Residents participate in group therapy sessions 1–8 times per month, or more frequently as clinically indicated, based on their individualized treatment plan, clinical needs, and treatment goals. Group therapy provides a structured and supportive environment where residents can learn from one another, develop healthy interpersonal skills, practice new coping strategies, and build meaningful connections with peers facing similar challenges.

Groups are facilitated by qualified behavioral health professionals and are designed to promote emotional growth, self-awareness, accountability, communication, emotional regulation, and problem-solving. Residents are encouraged to actively participate in discussions, therapeutic activities, skill-building exercises, and peer feedback while developing healthy relationships within a safe and supportive environment.

Therapeutic Interventions & Topics

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training

• Trauma-Informed Psychoeducation

• Solution-Focused Interventions

• Motivational Enhancement Strategies

• Strengths-Based Approaches

• Mindfulness and Grounding Techniques

• Somatic and Nervous System Regulation Skills

• Emotional Regulation Training

• Coping Skills Development

• Anger Management

• Stress Management

• Communication Skills Development

• Social Skills Training

• Conflict Resolution

• Healthy Relationship Building

• Peer Support and Feedback

• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills

• Self-Esteem and Confidence Building

• Accountability and Responsibility Development

• Grief and Loss Processing

• Goal Setting and Personal Growth

• Life Skills Development

• Relapse Prevention and Safety Planning (when clinically appropriate)

Group Therapy Activities

• Guided group discussions

• CBT and DBT skill-building exercises

• Emotional identification and expression activities

• Coping skills workshops

• Goal-setting and progress review groups

• Mindfulness and meditation exercises

• Grounding and body-awareness activities

• Stress management exercises

• Anger management activities

• Communication and active listening exercises

• Conflict resolution activities

• Role-playing real-life situations

• Team-building challenges

• Problem-solving activities

• Trust-building exercises

• Journaling and reflection activities

• Gratitude and strengths-based exercises

• Art-based therapeutic activities

• Therapeutic games and interactive activities

• Leadership development exercises

• Peer feedback and support groups

• Life skills groups

• Independent living skills discussions

• Healthy relationship and boundary-setting activities

• Self-esteem and confidence-building exercises

• Community integration and social skills practice

• Recreational and wellness-focused activities

Common Treatment Areas

• Trauma and adverse childhood experiences

• Anxiety and stress management

• Depression and mood-related concerns

• Emotional dysregulation

• Anger management

• Behavioral challenges

• Impulse control

• Family conflict

• Peer relationship difficulties

• Social skills deficits

• Self-esteem and identity development

• School-related concerns

• Independent living preparation

• Personal growth and future planning

Expected Outcomes

• Improved emotional regulation

• Increased self-awareness

• Stronger communication skills

• Healthier peer relationships

• Enhanced coping strategies

• Greater empathy and perspective-taking

• Improved conflict resolution skills

• Increased accountability and responsibility

• Development of healthy support systems

• Increased resilience and confidence

• Progress toward individualized treatment goals