300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 355-6000
Clinical Services (Group Therapy Team):
Programs for Girls
Girls' expressive therapy group (ages 7-10)
Art, dance, movement, play and theater are used to help girls develop their abilities to express emotions in healthy ways and to improve self-esteem.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) groups (ages 8-17)
CBT is an evidence-based practice that has shown to reduce depression and anxiety. Groups will be offered throughout the year for children and adolescents coping with depression or anxiety. These groups will use manualized cognitive-behavioral treatments including, but not limited to, Coping Cat, PASCET and Adolescents Coping with Depression. Members will learn
coping techniques and tools while benefiting from peer support.
Group for girls who have experienced trauma (ages 10-12)
This group is designed for girls who have experienced trauma such
as sexual abuse, physical abuse or witnessing violence. The general group goals are to:
increase verbalization of members' feelings and needs
develop and practice coping skills to help with emotion regulation
provide a space to explore past experiences
improve positive self-concept through mutual aid and use of therapeutic activities
Girls' social skills building group (ages 11-13)
Facilitators of this group help girls develop strategies to manage emotions in healthy ways and to foster connecton, empathy and trust. In addition, the group is an environment where members can build social skills and have opportunities to increase self-esteem.
Early adolescent girls' psychotherapy group (ages 13-16)
This group is designed for girls who are experiencing challenges related to their mood and behavior. The goal of the group is to help members process feelings. Therapeutic activities are used to teach communication skills, coping skills and social skills as well as to foster positive self image.
Adolescent girls' DBT group (ages 15-18)
This group is designed for girls who have a history of depression, anxiety, trauma or high-risk behavior. Dialectical Behavior Techniques (DBT) and therapeutic activities are used to help members process feelings and develop healthy coping strategies.
Older adolescent girls' psychotherapy group (ages 16-18)
This group is designed for girls with depression and aims to decrease depressive symptoms and to improve interpersonal functioning by enhancing communication skills. The relationally-based group focuses on fostering connection, empathy and trust between members and emphasizes the healing power of relationships.
Group for children coping with a sibling's chronic illness
Brothers and sisters of children with chronic illness and developmental disabilities now have a chance to meet and talk with other kids whose siblings have special needs. They'll have an opportunity to talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sibling with a disability. They'll also have fun, play games and make new friends. Facilitators of this support group will create a space for siblings to be able to share their feelings with others who understand.
Pair therapy for children of all ages
Pair therapy is a powerful and effective form of relational therapy where two children are matched based on their strengths and challenges. A clinician then works with the pair to foster friendship and create opportunities for them to teach and learn from each other.
The information on this website should not be taken as medical advice, which can only be given to you by your personal health care professional.
Girls' expressive therapy group (ages 7-10)