You’re not broken. You’re just carrying more than you should have to. Therapy helps you set it down, sort it out, and keep going—with more clarity and less chaos.
Healing doesn’t have to happen alone.
Our group therapy programs offer a supportive space to build emotional skills, explore identity, and strengthen relationships—with peers who get it.
At The Wellness Standard, our group programs offer more than just support—they offer shared growth. Led by experienced clinicians and educators, each group blends structured learning with real connection. Whether it’s practicing emotional regulation, navigating friendships, or preparing for major life transitions, group therapy gives clients the opportunity to grow together—in real time.
We offer a range of psychoeducational groups for children, teens, young adults, and parents—each designed to provide emotional support, practical tools, and age-appropriate guidance through key developmental stages. Groups may include parent-only, youth-only, or combined sessions depending on the topic.
Current Groups Include:
DBT Skills Groups (Ages 12–15, 16–18, 19–23)
Emotional regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for teens and young adults.
Social & Emotional Skills Groups
Assertiveness, communication, conflict resolution, and navigating peer dynamics—for neurodiverse and neurotypical participants.
CBT Groups for Anxiety & Stress
Cognitive tools to challenge negative thinking, reduce anxiety, and build confidence.
Parent Skills Lab
Skills-based and reflective groups for parents navigating developmental transitions, academic pressure, or mental health concerns in their children.
Why group therapy works:
- Builds social confidence
- Normalizes shared challenges
- Creates accountability and momentum
- Offers a unique blend of support and skill-building
We carefully match participants to the right group—because safety, connection, and clinical fit matter.
Social Skills & Connection:
Building confidence, connection, and real-world social tools—for neurodivergent teens.
This group is designed for high-functioning teens on the autism spectrum who are ready to build stronger social awareness, improve communication, and feel more confident in group settings. We create a supportive, neurodiversity-affirming space where participants can practice skills, explore challenges, and connect with others who “get it.”
Topics include:
- Understanding social cues, tone, and body language
- Building and maintaining friendships
- Managing anxiety in social situations
- Navigating group conversations and unspoken rules
- Developing self-advocacy and setting boundaries
- Practicing flexibility, humor, and problem-solving in real time
This group isn’t about changing who you are—it’s about building the tools to connect, communicate, and thrive as your authentic self.
CBT Skills Group:
Managing Thoughts, Emotions & Behaviors
Build emotional resilience, reduce stress, and gain real-world coping tools—through the power of CBT.
This group is designed for teens who want practical strategies to understand and manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, participants will learn how to break unhelpful patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and build a healthier mindset—all in a supportive, relatable space with peers.
Topics include:
- Understanding the CBT triangle: thoughts, feelings, behaviors
- Identifying and challenging negative thinking patterns
- Learning emotion regulation tools (for anxiety, anger, sadness)
- Practicing mindfulness and present-moment awareness
- Strengthening communication and interpersonal effectiveness
- Building motivation through behavioral activation
- Developing personalized coping strategies for real-life stress
This group isn’t about “fixing” emotions—it’s about understanding them, gaining control, and responding with skills, not overwhelm.
DBT Skills Group:
Managing Emotions, Relationships & Reactions
Learn to stay calm, think clearly, and respond skillfully—even when emotions feel intense.
This group is designed for teens who want effective, evidence-based strategies to better regulate emotions, navigate relationships, and reduce impulsive behaviors. Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, participants will build awareness, self-control, and confidence—all within a validating, supportive peer environment.
Topics include:
- Understanding and naming emotions
- Managing overwhelming feelings without shutting down
- Using mindfulness to stay present and centered
- Building distress tolerance: What to do when emotions spike
- Strengthening communication and interpersonal effectiveness
- Practicing radical acceptance and cognitive flexibility
- Developing real-life coping plans for stress, conflict, and emotional pain
This group isn’t about suppressing emotions—it’s about learning how to work with them instead of being ruled by them.
