Self-Harming Support Groups in Columbus, OH

The Adam Project IOP is a transformative mental health program designed for individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Our intensive outpatient program offers a holistic approach, focusing on teaching essential coping skills and incorporating various mindfulness practices such as yoga and meditation. We believe in the power of accessing one's inner child and facilitating healing, allowing participants to embark on a journey towards a more fulfilling and balanced life. This program is reimbursed by most Medicaid plans and a lot of private insurances.
Photo of Candace Green, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC
Hosted by Candace Green
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC
Group meets in Columbus, OH 43214
The Adam Project IOP is a transformative mental health program designed for individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Our intensive outpatient program offers a holistic approach, focusing on teaching essential coping skills and incorporating various mindfulness practices such as yoga and meditation. We believe in the power of accessing one's inner child and facilitating healing, allowing participants to embark on a journey towards a more fulfilling and balanced life. This program is reimbursed by most Medicaid plans and a lot of private insurances.
(380) 600-8489 View (380) 600-8489
The Adam Project IOP is a transformative mental health program designed for individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Our intensive outpatient program offers a holistic approach, focusing on teaching essential coping skills and incorporating various mindfulness practices such as yoga and meditation. We believe in the power of accessing one's inner child and facilitating healing, allowing participants to embark on a journey towards a more fulfilling and balanced life. This program is reimbursed by most Medicaid plans and a lot of private insurances.
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Hosted by Beverly Crump
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Group meets in Columbus, OH 43214
The Adam Project IOP is a transformative mental health program designed for individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Our intensive outpatient program offers a holistic approach, focusing on teaching essential coping skills and incorporating various mindfulness practices such as yoga and meditation. We believe in the power of accessing one's inner child and facilitating healing, allowing participants to embark on a journey towards a more fulfilling and balanced life. This program is reimbursed by most Medicaid plans and a lot of private insurances.
(380) 207-1454 View (380) 207-1454

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Individuals who have completed one year of DBT skills training can participate in the DBT Graduates Group, which focuses on skills strengthening and generalization.
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Hosted by Desirae Allen
Psychologist, PsyD
Group meets in Cincinnati, OH 45242
Individuals who have completed one year of DBT skills training can participate in the DBT Graduates Group, which focuses on skills strengthening and generalization.
(513) 480-8326 View (513) 480-8326
DBT skills training groups require a weekly, 27-week commitment during which you will learn mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Run by two co-facilitators. Please visit our website for more information.
Photo of Desirae Allen, Psychologist, PsyD
Hosted by Desirae Allen
Psychologist, PsyD
Group meets in Cincinnati, OH 45242
DBT skills training groups require a weekly, 27-week commitment during which you will learn mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Run by two co-facilitators. Please visit our website for more information.
(513) 480-8326 View (513) 480-8326
Our multi-family DBT skills training group for teens and their caregivers allows one teen and one caregiver to attend with other teens and caregivers. It is critical for caregivers to attend so that they can learn the DBT skills themselves, help their teens use skills, and share the skills with other caregivers. DBT skills training groups require a weekly, six-month commitment during which you will learn mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Each group is two hours long and co-facilitated by two therapists. Please visit our website for more information.
Photo of Nikki Vail, Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Hosted by Nikki Vail
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Group meets in Cincinnati, OH 45242
Our multi-family DBT skills training group for teens and their caregivers allows one teen and one caregiver to attend with other teens and caregivers. It is critical for caregivers to attend so that they can learn the DBT skills themselves, help their teens use skills, and share the skills with other caregivers. DBT skills training groups require a weekly, six-month commitment during which you will learn mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Each group is two hours long and co-facilitated by two therapists. Please visit our website for more information.
(513) 657-0790 View (513) 657-0790
Multi-family DBT skills training groups require a weekly, six-month commitment during which you will learn mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Run by two co-facilitators. Teens and one caregiver attend together. Please visit our website for more information.
Photo of Desirae Allen, Psychologist, PsyD
Hosted by Desirae Allen
Psychologist, PsyD
Group meets in Cincinnati, OH 45242
Multi-family DBT skills training groups require a weekly, six-month commitment during which you will learn mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Run by two co-facilitators. Teens and one caregiver attend together. Please visit our website for more information.
(513) 480-8326 View (513) 480-8326
This group is full, no openings for new clients to join. 18+ Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills training group. Fridays 10 am to 12:00 pm. Check back in Autumn 2023 for new group openings.
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Hosted by Katelyn Studebaker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Group meets in Dayton, OH 45459
This group is full, no openings for new clients to join. 18+ Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills training group. Fridays 10 am to 12:00 pm. Check back in Autumn 2023 for new group openings.
(937) 442-8800 View (937) 442-8800

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Self-Harming Support Groups
How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.

Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.

Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.