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 TEEN INTERPERSONAL GROUPS

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Adolescence can be challenging, but teens don’t have to navigate it alone. Our Teen Interpersonal Groups provide a supportive space where teens can build meaningful peer connections, develop communication skills, and grow their confidence in relationships.

Description of a small group

Our groups help teens connect with peers in an honest, supportive environment that encourages growth, self-understanding, and belonging

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  • 5-7 teens per group

  • Grade-based groups (8th-11th)

  • Neurotypical & neurodiverse groups available

  • 1 hour weekly sessions

  • $50/session

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Fees vary. Reduced fees are available. Medi-Cal accepted

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Lawrence Shweky, therapist at Emerge Teen Therapy Center

Meet the group therapist, Lawrence Shweky
View his full profile 

here

GROUP AGREEMENT

The Group Agreement is an important part of the therapeutic work.  Members must agree to a few conditions in order to work effectively together and benefit from the group.  The full agreement is below:

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GROUP THERAPY INFORMATION

Therapy process group drawing with the phrase "Group works!" written across it
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​​​What is Group Psychotherapy?

​https://www.agpa.org/home/developing-healthy-communities/what-is-group-psychotherapy-​​​​​​​

​​Group Therapy is as Effective as Individual Therapy, and More Efficient

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/03/continuing-education-group-therapy​​​​​​​

​Why Group Therapy Worked

https://archive.nytimes.com/opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/11/why-group-therapy-worked/

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​​Keys to Great Group Therapy

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/04/group-therapy

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EMERGE Teen Therapy Center
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