Teen Processing Group 
Are you a teenager? Or have a teenager struggling to regulate their emotions? This group is designed to support teens in exploring their emotions and learning how to regulate them. We will explore stressors and how to better manage them ...
Hosted by Eva Light
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Are you a teenager? Or have a teenager struggling to regulate their emotions? This group is designed to support teens in exploring their emotions and learning how to regulate them. We will explore stressors and how to better manage them ...
Dialectic Behavior Therapy 
The Adolescent/Young Adult DBT Group uses a psychosocial skills training model designed to assist youth in developing coping skills for daily living. Modules include Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Skills. Call Dr Robison for a consultation.
Hosted by Suzanne Robison
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC, CCDP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lansdale, PA 19446
The Adolescent/Young Adult DBT Group uses a psychosocial skills training model designed to assist youth in developing coping skills for daily living. Modules include Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Skills. Call Dr Robison for a consultation.
DBT Skills Group for Teens | OCT 2023 | Virtual 
Seeing your teen struggle with extreme emotions and impulsive actions is incredibly difficult. You feel like you’re walking on eggshells, fearing any trigger could result in harmful behavior. That's where DBT Therapy can help. Our evidence-based program is scientifically proven ...
Hosted by Hannah Griffin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Audubon, PA 19403
Seeing your teen struggle with extreme emotions and impulsive actions is incredibly difficult. You feel like you’re walking on eggshells, fearing any trigger could result in harmful behavior. That's where DBT Therapy can help. Our evidence-based program is scientifically proven ...
Teen DBT Skills Training Group 
DBT is an evidence-based therapy, proven to be effective in decreasing anxiety, depression, self harm behaviors, suicidality, and improving self esteem and healthy relationships. If your teen is struggling with any of the following, DBT can help: anger management, depression, ...
Hosted by The Center for Family Empowerment
MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Jenkintown, PA 19046
DBT is an evidence-based therapy, proven to be effective in decreasing anxiety, depression, self harm behaviors, suicidality, and improving self esteem and healthy relationships. If your teen is struggling with any of the following, DBT can help: anger management, depression, ...
Teen DBT Skills Group (14-18 years old) 
A weekly 75 min. 16-week (rolling admissions) teen specific DBT skills group to help young people struggling with rollercoaster emotions, self-harm or impulsive/destructive behaviors, chaotic relationship cycles, and difficulty staying grounded and connected with themselves. I will teach specific skills ...
Hosted by reNEW YOU Counseling and Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Royersford, PA 19468
A weekly 75 min. 16-week (rolling admissions) teen specific DBT skills group to help young people struggling with rollercoaster emotions, self-harm or impulsive/destructive behaviors, chaotic relationship cycles, and difficulty staying grounded and connected with themselves. I will teach specific skills ...
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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.