COPING SKILLS SUMMER CAMP
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS
(rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders)

THURSDAYS 2:00PM TO 3:00PM

Price: $50 per class - All materials included
All groups are IN-PERSON
Seats are limited to 8 per group so that everyone feels heard and everyone has an equal voice.

700 Old Roswell Lakes Parkway
Suite 130
Roswell, GA 300

Is your teenager feeling a little lost amidst all their emotions? Don't worry, they are not alone! It's completely normal for teens to feel overwhelmed by their feelings, and sometimes they may not know how to cope with stress or anxiety in the best way. Being a teenage girl can be tough, with all the pressure to fit in and feel like you belong. It can seem like everyone around them is going through something, making it even harder to navigate.

The good news is, there are effective strategies and techniques that can really make a difference in helping teens tackle the ups and downs of life. These skills aren't just for major challenges – they can also help with everyday stressors like homework, friendships, and family conflicts. By building these coping skills, your teenager will have all the tools they need to become a pro at problem-solving and set themselves up for a successful future!

THIS GROUP WILL GIVE YOUR DAUGHTER THE SKILLS SHE NEEDS TO:

Regulate Emotions
Decrease Stress
Improve Friendships
Manage Anxiety
Increase Self-Confidence

GROUP GOALS:

Increase ability to make safe and healthy choices.
Increase self-esteem, self- confidence, and the ability to know and accept oneself, be assertive, and overcome a variety of difficult situations
Improve emotional regulation and reduce stress
Gain mastery of effective coping strategies to address negative feelings.
Address problems associated with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, peer issues, and other problems.
Tolerating the distress of school and day-to-day life.

GROUP APPROACH;

An educational and experiential approach as well as an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences in a collaborative environment utilizing concepts from the following therapeutic modalities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - thought reframing, grounding techniques, communication skills, and managing your mindset
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - emotional regulation, mindfulness, intrapersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance skills for managing stress.
Positive Psychology - cultivating personal strengths, self-confidence, increasing awareness of self and others, and improving mood
Expressive Art Therapy and Journaling - Understanding and expression of feelings, and development of self awareness, self-esteem and confidence
Self-Care Techniques - Learning to manage peer pressures with an emphasis on social media concerns.
Social Skills - Connection and sharing in an environment that is constructive and supportive

Wondering if a DBT skills group is the right fit for your teen?

Does your teen sometimes feel "bad" or "upset" without knowing why?
Does your teen seem as though they are on an emotional roller coaster, with little control over extreme emotions?
Do your teen's emotions often get the best of them, leading them to do something they later regret?
Does your teen tend to judge him/herself or make statements about disliking him/herself?
Does your teen tend to dwell on the negative?
Does your teen try to avoid feelings by shutting down?
Does your teen engage in self-destructive behaviors (like self-harm)?
Does your teen tend to ignore their own needs or happiness, but focus on making others happy?
Do they tend to struggle socially - becoming friends with others who don't treat them fairly, or having very intense relationships quickly?
Do they feel alone and/or misunderstood?
Do they tend to worry excessively?
Do they tend to struggle with standing up for themselves and being assertive?
Do they seem anxious, either caused by a specific trigger or for seemingly no reason?
Are they struggling with communication with family, peers, teachers?
Do they feel hopeless or unsure of whether things can improve?

If you answered YES to at least 3 of these questions, a COPING SKILLS group might be a great way to support your teen. Fill out the form below and I will contact you to schedule a phone call to explore the next best steps.

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frequently asked questions

What is an intake session?

After you request to join this group, we will schedule an intake session with you and your teen in order to discuss the group’s purpose and guidelines, discuss your teen’s needs and goals, and answer any questions you might have. This is also the time to complete necessary paperwork. The main purpose of this appointment is to help determine whether the group is a good fit for your teen’s needs. It will take 50-60 minutes, and there is a fee of $100 for this session.

Who is Teen Girls Therapy Group not for?

If your teen is violent, engaging in risky or problem sexual behaviors, or actively abusing drugs or alcohol, they may not be appropriate from group therapy. Group needs to feel safe for all members and if your teen is struggling with one of these issues, they may need specialized treatment or individual counseling to work on some of these concerns before considering joining a group therapy.

What will members get from this group?

Learn to love themselves as they are as they learn how to practice self-compassion and self-forgiveness. Combat negative thinking by examining their thoughts and offering/accepting peer feedback. Create healthy connections with others who get their experience because they're going through the same journey together.

When can my teen start?

This group is ongoing. If we decide the group is a good fit for your daughter, she can join at anytime.

How long do sessions last?

Groups are held for 60 minutes. This is an ongoing, open group meaning there are no set number of sessions required to complete this program. The program operates on a 3 “semester” yearly calendar. Each Fall, Spring, and Summer is approximately 10-12 weeks. Participants are asked to commit on a per semester basis. Most girls tend to stay in these type of groups 1-2 years on average.

How many people will be in the group?

Groups will be capped at 8 girls though the number of girls actively enrolled may change at any time.

Will meetings be confidential?

Absolutely, each participants privacy and confidentiality is very seriously! All members of group will sign a contract agreeing to uphold confidentiality at all times.

One exception is that I am a *Mandated Reporter. This means that if you want to hurt yourself, you want to hurt someone else, or someone is hurting you or someone else I will have to let the appropriate people know in order to help keep everyone safe.

What are the payment options?

The group fee is $70 per session. Payment can be made in cash or credit card. Members are required to have a credit card authorization on file to be billed weekly as requested or to pay for missed sessions.

Can I use my insurance?

Unfortunately, insurance does not usually pay for psycho-educational groups, which are different than therapy groups.

Is there a workbook?

Each participant will receive a binder and handouts in each class for information presented, group activities, and worksheets. I ask teens to leave their binders in the group room and just take worksheets with them, since teens tend to forget to bring their binders each week. They can bring the binders home, however, if you agree to help remind them to bring back to group.

Are there any rules I should be aware of?

Participants will receive written group guidelines in the intake session for them and parents to sign. Rules will include a no-weapons and substance-free policy, cell phones turned off and put away, arriving on time and staying for the entire group time, respecting other participants and group leader, and participation in group activities. No one is forced to share, but being engaged is important for group cohesiveness.