WELLNESS & SKILLS GROUPS
VALUABLE COPING SKILLS, SUPPORT FROM OTHERS
- A step up from outpatient counseling
- Discuss and practice coping skills
- Additional support for those who need it
Many adults and teens face increased pressure and challenges today, and skills groups provide individuals with the skills needed to cope effectively with their emotions, problem-solve, and make healthy decisions. Groups are effective because they complement one-on-one outpatient counseling and give individuals the opportunity to discuss and practice skills in a safe and structured setting.
Our Programs
Adult Groups
Intended for adults ages 18+, who need additional support beyond regular outpatient counseling. Clients are typically referred by their outpatient counselor.
Teen Groups
These programs are comprehensive, trauma-informed, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-inspired programs for adolescents ages 14-18 for the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health disorders.
Levels of Care
Clients who are not making progress in outpatient counseling alone will see improvement with the addition of an outpatient skills group such as those described here. For individuals who need a higher level of care, please inquire about our Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) appropriate for those with escalating symptoms who wish to prevent hospitalization, or those stepping down after hospitalization.
ADULT MENTAL WELLNESS GROUP
via Video Telehealth
This group meets via Video Telehealth for the convenience and comfort of those participating. It is intended for adults needing mental wellness education and support, as an extension or add on to outpatient care.
- Appropriate for clients with an increase in symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, difficulty coping most days
- Not appropriate for substance use or eating disorders, or those with suicidal or homicidal thoughts or self-injury
- Medicare friendly
Learn more about the Adult Mental Wellness Group – via Video Telehealth
ADULT DBT SKILLS GROUP
In Person at our Lakeville, MN Clinic
This is an outpatient-level mental health group focused on providing support and strategies for adults facing increased stress, anxiousness, or depression. This group uses components of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This program is appropriate for
- Those who have struggled to regulate their behaviors and emotions effectively, causing impairment to their quality of life
- Those who need follow-up care after inpatient treatment or other higher levels of care
Learn more about the Adult DBT Skills Group
ADULT DBT SKILLS GROUP
In Person at our Mankato, MN Clinic
This is an outpatient-level mental health group focused on providing support and strategies for adults facing increased stress, anxiousness, or depression. This group uses components of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This program is appropriate for:
- Those who have struggled to regulate their behaviors and emotions effectively, causing impairment to their quality of life
- Those who need follow-up care after inpatient treatment or other higher levels of care
Learn more about the Adult DBT Skills Group
ADULT DBT SKILLS GROUP
Via Video Telehealth
This is an outpatient-level mental health group focused on providing support and strategies for adults facing increased stress, anxiousness, or depression. This group uses components of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This program is appropriate for
- Those who have struggled to regulate their behaviors and emotions effectively, causing impairment to their quality of life
- Those who need follow-up care after inpatient treatment or other higher levels of care
Learn more about the Adult DBT Skills Group via Telehealth
PARENT PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL CLASS
via Video Telehealth
Are you struggling to engage with your child or teen? Would you like to learn skills and get more resources to help bring hope and healing to your family? This educational group may be for you. The 12-week parenting class meets virtually on Tuesdays from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. This group is intended to
- Help parents understand the needs of their loved one and how best to meet those needs to promote healing
- Equip parents with education and parenting skills to build stronger attachments
- Serve parents with children / teens who are at low to moderate risk
Learn more about the Parent Psychoeducational Class via Video Telehealth
TEEN DBT-INSPIRED SKILLS GROUP
In Person at our Lakeville, MN Clinic
These programs are comprehensive, trauma-informed, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-inspired programs for adolescents ages 14-18 for the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health disorders.
- Teens will attend a 1.5-hour group, one day per week, as well as one individual therapy session per week.
- In addition, teens and their parents participate in at least one monthly family therapy session.
- These sessions create improved communication and understanding between the teens and their parents.
Learn more about the Teen DBT-Inspired Skills Group in Lakeville, MN
TEEN DBT SKILLS GROUP
In Person at our Brookfield, WI Clinic
This group is an outpatient level program for adolescents ages 14-18 for the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health disorders. When diagnoses do not improve with outpatient therapy alone, this group may be added to the treatment plan. It also is appropriate for follow-up care after inpatient treatment or other higher levels of care.
Learn more about the Teen DBT Skills Group in Brookfield, WI
DBT SKILLS GROUP FOR TEENS
In Wisconsin Via Video Telehealth
This outpatient group for teens aged 14‐18 addresses depression, anxiety, and other mental health diagnoses, utilizing components of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). When symptoms do not improve with outpatient therapy alone, this group may be added to the treatment plan. It also is appropriate for follow-up care after inpatient treatment or other higher levels of care.
Learn more about the Teen DBT Skills Group via Telehealth