This is a DBT-informed group that will consist of 10 weekly sessions that will cover topics such as Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Each session will be approximately 1 hour long.
This group is designed to help adolescents (aged 14-17) with an autism diagnosis and difficulty with emotion regulation. It aims to teach young people effective coping strategies, reduce self sabotaging behaviours, and reach their goals during these difficult times. We will learn WHY these skills are helpful in managing intense emotions while improving the relationships we have with others and ourselves.
- Duration – 10 weeks, 1hr per week
- Date/Time – Monday’s from 3.30-4.30pm
- Price – Free of Charge
Space is limited, so register your interest as soon as possible. You can do this by contacting our Therapy team at [email protected].
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