telehealth therapy based group tailored to teenagers who are survivors of sexual assault and abuse. This is a 10 week online therapy group for girls aged 13 to 17 years old who reside in Iowa.
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Teen Support Groups
Therapy support groups for teens in Kalona, IA provide support during the transitional period where teens can bring up issues of independence and self-identity in a supportive environment.
Group therapy brings adolescents together who struggle with similar issues. It creates a safe space for teens to connect and support one another, while learning beneficial skills from an experienced therapist who serves as the group leader. Group therapy is an option that teens should consider as a powerful therapy alternative.