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Please note: our support groups do not meet medical necessity requirements to be reimbursed by insurance.

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.

DBT VERA

Now Enrolling for Module 2!

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Training - Thursday Group

For adults who want to learn DBT skills. 

Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Beginning December 12th, 2024

In person in our Somerville office

This group willrun in segments of 8 weeks starting this fall. This model enables you to go in depth with each component of DBT within 24 weeks*.

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.

Module 1 (Begins October 10th): Mindfulness and Distress Tolerance

*Module 2 (Begins December 12th): Emotion Regulations

Meets for 7 sessions on the following dates: 
December 12, 2024

December 19, 2024

January 2, 2025

January 9, 2025

January 16, 2025

January 23, 2025

January 30, 2025

Module 3 (Start date TBD): Interpersonal Effectiveness.

Participant minimum 6, maximum 9.

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Led by Vera Bednar,
LMHC, C-DBT, RYT-200

Cost: $310

DBT Kim

Now Enrolling!

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Training - Tuesday Group

For adults who want to learn DBT skills 

Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Beginning January 14th, 2025

Online group

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. 

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).

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. 

Please note that all participants are required to be engaged in individual therapy, either at this practice or with another provider.

Module 1: Mindfulness/Distress Tolerance - Start date January 14th, 2025

Module 2: Mindfulness/Emotion Regulation - Start date TBD

Module 3: Mindfulness/Interpersonal Effectiveness - Start date TBD

Participant minimum 6, maximum 10.​

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Led by Kim Johnson,
LMHC, MT-BC

Cost: $350

DnD

Now enrolling for WINTER 2025!

Dungeons & Dragons Therapy Group

For adults with DnD experience who want to explore a therapeutic campaign with a therapist as the DM.

Mondays, 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Beginning February 3rd, 2025

In person in our Somerville office

The Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) Therapy Group is an opportunity for 3-6 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:

  • how to increase self-confidence and self-worth

  • opportunities to practice and improve assertive and kind communication

  • ways to develop and practice boundary setting while building and fostering sympathy/empathy

  • exploring one's sense of self/identity

  • 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.

This 11 week group will explore the following:

  • Week 1 (session zero): We develop characters, set personal and group goals, establish group norms and setting for the journey.

  • Week 2-10: The heroes (a.k.a. the clients) set off on their journey to face their challenges and personal goals through exploration, role play and gaming spectrum combat.

  • Week 11: The hero(es) face the obstacle to their goal(s), come to a therapeutic/gaming spectrum conclusion and debrief about the group experience.

 

Goals of group:

  • Increase self-confidence and self-worth

  • Practice and improve assertive and kind communication

  • Develop and practice boundary setting

  • Build/foster sympathy/empathy

  • Explore sense of self/identity formation

  • Develop creative coping skills through DnD and expressive arts therapy​

Dates of the sessions:

February 3rd

February 10th

February 25th

March 3th

March 10th

March 17th

March 24th

March 31st

April 7th

April 14th

April 28th

Participant minimum 3, maximum 6.

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Led by Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Cost: $60 per group

Polyvagal

NEW!

Polyvagal Working Group

For adults who want to learn about the nervous system through polyvagal theory. 

Wednesdays, 12:00 - 1:30 PM

Beginning March 5th, 2025

Online group

Get to know your nervous system! This 8-week support group will guide you through exercises to help you learn more deeply about how your body responds to threat & safety.

 

We will focus on learning ways to shift out of survival responses and increase your ability to invite in safety and connection, all through the lens of the nervous system. Take a polyvagal approach to self-understanding and share in this exploration with others.

Participant minimum 5, maximum 10.

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Led by Vicky Brandt, LMHC

Cost: $350

Mens Group

NOW ENROLLING!

Men's Interpersonal Group

For male identifying adults who are between the ages of 24-39.

Mondays, 6:30 - 7:45 PM

Beginning October 14th, 2024

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. 

Typically members remain in this group for several years, and we ask for an up-front commitment of 3 months.

Participant minimum 4, maximum 8.

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Led by Ethan O'Leary, LCSW

Cost: $35 per group

Trans

A FEW SPOTS LEFT!

Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Support Group

For transgender and gender nonconforming-identifying adults who seek a safe, affirming, private support group.

Bi-weekly on Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 PM

In person in our Somerville office

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.

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.

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.

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Led by Alanah Hodges, LCSW

Cost: $35 per group 

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