This is an open and ongoing virtual peer to peer support group for teens who want an affirming and brave space to explore who they are and build connections without the fear of being judged or rejected because of their gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
This group will be facilitated by Tati Hernandez.
This weekly group is designed for teens as they navigate the collective impact of the COVID pandemic and returning back to school. The focus will be on processing what may have been lost over this last academic and social year and providing support for the future. Group members will develop mindful skills for self-regulation, which will aid in the development of resilience and self-compassion.
**This group may be offered virtually or in-person depending on what works best for the group participants.
Sessions will be facilitated by Wise Family clinician, Whitney Taylor.
The Wise Family is offering an 8-week, co-ed group focused on supporting teens 14-17 struggling with the challenges that substance use and associated mental health symptoms cause. This group is a harm reduction group focused on reducing reliance on substances, learning about mental health, and inner resource management/coping skill development.
Where: The Wise Family Arlington Office
When: Monday Nights
Time: 6:00pm – 7:15pm
Sessions will be facilitated by Wise Family clinician, Zach Shifflett.
This group will empower teen girls to decrease obsessions about body issues while focusing on self-love, and freeing up brain space for what feels good.
This group will explore real-life dilemmas in our society while offering affirmations and actionable takeaways. Group members will be able to spend less time thinking about how their body looks, and spend more time on channeling self-compassion and individuality. This group is ideal for 8th-10th grade girls.
**This group may be offered virtually or in-person depending on what works best for the group participants.
Sessions will be facilitated by Wise Family clinician, Whitney Taylor.
**In this group, we will be using the book, BodyTalk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life.
Stressed about college and having to make decisions?
Want to work through those stressors with a group of your peers?!
COST: $350 per person
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