

Group Therapy for Teenagers
Teen Group Therapy
This VIRTUAL Group Therapy for Teenagers occurs every Wednesday from 6pm – 7pm starting April 19 for 4 weeks. The final session is May 10, 2023. It takes place virtually.
Goal of Addressing Grief through Literature Teen Group Therapy:
Group therapy is a unique opportunity to gain skills and new behaviors with the benefit of an expert-led experience while being accelerated through the lens of social learning that can only come from peer support. Group formats have been used to successfully manage a variety of mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety.
Materials: Participants will be asked to read the novel, You’ve Reached Sam, by Dustin Thao
Week 1: Introductions (April 19)
(Chapter Assignment given for the following week)
Week 2: Discuss Chapters Read (April 26)
(Chapter Assignment given for the following week)
Week 3: Discuss Chapters Read (May 3)
(Chapter Assignment given for the following week)
Week 4: Final Session (May 10)
A: This group will be held virtually. You will receive a secure link to join.
A: Group sessions will take place Wednesdays at 7pm from April 19, 2023 through May 10, 2023. Each group session is 1 hour.
A: This Teen Therapy Group is 4 weeks long.
A: Yes, this group is open to any teen aged 13-17. You do not have to be in therapy at Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh to participate.
A: Yes, group members must be 13-17 years old.
A: It is limited to 8 participants.
A: Yes, we accept UPMC, Highmark, Cigna, Evernorth
A: If you elect to self pay, the fee is $20 per session.
A: Participants must attend all sessions since each class builds on the previous one.
A: The group will be led by Kathryn Auen, LPC and Rayeann Milne, Counseling Intern.
A: Please email info@counselingwellnesspgh.com or call 412-322-2129 ext. 3 if you are interested in joining the group.
This in-person Group Therapy for Teenagers occurs every Monday from 6pm – 7pm starting September 26, 2022 for 8 weeks. The final session is November 14, 2022. It takes place at our Monroeville location.
Teen Group Therapy: Teen Art Group will help teens learn Social Skills, Depression Coping Skills, Anxiety Strategies, and How to Handle Anger all within the context of making art.
Group therapy is a unique opportunity to gain skills and new behaviors with the benefit of an expert-led experience while being accelerated through the lens of social learning that can only come from peer support. Group formats have been used to successfully manage a variety of mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety.
Sept 26: Intro to Group: Ice Breaker Activity, Review Rules and expectations
Oct 3: Social Skills: Healthy relationships and make bracelets for friends
Oct 10: Depression Coping Skills: Jeopardy game
Oct 17: Anxiety Strategies/Discuss Group Topic choice
Oct 24: *Group topic Choice and craft*
Oct 31: Halloween!-Mask Craft and discuss different “sides” of self
Nov 7: Anger: role plays
Nov 14: Closure *Apples to Apples type game to review Group Skills *discuss future groups
A: This group will be held at our Monroeville location located at 2539 Monroeville Blvd, Monroeville PA 15146.
A: Group sessions will take place Mondays at 6pm from September 26, 2022 through November 14, 2022. Each group session is 1 hour.
A: This Teen Therapy Group is 8 weeks long.
A: Yes, this group is open to any teen aged 14-18. You do not have to be in therapy at Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh to participate.
A: Yes, group members must be 14-18 years old.
A: It is limited to 15 participants.
A: Yes, we accept UPMC, Highmark, Cigna, Evernorth
A: If you elect to self pay, the fee is $40 per session.
A: Participants can drop in on individual sessions.
A: The group will be led by Rachel Taylor, LPC, who has worked in the Mental Health field for over 17 years. Rachel has created and facilitated groups for adolescents and adults for the past 8 years. Group Therapy for Teenagers: Fall Teen Art Group was born in 2014 when teens requested a trusting place to talk while making crafts. The tradition continues each year with new topics and activities.
A: Please email info@counselingwellnesspgh.com or call 412-322-2129 ext. 3 if you are interested in joining the group.