Support Groups
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Please note: our support groups do not meet medical necessity requirements to be reimbursed by insurance.
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Want to sign up for a group but have financial restrictions? We offer 2 low fee spots for each group on a first come first served basis.
Now Enrolling!
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Training - Thursday Group
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For adults who want to learn DBT skills
Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Beginning October 10th, 2024
In person in our Somerville office*
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This group will run in segments of 8 weeks** starting this fall. This model enables you to go in depth with each component of DBT within 24 weeks.
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In this group we will spend 8 weeks covering each of the modules including Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. The start of each 8-week segment will introduce a core skill within the core module of Mindfulness. If interested, you can sign up for all 8-week segments or focus on one aspect based on your availability and interest.
Within each 8-week period you will have opportunities to discuss the skills, receive feedback and support from peers on the use and practice of these skills. The book that will be used is DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets by Marsha M. Linehan (2nd edition) and is recommended you acquire prior to the group starting.
No previous knowledge of DBT is required, some knowledge is encouraged.
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Module 1(Begins October 10th): Mindfulness and distress tolerance.
Module 2: Emotion regulation.
Module 3: Interpersonal effectiveness.
Participant minimum 8, maximum 12.
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*This group will meet in person with the option to move online depending on the needs of the members.
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**This group will meet October 10th through December 5th with no meeting on November 28th.
Led by Vera Bednar,
LMHC, C-DBT, RYT-200
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Cost: $350
Now enrolling for Module 3
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Training - Tuesday Group
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For adults who want to learn DBT skills
Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
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Online group
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This 24 week group will go through all 4 modules of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness with rolling admission at the start of each new module every 8 weeks.
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Each session starts with a mindfulness practice and homework review, then 1-3 skills are introduced every week, all while utilizing music and expressive therapy techniques to help reinforce and retain the skills. The book that will be used is DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets by Marsha M. Linehan (2nd edition).
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No previous knowledge of DBT is required and participants are able to choose which module(s) they would like to commit to, however it is recommended to complete each module at least 1-2x in order to master the skills.
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Please note that all participants are required to be engaged in individual therapy, either at this practice or with another provider.
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Module 1: Mindfulness/Distress Tolerance - Start date February 20th (no meeting March 5th)
Module 2: Mindfulness/Emotion Regulation - Begins April 30th
Module 3: Mindfulness/Interpersonal Effectiveness - Begins September 24th
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Participant minimum 6, maximum 10.​
Led by Kim Johnson,
LMHC, MT-BC
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Cost: $350
NOW ENROLLING!
Men's Interpersonal Group
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For male identifying adults who are between the ages of 24-39
Mondays, 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Beginning October 14th, 2024
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In person in our Somerville office​
Group therapy offers participant’s a chance to connect with others, learn more about themselves and build community in a mutually supportive setting. Participating in a group often gives people the opportunity for self-growth as they explore new ways of being themselves and interacting with others.
Men are increasingly found to have fewer connections in their lives, and it can be hard to face life transitions, personal struggles and difficult choices without a community that understands you. The goal for this group is to give men a time and place to utilize one another for support and connection, during a time when it is increasingly rare to do so.
The Men’s Interpersonal Group will explore topics chosen by participants, such as life-transitions, relationships, mental health, anxiety and understanding our relationships with masculinity. This is a space intended for a diverse group of men of all racial/ethnic backgrounds and sexual identities.
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Typically members remain in this group for several years, and we ask for an up-front commitment of 3 months.
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Participant minimum 4, maximum 8.
Led by Ethan O'Leary, LCSW
Cost: $35 per group
NEW!
DBT Grad Group
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For adults who have previously taken Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training and are seeking ongoing weekly support
Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Start date: TBD
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Online group
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
We are piloting a DBT grad group for individuals who have experience with the DBT modules. This group runs weekly with a minimum 8 week commitment tentatively scheduled to begin in winter 2024 with the possibility of continuing long term.
This group aims to provide a safe, therapeutic space for adults in outpatient mental health to continue their work with integrating DBT skills into their day to day lives. This group will promote a deeper understanding of DBT skills through group exploration, discussion and practice. We require that each participant have their own outpatient therapist within LGC or outside LGC.
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Participant minimum 6 with rolling admission.
Led by Vera Bednar,
LMHC, C-DBT, RYT-200
Cost: $350 for 8 weeks
A FEW SPOTS LEFT!
Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Support Group
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For transgender and gender nonconforming-identifying adults who seek a safe, affirming, private support group.
Bi-weekly on Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 PM
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In person in our Somerville office
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Right off the success of our trans support group earlier this year, we are pleased to offer a long-term bi-weekly support group beginning this June.
The number of transgender and gender nonconforming people in the Somerville and Greater Boston community is increasing year after year. An intimate group focused on relationship building, resource sharing and emotional and physical support would provide an additional layer of support for the local transgender and gender nonconforming community.
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In this group we will build community and discuss topics of interest in a mutually-beneficial setting. Many transgender and gender nonconfirming people are cut off from traditional avenues for community during and after social and medical transition. This group will hopefully help transgender and gender nonconforming individuals foster community connections and build the groundwork for connections for future potential mutual aid.
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Typically members remain in this group for several years, and we ask for an up-front commitment of 3 months.
Participant minimum 6, maximum 8.
Led by Alanah Hodges, LCSW
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Cost: $35 per group
ENROLLMENT CLOSED!
Dungeons & Dragons Therapy Group
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For adults who have experience playing DnD in person via a campaign who wish to explore a therapeutic version with a therapist as the DM
Mondays, 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Beginning September 23rd, 2024
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In person in our Somerville office
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The Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) Therapy Group is an opportunity for 4-6 participants on a weekly basis to explore an individualized campaign using the DnD 5th Edition structure to foster coping skills and develop interpersonal skills that can aid in everyday life.
Topics to be explored through this individualized, collaborative and therapeutic gaming process will include:
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how to increase self-confidence and self-worth
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opportunities to practice and improve assertive and kind communication
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ways to develop and practice boundary setting while building and fostering sympathy/empathy
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exploring one's sense of self/identity
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exploring the intersection of DnD with expressive arts therapy
The process of personal growth starts at character creation via a consultation with Lou to learn more about personal expectations and compatibility with other members. From there, the group will make time to create characters and set expectations and in subsequent sessions play out a campaign with clinical intention. In sessions, clinical intention will include a brief check-in, immersive/therapeutic gameplay and some time to process the session with the guidance of a clinically trained expressive arts therapist with DnD experience as a game master and player.
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Meeting dates are as follows:
September 23
September 30
October 7
October 21
October 28
November 4
November 18
November 25
December 2
December 16
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Participant minimum 3, maximum 6.
