Teen Support Group

WellSpring is excited to partner with Mental Health America of Fredericksburg and the Center for Psychological Assessment and Consultation to provide a FREE psycho-educational Teen Support Group to adolescents ages 14-18.

About this Group:

Our Teen Support Group is designed to help teens navigate the important and sometimes challenging time of adolescence. Although this can be a stressful part of life for many individuals, it is also a great time to learn some valuable skills that will help to you effectively manage emotions, thoughts, and relationships both now and in the future.

The group is designed to teach skills, as well as to provide a time for teens to talk about things that are most important to them, and to get support from one another in a safe and nurturing environment.

Our curriculum is largely based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the DNA-V model of applying ACT techniques to teens. More information about ACT is available at: Good Therapy and at the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science. Information on the DNA-V model is available at Thriving Adolescent.

When:

The next group will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00pm from September 24th to October 29th 2018 - NOTE - this group will be run by Dr. Peter Thaxter from the Center for Psychological Assessment and Consultation

Who Should Attend:

This group is open to teens ages 14-18 who are enrolled in High School or equivalent. Registration is required and there is no cost to participants.

What to Expect:

The group will be divided into three parts: 1) learning a new skill, 2) practicing the skill, and 3) group discussion about topics of interest to the group. The group will be 6 sessions. You will never be forced to share information, although participation will help you to get the most out of the group.

Registration and Information:

The group is free, but registration is required. To register or for more information, please contact Mental Health America of Fredericksburg. We look forward to having you!

For more information please contact:
Mental Health America of Fredericksburg at:
Mhafred@mhafred.org or 540-371-2704
2217 Princess Anne Street, Suite 104-1
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
www.mhafred.org