Group members will learn: · To recognize of their "signs" of anxiety and negative thoughts · Understand how their anxiety and negative thoughts lead to feelings of "dread/doom" · Strategies to break this vicious cycle and better control their emotions, thoughts, and behavior · To manage anxiety through gradual, repeated practices and exposure to feared situations

The Teen Empowerment Therapy Group is an open group that runs weekly for 12 weeks for teens ages 13-16. This groups addresses topics such as: communication skills, peer pressure, conflict resolution, self-esteem, recognizing and building strengths, anxiety, self-respect, self-advocacy and empowerment, and stress management. This list is not exhaustive and will vary dependent upon the specific needs of the current group members. The different topics are presented using cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy techniques along with using expressive arts and other creative hands on techniques.