Skills Groups

We offer a variety of skills groups for adolescents, families, and adults.  

Our groups are on-going, and individuals are welcome to join at identified entry points. 

Multi-Family DBT Group

We are excited and proud to offer Multi-family DBT groups, which are considered the gold-standard for teaching DBT to adolescents and their families. We have found it most beneficial to separate teens and parents into their own groups.  These groups meet weekly for 7-8 months. Whenever possible we strongly encourage both parents to participate. These groups focus on teaching skills to help teens and their families. 

  • Teen DBT Group (Tuesdays from 7:15 to 8:15pm – In person) 

Target Population: Teens: Ages 13 to 17 or 18 (must be in high school) 

  • Parents of Teen DBT Group (Wednesdays from 7:00-8:15pm – Virtual) 

Target Population: Parents of Teens: Ages 13 to 17 or 18 (must be in high school) 

Young Adult DBT Group (Tuesdays from 6-7PM —Hybrid)

Target Population: Young adults 18-25 years old 

Service young adults who are struggling with transitioning to college as well as young adults who do not feel prepared to move toward independent living in our Young Adult DBT Skills Group.  

Parents of Young Adult DBT Group (Wednesdays from 7:00-8:15pm - Virtual)

Target Population: Parents of young adults 18-25 years old 

Train parents to optimally support their young adult children with the ongoing Young Adult Parent DBT Skills Group.  

Group Expectations

  • All groups have access to 24/7 skills coaching by either their group leader or by their individual therapist at FHWS.   

  • Young adults and their parents are expected to complete homework assigned in group.   

  • Young adults are required to fill out weekly diary cards while parents of young adults are strongly encouraged to fill out weekly diary cards.   

  • Parents are welcome to join the Teen Parent Skills Group or Young Adult Parent Skills Group even if their teen or young adult is no longer in their own group. 

 Group dates/times are subject to change. 

24-hour cancellation is required for all groups.