Adolescent DBT (In-person)
What is DBT?
Grounded in mindfulness and behavioral therapy, DBT is an effective treatment that teaches skills to help people manage intense emotions. DBT skills help teens navigate relationships in their environment by focusing on using skillful behaviors to help them regulate their emotions, cope with challenging situations, improve their relationships and create a life worth living.
Group Criteria:
- Co-ed group for individuals ages 13+ who are in 8th grade or above
- Group members are required to have an individual therapist outside the group
- The cost is $85 per group per participant
Topics Covered:
- Mindfulness Skills
- Distress Tolerance
- Emotional Regulation
- Interpersonal Effectiveness
- Walking the Middle Path
When and Where:
Thursdays | 4pm – 5pm, 8 weeks | Feb. 6 – Mar. 27
3613-D Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
Next Adolescent DBT Group begins: Wednesday, May 5th, for 8 weeks, at 4:45pm
Facilitator Jenni Showalter, LCSW, RPT-S: Jenni@crossroadsfamilycc.com, 540-538-5368
Social Skills Group for Boys 7-9 years old
- The cost is $85 per group per participant
Topics Covered:
- Making and Keeping Friends
- Expressing and Coping with Difficult Feelings
- Healthy Communication and Conflict Resolution in Relationships
- Positive Self-Esteem and Improved Self-Worth
- Being a Responsible, Empathetic and Honest Friend
When and Where:
Wednesdays| 4:15pm – 5:15pm, 8 weeks | April, 2nd – May, 21st
3611-C Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
Facilitator Elizabeth Uffelman, LPC: Elizabeth@crossroadsfamilycc.com, 571-348-4611
Grand Families Support Group – Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Group for sharing experiences, gaining support and learning about strategies and local resources with other grandparent caregivers
- The cost is $85 per group per participant
Topics Covered:
- Parenting Skills and Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors
- Tools for Co-Parenting with your child and child’s partner/family
- Navigating Screen Time and Social Media with your Grandchildren
- Support and Skills for Coping with Stress
When and Where (Virtual):
Thursdays| 12pm – 1pm, 8 weeks | April, 3rd – May, 22nd
Facilitator Jenni Showalter, LCSW, RPT-S: Jenni@crossroadsfamilycc.com, 540-538-5368
