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)  

DBT Graduate Teen Group (Tuesdays from 7-8pm in person) 

Target Population: Teens who have graduated from the Multi-Family Teen Group and need continued support on DBT skill application and generalization throughout multiple areas of their lives.   

Young Adult DBT Groups 

We also offer updated young adult DBT skills groups as well as two parent skills-based group options.  Due to the multiple society changes that have slowed young adults maturing and ability to live independently, parent involvement has become an essential component in supporting young adults individuating successfully.  The DBT groups meet weekly for 7-8 months.   If parents have already had DBT training and need additional evidence-based actionable skills for unprocessed emotional pain which continues to have a negative impact on their current interactions with their Young Adults, GRM’s 8-week evidence-based group curriculum is recommended. 

  • Young Adult DBT Group (Tuesdays from 5:00-6:00pm– Virtual)  

               Target Population: Young Adults Ages 18-29 years old 

  • Parents of Young Adult DBT Group (Virtual - TBD)  

Target Population: Parents of Young Adults Ages 18-29 years old 


 DBT 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. 

Grief Recovery Method (GRM) Groups 

GRM is an evidence-based action program which offers time-limited group programming for unprocessed grief from the past which is impacting current functioning. There are weekly reading and/or homework assignments for each group (which will be provided), to teach and practice new tools/ strategies that support increased awareness and communication skills. 

  • Grief Support Group (Virtual or In Person) 

Target Population:  Ages 30 and Above 

8-week program 

  • Grief Pet Loss Group (Virtual or In Person) 

Target Population: Ages 18 and Above  

6-week program 

  • Intensive Grieving and Living Weekend Training (In Person) 

Target Population: Parents and Professionals Ages 30 and Above 

Click here for more information about GRM Groups
Click here for more information about Intensive Grieving and Living Workshop
Click here to see a video about the Grieving and Living Workshop

Group dates/times are subject to change. 

24-hour cancellation is required for all groups.